Cotter’s OT winner caps two-goal night as Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 to start season

Edmonton - The Manny Malhotra era for the Vancouver Canucks began on a high note, despite the game being tighter than it seemed. Manny Malhotra opened the scoring just 1:59 into overtime, making him the first player in franchise history to achieve this feat in his debut game. The Canucks' defense, particularly Jamie Oleksiak, handled the pressure well and maintained their composure to secure the victory.

Marco Rossi, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Max Sasson and Elias Pettersson also contributed with goals, while Pettersson noted areas for improvement. The Canucks, who finished last in the NHL last season, are eager to build on this strong start as they prepare for their next matchup against the Oilers in Vancouver on Thursday.