Brady Tkachuk completed his second straight natural hat trick with an overtime goal to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. The performance secured a comeback win for Florida after trailing by two goals.
How did the Canucks take the lead?
The Vancouver Canucks controlled much of the early game, establishing a 2-0 lead during the first period. The scoring unfolded as follows:
- Liam Ohgren opened the scoring at 7:23 after receiving a pass from Linus Karlsson following a Florida turnover.
- Elias Pettersson added a second goal at 17:06 during 4-on-4 play, assisted by Filip Chytil.
Canucks goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 36 shots during the contest to keep Vancouver ahead for most of the night.
Tkachuk's historic scoring run
Tkachuk's scoring outburst began late in the third period. He first netted a wrist shot at 11:11 off an Aaron Ekblad pass to make the score 2-1. With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, Tkachuk tied the game with just 13 seconds remaining in regulation by one-timing a pass from Carter Verhaeghe.
At 2:23 of overtime, Tkachuk finished the natural hat trick with a wrist shot from the left hash marks. This marked his second consecutive game with three straight goals, following a performance against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Tkachuk has now recorded seven points in his last two games.
Team updates and injuries
While the Panthers secured the win, they suffered a setback when Eetu Luostarinen crashed into the boards following a hit from Pettersson midway through the third period. For the Canucks, the loss marks their sixth consecutive defeat.
FAQ
How many goals did Brady Tkachuk score?
Tkachuk scored three goals, completing a natural hat trick that included the game-winning goal in overtime.
What is the Canucks' current record?
The Vancouver Canucks currently hold a record of 2-6-1 after their sixth straight loss.
