{
  "id": 10875017,
  "title": "‘Great feeling in the room’: Canucks outlast Oilers in OT for winning start to season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/great-feeling-in-the-room-canucks-outlast-oilers-in-ot-for-winning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T06:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/09/30/great-feeling-in-the-room-canucks-outlast-oilers-in-ot-for-winning-start-to-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Manny Malhotra scores OT winner, franchise record",
    "Canucks defense excels, Jamie Oleksiak key",
    "Team aims to improve on last season's last place"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Canucks' winning start to the season marks a shift in momentum for a team that finished last in the NHL last season, with new players contributing to the effort.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cotter’s OT winner caps two-goal night as Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 to start season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cotters-ot-winner-caps-two-goal-night-as-canucks-outlast-oilers-6-5",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:07:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Cotter, Canucks outlast Oilers 6-5 in overtime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cotter-canucks-outlast-oilers-6-5-in-overtime",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:08:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}