Late comeback propels Canucks to shootout win over Predators

Jake DeBrusk scored the only goal of the shootout as Vancouver rallied to beat Nashville 4-3.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:16am

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The Vancouver Canucks rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period to beat the visiting Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday night. Jake DeBrusk scored the only goal of the shootout for the Canucks, who snapped a five-game losing streak at home. Marco Rossi, Brock Boeser, and Filip Hronek scored in regulation for Vancouver, while Tyson Jost had two goals and Matthew Wood added one for Nashville.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Canucks, who had lost nine of their previous 10 games and were struggling at home. The Predators, meanwhile, are battling for a Western Conference wild-card spot and need to make every game count down the stretch.

The details

The Canucks outshot the Predators 12-5 in the first period, and Brock Boeser opened the scoring at 8:40 with a deflected goal. Jost tied it at 1-1 late in the first, and then scored again early in the second to give Nashville a 2-1 lead. Wood made it 3-1 for the Predators in the second before the Canucks mounted their comeback in the third. Rossi cut the deficit to 3-2 with just over four minutes left, and Hronek tied it with 61 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime. DeBrusk then scored the only goal of the shootout to give Vancouver the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Boeser scored the opening goal at 8:40 of the first period.
  • Jost tied the game at 1-1 at 18:28 of the first period.
  • Jost scored his second goal at 5:20 of the second period.
  • Wood made it 3-1 for Nashville at 14:06 of the second period.
  • Rossi cut the deficit to 3-2 with just over four minutes remaining in the third period.
  • Hronek tied the game at 3-3 with 61 seconds left in regulation.
  • DeBrusk scored the only goal of the shootout to give Vancouver the win.

The players

Jake DeBrusk

A forward for the Vancouver Canucks who scored the only goal of the shootout to give his team the win.

Marco Rossi

A forward for the Vancouver Canucks who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Brock Boeser

A forward for the Vancouver Canucks who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Filip Hronek

A defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks who scored the game-tying goal with 61 seconds left in regulation.

Tyson Jost

A forward for the Nashville Predators who scored two goals in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and find a way to come back in that game. The guys showed a lot of character to tie it up late and then win it in the shootout.”

— Bruce Boudreau, Head Coach, Vancouver Canucks (therinklive.com)

“It's tough to lose that one, but we have to keep battling. Every point is crucial for us right now as we try to lock down a playoff spot.”

— John Hynes, Head Coach, Nashville Predators (therinklive.com)

What’s next

The Canucks will look to build on this win when they host the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, March 15th. The Predators will try to bounce back in their next game as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback win for the Canucks showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from a multi-goal deficit. It also highlights the tight race in the Western Conference playoff picture, where every point is crucial for teams like the Predators trying to secure a postseason berth.