In a jaw-dropping display of perseverance and offensive explosiveness, the Vancouver Canucks delivered one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history, rallying from a three-goal deficit in the final minute of regulation to defeat the Dallas Stars 6-5 in overtime.
Canucks Pull Off Historic Rally
Trailing 5-2 with just over two minutes left — following an empty-netter by Mikael Granlund — all hope appeared lost for Vancouver. But Aatu Raty sparked a miracle with a goal at the one-minute mark. Then came back-to-back strikes by Pius Suter, with the game-tying goal coming with just 5.9 seconds left.
In overtime, Kiefer Sherwood completed the stunning reversal, scoring the game-winner with 1:16 left. The Canucks became the first team in NHL history to erase a three-goal deficit in the final minute and win in OT.
Shootout Drama: Avalanche 3, Golden Knights 2
In a Western Conference showdown, Charlie Coyle lifted the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 shootout win over Vegas. The win marks a strong push for Colorado, now 7-2-1 in their last 10. Vegas, despite the loss, secured home-ice advantage for the playoffs.
Blue Jackets Snap Skid
The Columbus Blue Jackets halted a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over Ottawa. Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves, while Olivier and Danforth added a goal and assist each. Despite the loss, Ottawa secured its first postseason appearance since 2017, thanks to Montreal’s win over Detroit.
Panthers Back on Track
The Florida Panthers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs. Eetu Luostarinen scored the tiebreaker, and Sergei Bobrovsky was sharp with 17 saves. Florida remains in contention in the tight Atlantic Division race.
Canadiens Inch Closer to Playoffs
Montreal defeated the Red Wings 4-1 behind Josh Anderson’s third-period game-winner. The win puts the Canadiens eight points ahead of the Rangers and Red Wings for the final wild-card spot.
Reimer, Sabres Shut Down Hurricanes
James Reimer recorded his first shutout of the season, stopping 33 shots in Buffalo’s 3-0 win. Tage Thompson continued his tear with his 44th goal. The Sabres now ride a five-game win streak.
Predators Edge Isles in OT Thriller
Rookie Fedor Svechkov scored in overtime as Nashville outlasted the Islanders 7-6. The Isles blew multiple leads and now sit eight points out of a playoff spot with five games left.
Pastrnak Joins the Century Club
David Pastrnak hit the 100-point mark for the third consecutive season, fueling the Boston Bruins’ 7-2 rout of the Devils. The Bruins exploded for a season-high in goals, while the Devils’ win streak ended at three.
Penguins Dominate Blackhawks
Pittsburgh blanked Chicago 5-0 with a shutout from Tristan Jarry. Kevin Hayes scored twice and Sidney Crosby extended his home point streak to 14 games. The Pens earned a split in the home-and-home series.
Utah Hockey Club Scores Seven
Utah HC crushed the Kraken 7-1 to keep faint playoff hopes alive. Mikhail Sergachev and Dylan Guenther each had three-point nights. The game marked the franchise’s highest offensive output since relocating from Arizona.
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