Linus Karlsson Shines as Canucks Stun Bruins in Dramatic Shootout Win
If you were looking for a game that had just about everything, this one between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins absolutely delivered. On a tense Saturday night at TD Garden, Linus Karlsson stepped into the spotlight, scoring twice and adding an assist as the Canucks pulled off a thrilling 5–4 shootout win. It was Vancouver’s fourth straight victory, and it came in a building where wins are never handed out easily.
From the opening moments, it was clear Boston was ready to push the pace. The Bruins struck first on a power play, with Morgan Geekie ripping a one-timer past Kevin Lankinen to give the home side an early lead. But Vancouver didn’t panic. Late in the first period, sustained pressure paid off when Max Sasson finished a quick setup to tie the game, shifting momentum just before the intermission.
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Karlsson then began to take control in the second period. A misplay behind the Boston net was capitalized on, and Karlsson was set up right in front for a power-play goal that put Vancouver ahead. That lead didn’t last long, though. The Bruins responded with goals from Pavel Zacha and Tanner Jeannot, and suddenly the Canucks were chasing again in a physical, back-and-forth battle.
What stood out was Vancouver’s resilience. Despite looking fatigued at times, especially with the grind of a back-to-back, the fight never faded. Karlsson delivered once more early in the third period, beating Jeremy Swayman with a quick wrist shot to level the score at 3–3. Not long after, Liam Ohgren redirected a shot to give the Canucks the lead, showing poise well beyond his years.
Boston wasn’t done yet. Andrew Peeke found the net to force overtime, sending the game into a shootout where tension filled the arena. That’s where Lankinen took over completely. Shot after shot was turned aside, and all seven Bruins attempts were denied with calm, disciplined goaltending. In the seventh round, Ohgren sealed it with the lone shootout goal, silencing the crowd and sealing the win.
For Karlsson, the night was a reminder of how valuable depth scoring can be. His contributions were praised as part of a collective effort, one that continues to push Vancouver forward during an important stretch of the season. With confidence building and contributions coming from all over the lineup, this win felt like more than just another result. It felt like a statement that the Canucks are finding their identity, even in the toughest environments.
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