Boeser scores in NHL debut, Canucks top slumping Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Brock Boeser’s college career ended in crushing fashion on Friday night. Scoring in his NHL debut the next day in front of his family and friends wasn’t a bad consolation prize.
Boeser scored in his first NHL game a day after signing with Vancouver, Reid Boucher added two in a four-goal second period and the Canucks defeated the slumping Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday.
Boeser was Vancouver’s first-round pick in the 2015 draft. His North Dakota team lost to Boston University in double overtime on Friday in the NCAA Tournament in Fargo. The Burnsville, Minn., native joined the Canucks in St. Paul in time for Saturday’s matinee.
“It’s been crazy — obviously a heartbreak loss there with my North Dakota team,” Boeser said. “But, you know, I had to regroup there and focus on this game. I definitely think adrenaline kicked in here.”