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The Vancouver Canucks overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime on Saturday night at Rogers Arena. The Canucks made the most of power play opportunities in the third period, scoring three vital goals.
The comeback showcased the Canucks' ability to score their way out of challenges, a trait that has earned them a playoff berth. The winning goal, an overtime stunner by Elias Pettersson, underscored the team's determination.
Brock Boeser played a pivotal role in the comeback, contributing to the power-play goals and displaying his improved form after a challenging previous season. Boeser's hat trick against the Blue Jackets marked a historic achievement for the forward, becoming the first Canuck ever to achieve such a feat against Columbus.
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The reversal from a dominant first period to a challenging second left fans on the edge of their seats. Vancouver Canucks fans are right now buzzing with joy, applauding the team's rally.
Overtime thriller sees Vancouver Canucks triumph 5-4 against Blue Jackets
The Vancouver Canucks and the Columbus Blue Jackets delivered a game full of twists and turns. The first period saw the Canucks dominate but fail to convert, leaving the score tied at 0-0.
Things took a quick turn in the second period for the Blue Jackets. Alexandre Texier secured a shorthanded goal at 4:30. Not long after, at 6:14, Sean Kuraly improved the score to 2-0. Brock Boeser (VAN) and Jake Bean (CBJ) traded goals before Kirill Marchenko put one more point on the board for Columbus to give them a 4-1 lead heading into the third period.
The Canucks staged a remarkable rally in the third. Elias Pettersson dotted the net at 1:11. A double strike from Brock Boeser at 3:24 and 6:28 on the powerplay leveled proceedings as the Canucks managed to push the game into overtime.
Elias Pettersson struck at 4:01 in overtime to seal the game for the Canucks.
