In a dramatic turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche completed a significant comeback against the Vancouver Canucks, overturning a 3-0 deficit to win the game 4-3 in overtime. The decisive goal came off a deflection from Valeri Nichushkin's visor, marking a unique finish to the game. This victory secured the Avalanche a 3-0 record against the Canucks for the regular season. Nathan MacKinnon's deflection off Noah Juulsen, which then deflected off Nichushkin's face into the net, was pivotal. The game was notable for its shifts in momentum, highlighted by the Avalanche scoring with just 1.8 seconds left in the second period and gaining a power play opportunity with 8.7 seconds remaining in regulation, which extended into overtime due to Carson Soucy's delay-of-game minor. MacKinnon played a pivotal role in the overtime goal, contributing to his team's third three-goal comeback win of the season, the most among all teams. The Canucks, despite leading by three goals, were criticized for their loss of composure in the third period.
Nathan MacKinnon factored on the overtime goal and helped complete the @Avalanche's third three-goal comeback win of the season – the most among all teams. #NHLStats: https://t.co/nWEw3QQ9r8 https://t.co/GPdpuv2skW
What cost the Canucks the game tonight? (Not including the goals against for you smart alecks) https://t.co/xSEF9MvPY5
The Avs will finish the regular season with a 3-0 record against the Canucks.
#Avs get on the board with 1.8 seconds left in 2nd period. Fast forward…Avs get a PP with 8.7 seconds left in regulation. 30 seconds into OT the @Avalanche complete the comeback.
FINAL: #GoAvsGo 4 #Canucks 3 OT @SatiarShah and @BikNizzar break down the game as the #Canucks allow 4 unanswered goals to fall in OT to the Avalanche. LISTEN: https://t.co/mDLZc4FsGl https://t.co/ggfCdDShmN
What a win by the Avalanche. Come back from 3-0 down in Vancouver to win 4-3 in overtime in goal that deflects in off Nichushkin's visor in front.
MacKinnon deflects a greasy one off of Noah Juulsen, which then deflected off of Valeri Nichushkin's face and into the net. Between the giveaways, the mistakes and the weird refereeing, #Canucks squander a 3-0 lead and fall to the Avalanche in overtime.
Avs with the comeback win in overtime. It hit Nichushkin’s dome and went in. 4-3. Huge victory. https://t.co/ItmriCIrY8
#Canucks blew a 3 goal lead. But they still recovered the single point. Avs dominated the 3rd period.
Massive faceoff win by Lindholm vs MacKinnon with 8.7 left to ensure the Canucks get a point. Avalanche will have up to 1:51 to generate OT winner at 4-on-3.
Carson Soucy with the puck over glass penalty with 8.7 seconds to play. Avalanche will have a 4-on-3 for 1:52 to begin the overtime period. #Canucks could win this yet, but I think it's probably fair to suggest that they lost their composure in the third period.
Soucy with delay-of-game minor with 8.7 seconds left in regulation. #Canucks
Poor officiating aside, the Canucks have to help themselves more than they have here in the third