Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche After Gutsy Comeback
Welcome back 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!
Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened scoring for Colorado early in the game.
- MacKinnon added a second goal in the first period.
Nathan MacKinnon opens the scoring for Colorado. — Sportsnet
Nathan MacKinnon scores his second goal of the 1st period. — Sportsnet
- Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season, a skillful between-the-legs shot.
- Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with his 10th goal this season.
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
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period with his first goal.
- Drew O'Connor answered with a shorthanded goal to even the score again.
Artturi Lehkonen puts the Avalanche up by one early in the 3rd period. — Sportsnet
Drew O'Connor scores a shorthanded beauty to tie this game! — Sportsnet
- Lehkonen scored again, giving the Avs a 4-3 lead.
- Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an incredible tip-in goal.
Artturi Lehkonen scores his second goal of the game. It's 4-3 Avs. — Sportsnet
Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip! — Sportsnet
Overtime Drama
In overtime, Gavin Brindley netted the game-winning goal for the Avalanche, sealing a 5-4 victory.
Gavin Brindley scores the OT winner for the Avs. — Sportsnet
The Canucks showed great resilience with multiple comebacks but ultimately fell short in a thrilling overtime battle.
Author’s Summary
The Canucks fought hard with several comeback goals but lost 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche, reflecting both determination and missed opportunities.