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Paul Cotter Scores in OT as the Canucks Beat the Oilers 6-5 in the Opener
Edmonton rallied from a three-goal deficit to force overtime before Cotter's backhand sealed the victory for Vancouver in the season opener.
- On Tuesday, newcomer Paul Cotter scored twice, including the overtime winner at 1:58, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-5 season-opening victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
- Both teams entered the season opener under new leadership, with Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra and Oilers head coach Mike Babcock making their debuts behind the bench.
- Evan Bouchard recorded a hat trick and two assists for Edmonton, while Vasily Podkolzin added two goals, helping the Oilers erase a three-goal deficit to force overtime.
- While the Oilers outshot Vancouver 36-21, Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 30 of 35 shots to earn the win, while Tristan Jarry made 17 saves for Edmonton.
- The two teams will meet again Thursday at 7 p.m. in Vancouver, providing the Oilers an immediate opportunity to respond to the season-opening loss.
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NEW YORK. A first small shock is already a fact in the NHL. Jumbo-tip Vancouver won its opening game against star-studded Edmonton last night - after great drama. - It's a dream to start like this, says match hero Paul Cotter after the 6-5 victory.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Cotter's OT winner caps two-goal night as Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 to start season
EDMONTON — Paul Cotter capped a two-goal night with the game winner 1:59 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks got off to a strong start in defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Tuesday night.
·Canmore, Canada
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