Canucks Fall 5-4 in Overtime After Fierce Battle With Avalanche
What a rollercoaster of a game at Rogers Arena on Sunday night! The Vancouver Canucks gave it their all but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche in a matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats. From start to finish, the Canucks showed grit and determination, keeping pace with one of the NHL’s top teams, and they definitely earned some serious credit for the effort they put on the ice.
The game started with a bang as Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche struck twice in the first period, including a power-play goal, giving Colorado an early 2-0 lead. But Vancouver refused to back down. Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season to cut the deficit, assisted by Filip Hronek and Evander Kane. The second period saw Kiefer Sherwood add another for the Canucks, bringing them within striking distance.
The third period was a nail-biter. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice for the Avalanche, including a power-play goal, but Vancouver kept answering back. Drew O’Connor netted a shorthanded goal, keeping the hope alive, and with under five minutes to go, Jake DeBrusk tied it on a crucial power-play strike assisted by Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes. The game was forced into overtime, much to the delight of the Rogers Arena crowd.
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Unfortunately for Vancouver, Gavin Brindley was the hero for the Avalanche, poking a rebound five-hole past Kevin Lankinen just over a minute into overtime. Lankinen had been stellar throughout the night, stopping 27 of 32 shots, but the overtime goal ended Vancouver’s comeback bid.
Despite the loss, there were plenty of positives for the Canucks. Depth players stepped up, and the power play delivered when it mattered most. Drew O’Connor’s shorthanded goal streak continued, and Quinn Hughes led all players with seven shots on goal. Brock Boeser reached a milestone with his 75th career power-play assist, tying him with franchise legends Sami Salo and Cliff Ronning. Filip Hronek also moved into 29th place in franchise history for points by a defenseman with 91.
Of course, there are still areas to improve, particularly on the penalty kill, which allowed two goals on three power plays. Vancouver now has 18 goals against on the season in shorthanded situations, highlighting an ongoing challenge.
Overall, Vancouver showed incredible effort and resiliency. They matched the Avalanche stride for stride and left the ice with a hard-earned point despite the overtime loss. The Canucks will now turn their focus to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, closing out their four-game homestand with another chance to shine in front of their home fans.
It was an unforgettable night for Canucks fans—full of drama, skill, and heart—but also a reminder that with continued effort, the team is capable of competing with the league’s elite.
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