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Coach Foote Points to Canucks’ Resiliency as a Positive Sign Moving Forward
The Canucks overcame a 2-0 deficit to force overtime against the Avalanche but lost 3-2; Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves, boosting team confidence, coach said.
- On Sunday in Vancouver, the Vancouver Canucks lost 5-4 in overtime after Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley scored 68 seconds into extra time.
- Facing an early 2-0 hole, the Vancouver Canucks didn’t fold and got goals from young players including Kiefer Sherwood and Linus Karlsson, who ended a 14-game drought.
- Backup goaltender Kevin Lankinen started after Thatcher Demko did not dress and stopped 27 shots, including crucial saves late to keep the Canucks competitive.
- Head coach Adam Foote said the overtime loss showed flashes of what the Vancouver Canucks can be and praised their resilience, while players said the outing should boost confidence despite wanting two points.
- Colorado entered the game leading the league with a 10-1-5 record, and Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche forward, scored twice in 1:28 to give the Avalanche an early 2-0 lead.
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Canucks Face Avalanche After Exciting Home Win Against Blue Jackets
timesng.com: Vancouver, Canada — The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night at Rogers Arena. This game marks the second in a back-to-back series, following a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Canucks coach Adam Foote praised his team’s composure in the face of pressure during […] This post Canucks Face Avalanche After Exciting Home Win Against Blue Jackets appeared first on Can…
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