"Memo to Canucks' coach Alain Vigneault: Cory Schneider is ready for prime time.

Vigneault made Schneider his surprise starter Tuesday night against Vancouver's arch-rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, and before the game suggested he wanted Schneider to learn how to play in the big games.

Schneider delivered, much the way he did in early January against the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, as he backstopped the Canucks to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Hawks at Rogers Arena."