The Vancouver Canucks faced another tough overtime loss, this time against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in a 3-2 defeat. Despite leading by two goals, Vancouver's defense faltered in the third period, allowing the Wild to tie the game. Coach Rick Tocchet highlighted that careless mistakes have been detrimental in extra time, emphasizing the need for better situational awareness. Wild's Mats Zuccarello scored the game-winner, assisted by Kirill Kaprizov, showcasing the importance of top player performance in crucial moments.

With this loss, the Canucks' playoff hopes have been dashed, leaving them with only two games remaining this season. Their overtime record has fallen to 9-14, a statistic that reflects ongoing struggles and a lack of confidence in closing out games. As the season winds down, Tocchet acknowledged the necessity for a more structured practice approach to address overtime deficiencies for future improvement.