Canucks plan to 'empty the tank' before break, welcome Leafs

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The Vancouver Canucks opened a five-game homestand with a victory that they hope provides momentum for their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night.

The Canucks returned from a 5-1-1 road trip Thursday to defeat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 and become the first team in the league to reach30 wins this season.

The Canucks' homestand precedes a nine-day break for the team a