Canucks Wrap Up Home-Stand With 3-2 Loss To The Golden Knights

The Vancouver Canucks concluded their three-game home stand with a 3-2 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. Playing the second half of a weekend back-to-back, Vancouver received goals from Paul Cotter on the power play and Jonathan Lekkerimäki, while goaltender Kevin Lankinen made 25 saves on 28 shots. Vegas countered with tallies from Mitch Marner, Victor Olofsson, and Marc Gatcomb to secure the victory.

Cotter opened the scoring in his 300th career NHL game late in the first period before Vegas surged ahead in the second frame. Vancouver defenseman Tom Willander briefly left the game following a hit from Brayden McNabb but returned for the third period. The Canucks shuffled their forward lines late in the contest but were unable to produce an equalizer during a scoreless final period.