Instant Reaction: Canucks hang on to beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Instant Reaction: Canucks Hang On to Beat Blue Jackets 4-3

The Vancouver Canucks' Wednesday night loss to the Chicago Blackhawks now feels like a distant memory. Since then, many discussions about the team's future have taken place, and the Canucks even managed to practice. The NHL's compressed schedule to accommodate Olympic hockey intensifies the challenge of finding time for preparation.

Game Highlights

Lukas Reichel nearly scored his first goal and point as a Canuck, but the puck deflected off the netting.
🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Jake DeBrusk beats Elvis Merzļikins over the shoulder in tight!
Columbus quickly tied the game after DeBrusk’s opening score.
Mathieu Olivier hits D-Petey on the numbers. Olivier was assessed a 5-minute major penalty and a game misconduct.
Dmitri Voronkov put the Blue Jackets ahead 2-1.
Elias Pettersson was in a prime shooting position but opted for a pass that failed.
🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Drew O'Connor scored a rebound to tie the game for Vancouver!
HOW IS THAT NOT A PENALTY????
🚨CANUCKS GOAL🚨 Conor Garland finished off a superb shift with a goal.

The Canucks managed to stay resilient and secure a narrow 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Author’s Summary

Despite a tough schedule and intense moments, the Canucks showed persistence and teamwork to clinch a close 4-3 win against the Blue Jackets.

Canucks Army — 2025-11-09