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 take on tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and invite readers to join the discussion in the comments.
Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado and added a second goal in the first period.
- Canucks Goal: Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season with a between-the-legs shot.
- Canucks Goal: Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with his 10th goal of the season.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period.
- Canucks Goal: Drew O’Connor tied the game with a short-handed goal.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal to give the Avalanche a 4-3 lead.
- Canucks Goal: Jake DeBrusk equalized with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
Notable 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 short handed beauty to tie this game! – Sportsnet
Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip! – Sportsnet
Broadcast Information
The game was broadcast live at 7pm on Sportsnet 650.
Author’s Summary: The Canucks showed strong resilience with multiple late goals but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche, highlighting both teams’ offensive firepower.