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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Contrary to some pundits early expectations, the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals have something in common.They are both having trouble scoring.The clubs will try to solve their problem against each other Saturday night as the Canucks (4-3-1) host the Capitals (3-2-1) at Rogers Arena.The Canucks have been shut out in their past two games, the latest being Fridays 2-0 setback to the Edmonton Oilers, and have lost four straight after opening with four wins.The Capitals, despite the presence of captain Alex Ovechkin and other snipers, have suffered two consecutive losses for the first time since March 2015. During the two losses, Washington has only scored three goals.Its definitely a little frustrating, Vancouver second-year defenseman Ben Hutton said about his teams lack of offense. All of us know in here our structure works. Weve seen it in a couple of our wins. We have to do our best to stay within our structure. Hopefully, some of our chances will start going in.The Canucks also hope to maintain their strong defensive play. They held Connor McDavid in check for most of Fridays game. Although McDavid did score, on a breakaway no less, Edmontons only other goal came on an empty-netter by winger Milan Lucic.The Canucks have also fared well defensively against most of their other opponents. They have not allowed more than four goals in a game.Captain Henrik Sedin wants to ensure that the Canucks prevent the Capitals from bucking that trend.They are an extremely deep team, he said. They roll lines and anyone can score on the team. Its going to be tough.The Canucks, who rely too much on Henrik Sedin and his twin brother Daniel for goals, can only wish they had as much offensive depth as the Capitals. In addition to Ovechkin, who scored 50 goals last season and is on a four-game scoring streak, the Capitals also boast proven scorers in Evgeny Kuznetsov, who produced more points (77) than Russian compatriot Nicklas Backstrom (71), Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie.But Capitals coach Barry Trotz is not impressed with his teams offensive chemistry these days. In practice on Friday in Vancouver, he juggled his lines again after revamping them during Wednesdays 4-1 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton.Just spread them out a little bit and see what we can come up with, Trotz explained to The Washington Post. This is not a revelation. All coaches move (lines) around. Were spreading (offensive players) out a little bit, and hopefully itll give some teams something to think about.The juggling also appears designed to help Kuznetsov get going. He has just one goal and two assists to date.Its a message for us, Ovechkin told The Washington Post. We have to wake up and play better offense, obviously.Meanwhile, defenseman Erik Gudbranson wants to make sure that the Canucks are not napping if the Capitals do wake up.I have played them a lot in my career, said Gudbranson, 24, who joined the Canucks in an offseason trade after playing his first five NHL seasons with Florida. They are a very difficult team. They move the puck extremely well. They are an older squad. They are experienced. They have a really good power play.We are going to have to get some rest (after Fridays game), come in in the morning, have our meetings and be focused. If we play like we did (against the Oilers), we give ourselves a chance to win every night.Gudbranson will likely be tasked with defending Ovechkin as Vancouver coach Willie Desjardins takes advantage of having the last line change. Hutton will likely partner with Gubranson.Like his blue-line partner, Hutton is not putting much stock is Washingtons recent offensive troubles.They are a strong team and they have some star players, Hutton said. We have to be ready.Vancouver is expected to play without injured wingers Alex Burrows (undisclosed lower body problem) and Derek Dorsett (shoulder) as well as ailing Chris Tanev (ankle). Larry Bird Jersey . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Red Auerbach Celtics Jersey . Giroud, who wasnt in the starting lineup for two matches after allegations about his private life and a decline in form, scored twice in the first half. Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half. http://www.celticssale.com/kids-john-havlicek-celtics-jersey/ .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. Custom Boston Celtics Jerseys . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string. Bob Cousy Jersey . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. The?New England Patriots?placed tight end Rob Gronkowski on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season, the team announced.Gronkowski underwent back surgery in Los Angeles on Friday, posting on social media that the surgery was successful and he was starting rehab. The Patriots had said they didnt expect Gronkowski to return this season but were waiting until after the procedure to make a final decision.Gronkowskis injury was traced to the big hit he absorbed from Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas on Nov. 13.He finishes the season with 25 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. He had missed time earlier in the season with a hamstring injury and bruised lung, and he left last weeks game against the New York Jets in the first half with what was described as a herniated disk in his back.The injury leaves the Patriots with tight ends Martellus Bennett and Matt Lengel on the active roster.It doesnt help losing great players, and to not have Gronk out there -- one of our best players and one of our most dependable, consistent players -- makes things challenging for us, quarterback Tom Brady told Westwood One Radio on Thursday night. Buut thats what the NFL season is about.dddddddddddd Its about overcoming challenges, adversities.This was Gronkowskis third back surgery. He has had two previous surgeries to repair herniated disks in his back -- in 2009, when he was at the University of Arizona and missed the entire season, and in 2013, his fourth season with the Patriots, when he underwent surgery in June and didnt return until Week 7.He has undergone eight surgeries overall as an NFL player.This season, Gronkowski returned to action Sunday after missing the teams game against the San Francisco 49ers the week before because of a chest injury.The Patriots used their injured reserve/return designation on quarterback Jacoby Brissett on Wednesday, so the team is not able to activate Gronkowski off injured reserve if it makes a deep playoff run. Each team is allowed to designate only one player to return.Running back D.J. Foster was brought up from the practice squad to take Gronkowskis spot on the 53-man roster.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '