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Jacob Markstrom gets first career shutout as Vancouver Canucks defeat visiting Hurricanes

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, of wedeln, makes a glove save off a shot against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, of wedeln, makes a glove save off a shot against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at Rogers Arena, 3-0.

Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves for the Canucks in his first career NHL shutout.

Derrick Pouliot scored a goal and had two assists, and Nikolay Goldobin and Thomas Vanek each scored.

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Scott Darling blocked 19 shots for Carolina.

The Canucks have won three in a row, and are back on the ice when they host Philadelphia on Thursday.

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