Canucks come into matchup with the Ducks on losing streak
Filip Hronek scored on a power play with 11 seconds left in overtime after Jonathan Lekkerimaki tied it twice for Vancouver.
- On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 in overtime at the Honda Center, snapping a 10-game losing streak with a four-goal third-period rally.
- Entering the matchup winless in 10 contests, Vancouver trailed 5-2 with seven minutes remaining in regulation after Anaheim built a commanding advantage behind goals from A.J. Greer, Jeff Malott, Beckett Sennecke, and Leo Carlsson.
- Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored twice in the final minutes to force overtime, then defenseman Filip Hronek netted a power-play goal with 11 seconds remaining to complete the comeback.
- Anaheim Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville called the result "a terrible loss," citing defensive lapses, while Vancouver goaltender Leevi Merilainen secured the win with 18 saves.
- The Canucks visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, aiming to build momentum after snapping their losing streak and validate their newfound confidence with immediate results.
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