Eagles Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss at Abbotsford
Nov 11, 2026
ABBOTSFORD, BC. – Colorado forwards Gavin Brindley and Taylor Makar each notched a goal and an assist, while forward Cooper Gay posted a pair of helpers, but it would not be enough, as the Eagles fell to the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 on Wednesday. Canucks forward Riley Patterson led the way with two goals, while goalie Nikita Tolopilo turned aside 12 of the 15 shots he faced.
Colorado would net the game’s first goal for a third straight game, as forward Jake Wise drove to the low slot and stuffed home a rebound, putting the Eagles up 1-0 at the 4:30 mark of the first period.
A power play would allow the Canucks to strike back just 1:17 later, as Patterson rolled across the top of the crease before forcing the puck past goalie Trent Miner, tying the game at 1-1.
Abbotsford would earn its first lead of the game when Patterson cruised through the low slot before deflecting a shot into the back of the net, putting the Canucks up 2-1 at the 2:24 mark of the second period.
Later in the middle frame, Colorado forward Nikita Prishchepov would be hit with a match penalty, giving Abbotsford a five-minute major power play.
The Eagles would kill of the entirety of the five-minute major, allowing Brindley to drive through the right-wing circle before feeding a shot through the five-hole of Tolopilo, tying the game at 2-2 at the 8:28 mark of the third period.
Just 3:50 later, Abbotsford forward Brandon Buhr would set up on top of the crease before directing a centering feed past Miner, putting the Canucks back on top, 3-2.
Abbotsford would add a little insurance when forward Austin Brimmer swept home a loose puck in the low slot, extending the Canucks advantage to 4-2 at the 15:27 mark of the final frame.
Colorado would pull Miner in favor of the extra attacker and the move would pay dividends, as Makar buried a one-timer from the slot, trimming the deficit to 4-3 with 1:16 left to play in the contest.
Miner suffered the loss in net, allowing four goals on 28 shots, as the Eagles finished the night going 0-for-1 on the power play and 4-for-5 on the penalty kill.
The Eagles will be back in action when they travel to take on the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday, November 14th at 8:10pm MT at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California. Tickets for all Colorado Eagles home games are on sale now and can be purchased at ColoradoEagles.com.
