Instant Reaction: Canucks lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche after 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 shot.
- Kiefer Sherwood netted his 10th goal, tying the game.
- Artturi Lehkonen put the Avalanche ahead early in the third period.
- Canucks goal: Drew O'Connor scored a shorthanded goal to even the score again.
- Lehkonen scored his second goal, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 lead.
- Canucks goal: Jake DeBrusk tied the game with an impressive tip-in.
- Gavin Brindley scored the overtime winner for the Avalanche.
Quotes from the Game Broadcast
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!
Broadcast Details
The game was aired at 7pm on Sportsnet650.
Author's summary: Despite a spirited comeback with multiple tying goals, the Canucks fell 5-4 in overtime to the Avalanche after Gavin Brindley’s decisive winner clinched the thrilling matchup.
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CanucksArmy — 2025-11-10