Canucks Complete Third-Period Comeback to Defeat Predators in Shootout

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk scored the lone goal in the shootout, lifting his team to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The Canucks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to force overtime and ultimately secure the win.

Game Recap

The Predators took a two-goal lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with a pair of goals in the third. Marco Rossi scored to bring Vancouver within one and Filip Hronek tied the game with just over a minute remaining in regulation.

Key Moments

• First Period: Brock Boeser opened the scoring for the Canucks with a goal assisted by Filip Hronek. Tyson Jost answered for the Predators, tying the game at 1-1.
• Second Period: Tyson Jost scored his second goal of the game to give the Predators a 2-1 lead. Matthew Wood extended Nashville’s lead to 3-1 with a goal that deflected off a Canucks player.
• Third Period: Marco Rossi cut the Predators’ lead to 3-2, scoring a rebound goal. Filip Hronek tied the game at 3-3 with a late goal, forcing overtime.
• Shootout: Jake DeBrusk scored the decisive goal in the shootout, securing the 4-3 win for the Canucks.

Team Performance

Juuse Saros made 24 saves on 27 shots for the Predators, while Nikita Tolopilo stopped 27 of 30 shots for the Canucks. The Canucks outshot the Predators 12-5 in the first period, but Nashville regained momentum in the second.

Standout Players

• Jake DeBrusk (Vancouver Canucks): Scored the game-winning goal in the shootout.
• Tyson Jost (Nashville Predators): Scored two goals, marking his first multi-goal game since May 13, 2021, while playing for the Colorado Avalanche.
• Filip Hronek (Vancouver Canucks): Contributed with a goal and an assist, including the tying goal late in the third period.
• Marco Rossi (Vancouver Canucks): Scored a goal and added two assists.

Looking Ahead

The Canucks’ victory was their fourth of the 2026 calendar year. The Predators suffered their first shootout loss of the season and have now lost five consecutive overtime/shootout games. Nashville remains in a tie with Seattle and Los Angeles for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.