Canucks Edge Ducks 5-4 as Tolopilo Shines with 37 Saves

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27 November, 2025

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UPDATE: The Vancouver Canucks secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on November 27, 2025. With just four minutes remaining in the third period, Max Sasson scored the decisive goal, breaking a tense 3-3 tie and propelling the Canucks to victory.

In a standout performance, goaltender Nikita Tolopilo, who was called up due to injuries to regular goalies Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen, made an impressive 37 saves. His efforts were crucial as the Canucks improved their record to 10-12-2.

The game opened with Linus Karlsson scoring the first goal for Vancouver at 9:49 of the first period, followed swiftly by Evander Kane doubling the lead with a power-play goal just two minutes later. Despite facing a barrage of shots, with the Ducks outshooting Vancouver 13-5 in the first period, the Canucks held onto their lead.

The Ducks responded quickly in the second period, with Jackson LaCombe scoring just nine seconds in to cut the deficit. The momentum shifted throughout the period, and after a series of back-and-forth goals, the game was tied at 3-3 before Sasson’s late-game heroics.

With less than five minutes remaining, Sasson tipped a shot from Filip Hronek, putting the Canucks ahead. Drew O’Connor added an insurance goal into an empty net at 18:08, marking his seventh goal of the season. Although Cutter Gauthier pulled the Ducks within one with just seven seconds left, the Canucks held on for the win.

This victory is a significant boost for the Canucks, who are looking to build momentum. The team is set to face the San Jose Sharks on Friday at 1 p.m. before continuing their road trip in Los Angeles on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.

As the Canucks celebrate their hard-fought win, the Ducks will be looking to regroup and improve their 14-8-1 record. The stakes are high in this competitive NHL season, and fans can expect more thrilling action in the coming days.

Stay tuned for updates as the teams continue to battle for playoff positioning.