“Wild Ducks, Wacky Bounces, and a Message Sent.

Fresh off a back-to-back run of recording, Rob and Shylo return immediately after the Canucks’ chaotic win over the Ducks — a game that was equal parts thrilling, sloppy, stressful, and wildly entertaining. Anaheim came in as the top team in the Pacific and played like a riverboat gambling squad all night, trading chances at high speed. For fans, it was a rollercoaster. For the hosts, it was a rare breath of fresh air: the Canucks finally looked alive.

The game delivered everything — big hits, strange goals, defensive lapses, highlight-reel moments, and some yelling at Tyler Myers. But under the chaos, Vancouver quietly played one of their better all-around games in weeks. Garland was electric, dangling through defenders and cashing a gorgeous goal. Pettersson rediscovered his urgency, making sharp passes, generating offense, and even launching himself across the ice on a desperation play that helped spring another tally. Evander Kane looked engaged and heavy again, even scoring and driving the net with purpose. And despite being heavily outshot 41–28, the Canucks got what they’ve lacked all season: contributions from the right shooters at the right moments.

The big story, though, was 6'6" rookie goalie Tolopilo, making his first start of the year. He showed raw athleticism, great reflexes, and an instinctive feel for loose pucks — the kind of unteachable “goalie sense” that gives coaching staffs hope. At the same time, his technique betrayed him at moments, sliding out of position when his arms led the play instead of his body. But for a first outing? Very solid, very calm, and absolutely encouraging, especially given the dark cloud hanging over Demko’s health and the team’s long-term uncertainty in net.

From a numbers standpoint, Vancouver didn’t dominate, but they excelled where it mattered. They owned the offensive-zone faceoffs, got shots from their key forwards, executed on the power play, and killed penalties efficiently. It wasn’t clean hockey — far from it — but it was connected, competitive hockey. Something that has been missing.

Rob and Shylo then shift to the suddenly louder conversation around the team: the breaking news that the Canucks are “open for business.” Whether that message truly came from management or was leaked through the media, both hosts agree it felt like a warning shot directed straight at the players. Perform or pack your bags. And with the team’s inconsistency and Quinn Hughes’ future looming over everything, the urgency feels real. One great game doesn’t erase the narrative — but it might buy the roster a little time.

They close by looking ahead to San Jose and the Kings, two opponents trending upward. With the standings tight, American Thanksgiving looming, and the Canucks needing to prove this win wasn’t just another spike on their season’s heart monitor, the next two games could help determine whether this team stabilizes… or whether the teardown talk becomes unavoidable.

For now, though? A wild win, an entertaining night, and a rare episode recorded on time. The boys will take it.