In a dramatic turn of events during Game 1 of the Western Conference second round, the Vancouver Canucks staged a remarkable comeback against the Edmonton Oilers. Initially trailing 4-1 in the second period and 4-2 heading into the third, the Canucks surged to score three goals in just 4:48, ultimately securing a 5-4 victory. The comeback was highlighted by Conor Garland's game-winning goal, after which he spoke in a post-game interview. This victory marks a significant moment in the series, showcasing the Canucks' resilience and ability to overturn a substantial deficit.
Connor McDavid speaks to the media after the Oilers lost 5-4 to the Canucks in Game 1. https://t.co/5fGbP1DSnK
How the #Canucks beat the Oilers with an impossible Game 1 comeback: 5 takeaways via @TheAthleticNHL - https://t.co/D3mvHQIcuq
The better team won the game tonight. The @EdmontonOilers lacked the requisite desperation to close out a game that they had been gifted through 33 mins. Ekholm-Bouchard were solid. Draisaitl gutted through it. Some of EDM's other good players need to play better Friday.
The @Canucks and Colorado each completed a three-goal comeback win within a 24-hour span. #StanleyCup #NHLStats: https://t.co/RKN11nrFon https://t.co/yNWy3QoVo1
THE CANUCKS EXPLODE IN THE THIRD PERIOD TO COME BACK AFTER BEING DOWN 4-1. 🔥 ✅ VAN +1.5 ✅ O 6.5 https://t.co/2RkcYkkTlF
"That was as thrilling a game as I've been a part of in a long time." Reporting from @RogersArena, @KellyHrudey and @DavidAmber breakdown the Canucks incredible comeback. https://t.co/HewcML2Ge4
Canucks score 4 straight, rally past Oilers in Game 1 in Western 2nd Round https://t.co/INkOIVzJ91
Canucks in six https://t.co/GmQSStLqPI https://t.co/61Mwp05Arg
Coach is just like us. https://t.co/l5J6NAxCrK
Conor Garland speaks with @ScottOake after scoring the game-winning goal in Vancouver's comeback win in Game 1. https://t.co/PMabXiILSM
This @Canucks team is incredible all heart & no quit they embody their Coach Rick Tocchet. Vancouver can take this series from Edmonton #StanleyCup #Canucks
THE CANUCKS SCORE 4 UNANSWERED GOALS TO COMPLETE THE COMEBACK IN GAME 1. 🔥 ✅ VAN +1.5 ✅ O 6.5 https://t.co/7aZ4tPgdEX
Remember when the CANUCKS couldn’t score? Play your matchups. Long series. But tonight we celebrate. 11…
#Canucks LIndholm tonight 1+1 5 shots/5 hits 14-4 in the circle
THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS COME ALL THE WAY BACK FROM DOWN 4-1 TO BEAT THE OILERS 🤯 🎥 @BR_OpenIce https://t.co/wzQan5B1Iy
That’s a ballsy comeback win by the Canucks
THE COMEBACK CANUCKS ‼️ https://t.co/GKn5tf8yjZ
The Canucks take Game 1 over the Oilers at home! 😤 https://t.co/h2f1Os8lx6
How did you like that Canucks comeback? https://t.co/FFDJcwAKTz
What a performance by the Canucks down 4-1 to come back and stun the Oilers in Game 1. That was a wild 3rd.
Canucks absolutely deserved that game.
✅Over hits and HOLY SHT. What an incredible GAME 1!!! https://t.co/mednbcd160
Edmonton Oilers with their best Dallas Stars impression
Canucks come back from 3 goals down to take game 1 on the Oilers. Incredible stuff.
What a game. #Canucks
A sweet game winner! https://t.co/rsjb22XRNu
Go #Canucks go! 👏🏒🤯
What a choke by the Oilers... Damn1
THE CANUCKS COMPLETE THE COMEBACK IN GAME 1! 🐳 https://t.co/1q7x91u7gA
this is the second time that the canucks have come back to win a game that in any other year i am certain they would have lost
Impressive #Canucks
Two straight nights an NHL team has blown a three-goal lead and lost. Dallas last night, Edmonton tonight.
The Canucks to the experts: https://t.co/fYIXjYR2eQ
The @Canucks take Game 1 in electric fashion! 💪 #StanleyCup https://t.co/G8v5FG1ngT
MASSIVE come from behind character win by the Canucks. They take game 1 over the Oilers 5-4. The only dedicated 1 hour hockey post game show on TV locally is next Donnie and Dhali Post game on CHEK Come join us
FINAL: #Canucks 5 #LetsGoOilers 4 @SatiarShah, @BikNizzar and Brett Festerling breakdown the game as the #Canucks post another stirring 3rd period comeback in game 1. LISTEN: https://t.co/mDLZc4FsGl https://t.co/dLqco8GjoE
The Vancouver Canucks in the third period: https://t.co/bw38NFX5GC
The Canucks in the third period: https://t.co/JiK9tZrYc3
Conor Garland scores to give the Canucks a 5-4 lead. The Oilers led 4-1 in the second period and 4-2 heading into the third. Vancouver scored three goals in 4:48. The tying and go-ahead goals came 39 seconds apart. https://t.co/kIWtgmg7vB
FOUR UNANSWERED GOALS GIVE THE @CANUCKS THE LEAD! #Canucks | #StanleyCup https://t.co/a1etndrO2e
Canucks 3 goals in under 5 minutes to take the lead Oilers 5 shots since the start of the 2nd period
THE OILERS GIVE UP TWO QUICK BACK-TO-BACK GOALS & THE CANUCKS HAVE THE LEAD ‼️ https://t.co/6yGR2pTQZv
Canucks have 5 goals in 2nd and 3rd period. The Oilers have 4 shots on goal in that span
Last 21 minutes: Canucks 4 goals Oilers 0 shots on net
#Canucks have done it again, turning a two-goal third period deficit into 5-4 lead. #Oilers do not have a shot on goal through 14:26 of the third period.
Oilers vs. Canucks Game 1 tonight 🍿 @Tom_Vecchio1 likes a shot prop at @FDSportsbook ⤵️ Full NHL and NBA breakdown 🎙️: https://t.co/opFR3S3ide https://t.co/1cfeGbGvKs