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.
- Linus Karlsson scored his first goal of the season, going between the legs to put the Canucks on the board.
- Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal of the season to tie the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period.
- Drew O'Connor scored a shorthanded goal to tie the game once again.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 lead.
- Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an incredible tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
Key Goals
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 shorthanded beauty to tie this game!
JAKE DEBRUSK TIES THIS GAME WITH AN UNBELIEVABLE TIP!
The Canucks showed great resilience with multiple comebacks, but the Avalanche secured the win in overtime.
Broadcast Information
The game was broadcast live at 7 pm on Sportsnet650.
Author's note: Vancouver delivered a strong fightback effort, but Colorado's late goal in overtime sealed a narrow 5-4 victory.
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