VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks have given forward Ryan Kesler a six-year extension to his current deal, putting him under contract through the 2015-16 season, the team said on Friday. The deal was worth $30 million, Vancouver media reported. "Ryan has showcased his ability to perform under extreme pressure and we are looking forward to continuing to see Ryan develop ...

Ryan Kesler and Alexander Edler each had a goal and an assist, Ryan Johnson scored his first goal of the season, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Thursday night. Roberto Luongo made 32 saves as Vancouver beat San Jose for ...

Rookie John Tavares broke out of a scoring slump with two goals and three assists, Dwayne Roloson made 35 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Tuesday night. Tavares, the first pick in last summer's draft, burst ...