LAST GAME PLAYED \u2013 OCT. 1\/26: VAN 7 vs EDM 9<\/p>\n
Vasily Podkolzin opened the scoring on the power play 9:26 into the first period\u2026Owen Michaels doubled the lead five minutes later\u2026Evan Bouchard added another 16 seconds later\u2026Ryan Shea made it a four goal first period for Edmonton at 19:32 of the opening frame\u2026Leon Draisaitl added a fifth 27 seconds into the second\u2026Paul Cotter got Vancouver on the board at 4:31 of the middle frame\u2026Liam \u00d6hgren had the only assist\u2026Trent Frederic got one back for the Oilers 33 seconds later\u2026Brock Boeser scored the Canucks second of the contest 43 seconds later\u2026Cotter and Jamie Oleksiak had the helpers\u2026Connor McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen scored shorthanded goals 34 seconds apart, beginning with McDavid at 7:49 of the second\u2026Arshdeep Bains scored the Canucks third of the evening in the final second of the middle period\u2026Elias Pettersson and Filip Hronek had the assists\u2026Marco Rossi scored his second of the season 1:53 into the third\u2026Jonathan Lekkerim\u00e4ki and Tom Willander were awarded the assists\u2026Rossi scored his second of the night 2:50 later\u2026Bains and Luke Schenn were credited with the assists\u2026Pettersson scored a power play goal at 7:37 to bring Vancouver within two\u2026Rossi and Boeser had the helpers\u2026Draisaitl re-established a three-goal lead with 9:26 gone in the final frame\u2026Oleksiak scored Vancouver\u2019s seventh of the contest with 1:29 remaining in regulation\u2026Hronek and Pettersson had the assists\u2026Rossi and Jake DeBrusk each had four shots\u2026Pettersson had eight hits\u2026Hronek blocked three shots\u2026Kevin Lankinen made 12 saves\u2026Leevi Meril\u00e4inen made 10 saves in relief.<\/p>\n
LAST 5 \u2013 vs CALGARY<\/p>\n
Mar. 28\/26: VAN 3 at CGY 7
\nNov. 23\/25: VAN 2 vs CGY 5
\nOct. 9\/25: VAN 5 vs CGY 1
\nMar. 12\/25: VAN 4 at CGY 3 (SO)
\nDec. 31\/24: VAN 1 at CGY 3<\/p>\n
ON THIS DATE<\/p>\n
The Canucks have played four time on October 3 in the franchise\u2019s history, going 2-2-0<\/p>\n
This includes a 2-0-0 record at home.
\nThis will be the second time the Canucks have played Calgary on October 3, with the first being the team\u2019s most recent game on October 3, a 5-2 victory over the Flames in 2018.<\/p>\n
THREE-POINT PETEY<\/p>\n
Registering three points (1-2-3) on Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, Elias Pettersson passed Thomas Gradin for sole possession of the seventh-most three-point games in franchise history (39).<\/p>\n
CZECH OUT FIL<\/p>\n
With his first of two assists on Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, Filip Hronek passed Michal Rozsival for the eighth-most assists by a Czech-born defenceman in NHL history (240).
\nRecording two points (0-2-2) on Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, Filip Hronek tied Jaroslav Spacek (58) for the fifth-most multipoint games by a Czech defenceman in NHL history.
\nNotching two assists on Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, Filip Hronek tied Marek Zidlicky for the fourth-most multi-assist games by a Czech defenceman in NHL history (45).<\/p>\n
GOALS! GOALS! GOALS!<\/p>\n
Scoring 13 goals across the team\u2019s first two games of the season, the 2026.27 Canucks have matched the 1980.81 and 1983.84 teams for the second-most goals scored across the team\u2019s first two games of a season, trailing only the 1978.79 Canucks (16 goals).<\/p>\n
READY TO BROCK & ROLL<\/p>\n
Entering 2026.27, Brock Boeser is close to moving up the franchise list in a number of different categories:<\/p>\n
Tied with Todd Bertuzzi for fifth on the Canucks all-time power play goals list (79).
\nTied with J.T. Miller for 10th on the Canucks all-time power play points list (165).<\/p>\n
Passed on Sept. 29\/26 at EDM<\/p>\n
One assist behind Brendan Morrison for 14th on the Canucks all-time assists list (257).<\/p>\n
Tied on Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nPassed on Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM<\/p>\n
Two goals behind Tony Tanti for eighth on the Canucks all-time even-strength goals list (147).<\/p>\n
BETTER CALL PAUL<\/p>\n
Making his first appearance in a Canucks uniform on Sept. 29\/26 at EDM, Paul Cotter achieved a number of franchise marks, including:<\/p>\n
First player to score a shorthanded goal in his Canucks debut.
\nFirst player to score the overtime winner in his Canucks debut.<\/p>\n
Scoring two goals in his Canucks debut, Paul Cotter became the sixth player in franchise history to score multiple goals in his team debut, joining Claire Alexander, Thomas Gradin, Greg Adams, Esa Tikkanen, and Elias Lindholm.
\nWith both a shorthanded goal and overtime winner on Sept. 29.26 at EDM, Paul Cotter became the second player in NHL history to record both such goals in a season opener.<\/p>\n
DOWN BUT NOT OUT<\/p>\n
Scoring shorthanded to open the scoring during their season opener courtesy of Paul Cotter, the 2026.27 Canucks became the second team in franchise history to score their first goal of the season shorthanded, joining the 2000.01 Canucks (Matt Cooke).<\/p>\n
SEASON-OPENING STREAKS<\/p>\n
Recording a goal and an assist respectively, Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser extend their point streaks in season-opening games to five, tying Brendan Morrison (2000.01 to 2005.06) for the fourth-longest season-opening point streaks in franchise history.<\/p>\n
FROM A TO Z(EEV)<\/p>\n
Fresh off signing an eight-year contract extension on September 4, 2026, Zeev Buium looks to build upon his rookie season in 2026.27, after finishing third amongst NHL rookie defencemen in points (6-20-26) and tied for third amongst all NHL rookies in average time on ice (19:35), minimum five games played.<\/p>\n
NEW MAN(NY) IN TOWN<\/p>\n
Hired as the 23rd Head Coach in franchise history on June 1, 2026, Manny Malhotra became the eighth coach in the last 30 years to win the Calder Cup with an organization\u2019s AHL affiliate (as the Head Coach) before being promoted to the NHL club as Head Coach.<\/p>\n
First since Sheldon Keefe (Toronto Marlies and Maple Leafs).<\/p>\n
RECENT TRANSACTIONS<\/p>\n
Nikita Tolopilo assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 28
\nFilip Chytil placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to Sept. 24, Sept. 25
\nBraeden Cootes assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 25
\nMatthew Stienburg assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 25
\nLeevi Meril\u00e4inen claimed off waivers from Ottawa, Sept. 25
\nTy Mueller assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nRiley Patterson assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nIlya Safonov assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nChase Wouters assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nKirill Kudryavtsev assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nSawyer Mynio assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nBen Berard released from PTO, Sept. 23
\nIsaac Belliveau released from PTO, Sept. 23
\nTrey Fix-Wolansky placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nCole Clayton placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nJimmy Schuldt placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford, Sept. 23
\nYaroslav Bryzgalov assigned to Medicine Hat, Sept. 23
\nAdam Novotn\u00fd\u00a0assigned to Peterborough, Sept. 23
\nBrooks Rogowski assigned to Oshawa, Sept. 23
\nAleksei Medvedev assigned to London, Sept. 23<\/p>\n
THE LAST TIME\u2026<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Apr. 12\/26 at ANA<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Apr. 2\/26 at MIN<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when leading after 1P: Mar. 7\/26 at WPG<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Apr. 12\/26 at ANA<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 25\/25 vs MTL<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when leading after 2P: Jan. 31\/26 vs TOR<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Apr. 11\/26 at SJS<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when trailing after 1P: Jan. 3\/26 vs BOS<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Mar. 12\/26 vs NSH<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when trailing after 2P: Jan. 2\/26 vs SEA<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Sept. 29\/26 at EDM<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Apr. 7\/26 vs VGK<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when tied after 1P: Feb. 25\/26 vs WPG<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Sept. 29\/26 at EDM<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Apr. 7\/26 vs VGK<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when tied after 2P: Mar. 7\/26 at WPG<\/p>\n
2026.27 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS<\/p>\n
Most Goals Scored, Game: 7, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost Goals Scored, Period: 4, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, 3rd period
\nMost Goals Allowed, Game: 9, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost Goals Allowed, Period: 4, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, 2nd & 3rd period
\nFewest Goals Scored, Game: 6, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nFewest Goals Allowed, Game: 5, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost PPG Scored, Game: 1, 2x, Latest Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost PPG Allowed, Game: 2, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost SHG Scored, Game: 1, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost SHG Allowed, Game: 2, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost Shots, Game: 23, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Shots, Period: 12, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, 3rd period
\nMost Shots, OT: 2, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nFewest Shots, Game: 22, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nFewest Shots, Period: 2, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, 1st period
\nFewest Shots, OT: 2, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Shots Allowed, Game:\u00a037, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Shots Allowed, Period: 15, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM, 3rd period
\nMost Shots Allowed, OT: 0, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nFewest Shots Allowed, Game: 31, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nFewest Shots Allowed, Period: 8, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM, 3rd period
\nFewest Shots Allowed, OT: 0, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Hits, Game: 28, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nFewest Hits, Game: 13, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Blocked Shots, Game: 21, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nFewest Blocked Shots, Game: 12, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nLargest Margin of Victory: 1 goal, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nLargest Margin of Defeat: 2 goals, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nLongest Win Streak: n\/a
\nLongest Point Streak: n\/a
\nLongest Winless Streak: n\/a
\nLongest Pointless Streak: n\/a<\/p>\n
VANCOUVER 2026.27 RECORD WHEN\u2026<\/p>\n
Score 4+ Goals: 1-1-0
\nScore 3 Goals or Less: 0-0-0
\nAllow 4+ Goals: 1-1-0
\nAllow 3 Goals or Less: 0-0-0
\nScoring First: 1-0-0
\nAllowing First Goal: 0-1-0
\nOn 0 Days Rest: 0-0-0
\nOn 1 Day Rest: 0-1-0
\nOn 2 Days Rest: 0-0-0
\nOn 3+ Days Rest: 1-0-0
\nScore a PPG: 1-1-0
\nGive up a PPG: 1-1-0
\n25 or More Shots on Goal: 0-0-0
\nLess than 25 shots: 1-1-0<\/p>\n
THREE STARS \u2013 SEPTEMBER\/OCTOBER<\/p>\n
Cotter (5 pts)
\nRossi (5 pts)<\/p>\n
\\5 points are awarded for each Three Stars Selection*<\/p>\n
UPCOMING SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
Sunday, October 4: Vancouver vs Vegas, 6:00pm PCT
\nThursday, October 8: Vancouver at Carolina, 4:00pm PCT
\nSaturday, October 10: Vancouver at New Jersey, 12:30pm PCT
\nSunday, October 11: Vancouver at New York Rangers, 3:00pm PCT
\nTuesday, October 13: Vancouver at New York Islanders, 4:45pm PCT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LAST GAME PLAYED \u2013 OCT. 1\/26: VAN 7 vs EDM 9 Vasily Podkolzin opened the scoring on the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":918808,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[433],"tags":[49,48,448,82],"class_list":["post-918807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nhl","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-nhl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=918807"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/918807\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/918808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=918807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=918807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=918807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}