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

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

After their tough Wednesday night loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, it feels like ages since the Vancouver Canucks last celebrated a win. Since then, questions about the team’s direction have surfaced, but they finally had time to practice before this matchup.

With the NHL’s condensed schedule for the upcoming Olympic hockey period, every bit of rest and preparation counts. The Canucks looked sharper and more determined as they faced the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Key Moments of the Game

“Jake DeBrusk beats Elvis Merzļikins over the shoulder in tight!”
Columbus quickly responded, evening the score after DeBrusk’s opening goal.
“Mathieu Olivier hits D-Petey on the numbers. Olivier was assessed a 5-minute major and a game misconduct.”
“Dmitri Voronkov puts the Blue Jackets up 2–1.”
Elias Pettersson had a prime scoring chance but chose to pass unsuccessfully.
“Drew O'Connor puts home a rebound and ties this game for Vancouver!”
Fans voiced frustration over an uncalled penalty late in the game.
“Conor Garland finishes off a great shift by the Canucks with a goal!”

Game Atmosphere and Context

The game was competitive and physical, with several controversial moments that fired up both benches. Vancouver showed resilience, holding on in the third period to secure the 4–3 victory.

The win gives the Canucks a positive boost heading into their next stretch of games, showcasing better team coordination and timely scoring efforts.

Author’s summary: The Canucks regained momentum with a hard-fought 4–3 win over Columbus, highlighted by strong effort and key goals from DeBrusk, O'Connor, and Garland.

Canucks Army — 2025-11-09