Vancouver Canucks Summary

The Vancouver Canucks played spoiler against the Anaheim Ducks on April 12, 2026, securing a 4-3 overtime victory. Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal with just 10 seconds left in overtime, after receiving a pass from Jake DeBrusk, marking the Canucks' second power-play goal of the game.

This win disrupts the Ducks' playoff hopes, as they were aiming to end a seven-year postseason drought. In addition to Rossi, Brock Boeser, Curtis Douglas, and DeBrusk also scored for the Canucks, while goaltender Nikita Tolopilo made 24 saves.

The Ducks, despite strong performances from Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson, will have to regroup as they look for a win in their next game against the Minnesota Wild. Earlier in the week, the Canucks also triumphed over the San Jose Sharks, winning 4-3 in a shootout on April 11, 2026.

In that match, Jake DeBrusk and Linus Karlsson scored in the shootout, while Teddy Blueger and Marco Rossi contributed goals in regulation. The Canucks' Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves, and despite the victory, the team has been eliminated from playoff contention.

A bright spot for Vancouver has been Curtis Douglas, who scored his first NHL goal against the Ducks, tying the game at 1-1, and marking a personal milestone in his rookie season. As the Canucks look ahead, they are also facing uncertainty regarding their future direction, particularly with the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery and speculation surrounding the future of general manager Patrik Allvin.

The Canucks currently hold the best odds for the first overall selection, which could influence organizational decisions moving forward.