Vancouver Canucks Secure First Win of the Season in Overtime Thriller against Florida Panthers
The Vancouver Canucks bounced back from a disappointing start to the season, securing their first win of the year with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers. J.T. Miller’s goal just 2:09 into overtime proved to be the difference-maker, as the Canucks improved to 1-1-2, while the Panthers dropped to 3-2-1.
Canucks Scorch Brighter Early On
Vancouver opened the scoring with goals from Teddy Blueger and Quinn Hughes, who were assisted by Nils Aman on the latter. Kevin Lankinen stood tall in goal, turning away 26 shots to help the Canucks earn their first win of the season.
Panthers’ Anton Lundell Stays Hot
Florida’s Anton Lundell continued his torrid pace, scoring his fourth goal in three games. The Panthers’ young forward, accompanied by Jesper Boqvist, gave the home team a 2-1 lead midway through the second period. Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves, but ultimately came up short.
Key Moments and Stats
- Hughes’ goal at 6:30 of the second period, which gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead, was initially questioned by the Panthers, who felt it was a hand pass and not a legitimate play. The NHL, however, confirmed the assist, and Aman got credit for his role in the score.
- Mackie Samoskevish earned his first career point with an assist on Florida’s first goal, just his 13th NHL game.
- Lundell’s four goals in three games mark the first time he has achieved this feat, tying a career-best three-game goals-coring streak.
Looking Ahead
Both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with the Canucks traveling to Philadelphia to face the Flyers, while the Panthers will welcome the Vegas Golden Knights to South Florida, pitting the last two Stanley Cup winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the final score in the game between the Canucks and the Panthers?
A: The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Canucks, who won in overtime.
Q: Who scored the game-winning goal for the Canucks?
A: J.T. Miller scored the game-winning goal at 2:09 into overtime.
Q: What was the record of the teams going into this matchup?
A: The Canucks were 1-1-2, while the Panthers were 3-2-1.
