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Pettersson caps Canucks comeback with OT tally in 5-4 win over Columbus

Brock Boeser scores three times for Vancouver
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Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, from left to right, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes celebrate Pettersson’s winning goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) as Zach Werenski (8) looks on during overtime NHL hockey action in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Elias Pettersson knocked home a shot by to score his second goal of the game with 59 seconds left in overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in a thrilling NHL game Saturday night.

Boeser snapped a six-goal goal drought by scoring three goals, including two on the power play in the third period.

Vancouver scored three power-play goals in 5:17 of the third to overcome a three-goal deficit and force the three-on-three overtime.

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