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Boeser Hat Trick Leads Canucks to 8-6 Win Over Avalanche

Brock Boeser recorded a hat trick, and Marcus Pettersson scored the game-winner to help the Vancouver Canucks defeat the Colorado Avalanche 8-6 on Wednesday.

Brock Boeser recorded a hat trick, and Marcus Pettersson scored the game-winner as the Vancouver Canucks rallied from a four-goal deficit to defeat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 8-6 on Wednesday.

The Canucks, who entered the game last in the league, snapped a six-game losing streak. Teddy Blueger added two goals, while Max Sasson and Jake DeBrusk also scored. Nathan MacKinnon reached 50 goals for the season, but Colorado's comeback fell short.