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Takeaways from the Ducks 6-5 OT Loss to the Canucks

Anaheim squandered a dominant three-goal lead as defensive lapses and poor discipline allowed the NHL's last-place squad to steal a chaotic victory at the Honda Center.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:16 PM
Takeaways from the Ducks 6-5 OT Loss to the Canucks
Key Things to Know
  • The Anaheim Ducks surrendered a three-goal lead to lose 6-5 in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks.
  • Vancouver scored two late 6v5 goals with goaltender Leevi Meriläinen pulled to force overtime.
  • Anaheim goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 27 of 33 shots in his ninth start of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Anaheim Ducks blew a 5-2 lead to lose 6-5 in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday at Honda Center. Anaheim squandered the three-goal advantage against Vancouver, who entered the contest in last place in the NHL having lost ten straight games. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville called the result a "terrible loss" after defensive breakdowns allowed Vancouver to complete the comeback.

Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 27 saves on 33 shots for Anaheim, while Canucks netminder Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 23. Vancouver scored twice late with an extra attacker during a 6v5 advantage, capitalizing on Anaheim's defensive-zone coverage errors and penalty trouble, as the Ducks were forced to kill seven penalties in the game.

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