Canucks Battle Avalanche: Key Highlights and Takeaways
The Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on November 8, 2025, in a thrilling contest that ended with the Canucks claiming a 4-3 victory. Noteworthy performances contributed to this hard-fought win, showcasing key players stepping up in crucial moments.
Game Recap: Canucks vs. Blue Jackets
Jake DeBrusk opened the scoring at 5:28 of the second period, marking his 11th career goal against Columbus. Drew O’Connor and Aatu Räty garnered assists on the play. Just over a minute later, Kirill Marchenko tied the game. Dmitri Voronkov then put the Blue Jackets ahead with a goal less than seven minutes before the second intermission. However, O’Connor found the net with 57 seconds left in the period, leveling the score again with assists from Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek.
The third period saw Conor Garland give the Canucks a 3-2 lead at 6:17, receiving help from Tyler Myers and Elias Pettersson. Marchenko equalized again 3:30 later before Brock Boeser ultimately secured the win with a game-winning goal at 14:15. Kiefer Sherwood and Lukas Reichel provided assists on that decisive play.
Key Player Highlights
- Brock Boeser: Tied for seventh in franchise history with his game-winning goal, bringing his total to 29.
- Quinn Hughes: Extended his point streak against Columbus to nine games, tying the record for the longest by a defenseman against the Blue Jackets.
- Evander Kane: Recorded five shots during the game, contributing significantly to the offensive effort.
Recent Performance Against the Avalanche
The Canucks have had a mixed record against the Colorado Avalanche in their recent matchups. The last five encounters yielded the following results:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | VAN 1, COL 1 |
| February 4, 2025 | VAN 3, COL 0 |
| December 16, 2024 | VAN 3, COL 1 |
| March 13, 2024 | VAN 3, COL 4 (OT) |
| February 20, 2024 | VAN 1, COL 3 |
Upcoming Schedule
The Vancouver Canucks have several key games approaching. Their schedule includes:
- November 11: Vancouver vs. Winnipeg, 7:00 PM PT
- November 14: Vancouver at Carolina, 4:00 PM PT
- November 16: Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 2:00 PM PT
- November 17: Vancouver at Florida, 4:00 PM PT
- November 20: Vancouver vs. Dallas, 7:00 PM PT
As the Canucks continue to battle through the 2025-26 season, their performance against the Avalanche will be vital in establishing momentum and confidence moving forward.
