Canucks Escape Buffalo with Overtime Win Against the Sabres
The Canucks staged a thrilling rally to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to two games.
Down by two, the Canucks stitched together a late rally in the third period to force overtime. Elias Pettersson buried a rebound off a Brock Boeser shot to put the Canucks on the board early in the third period.
Moments after the Sabres regained a two-goal lead, Canucks forward Conor Garland snatched the puck away from Sabres defender Rasmus Dahlin and beat Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with a spin-o-rama goal for his third goal in four games.
“I kind of followed Dahlin to the net and then the puck squirted loose,” Garland described. “I saw an opening and just went with my gut. It was a pretty awesome feeling.”
With time winding down and the goalie pulled, Quinn Hughes connected with Bo Horvat for the tying goal with 1:15 remaining, forcing overtime. Hughes finished the night with two assists.
The Canucks clamped down defensively in overtime, allowing only two shots on goal. Rookie goaltender Arturs Silovs played a crucial role in gaining the Canucks two points, stopping 32 shots, some of which were of the high-danger variety.
“He made some real timely saves,” said head coach Rick Tocchet following the game. “He’s making strides and he looked confident out there tonight, which is good to see.”
Lankinen’s Steady Presence, Defensive Strengths Thrive
“We weren’t super sharp in the first period,” Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet said, “but in the second and third period, we started to find our game a little bit. Guys like Garland and Hughes, those guys were not giving up, and we found a way. That shows the character of our team right now
This gives us confidence, we’ll keep fighting. That’s the identity we are building.”
Contributing to the tenacity was the reliable performance of goaltender, Arturs Silovs, who earned his first career NHL win against his former team
Starting goaltender Thatcher Demko remains sidelined due to injury, but every night, Arturi Silovs has stepped up in a major way to give the Canucks a chance to win.
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What sparked the Vancouver Canucks comeback against the Buffalo Sabres?
## Canucks Escape Buffalo with Dramatic Overtime Win
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is hockey analyst, [Alex Reed Name], to discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ thrilling overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres last night.
[Alex Reed Name], the Canucks were down by two goals heading into the third period. What sparked this incredible comeback?
**[Alex Reed Name]:** Well, it was a nail-biter for Canucks fans, that’s for sure. The Sabres were playing strong, but the Canucks found a new gear in the third. Pettersson’s goal early on definitely shifted the momentum. And then Garland’s hustle to steal the puck and score, that was a real turning point. It showed the team’s tenacity and refusal to give up. [[1](https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/i-watched-this-game-lankinen-hughes-and-garland-are-canucks-heroes-in-ot-win-over-sabres-9885661)]
**Host:** And then it was Quinn Hughes who ultimately delivered the game-winner in overtime. What role did he play in securing this win?
**[Alex Reed Name]:** Hughes was absolutely dominant in overtime. The article mentions how the Canucks controlled possession for the majority of the extra period, and Hughes’ puck control was a huge factor in that. The Sabres barely even got a sniff of the net in overtime thanks to his performance. [[1](https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/i-watched-this-game-lankinen-hughes-and-garland-are-canucks-heroes-in-ot-win-over-sabres-9885661)]
**Host:** Two straight wins for the Canucks now. Do you think this comeback win can propel them forward for the rest of the season?
**[Alex Reed Name]:** It definitely gives them a boost of confidence. Overcoming a two-goal deficit against a team like the Sabres shows a lot of character. If they can maintain this intensity and teamwork, they could be a real force to be reckoned with.
**Host:** Great insights, [Alex Reed Name]. Thank you for joining us today.
**[Alex Reed Name]: ** My pleasure.
