The compete was either going to be the treat or lead to defeat Tuesday at Rogers Arena . Article content

Elias Pettersson wanted the line matchup against former Vancouver Canucks teammate and adversary J.T. Miller , who received a video tribute in his first return to the city after being traded Jan. 31. Article content Article content

The New York Rangers captain wanted to display his faceoff dominance and willingness to drag his struggling NHL club into the fight. He won his fist two draws against Pettersson, finished with 73 per cent efficiency, and nearly scored in the first period during a 2-0 victory.

J.T. Miller, back left, misses the net behind Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko during the first period Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

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