Canucks win against Ducks in overtime

The Vancouver Canucks managed to squeeze out an overtime home win against the Anaheim Ducks, ending 8-5 in the action on Thursday.

The Ducks took the lead late into the first period, with a goal from Troy Terry. John Klingberg and John Gibson assisted.

The Canucks' Bo Horvat tied the game 1-1 with a minute left in the first, assisted by Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson.

The Canucks scored two goals in second period an held the lead 3-2 going in to the second break.

Dakota Joshua increased the lead to 4-2 early in the third period, assisted by Jack Studnicka and Nils Aman.

Andrei Kuzmenko increased the lead to 5-2 only seconds later, assisted by Elias Pettersson.

Max Comtois narrowed the gap to 5-3 two minutes later.

The Ducks narrowed the gap again late into the third when Trevor Zegras scored, assisted by John Klingberg and Troy Terry.

Andrei Kuzmenko increased the lead to 6-4 just one minute later, assisted by Tyler Myers and Elias Pettersson.

Two minutes later, Andrei Kuzmenko scored a goal yet again, assisted by Elias Pettersson and Elias Pettersson.

Max Jones narrowed the gap to 7-5 just one minute later, assisted by Nathan Beaulieu and Mason McTavish.

The Canucks increased the lead to 8-5 with 55 seconds remaining of the third after a goal from Bo Horvat.

Vancouver improves to 3–6–2, while Anaheim drops to 3–6–2.

Next up:

Both teams are back in action on Saturday, with the Canucks hosting the Predators at 10 p.m. at Rogers Arena and the Ducks visiting the Sharks at 10:30 p.m. at SAP Center at San Jose.