Baertschi scores winner in crazy third period as Canucks topple Wild 5-4
VANCOUVER — Sven Baertschi is starting to get his groove back for the Vancouver Canucks.
The Swiss forward scored the winner with 2:35 left in regulation Tuesday to cap a crazy five-goal third period as the Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4.
Baertschi, who had a goal and two assists in his last outing before missing consecutive road games with a foot injury, tipped a point shot from Troy Stecher for the final act of a night that saw Vancouver fall behind 2-0 and also blow a 4-2 lead.
“They played well right away, but we stuck with it,” said Baertschi. “They got the two goals (in the third) which set us back a little bit, but consistency was key for us and it didn’t really phase us.”