Instant Reaction: Canucks Fall 5-4 in OT Against Avalanche After Brave Comeback
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 discussion in the comments!
Starting Lineup and Warmup
Canucks lines faced off against goaltender Lankinen at 7pm on Sportsnet650.
Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened scoring for Colorado and added a second goal in the first period.
- Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season with a between-the-legs shot, bringing the Canucks on the board.
- Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal of the season, tying the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period, later scoring his second goal of the night to make it 4-3.
- Drew O'Connor tied the game again with a short-handed goal.
- Jake DeBrusk leveled the score with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
Notable Quotes
Nathan MacKinnon opens the scoring 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!
Author's Summary
The Canucks showed exceptional resilience in a thrilling 5-4 overtime loss, battling back multiple times before falling to the Avalanche's late surge.
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