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Canucks End Losing Streak with 5-4 Win Over Ducks

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Nikita Tolopilo Leads Canucks to Victory

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

November 27, 2025

In an exciting back-and-forth matchup that saw multiple lead changes and defensive breakdowns on both sides, the Vancouver Canucks snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 5-4 victory over the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, November 26, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Rookie goaltender Nikita Tolopilo was the story of the night for Vancouver, making 37 saves to secure his first NHL win of the season, while Max Sasson played the hero with the late game-winning goal.

Despite being outshot 13-5 in the opening frame, Vancouver capitalized on their chances with Linus Karlsson (4th goal of the season) opened the scoring at 9:49, burying a rebound off a Marcus Pettersson point shot.

Just two minutes later, Evander Kane (4th goal of the season) doubled the lead on the power play, snapping a wrist shot past Ducks netminder Petr Mrazek.

The second period saw a more determined Anaheim Ducks team, with both teams taking it up a notch into a back-and-forth offensive display.

Anaheim responded just 9 seconds into the period with a power-play goal from defenseman Jackson LaCombe.

Conor Garland restored the two-goal cushion at 3-1 with a spectacular individual effort, dangling around defender Drew Helleson before beating Mrazek.

The Ducks’ young core took over late in the period. Leo Carlsson (12th) scored on a backhand after a scramble, and Mason McTavish tied it up 3-3 with under two minutes left in the frame.

In the final period, with the game tied 3-3 and tension mounting, the Canucks found the winner in the final five minutes.

With 4:02 remaining, Max Sasson tipped a Filip Hronek point shot past Mrazek for the go-ahead goal.

Drew O’Connor added a crucial insurance marker into the empty net with 1:52 left.

A late goal by Cutter Gauthier with just 7 seconds remaining made the final score close, but Vancouver held on.

While the game wasn’t a defensive masterpiece—it was full of back and forth hockey, and for a team desperate to end a 3-game winless streak, the result mattered more than the process.

What’s Up?

  • Canucks (10-12-2): Head to San Jose to face the Sharks on November 28 in a Black Friday matinee (1:00 PM PT).

Until next time, hockey fans

Canucks End Losing Streak with Overtime Win Over Oilers

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By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

October 27, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks snapped a 3-game losing streak, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in overtime at Rogers Arena. Kiefer Sherwood was the hero for the Canucks, scoring his second goal of the night 1:42 into the extra period.

The Canucks, playing without their captain Quinn Hughes (day-to-day, lower-body injury), saw the Oilers erase a 3-1 deficit in the third period sending the game into overtime.

Game Summary

First Period – The Canucks opened the scoring when Brock Boeser found the back of the net, giving Vancouver a 1-0 lead.

Second Period – Vancouver extended its lead to 2-0 early in the period on a power play, with Elias Pettersson capitalizing. The Oilers answered back later in the frame when Leon Draisaitl scored on a breakaway (in his 800th career NHL game) to make it 2-1.

With under a minute left in the period, Kiefer Sherwood scored on a skilled individual effort to restore the Canucks’ two-goal lead, making it 3-1 heading into the final frame.

Third Period – The Oilers mounted a comeback in the third. Jack Roslovic scored his first goal as an Oiler early in the period to cut the lead to 3-2. Then, with 5:03 left in regulation, Leon Draisaitl scored his second of the night on a power play, tying the game 3-3 and forcing overtime.

Overtime – Kiefer Sherwood ended the game at 1:42, deflecting a pass from Brock Boeser past Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard for the 4-3 win.

Post-Game Comments

Goaltender Thatcher Demko was outspoken about his pride in the team’s effort, especially coming off a three-game losing streak and dealing with so many injuries.

  • On the win: “We’re battling our asses off in here. I’m really proud of the group today. It’s a hard game against a really good team… and to give that effort, you know, it’s really inspiring.”
  • On the team’s mindset: “Obviously we know the injury situation we’re in right now. But I think it’s not something you can dwell on. You start feeling bad for yourself, it’s easy to let even more games slip away.”

Overtime hero Kiefer Sherwood (who scored two goals, including the winner) was the primary voice for the team’s hard-working identity.

  • On the team’s mentality: “You just trust the process and, you know, stick to the blue-collar mentality that we’re trying to build… We just have to pull on the rope together and stick to our identity every day.”
  • On his line’s role: “Our line is trying to maintain a blue-collar mentality and it’s contagious for the next line.”

Drew O’Connor earned praise from Head Coach Adam Foote, who hit a post and had the primary assist on on Sherwood’s disallowed goal, “That was O’Connor’s best game of the year…He played so well defensively, his best defensive game without the puck.”

The Canucks won the game without captain Quinn Hughes, and Head Coach Adam Foote provided an update.

  • Adam Foote confirmed Hughes is “day-to-day” with a lower-body injury.
  • Kiefer Sherwood spoke on filling the void: “Obviously, you can’t replace guys like that, but you can try to plug in holes by group committee.”

Scoring Summary

Vancouver Canucks (4)

  • Brock Boeser (1G, 2A)
  • Elias Pettersson (1G – PP)
  • Kiefer Sherwood (2G – including OT winner)

Edmonton Oilers (3)

  • Leon Draisaitl (2G – 1 PP)
  • Jack Roslovic (1G)

Goaltending

  • Thatcher Demko (VAN): 26 saves on 29 shots
  • Calvin Pickard (EDM): 23 saves on 27 shots

Upcoming Canucks games:

  • Vs New York Rangers: October 28/25 @ 07:00 pm PDT
  • At St. Louis Blues: October 30/25 @ 05:00 pm PDT
  • At Minnesota Wild: November 01/25 @ 4:00 pm PDT

Until next time, hockey fans