The Vancouver Canucks pulled off a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena, keeping their grip on a top-three spot in the Pacific Division. Quinn Hughes netted the game-winner just 1:37 into OT with a blistering slap shot from the point.
Game Summary
The Wild struck first with a power-play goal from Kirill Kaprizov, but Vancouver answered quickly in the second period with goals from Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson. A third-period equalizer from Joel Eriksson Ek sent the game to overtime before Hughes ended it in style.
Key Performers
Vancouver Canucks:
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Quinn Hughes: 1 goal (OT winner), 1 assist
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Elias Pettersson: 1 goal, 5 SOG
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Thatcher Demko: 29 saves, .935 SV%
Minnesota Wild:
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Kirill Kaprizov: 1 goal, 1 assist
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Joel Eriksson Ek: 1 goal, 7 faceoff wins
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Filip Gustavsson: 30 saves, .909 SV%
Statistical Highlights
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Shots on Goal: Canucks 33 | Wild 31
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Power Play: Canucks 1/3 | Wild 1/2
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Hits: Wild 26 | Canucks 20
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Faceoff Win %: Wild 51% | Canucks 49%
Takeaways
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Vancouver’s top line continues to produce, especially in high-pressure moments.
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Thatcher Demko’s consistency gives the Canucks a playoff-ready edge in net.
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Minnesota earns a valuable point, but missed opportunities in the third cost them a second.
Playoff Outlook
The Canucks solidify their playoff positioning, while the Wild remain in a tight race for a wild card spot in the Western Conference.
