Canucks Score 3 First-Period Goals, Hang On to Trip Capitals 4-3
The Vancouver Canucks had a strong start, scoring three goals in the first period, and held on for a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
Vancouver is off to a 3-0 start on their current road swing, having won three games in a row in less than 72 hours. Centre Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, and Kiefer Sherwood all scored in the first 20 minutes for the Canucks.
- Elias Pettersson scored his first goal of the year 59 seconds into the game.
- Teddy Blueger had the other Vancouver goal.
- Thatcher Demko made 28 saves to earn the win in goal.
- Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun, and John Carlson replied for the Caps.
The Canucks scored on the first shot of the game, when Conor Garland made a pass from the right corner to Pettersson, who beat Lindgren from the bottom of the circle.
Author's summary: Canucks win 4-3 against Capitals.