Vancouver Canucks’ Historic Comeback Stuns Dallas Stars
In a game that will be remembered for its sheer drama and improbable finish, the Vancouver Canucks pulled off a stunning victory against the Dallas Stars, etching their names into the NHL record books. The Canucks, who were trailing by three goals in the final minute of regulation, managed to tie the game and eventually win it in overtime. This remarkable feat makes them the first team in NHL history to overcome such a deficit in the final minute of regulation.
The hero of the night was Kiefer Sherwood, who scored the game-winning goal with just 1:16 left in overtime. But the groundwork for this historic comeback was laid by Pius Suter, who netted two of Vancouver’s three 6-on-5 goals in the final minute of regulation. Suter’s second goal, which tied the score at 5-5 with only 5.2 seconds remaining, was the moment that sent the Canucks into the annals of NHL history.
“It was not easy, but we stuck with it,” Suter said in his postgame interview for the team’s official website. “We had a couple of nice power-play goals, and then at the end, we were just battling and believing until the end.”
The late rally began with Aatu Raty scoring with exactly 1 minute left in the third period. Earlier in the third, Jake DeBrusk and Victor Mancini had scored power-play goals for the Canucks, who are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. Thatcher Demko made 23 saves, contributing to the team’s hard-fought victory.
“Obviously, it was a fun game for us,” Suter said. “There’s a lot of excitement, and we’re just glad to get one of those, especially because that was a really good team over there.”
Sherwood echoed Suter’s sentiments, highlighting the team’s resilience. “Says a lot about the group,” he said in the Canucks locker room. “When adversity hits, we just dig in. Guys were able to execute and make stuff happen.”
On the other side of the ice, the Dallas Stars had their own moments of brilliance. Mikko Rantanen, Mason Marchment, and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals during the first two periods. In the final three minutes, Mavrik Bourque and Mikael Granlund added to the Stars’ tally. Casey DeSmith stopped 26 shots for Dallas, which is currently four points behind first-place Winnipeg in the Central Division. The Stars will host the Jets on Thursday, hoping to close the gap.
Granlund, who scored an empty-netter, also had two assists for the Stars. Despite the loss, Duchene reached a personal milestone, becoming Dallas’ fourth 30-goal scorer. The Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the only two NHL clubs with four 30-goal scorers this season.
- Vancouver Canucks make NHL history with comeback
- Kiefer Sherwood scores OT winner
- Pius Suter ties game with 5.2 seconds left
- Dallas Stars fall short despite strong performance
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
