Canucks 6-2 Lightning (Nov 16, 2025) Game Recap: A Thrilling Comeback
TAMPA, Fla. -- Kiefer Sherwood, Linus Karlsson, and Drew O'Connor lit up the scoreboard in a 1:40 span during Vancouver's dominant five-goal third period, propelling the Canucks to a stunning 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. This comeback was particularly sweet after the Canucks had fallen behind early.
Sherwood tied the game at 2 on a power play at 4:11, with his shot deflecting off Lightning defender J.J. Moser's skate. This was Sherwood's 12th goal of the season, showcasing his exceptional scoring prowess. Karlsson then put the Canucks ahead at 4:54 with a backhander, and O'Connor added his fifth goal of the season at 5:51 on a tip. Mackenzie MacEachern scored his first of the season with 6:08 remaining, and Marcus Pettersson sealed the deal with an empty-net goal with 3:03 to go.
Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves, and Quinn Hughes had four assists after returning from an upper-body injury. The Canucks snapped a three-game losing streak, opening a three-game trip with an overtime loss at Carolina on Friday night. Jake DeBrusk started the comeback on a power play at 9:26 of the second period, beating Jonas Johansson from close range off a rebound for his seventh goal.
Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel gave Tampa Bay an early 2-0 lead, each scoring their eighth goal of the season. Kucherov scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 35 seconds left in the first period, and Guentzel made it 2-0 on a tip at 4:35 of the second. The Lightning, coming off a 3-1 victory at Florida on Saturday night, couldn't hold on to their lead.
Up next, the Canucks travel to Florida on Monday night, while the Lightning host New Jersey on Tuesday night. This game showcased the Canucks' resilience and the Lightning's ability to bounce back from setbacks, leaving fans eager for more thrilling matchups.
