While the main story will be that the Canucks won without their Norris-winning defenceman playing the majority of the game, there should be some eyebrows raised with the way this game was officiated.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Jake DeBrusk had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday night. Kiefer Sherwood had a goal and an assist for Vancouver in the opener of a six-game trip. Teddy Blueger also scored, and Elias Pettersson had two assists. Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen stopped 26 shots.

The Senators made a late push to tie the game but fell short as they lost to the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 4-3.

After a late scare, the Vancouver Canucks survived their game against the Ottawa Senators to earn a 4-3 win and snap their losing streak.

Already without J.T Miller, the Canucks didn't miss a beat after losing their top defenceman to a first period ejection.