The Vancouver Canucks edged out the Colorado Avalanche in a heated matchup, fueled by a strong performance from goaltender Thatcher Demko. Elias Pettersson scored early in the second period for the Canucks, breaking a 146-minute shutout streak for the Avalanche's and solidifying Vancouver's lead. Demko made several crucial saves throughout the game, including a highlight-reel stop on in the second period. The game became increasingly physical in the third period, with multiple penalties called, including a game misconduct for Colorado's defenseman.
buried his team-leading 19th goal of the season for the Canucks early in the second period to open the scoring.The game got chippy in the final frame, with multiple scrums erupting and officials doling out 26 minutes worth of penalties across the period — including a game misconduct to Colorado'sfor a second straight game.
Avalanche: DeBrusk's goal at the 4:26 mark of the second period snapped a 146-minute 55-second shutout streak for Blackwood. Colorado came into the game having outscored its opponents 9-5 in the previous three outings.Demko made a series of stunning stops midway through the second period to preserve the Canucks' one-goal advantage. The American netminder batted away's shot with the toe of his left skate.
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