Vancouver’s Comeback Over Columbus #

The Vancouver Canucks showcased resilience against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena. Although outplayed for the first 30 minutes and trailing by two goals, the Canucks secured a 5-2 victory. Their success was fueled by opportunistic plays, stellar performances from key players, and a solid display from Kevin Lankinen in goal, backed by Thatcher Demko.

In the defining moment, Blue Jackets’ goaltender Elvis Merzlikins made a costly decision. He ventured out of his crease to play the puck as Canucks forwards Teddy Blueger and Kiefer Sherwood pursued it. Despite Zach Werenski’s advantage in reaching the puck, Merzlikins chose to clear it off the glass. Blueger anticipated this move, capitalizing on it with quick thinking to set up Sherwood for a game-tying goal.

Vancouver’s win relied on steady performances from players like Pius Suter, Carson Soucy, and Blueger, who contributed significantly to the team’s defensive efforts. The effectiveness of the Quinn Hughes pair and Elias Pettersson line was clear as they outshot and outscored their opponents during their ice time. However, Vancouver needs to address their five-on-five depth minutes to maintain their recent string of victories.