‘Bruce there it is’: The Canucks’ first win after changes, in your words

Vancouver Canucks new head coach Bruce Boudreau smiles as he attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (Jonathan Hayward/CP)

Sportsnet Staff December 7, 2021, 1:13 AM

The changes may have come slowly but, for one night at least, their effects were felt right away.

Playing in their first game since the firings of general manager Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green, the Vancouver Canucks put on a show for those in attendance at Rogers Arena, beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 on Monday night.

In place of a jersey being thrown onto the ice, fans serenaded their team and new head coach, Bruce Boudreau, with support.

Here’s how Canucks fans and media reacted to the era-beginning win, on Twitter and inside the building.

BRUCE THERE IT IS pic.twitter.com/xBW7tXBYED

— Vanessa (@vanessaj7_) December 7, 2021

IN THE CONCOURSE TOO LMAO pic.twitter.com/1YTVEZbRCQ

— Vanessa (@vanessaj7_) December 7, 2021

how bruce boudreau rebuilt the canucks in less than 24 hours my column:

— miranda(@demkosleftpad) December 7, 2021

I’m buying into this Bruce guy, Canucks looked like a completely different team tonight! pic.twitter.com/axqqM6Svuv

— Tim Latour (@LatourTim) December 7, 2021

Only in Vancouver do you go from throwing jerseys onto the ice to a standing ovation in 2 days. Never a dull moment here #Canucks

— Amelia C (she/her)

#Canucks Win! 4-0! WOOOO! pic.twitter.com/tAcHyl4Ypu

— FIN (@CanucksFIN) December 7, 2021

#Canucks pic.twitter.com/Lj1ZBqQInB

— georgia (@georgiatwiss) December 7, 2021

The Canucks are fun again

— Dan Riccio (@danriccio_) December 7, 2021

One game after being booed off the ice, the Canucks are serenaded with cheers as the game comes to an end.

Life moves fast.

— Satiar Shah (@SatiarShah) December 7, 2021

You know it was a good night when the whole crowd belts out Sweet Caroline! pic.twitter.com/9nATeYpM5E

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 7, 2021

WOO! pic.twitter.com/CzBeDe3pJR

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 7, 2021

Besides a new coaching staff and GM ousted, this game had the following:

Star-player snapping goal drought
First goal of newcomer
Shutout

How refreshing. #canucks

— Keeks (@keeks_2021) December 7, 2021