The Vancouver Canucks jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second period and were poised take home their second-straight win over the Nashville Predators as they clung to the one-goal lead late in the third. But all that changed in an instant as Ryan Suter beat Roberto Luongo with just over a minute to go to tie the game at one and force overtime.
Predators Vs. Canucks Score: Ryan Suter Forces Overtime With Late Goal
Alex Burrows put the Canucks in front two minutes into the second period with a shorthanded goal. Ryan Kesler was credited with the assist. Vancouver went down a man just 1:37 into the period as Christian Ehrhoff was called for hooking. But 30 seconds later, the Canucks stunned the Predators as Burrows found the back of the net.
In a rush to equalize with time winding down in the third, Suter was able to punch back, leveling the score at one and setting up overtime with his game-tying goal. Martin Erat and Joel Ward were credited with the assists.
Nashville is trying to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole and was given new life with Suter’s goal. We’re headed to overtime in Vancouver, tied at one goal apiece.
For more on Game 2, check in with our Predators vs. Canucks hub and our blogs: On the Forecheck covering the Preds and Nucks Misconduct on the Canucks.
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