Canucks Edge Out Blackhawks in Shootout

Game Recap

CHICAGO (AP) — Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night.

Regulation Play

Jake DeBrusk and Max Sasson scored in regulation as the Canucks got their second straight win after trailing 2-0 after the first period. Kevin Lankinen, who began his career with the Blackhawks, finished with 31 saves against his former team.

Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi scored for the Blackhawks, who had won two straight. Spencer Knight had 30 saves.

Shootout Heroics

After the first seven skaters of the shootout failed to score, Boeser ended it as he skated in on Knight and snapped it past the goalie on the glove side.

Third Period

Vancouver outshot Chicago 11-7 in a scoreless third period.

Second Period Comeback

Trailing 2-0 after one period, DeBrusk — celebrating his 29th birthday — pulled the Canucks within one with a power-play goal at 6:49 of the second. DeBrusk had several whacks at the puck in front and sent an attempt off Knight’s blocker and in for his first of the season.

Sasson tied it with 6:18 remaining in the middle period as he scored on a tap-in from the left side of the crease off a pass from Filip Hronek.

First Period

Donato got the Blackhawks on the scoreboard first with a power-play goal as he tapped in a pass from Andre Burakovsky at the right doorstep with 7:19 remaining in the first period.

Bertuzzi doubled Chicago’s lead with 46 seconds to go in the first as he scored on the rebound of Sam Rinzel’s shot into the top left corner past a Lankinen, who had lost his stick 10 seconds earlier.

Team Notes

Canucks forward Teddy Blueger made his season debut after recovering from a suspected knee injury during the preseason.

Up Next

Canucks: At Washington on Sunday for the third of a five-game trip.
Blackhawks: Host Anaheim on Sunday to finish a two-game homestand.

Conclusion

The Canucks’ win over the Blackhawks marked an exciting comeback, with Boeser’s shootout goal sealing the deal. Despite trailing early, Vancouver showed resilience and determination, outshooting Chicago in the third period and ultimately taking the win in the shootout.

FAQs

Q: Who scored the winning goal in the shootout for the Canucks?
A: Brock Boeser scored the winning goal in the fourth round of the shootout.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Canucks.
Q: Who made their season debut for the Canucks?
A: Teddy Blueger made his season debut for the Canucks after recovering from a suspected knee injury.