Islanders fall to Canucks 4-3 in OT as losing streak hits six

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Witness an electrifying game as Quinn Hughes scores in overtime, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a stunning 4-3 victory over the Islanders.

J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser shone with a goal and two assists each, while Filip Hronek also found the net for the Canucks, who have emerged victorious in 10 of their last 12 games. Hughes, the hero of the night, not only scored but also contributed two assists, while goaltender Thatcher Demko stopped 30 shots.

On the other side, Brock Nelson, Bo Horvat, and Pierre Engvall showcased their talent for New York, with Mathew Barzal providing two assists. However, the Islanders, despite holding a two-goal lead, suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

The game intensified as the Canucks fought back from a 3-1 deficit, with Boeser and Hronek scoring crucial goals to level the playing field. Hronek’s power-play goal extended his impressive 11-game point streak.

In a heart-stopping overtime, Hughes secured the win with a mesmerizing wrist shot, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

The game was full of high-octane action, with Engvall and Nelson scoring early for the Islanders, countered by Miller and Horvat for the Canucks. The intensity peaked as the Canucks and the Islanders went head-to-head, providing a night of unforgettable hockey.

In addition to the on-ice action, Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury.

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Don’t miss the next showdown as the Islanders face off against Seattle, while the Canucks go up against Calgary on Thursday night.