Canucks return from COVID layoff, beat Maple Leafs in OT
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2021 GMT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bo Harvat scored his second goal of the game 1:19 into overtime, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night in their return from a nearly four-week layoff because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Horvat also had an assist, Nils Hoglander had a goal and an assist, and Braden Holtby made 37 saves as the Canucks played their first game since March 24 — a span of 25 days. At least 21 players and four members of the coaching staff tested positive for the coronavirus.