Back to Bojangles: Abbotsford Canucks fall 4-3 in OT to Charlotte in game five
- Charlotte defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 in overtime on Saturday, June 21, at Abbotsford Centre in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals.
- The Checkers' overtime win followed a closely contested game where both teams exchanged leads and Abbotsford led the best-of-seven series 3-2.
- Key moments included Charlotte's Ben Steeves scoring first at 12:55 of the first period, Linus Karlsson tying the game twice for Abbotsford, and Rasmus Asplund equalizing 3-3 late in regulation.
- Jesse Puljujarvi scored the decisive goal 15:22 into overtime from behind the Canucks' net, assisted on a puck that deflected off two defenders past goalie Arturs Silovs.
- Abbotsford coach Manny Malhotra and captain Chase Wouters expressed disappointment but confidence as their team returns to Charlotte for Game 6 on Monday with two chances to claim the championship.
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