Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche After Gutsy Comeback
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Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado and added a second goal in the first period.
- Canucks Goal: Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season with a between-the-legs finish.
- Canucks Goal: Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with his 10th goal of the season.
- Artturi Lehkonen gave the Avalanche a one-goal lead early in the third period.
- Canucks Goal: Drew O'Connor tied the game with a short-handed goal.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal to put the Avalanche ahead 4-3.
- Canucks Goal: Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an impressive tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for the Avalanche.
Official 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!
Broadcast Info
Game aired at 7pm on Sportsnet650 featuring goalie Lankinen for the Avalanche.
Author’s summary: The Canucks showed great resilience with multiple comebacks but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche, highlighted by standout goals from Karlsson, Sherwood, O'Connor, and DeBrusk.