Looking Back At The Four Other Seven Goal Third Periods In Canucks History
The Vancouver Canucks lost 10-7 today against the Minnesota Wild and gave up seven goals in the third period for the fifth time in team history.
Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports - Looking Back At The Four Other Seven Goal Third Periods In Canucks HistoryThe Vancouver Canucks lost 10-7 today against the Minnesota Wild and gave up seven goals in the third period for the fifth time in team history.
March 10, 2014, vs. New York Islanders
The most recent time in Canucks history was ten years ago. Eddie Lack got the start for Vancouver and made 21 saves. Vancouver was winning 3-0 going into the third period behind goals from Chris Higgins, Henrik Sedin, and Ryan Kesler.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H2byg00CDM[/embed]
Chris Tanev would eventually tie the game at four, but the Canucks couldn't stop the bleeding and lost 7-4.
November 27, 1998 vs. Detroit Red Wings
Markus Naslund started the scoring with his 9th goal of the season with an assist from Mark Messier. Garth Snow was in goal for the Canucks to start but was pulled after he gave up the Red Wings second goal. Corey Hirsch replaced him and gave up the next five.
Three were a combined 129 penalty minutes between both teams. The Red Wings had nine powerplays and scored on two of them.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmQFWBaUDY[/embed]
November 8, 1985 vs. Edmonton Oilers
This game against the Edmonton Oilers might be the worst of them all. The Canucks lost 13-0. Yes, 13-0. Frank Caprice was in goal for every goal against. He finished with 31 saves.
Wayne Gretzky had four assists, Jari Kurri scored twice, Mark Messier had a goal and two assists, and Dave Lumley had a hat trick and added two assists.
The Canucks had six powerplays to the Oilers one. No powerplay goals were scored in the game.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_X2exRLCC0[/embed]
October 19, 1983 vs Edmonton Oilers
The first time it happened came once again against the Edmonton Oilers. This game finished 10-7 in favor of Edmonton. The Canucks went up 4-1 after the first period and were winning 6-3 after two periods.
Richard Brodeur started for Vancouver and made 26 saves. Messier had three assists, and Gretzky scored two goals.
Today was the first time in NHL history both teams scored seven goals since 1988.
The Canucks are facing some adversity for seemingly the first time this season. They get a chance to redeem themselves tomorrow against the Colorado Avalanche.
Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
