Instant Reaction: Canucks lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche after a gutsy comeback effort
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Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado early in the game.
- MacKinnon scored his second goal of the first period.
- Canucks Goal: Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season, shooting between the legs.
- Canucks Goal: Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal of the season to tie the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead by one early in the third period.
- Canucks Goal: Drew O'Connor scored a shorthanded goal to even the score once again.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal, putting the Avalanche up 4-3.
- Canucks Goal: Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for the Avalanche.
“Nathan MacKinnon opens the scoring for Colorado.”
“Linus Karlsson goes between the legs for his first goal of the season!”
“Drew O'Connor scores a shorthanded beauty to tie this game!”
“Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip!”
The Canucks showed resilience with multiple comebacks but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime against the Avalanche.
Author's summary: Despite a fierce comeback effort marked by key goals, the Canucks narrowly lost 5-4 to the Avalanche in overtime, showcasing strong determination throughout the game.