Instant Reaction: Canucks Hold Off Blue Jackets 4–3
After their midweek loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Vancouver Canucks bounced back with a gritty 4–3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Since that defeat, much discussion surrounded the team’s direction, and this time, they made their opportunities count.
Game Highlights
- Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring by beating Elvis Merzļikins with a sharp shot over the shoulder.
- Columbus quickly responded to tie the game before Dmitri Voronkov gave the Blue Jackets a 2–1 lead.
- Drew O'Connor evened the score for Vancouver, capitalizing on a rebound opportunity.
- Conor Garland sealed the win by finishing a strong offensive shift from the Canucks.
Key Moments
- Mathieu Olivier received a five-minute major and a game misconduct after a heavy hit on Elias Pettersson.
- Pettersson missed a key chance when he tried an extra pass instead of shooting from a prime position.
- Fans voiced frustration over an uncalled penalty late in the game.
"HOW IS THAT NOT A PENALTY????"
Summary
The Canucks showed resilience to reclaim momentum and earn a much-needed victory in a tightly contested matchup.
Author’s summary: Vancouver rebounded from earlier setbacks to claim a 4–3 win, highlighted by determination and timely goals from DeBrusk, O’Connor, and Garland.