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Canucks win first playoff game against Predators

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Apr, 2024 05:27 PM

Thousands of people packed the streets around Rogers Arena last night in Game 1 at the start of the Stanley Cup series as the Canucks beat the Predators 4-2.

GAME WON. pic.twitter.com/nTlArv8YgQ
— Y - Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 22, 2024

Vancouver Police are congratulating the fans for celebrating responsibility and making it a positive experience for those who gathered.

Police say the atmosphere was safe and festive, although officers did respond to several incidents of people who had too much alcohol and one person was arrested for public intoxication.

Everyone is looking forward to game 2! We will be assigning additional officers in & around Rogers Arena to ensure a safe, fun & family friendly environment to celebrate. If you’re planning on having a drink before the game, please do so at home or within a licensed… pic.twitter.com/pBZnTarZrD
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 22, 2024

A Canucks loss at home to Boston in the Stanley Cup final in 2011 prompted some fans to riot, smash windows and loot stores, resulting in hundreds of criminal charges.

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