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Canucks Make NHL History with Stunning Final-Minute Comeback and Overtime Win

Vancouver scores three empty-net goals in the last minute of regulation to defeat the Dallas Stars and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Apr 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) and center Pius Suter (24) and right wing Brock Boeser (6) and right wing Conor Garland (8) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) and defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates the game tying goal scored by Suter against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) chase the puck in the Dallas zone during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) scores a goal past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) as left wing Jamie Benn (14) looks on during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Vancouver Canucks became the first NHL team to score three goals in the final minute of regulation, forcing overtime and defeating the Dallas Stars 6-5.
  • Pius Suter scored two crucial 6-on-5 goals in the final seconds, tying the game with just 5.2 seconds remaining on the clock.
  • Kiefer Sherwood sealed the victory in overtime with a one-timer off a pass from Conor Garland, who recorded three assists in the game.
  • The victory preserves the Canucks' slim playoff hopes, leaving them six points behind the final Western Conference wild-card spot with four games remaining.
  • The Dallas Stars, who had led 5-2 with under a minute left, face criticism for their collapse, with team captain Jamie Benn calling the loss 'unacceptable.'