Instant Reaction: Canucks lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche after gutsy comeback effort
Welcome back 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.
Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado.
- MacKinnon added his second goal of the 1st period.
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CANUCKS GOAL: Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season by going between the legs.
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CANUCKS GOAL: Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with his 10th goal of the season.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the 3rd period.
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CANUCKS GOAL: Drew O'Connor scored a short-handed goal to tie the game.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal of the match, making it 4-3 for Colorado.
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CANUCKS GOAL: Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an unbelievable tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for the Avalanche.
Game Summary
Despite a resilient effort and multiple comebacks, the Canucks fell 5-4 to the Avalanche in overtime, highlighted by strong individual performances and clutch goals on both sides.
Author’s summary: The Canucks showed remarkable determination, battling back multiple times but ultimately losing a thrilling 5-4 overtime game to the Avalanche.