Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche After Gutsy Comeback
Welcome to Instant Reaction, the series at CanucksArmy where we share our immediate thoughts on tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and invite readers to join the discussion in the comments.
Starting Lineup and Warmup
#Canucks lines faced off against goalie Lankinen at 7pm on Sportsnet 650.
Game Summary
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado and later added his second goal of the first period.
- Canucks Goal: Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season with a between-the-legs shot.
- Canucks Goal: Kiefer Sherwood scored his 10th goal of the season, tying the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period.
- Canucks Goal: Drew O'Connor scored a shorthanded goal to tie the game.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 lead.
- Canucks Goal: Jake DeBrusk tied the game again with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
Nathan MacKinnon opens the scoring for Colorado.
CANUCKS GOAL
Linus Karlsson goes between the legs for his first goal of the season!
CANUCKS GOAL
Kiefer Sherwood scores his 10th goal of the season and ties this game!
CANUCKS GOAL
Drew O'Connor scores a shorthanded beauty to tie this game!
CANUCKS GOAL
Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip!
The Canucks showed strong resilience but fell short in overtime against a determined Avalanche squad.
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