Ducks Edge Canucks 5-3 Behind Granlund’s Two Goals

Mikael Granlund was the star of the night, scoring twice as the Anaheim Ducks secured a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks showcased a well-rounded offensive effort with Alex Killorn contributing a goal and an assist, while Mason McTavish and Troy Terry also found the back of the net. Defensively, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves, helping Anaheim maintain their position at the top of the Pacific Division.

The Ducks took control in the second period with a 2-1 lead, but the Canucks fought back, equalizing twice. However, it was McTavish who ultimately sealed the game for Anaheim, scoring the decisive goal at 5:45 of the third period. His powerful one-timer from the faceoff dot sailed past Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen, marking McTavish’s first goal in 15 games and his 14th of the season.

Vancouver’s offense included goals from Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser, and Drew O’Connor, with Elias Pettersson and Filip Hronek each contributing two assists. Pettersson’s second assist was a milestone moment, marking his 500th career point in just 533 games, making him the second fastest Canuck to reach that mark.

Despite a strong performance from their special teams, which included power-play goals from DeBrusk and Boeser, the Canucks struggled to contain the Ducks in the final period. Anaheim’s Radko Gudas returned to the lineup after serving a five-game suspension, adding depth to their defense.

With this win, the Ducks hold a five-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division standings. Looking ahead, Anaheim will head to Calgary for their next matchup on Thursday, while the Canucks will prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings on the same day.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.