Vancouver — The Vancouver Canucks overcame an early goal by the Anaheim Ducks, responding with an explosive five-goal surge within four minutes and thirty seconds to claim a 6-2 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Brock Boeser contributed a power-play goal and an assist for Vancouver (35-28-13), bringing them within six points of Minnesota in the Western Conference playoff race. The Canucks also hold an advantage with one game in hand over the Wild.
Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland, Filip Hronek, Dakota Joshua, and Max Sasson also found the back of the net for Vancouver, while defenseman Quinn Hughes set up two goals.
Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras were the goal scorers for Anaheim (33-35-8).
