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 to win 4-3 over the Washington Capitals.
The Canucks, now on a three-game winning streak, all on the road, had goals from Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, and Kiefer Sherwood in the first 20 minutes. Teddy Blueger added another goal for Vancouver, while Thatcher Demko made 28 saves to secure the win.
- Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun, and John Carlson scored for the Capitals.
- Charlie Lindgren took the loss in goal, stopping 19 of 23 shots.
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 for his first goal of the year 59 seconds in.
Author's summary: Canucks win 4-3 over Capitals with strong first period.