From Boeser's slapshot revenge goal to Horvat's dangles, the Canucks kicked off 2018 with a bang. Here is the best of the best from January.

Best Goal

Boeser unleashes rocket after being crosschecked vs. Kings (01/23/18)

The best revenge you can get is on the scoreboard. Rookie Brock Boeser has quickly become a player all teams need to have their eye on, including the Kings. In an early-January matchup at Rogers Arena, Boeser had one of the most memorable sequences of his young career. Not only did the 20-year-old draw a hooking penalty on a partial breakaway in the second period, but he was then a victim of a nasty cross-check by Trevor Lewis on the ensuing power play. After drawing consecutive penalties, the youngster ended up getting the ultimate revenge. Boeser was only on the bench for a matter of seconds before getting right back on the ice and wiring a wicked 5-on-3 power-play slapshot past Darcy Kuemper for his second goal of the game and 24th of the season.

Video: LAK@VAN: Boeser blasts shot by Kuemper for second PPG

Best Assist

Horvat makes slick move to set up Eriksson vs. Kings (01/23/18)

It's safe to say the Canucks missed Bo Horvat. The center missed 18 games with a leg injury and finally returned to action against the Jets towards the end of January. While Horvat was held off the scoresheet in his return, it didn't take long for him to make an impact in the following game. The 22-year-old nabbed two assists in a matchup against the Kings, including a beautiful set up to Loui Eriksson. With the Canucks leading 1-0 early in the first period, Horvat took a drop pass from Eriksson at the Kings' blueline before beating blueliner Drew Doughty with a nifty toe-drag move and feeding Eriksson with a slick backhand pass. Horvat's dangles helped the Canucks jump out to an early two-goal lead and eventually garner a victory. The young forward has immediately made his presence felt upon returning, notching three points in four contests since re-entering the lineup.

Video: LAK@VAN: Eriksson pots Horvat's slick feed

Best Save

Markstrom comes up with clutch save vs. Wild (01/14/18)

Jacob Markstrom picked up four victories in the month of January, including two that needed extra time. With the Canucks and Wild deadlocked at two in a matchup in the middle of January, the teams headed for the 3-on-3 overtime session. Brandon Sutter netted the winner to propel the Canucks to a second straight victory, but it wouldn't have been possible without a clutch save from the Canucks' netminder. With just over a minute gone in the session, Mikael Granlund made a nice play in the offensive zone to set up Jared Spurgeon down low. The Minnesota blueliner rifled a one-timer towards the net only to have his attempt thwarted by the right pad of Markstrom. The Swedish netminder showcased great awareness to read the play before demonstrating awesome flexibility to extend the pad and rob Spurgeon. Sutter was the hero, but the victory wouldn't have been possible without the clutch and timely save from Markstrom.

Video: VAN@MIN: Markstrom stones Spurgeon in overtime

Best Fight

Hutton answers after laying out Orpik vs. Capitals (01/09/18)

The Canucks fell short in their matchup with the Capitals in early-January, but blueliner Ben Hutton showcased his toughness in a third-period sequence that ignited some energy into the team. With Vancouver trailing Washington 3-1 on the road, defenseman Brooks Orpik moved in on goaltender Jacob Markstrom and let a shot go from the circle. Orpik is usually known for laying out the body, but he got a taste of his own medicine on this play, getting rocked by a thunderous body check from Hutton after releasing his shot. Hutton was instantly challenged by opposing forward Devante Smith-Pelly, who took exception to the hit. The Canucks' rearguard immediately dropped his gloves and answered the bell, with both players landing several hard rights. Hutton not only exemplified his ability to lay out the body, but also his willingness to answer a challenge.

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Best Moment

Boeser steals show at All-Star Weekend (01/27-28/18)

Rookie Brock Boeser was likely on most people's radars before the final weekend of January. The 20-year-old has burst onto the scene with 28 goals and 44 points in his first 47 NHL games, becoming a dynamic scoring threat. He was the lone Canucks' representative at the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend and he didn't disappoint. Boeser dazzled with his lethal shot and scoring ability that local fans have grown so accustomed to seeing this season. Boeser won the accuracy shooting contest in the skills competition before notching two goals and an assist as Team Pacific won the three-on-three competition at the All-Star Game. The Minnesota native was named the All-Star Game MVP, walking away from the weekend with $450,000 in contractual bonuses, $125,000 in prize money and a brand new car. Boeser had a chance to showcase his talent at a national level and he couldn't have done a better job representing the organization.

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