Erik Brannstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Vancouver Canucks added a pair of late empty-netters in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Canucks had their legs to start this one, and after the debacle against the Islanders on Thursday night led to Rick Tocchet sending a fairly stern message, it was good to see the Canucks moving the puck with poise and getting a solid forecheck started.

Saturday brought bad news for the Chicago Blackhawks’ Seth Jones and Taylor Hall — who both are going on the shelf for different reasons — but it was business as usual for Connor Bedard, with him set to play in his hometown for the first time in his NHL career.

Chicago will be without four-time All-Star defenseman Seth Jones and former MVP Taylor Hall vs. Vancouver on Saturday, and possibly longer.