Instant Reaction: Canucks Lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche After Brave Comeback
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Game Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado.
- MacKinnon added a second goal in the first period.
Linus Karlsson scores his first goal of the season, going between the legs.
Kiefer Sherwood nets his 10th goal this season to tie the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period.
Drew O'Connor ties the game with a shorthanded goal.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal, making it 4-3 for the Avalanche.
Jake DeBrusk ties the game again with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
Broadcast Info
The game was broadcast at 7 pm on Sportsnet650.
Key Play Descriptions from Sportsnet
Highlights included Nathan MacKinnon's two goals, Karlsson's first-season goal, and a dramatic shorthanded goal by O'Connor that kept the Canucks in the hunt.
“Jake DeBrusk ties this game with an unbelievable tip!”
Summary
The Canucks fought back fiercely but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche after a series of thrilling goals and a late OT winner.
Author's summary: The Vancouver Canucks showed strong resilience but narrowly lost 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche in a game filled with multiple lead changes and standout goals.