Blackhawks vs Canucks Recap: November 5, 2025 – CBS Sports
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Blackhawks Defeat Canucks in Thrilling Comeback Victory
Game Summary: A Late Surge Secures the Win
The Chicago Blackhawks overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a captivating contest at Rogers Place on November 5,2025. A late hat trick from forward Tyler Bertuzzi proved to be the decisive factor, propelling the Blackhawks to victory.
First Period: Canucks Establish Early Lead
The Vancouver Canucks dominated the first period, capitalizing on early opportunities to establish a 2-0 lead. Quinn Hughes opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 7:32, followed by a wrist shot from Elias Pettersson at 14:15.Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek faced significant pressure, making several key saves to prevent a larger deficit.
Second Period: Blackhawks Respond, But Trail
The Blackhawks began to find their rhythm in the second period. Forward Philipp Kurashev scored a breakaway goal at 3:58, narrowing the Canucks’ lead to 2-1. However, Vancouver responded quickly with a goal from Brock Boeser at 8:47, restoring their two-goal advantage. The period ended with the Canucks leading 3-1.
Third Period: Bertuzzi’s Heroics Complete the Comeback
The third period witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum. Tyler Bertuzzi ignited the Blackhawks’ comeback, scoring his first goal at 5:12 to make it 3-2. He then tied the game at 3-3 with a skillful backhand at 12:45. With just 1:37 remaining in regulation,Bertuzzi completed his hat trick,netting the game-winning goal on a rebound,securing a 4-3 victory for the Blackhawks.
Key Player Statistics
| Player | Team | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/Minus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 0 | 3 | +2 |
| Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Elias Pettersson | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| philipp Kurashev | Chicago blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Brock Boeser |