Canucks Complete Comeback With 5-4 Win in Game 1

Zadorov, Garland Goals Lift Canucks Over Oilers

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Nikita Zadorov and Conor Garland scored 39 seconds apart in the third period to give the Vancouver Canucks a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

The Canucks, who trailed 3-0 after the first period, rallied to tie the game in the second period on goals from J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. Garland broke the tie with 5:34 remaining in the third period, and Zadorov added an empty-net goal with 20 seconds left.

Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for the Oilers, who were outshot 39-26 by the Canucks. Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman also scored for Edmonton.

The series continues on Friday in Vancouver.

Box Score

Team	Goals	Assists	Points
Vancouver Canucks	5	10	15
Edmonton Oilers	4	7	11