Canucks Prospect Patterson Faces Old OHL Squad

Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson steps into the playoffs' first round staring down his former OHL team, a matchup loaded with personal history that every scout circles on their calendar. Patterson's journey from that junior club to Canucks contention adds layers to what promises as a grudge-tinged battle. Canucks brass watches closely as this rookie audition could fast-track his big-league path or expose the gaps in his game.