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Carolina came to play to start this game, and the Canucks did not. The Hurricanes started the game with a flurry of shots while the Canucks struggled to break the puck out. Carolina was far quicker than the home team to start the game, and Kevin Lankinen needed to be sharp. And for the most part, he was, but Carolina converted on their sixth shot of the game to open the scoring.
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William Carrier beats Lankinen on a one timer from the right circle to make it 1-0 Canes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/6g7jd5YmPm">pic.twitter.com/6g7jd5YmPm</a>
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1-0 Canes. 
The Canucks started to get their feet under them following the goal, and began attacking Carolina with speed and control. And who better to do that than Quinn Hughes and JT Miller? Miller carried the puck wide of the goal, drawing out Pyotr Kochetkov before centring the puck to Brock Boeser, who ripped a shot home to make it 1-1. 
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CANUCKS GOAAAAL
J.T. Miller sweeps Pyotr Kochetkov off his feet with a wraparound pass and Brock Boeser finishes! We&#39;re tied at 1!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/E3MfMbrMWH">pic.twitter.com/E3MfMbrMWH</a>
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The Canucks had some real momentum after this goal, and it looked like Arshdeep Bains had his second goal in as many games just moments after. Unfortunately, the goal was called off due to offsides on the zone entry, so this game remained tied, and Arsh Bains remained the proud author of just one NHL goal.
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THE BAINS TRAIN IS OFF AND RUNNING
Arshdeep Bains jams a rebound underneath Kochetkov for his second goal in as many games, and the Canucks quickly grab the 2-1 lead!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/vz47O1nWzY">pic.twitter.com/vz47O1nWzY</a>
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The game evened out a bit after this, but it was Carolina that scored the game&#8217;s next goal, pulling ahead to a 2-1 lead before the end of the opening frame.
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A miscue by the Canucks gives Martin Necas a breakaway, and he makes no mistake. 2-1 Carolina.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/nBmAK7YGwe">pic.twitter.com/nBmAK7YGwe</a>
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The Canes wasted little time before pushing their lead to two in the second period, as Jack Roslovic buried a nice feed from Brent Burns to make it 3-1 Hurricanes. 
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The Hurricanes catch the Canucks with an odd man rush and Jack Roslovic buries the Brent Burns pass across. 3-1 Canes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/gU5TkwUQVs">pic.twitter.com/gU5TkwUQVs</a>
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Andrei Svechnikov gave the Canucks their first power play of the game, and it went very poorly. They struggled to get set up, found themselves on the wrong side of a game of keep away, and failed to test Kochetkov outside of a shot from Daniel Sprong once the second unit hopped over the boards.
Plus, Kevin Lankinen had to be downright remarkable at the end of it, as Svechnikov found himself on a 2-on-1 as he stepped out of the box.
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Pius Suter gets a breakaway out of the penalty box, but Pyotr Kochetkov shuts the door.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/GPY9CUG1WZ">pic.twitter.com/GPY9CUG1WZ</a>
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Tyler Myers took an accidental high-sticking penalty just moments later, giving the Canes another power play attempt. To make matters worse, Pius Suter took a tripping penalty with 41 seconds remaining, turning this into a crucial kill for the Canucks&#8217; PK. No penalty killer was better than Kevin Lankinen, who was quickly turning this into a statement game.
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KEVIN. FREAKING. LANKINEN.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/ZaIt1v4Y2C">pic.twitter.com/ZaIt1v4Y2C</a>
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Pius Suter found himself on a breakaway as he stepped out of the box, but was denied by Kochetkov. The JT Miller line pivoted this into a strong O-zone possession, capped off by a nasty spin and drive to the net from Quinn Hughes. Momentum, momentum. The Canucks weren&#8217;t out of this one despite getting outshot handily, and they had Lankinen to thank for that.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi took another penalty before the end of the second period, and once again, the Canucks&#8217; power play could at best be described as a disappointment. Against Pittsburgh, the Canucks got their chances, but couldn&#8217;t convert on their opportunities. They couldn&#8217;t even get set up to this point in the game against Carolina. It was a frustrating night for the PP.
Lankinen did so well to keep this game close, and one of his teammates finally repaid the favour when Quinn Hughes hammered home a slap shot to pull the Canucks within one. 3-2.
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CANUCKS GOOOOOAL
Captain Quinn Hughes blasts the puck past Pyotr Kochetkov to cut the Canes&#39; lead to one!! 3-2 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/WQU36x4Dx1">pic.twitter.com/WQU36x4Dx1</a>
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Shayne Gostisbehere took a delay of game penalty for putting the puck out play, giving the Canucks another power play chance. The best chance of the two minutes came from Seth Jarvis shorthanded, who was robbed by Lankinen with the blocker.
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KEVIN LANKINEN WITH THE GAME SAVING STOP ON SETH JARVIS<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/U7vhzHNoqh">pic.twitter.com/U7vhzHNoqh</a>
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Seriously, it was another unreal performance from the Canucks&#8217; netminder tonight, and it&#8217;s okay to call him KeVezina Lankinen at this point.
The Canucks tried to mount a comeback, and Jake DeBrusk came oh-so-close to scoring his first goal as a Canuck and tying this game up. Instead, it was Pius Suter who tied things up after Daniel Sprong beat Kochetkov to a loose puck and centred it to Pius Suter. 3-3!
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CANUCKS TIE THE GAME
Pyotr Kochetkov goes flying into another planet and Pius Suter scores on the open net to tie it at 3!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/7yAUv9cW29">pic.twitter.com/7yAUv9cW29</a>
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That&#8217;s some nice poise and patience from Sprong.
Elias Pettersson nearly put the icing on the cake with a solid power move out of the corner, then JT Miller nearly did the same after being on the doorstep for a rebound chance after another Quinn Hughes point shot.
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Another close call for the Canucks late, this time it&#39;s J.T. Miller before Jake DeBrusk gets pushed into the net.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/quilNBxzgn">pic.twitter.com/quilNBxzgn</a>
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Somehow, this game needed overtime. Let&#8217;s be honest. Kevin Lankinen is how.
In OT, Carolina gained possession off the faceoff, didn&#8217;t give it up, and scored rather quickly. Sebastian Aho with the winner.
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Sebastian Aho scores in overtime to give the Hurricanes the win and end the Canucks win streak at four.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseUp</a> 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/2aePOai7lZ">pic.twitter.com/2aePOai7lZ</a>
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4-3 Canes final.
Some takeaways from tonight:
-The ice at Rogers Arena seemed very bad tonight. The puck was bouncing a ton, which isn&#8217;t a good recipe for success against a speedy Carolina team. 
-The  Hurricanes are so fast. 
-This was likely the Canucks&#8217; toughest test yet. At least Kevin Lankinen looked good! 
-The Canucks are fun to watch late in games. 
-Honestly, Canucks are lucky to come away with a point tonight. Solid rally in the third, but Kevin Lankinen should be this game&#8217;s first star.
What&#8217;s your instant reaction to tonight&#8217;s game? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Carolina came to play to start this game, and the Canucks did not. The Hurricanes started the game with a flurry of shots while the Canucks struggled to break the puck out. Carolina was far quicker than the home team to start the game, and Kevin Lankinen needed to be sharp. And for the most part, he was, but Carolina converted on their sixth shot of the game to open the scoring.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851085488779903220

1-0 Canes. 

The Canucks started to get their feet under them following the goal, and began attacking Carolina with speed and control. And who better to do that than Quinn Hughes and JT Miller? Miller carried the puck wide of the goal, drawing out Pyotr Kochetkov before centring the puck to Brock Boeser, who ripped a shot home to make it 1-1. 

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851086233029742769

The Canucks had some real momentum after this goal, and it looked like Arshdeep Bains had his second goal in as many games just moments after. Unfortunately, the goal was called off due to offsides on the zone entry, so this game remained tied, and Arsh Bains remained the proud author of just one NHL goal.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851086965065838806

The game evened out a bit after this, but it was Carolina that scored the game's next goal, pulling ahead to a 2-1 lead before the end of the opening frame.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851092016207389062

The Canes wasted little time before pushing their lead to two in the second period, as Jack Roslovic buried a nice feed from Brent Burns to make it 3-1 Hurricanes. 

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851099640659407121

Andrei Svechnikov gave the Canucks their first power play of the game, and it went very poorly. They struggled to get set up, found themselves on the wrong side of a game of keep away, and failed to test Kochetkov outside of a shot from Daniel Sprong once the second unit hopped over the boards.

Plus, Kevin Lankinen had to be downright remarkable at the end of it, as Svechnikov found himself on a 2-on-1 as he stepped out of the box.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851103698409439238

Tyler Myers took an accidental high-sticking penalty just moments later, giving the Canes another power play attempt. To make matters worse, Pius Suter took a tripping penalty with 41 seconds remaining, turning this into a crucial kill for the Canucks' PK. No penalty killer was better than Kevin Lankinen, who was quickly turning this into a statement game.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851103372801429764

Pius Suter found himself on a breakaway as he stepped out of the box, but was denied by Kochetkov. The JT Miller line pivoted this into a strong O-zone possession, capped off by a nasty spin and drive to the net from Quinn Hughes. Momentum, momentum. The Canucks weren't out of this one despite getting outshot handily, and they had Lankinen to thank for that.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi took another penalty before the end of the second period, and once again, the Canucks' power play could at best be described as a disappointment. Against Pittsburgh, the Canucks got their chances, but couldn't convert on their opportunities. They couldn't even get set up to this point in the game against Carolina. It was a frustrating night for the PP.

Lankinen did so well to keep this game close, and one of his teammates finally repaid the favour when Quinn Hughes hammered home a slap shot to pull the Canucks within one. 3-2.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851116158906466543

Shayne Gostisbehere took a delay of game penalty for putting the puck out play, giving the Canucks another power play chance. The best chance of the two minutes came from Seth Jarvis shorthanded, who was robbed by Lankinen with the blocker.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851117120760791088

Seriously, it was another unreal performance from the Canucks' netminder tonight, and it's okay to call him KeVezina Lankinen at this point.

The Canucks tried to mount a comeback, and Jake DeBrusk came oh-so-close to scoring his first goal as a Canuck and tying this game up. Instead, it was Pius Suter who tied things up after Daniel Sprong beat Kochetkov to a loose puck and centred it to Pius Suter. 3-3!

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851120582810878097

That's some nice poise and patience from Sprong.

Elias Pettersson nearly put the icing on the cake with a solid power move out of the corner, then JT Miller nearly did the same after being on the doorstep for a rebound chance after another Quinn Hughes point shot.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851121321654305219

Somehow, this game needed overtime. Let's be honest. Kevin Lankinen is how.

In OT, Carolina gained possession off the faceoff, didn't give it up, and scored rather quickly. Sebastian Aho with the winner.

https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1851122878735139106

4-3 Canes final.

Some takeaways from tonight:

-The ice at Rogers Arena seemed very bad tonight. The puck was bouncing a ton, which isn't a good recipe for success against a speedy Carolina team.
-The  Hurricanes are so fast.
-This was likely the Canucks' toughest test yet. At least Kevin Lankinen looked good!
-The Canucks are fun to watch late in games.
-Honestly, Canucks are lucky to come away with a point tonight. Solid rally in the third, but Kevin Lankinen should be this game's first star.

What's your instant reaction to tonight's game? Let us know in the comments section below!

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