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It’s been one game and Brendan Leipsic already gets it. When in doubt, pass it to Brock Boeser.

He managed to do it Wednesday. He landed a no-look backhand, cross-slot pass to Boeser that was dripping in the sweet stuff.

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Boeser finished it with a goal against the New York Rangers that will make his scoring highlight reel at season’s end. It will be a long one.

It was nearly glorious too, but the Canucks went on to lose the NHL game at Rogers Arena 6-5 in overtime. Not that it matters at this time of the year.

What does matter? Finding out if Leipsic is a gem who was covered up in a role that plays to his strengths matters. If he’s half as good as he looked in his first game with the Canucks, the Vegas Golden Knights are going to be a dynasty.

Vegas couldn’t find much room for Leipsic to grow, and he spent much of the season playing on a line centred by Cody Eakin. He’s a fine player and that’s a fine line. It’s just not like living with Boeser.