What Happened
The Vancouver Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday night. Liam Ohgren, in his 100th NHL game, tied the score early in the third on a goal awarded after video review, then assisted on Elias Pettersson's winner at 9:04. Drew O'Connor also scored and Aatu Raty added an empty-net goal. Leevi Merilainen stopped 23 shots in his first start for Vancouver.
Key Details
- Ohgren's tying goal was initially waved off before a video review awarded it.
- Pettersson's winner came at 9:04 of the third period.
- Tom Willander and Linus Karlsson each recorded two assists.
- Matt Coronato scored Calgary's lone goal on the power play.
- Merilainen made 23 saves in his Canucks debut; Cooley stopped 22 for Calgary.
- Vancouver improved to 2-1-0; Calgary fell to 0-2-0.
What It Means
The Canucks remain unbeaten in regulation through three games, with Merilainen earning a win in his first start. Calgary is still searching for its first victory of the season after two games.