Canucks Edge Flames in Shootout to Break Two-Game Skid

Conor Garland's decisive shootout goal secures a 4-3 victory for Vancouver, keeping playoff hopes alive in a tight wild-card race.

Conor Garland scored the game-winning goal in the fourth round of the shootout, helping the Vancouver Canucks defeat the Calgary Flames 4-3.
Elias Pettersson tied the game late in regulation, scored in the shootout, and recorded an assist earlier in the game, marking a standout performance.
Jonathan Huberdeau led the Flames with two goals, including a power-play tally, and added Calgary's lone shootout goal.
The Canucks snapped a two-game losing streak and remain tied with the Flames in points for the second wild-card spot, though Calgary has played one fewer game.
Flames captain Mikael Backlund left the game after the first period with an upper-body injury, while Canucks captain Quinn Hughes returned after missing four games.