Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in Overtime vs. Avalanche After Brave Comeback
Welcome to Instant Reaction, the series at CanucksArmy where we share immediate thoughts on tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and invite readers to join the conversation in the comments.
Starting Lineup and Warmup
- Canucks lines against goalie Lankinen
- Game time: 7pm on Sportsnet650
Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened scoring for Colorado and later added a second goal in the first period.
- Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season with a between-the-legs move, tying the game for Vancouver.
- Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal to even the score again.
- Early in the third, Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead.
- Drew O'Connor replied with a shorthanded goal to tie the game once more.
- Lehkonen scored again, making it 4-3 for Colorado.
- Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an impressive tip.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for the Avalanche.
Quotes
Nathan MacKinnon opens the scoring for Colorado. — Sportsnet
Linus Karlsson goes between the legs for his first goal of the season! — Sportsnet
Kiefer Sherwood scores his 10th goal of the season and ties this game! — Sportsnet
Drew O'Connor scores a shorthanded beauty to tie this game! — Sportsnet
Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip! — Sportsnet
Final Result
The Avalanche defeated the Canucks 5-4 in overtime after a hard-fought comeback by Vancouver.
Summary: Despite a determined comeback with four goals, the Canucks fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche, highlighting a thrilling and closely contested game.
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