Vancouver Canucks Defeat Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3
The Columbus Blue Jackets suffered their third consecutive loss Saturday, falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks despite Kirill Marchenko's strong performance.
Game Summary
The first period ended without any goals. In the second period, both teams scored twice each:
- Jake DeBrusk put Vancouver ahead 1-0 at 5:28.
- Marchenko quickly tied the score at 6:46.
- Mathieu Olivier was assessed a five-minute major for boarding, giving Vancouver a power play.
- Columbus's penalty kill successfully prevented any power-play goals, shifting momentum.
- Dmitri Voronkov scored at 13:02, putting Columbus up 2-1.
- Vancouver equalized near the end of the period, tying it 2-2.
Third Period Highlights
Vancouver reclaimed the lead at 6:17. However, Marchenko scored his second goal of the night at 9:47, evening the score for a third time at 3-3.
Despite these efforts, the Blue Jackets were unable to overcome the Canucks and lost their third game in a row — the first such streak this season.
Scoring Summary
- Marchenko - 2 goals (6:46, 9:47)
- Voronkov - 1 goal (13:02)
Player Impact
Kirill Marchenko scored twice and Dmitri Voronkov contributed three points, but the Blue Jackets still fell short in the matchup.
The team's recent penalty kill improvements prevented Vancouver from extending their lead during the major penalty but proved insufficient to secure a win.
This defeat marks Columbus's first three-game losing streak this season despite standout performances from key players.