Despite a strong first period, Vancouver continually lost momentum as the game went on. They were outshot 13-8 in the third period, and despite having the majority of possession in overtime, they only managed one shot on goal. If not for the play of Lankinen and the bottom six, this game most likely would have resulted in a regulation loss.

Morgan Frost scored the decisive goal in the fifth round of a shootout as the visiting Philadelphia Flyers won their season opener, beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Friday.