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Ducks Edged by Canucks on a Pair of Late Goals
Anaheim gave up late goals including an empty-netter, with Vancouver’s Drew O'Connor scoring the decisive goal with under two minutes remaining, ending the Ducks’ comeback attempt.
- With under two minutes remaining, Vancouver's Max Sasson and Drew O'Connor scored in a late 2:10 span, sealing a 5-4 win at Honda Center after Gauthier's redirection came too late.
- After Vancouver built a lead, Conor Garland's effort gave Vancouver a 3-1 lead at the 9:04 mark, while Anaheim scored nine seconds into the middle period, the third-fastest period-opening goal, setting up Jackson LaCombe's goal.
- Goaltending played a decisive role as Nikita Tolopilo stopped 37 shots in his first NHL appearance after a Monday call-up from Abbotsford, while Petr Mrázek made 23 of 27 saves with Lukáš Dostál unavailable .
- Looking to the short term, Cutter Gauthier's 14th goal came too late as the Ducks prepare for Friday's Freeway Faceoff hosting the Los Angeles Kings.
- Beyond goaltending, scoring depth showed itself as Leo Carlsson scored his 12th goal after Troy Terry's shorthanded rebound chance, while Evander Kane converted a power-play goal for Vancouver.
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Sasson, O’Connor score late to back Tolopilo in Canucks' 5-4 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Max Sasson and Drew O’Connor scored in a late 2:10 span, Nikita Tolopilo made 37 saves in his first NHL appearance of the season and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Wednesday night.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 38%
R 19%
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