Instant Reaction: Canucks lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche after gutsy comeback effort

Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche After Gutsy Comeback

Welcome to Instant Reaction, the series at CanucksArmy where we share thoughts on tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and invite readers to join the discussion in the comments.

Starting Lineup and Warmup

Canucks lines faced goaltender Lankinen at 7pm on Sportsnet650.

Game Summary

Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado with his first goal of the game.
MacKinnon added a second goal in the first period to give the Avalanche an early lead.
Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season for the Canucks, going between the legs to get on the board.
Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with his 10th goal of the season.
Artturi Lehkonen gave the Avalanche a 3rd-period lead with a goal.
Drew O'Connor scored a short-handed goal to even the game again.
Lehkonen scored his second goal, putting the Avalanche ahead 4-3.
Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an incredible tip-in goal.
In overtime, Gavin Brindley scored the game-winner for Colorado.

“Linus Karlsson goes between the legs for his first goal of the season!”

“Kiefer Sherwood scores his 10th goal of the season and ties this game!”

“Drew O'Connor scores a short handed beauty to tie this game!”

“Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip!”

The Canucks showed resilience with multiple comeback goals, but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche.

Author's Summary

The Canucks fought hard to rally back multiple times but conceded a late OT goal, falling to the Avalanche in a thrilling 5-4 contest.

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