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Conor Garland's Overtime Goal Lifts Canucks Over Kings in 3-2 Victory

Vancouver secures a critical win in their playoff push as Quinn Hughes returns to the lineup after injury.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen, left, stops a shot by Kings left wing Trevor Moore with defenseman Derek Forbort, right, defending during the third period on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings rallied with two third-period goals to force overtime, but lost, 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Overview

  • Conor Garland scored twice, including the game-winning overtime goal, to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
  • Nils Hoglander also scored for Vancouver, while goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 24 saves to help the team reclaim the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
  • Quinn Hughes, Vancouver's leading scorer, returned after missing six games and contributed the primary assist on Garland's overtime goal.
  • The Kings rallied from a 2-0 deficit with third-period goals by Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele, but their attempt to overturn the game-winner fell short.
  • The Canucks now prepare to face the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, aiming to extend their eight-game winning streak against the team.