Instant Reaction: Canucks Hang On to Beat Blue Jackets 4-3
The Vancouver Canucks’ recent loss to the Chicago Blackhawks already feels like a distant memory. Since then, discussions about the team's future have been ongoing, and the Canucks even managed to get a practice session in. The NHL’s tight schedule, adjusted for Olympic hockey, will make every moment on ice critical.
Game Highlights
- Warmup: Canucks lines prepared against Lankinen in goal, with the game starting at 7pm on Sportsnet650.
- Lukas Reichel nearly scored his first goal and point for Vancouver, but the puck deflected just wide.
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🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Jake DeBrusk beats Elvis Merzļikins over the shoulder in tight!
- Columbus quickly tied the game soon after DeBrusk’s opening goal.
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Mathieu Olivier hits D-Petey on the numbers and was given a 5-minute major plus game misconduct.
- Dmitri Voronkov put the Blue Jackets ahead 2-1.
- Elias Pettersson had a chance to shoot from a great position but instead passed unsuccessfully.
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🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Drew O’Connor scored on a rebound to tie the game for Vancouver.
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HOW IS THAT NOT A PENALTY????
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🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Conor Garland finished a strong Canucks shift with a goal.
Summary
The Canucks showed resilience and capitalized on key moments to edge out the Blue Jackets 4-3 despite tough opposition and controversial calls.
Author’s Summary
This game exemplified the Canucks’ determination, turning close calls and tight plays into a vital victory against Columbus.