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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.

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.'