Canucks’ PK momentum and a struggling power play shape early-season fantasy vibes. Kiefer Sherwood’s short-handed breakaway goal highlights Vancouver’s strength on the kill, while the club’s power play remains 0-for-7 through three games, a gap that could weigh on line plans until it snaps. The top line of Boeser, Pettersson and DeBrusk has not clicked, yet Boeser did score in the opener, with Pettersson and DeBrusk contributing limited assists. Blues rookie Jimmy Snuggerud supplied a two-goal performance, underscoring his breakout potential as St. Louis rides momentum from a strong start.

Vancouver’s structure and defense are keeping the PK sharp, but fantasy players must weigh the value of a red-hot Blues youngster against a Canucks unit still finding its PP rhythm. Sherwood’s PK role may offer a steady floor in deeper formats, while Snuggerud’s early scoring run makes him a keep in rosters and DFS lineups. The narrative is simple: if Vancouver’s power play finds consistency, the Canucks’ fantasy upside rises; if not, Sherwood and the Canucks’ bottom-line metrics will drive value more than high-volume scorers on the top line.