Instant Reaction: Canucks Hang on to Beat Blue Jackets 4-3
The Vancouver Canucks' Wednesday night loss to the Chicago Blackhawks feels like a distant memory now. Since then, many discussions about the team’s future have taken place, and the Canucks even managed to get some practice time despite the NHL’s condensed schedule for Olympic hockey.
Game Highlights
- Warmup Canucks lines faced against goalie Lankinen at 7pm on Sportsnet 650.
- Lukas Reichel nearly scored his first goal and point as a Canuck, but the puck deflected into the netting.
- Canucks Goal: Jake DeBrusk scored by beating Elvis Merzļikins over the shoulder in a close shot.
- Columbus quickly tied the game after DeBrusk’s opening goal.
- Mathieu Olivier delivered a hit on Elias Pettersson ("D-Petey") and was given a 5-minute major penalty plus game misconduct.
- Dmitri Voronkov put the Blue Jackets ahead 2-1.
- Elias Pettersson, positioned well to shoot, chose to pass, but the attempt failed.
- Canucks Goal: Drew O'Connor scored on a rebound, tying the game.
- Fans questioned a missed penalty call during the game.
- Canucks Goal: Conor Garland finished a strong Canucks shift with a goal.
“How is that not a penalty???”
This close contest highlighted both the resilience and struggles of the Canucks as they edged out Columbus.
Author's summary: The Canucks showed determination in a tight 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets, overcoming key challenges and controversial moments to secure victory.