LAST GAME PLAYED \u2013 OCT. 29\/26: VAN 2 at SJS 3<\/p>\n
Drew O\u2019Connor opened the scoring with 6:39 remaining in the opening frame\u2026Elias Pettersson had the lone assist\u2026Liam \u00d6hgren double the lead with 1:04 left in the second\u2026Filip Hronek had the only helper\u2026Will Smith brought San Jose within one at the eight-minute-mark of the third\u2026Smith scored his second of the night at 10:39 of the third\u2026Mason Marchment gave the Sharks the lead 11 seconds later\u2026O\u2019Connor had four shots\u2026\u00d6hgren and Linus Karlsson had three hits each\u2026Tom Willander, Zeev Buium, and Marco Rossi each blocked two shots\u2026Leevi Meril\u00e4inen made 21 saves.<\/p>\n
LAST 5 \u2013 vs TORONTO<\/p>\n
Jan. 31\/26: VAN 2 vs TOR 3 (SO)
\nJan. 10\/26: VAN 0 at TOR 5
\nFeb. 8\/25: VAN 2 vs TOR 1
\nJan. 11\/25: VAN 3 at TOR 0
\nJan. 20\/24: VAN 6 vs TOR 4<\/p>\n
ON THIS DATE<\/p>\n
The Canucks have played 15 times on October 31 in the franchise\u2019s history, going 8-6-1-0<\/p>\n
This includes a 4-4-1-0 record at home.
\nThe Canucks have won three straight games on October 31 dating back to 2008.<\/p>\n
MOVIN\u2019 ON UP<\/p>\n
Recording an assist on Liam \u00d6hgren\u2019s second period goal on Oct. 29\/236 at SJS, Filip Hronek tied Dan Hamhuis for 15th on the Canucks all-time defencemen scoring list (142).
\nRecording the primary assist on Max Sasson\u2019s third period goal on Oct. 25\/26, Filip Hronek passed Tyler Myers for 17th on the Canucks all-time points list by a defenceman (139).
\nAssisting on Elias Pettersson\u2019s first period goal on Oct. 22\/26 vs DET, Filip Hronek passed Dan Hamhuis for sole possession of 14th on the Canucks all-time assists list by a defenceman (120).
\nWith an assist on Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson passed Alex Edler for eighth on the franchise\u2019s all-time assist list (311).<\/p>\n
LEKKER-M\u00c4GIC<\/p>\n
Scoring two goals in 49 seconds to tie the game on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, Jonathan Lekkerim\u00e4ki scored the fastest two goals by a single Canucks player since Pius Suter (23 seconds) on Apr. 8\/25 at DAL.<\/p>\n
This was Lekkerim\u00e4ki\u2019s first career multi-goal game, and first career three-point game (2-1-3).<\/p>\n
MULTI-POINT PETEY<\/p>\n
Recording two assists in the third period on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, Elias Pettersson recorded his 21st career multi-assist period, tying Brendan Morrison for the 10th most in franchise history.
\nWith two assists on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, Elias Pettersson passed Trevor Linden and Andre Boudrias for the seventh-most multi-assist games in franchise history (69).<\/p>\n
NEVER SAY NEVER<\/p>\n
Despite trailing by three goals in the third period on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, the Canucks mounted a third period comeback and won the game in overtime, becoming the first team this season to record a three goal, third period comeback.<\/p>\n
This was the sixth three goal, third period comeback in franchise history, and first since Apr. 8\/25 at DAL (6-5 OTW).<\/p>\n
BROCKSTAR<\/p>\n
Registering a goal and two assists on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, Brock Boeser passed Don Lever for the 13th most games recording at least one goal and one assist in franchise history (57).<\/p>\n
This was also Boeser\u2019s 31st career three-point game, passing Patrik Sundstrom for the 13th most three-point games in franchise history.<\/p>\n
Bringing Vancouver within two on Oct. 25\/26 vs MIN, Brock Boeser tied Tony Tanti (147) for the eighth-most even-strength goals in franchise history.<\/p>\n
Passed on Oct. 27\/26 at ANA.<\/p>\n
With an assist on Elias Pettersson\u2019s power play goal on Oct. 17\/26 at TBL, Brock Boeser tied Brendan Morrison for 15th on the Canucks all-time power play assist list (90).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Passed on Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR.<\/p>\n
Recording an assist on Oct. 17\/26 at TBL, Brock Boeser tied Todd Bertuzzi for 13th on the Canucks all-time assist list (261).<\/p>\n
Passed on Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR.<\/p>\n
POWER PETEY<\/p>\n
Doubling the Canucks lead on Oct. 17\/26 at TBL via a power play goal, Elias Pettersson tied Greg Adams for 10th on the Canucks all-time power play goals list (65).<\/p>\n
Pettersson passed Greg Adams on Oct. 22\/26 vs DET.<\/p>\n
Via his power play goal on Oct. 1726 at TBL, Elias Pettersson tied Alex Edler for the eighth-most power play points in franchise history (177).<\/p>\n
Pettersson passed Alex Edler on Oct. 22\/26 vs DET.<\/p>\n
G-PETEY<\/p>\n
Doubled Vancouver\u2019s lead on Oct. 15\/26 at FLA, D Elias Pettersson tied his career-high in goals (3), set in 2025.26.
\nTying the game on Oct. 11\/26 at NYR, D Elias Pettersson notched his first career shorthanded goal, becoming the fourth Canucks defenceman in the last decade to record a shorthanded goal.
\nScoring his first goal of the season on Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY, D Elias Pettersson recorded his first career game-winning goal.<\/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).<\/p>\n
Passed on Oct. 13\/26 at NYI<\/p>\n
Tied 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).\u00a0<\/p>\n
SWEDE START TO THE SEASON<\/p>\n
Recording an assist on Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR, Elias Pettersson extended his season-opening home assist streak to four games, tied for the fourth-longest streak to begin a season in franchise history (H. Sedin: 5 games in 2010.11, Hronek: 6 games in 2023.24, Gradin 8 games in 1983.84).
\nWith two points (0-2-2) on Oct. 8\/26 at CAR, Elias Pettersson extended his season-opening point streak to five games (2-6-8), tied for the longest of his career and tied for the eighth-longest season-opening point streak in franchise history.<\/p>\n
CZECH OUT FIL<\/p>\n
Assisting on Paul Cotter\u2019s goal on Oct. 4\/26 vs VGK, Filip Hronek tied Doug Halward (118) for 15th on the Canucks all-time assist list by a defenceman.
\nWith 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
BETTER CALL PAUL<\/p>\n
Opening the scoring on Oct. 4\/26 vs VGK, Paul Cotter notched his fourth goal in his fourth game as a Canuck, matching Curt Fraser (1978), Elias Pettersson (2018) and Tyler Toffoli (2020) for the second-most goals scored by a player in their first four games as a Canuck.
\nMaking 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
MAMMA MIA! PETEY\u2019S PLAYING THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG<\/p>\n
With eight hits on Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson has 16 hits over a two-game span (Oct. 1-3\/26), the most hits he has registered in a two-game span in his career.<\/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
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
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
Jacob Quillan recalled from Abbotsford, Oct. 30
\nFilip Chytil placed on Injured Reserve, Oct. 30
\nJack Thompson activated from Injured Non-Roster and assigned to Abbotsford, Oct. 26
\nJack Thompson placed on waivers, Oct. 25
\nFilip Chytil activated from Injured Reserve, Oct. 15
\nJacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr acquired from Toronto in exchange for Aatu R\u00e4ty, Oct. 15
\nAatu R\u00e4ty placed on waivers, Oct. 14
\nNikita Tolopilo assigned to Abbotsford, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
THE LAST TIME\u2026<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Apr. 12\/26 at ANA
\nThe Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Oct. 29\/26 at SJS
\nThe Canucks lost in OT\/SO when leading after 1P: Oct. 15\/26 at FLA
\nThe Canucks won when leading after 2P: Apr. 12\/26 at ANA
\nThe Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 29\/25 at SJS<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when leading after 2P: Oct. 15\/26 at FLA<\/p>\n
The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nThe Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Oct. 25\/26 vs MIN
\nThe Canucks lost in OT\/SO when trailing after 1P: Jan. 3\/26 vs BOS
\nThe Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nThe Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Oct. 25\/26 vs MIN
\nThe Canucks lost in OT\/SO when trailing after 2P: Jan. 2\/26 vs SEA
\nThe Canucks won when tied after 1P: Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nThe Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR<\/p>\n
The Canucks lost in OT\/SO when tied after 1P: Feb. 25\/26 vs WPG
\nThe Canucks won when tied after 2P: Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nThe Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR
\nThe 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<\/p>\n
Most Goals Scored, Period: 4, 3x, Latest Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, 3rd period<\/p>\n
Most 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: 1, Oct. 10\/26 at NJD<\/p>\n
Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 1, Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY
\nMost PPG Scored, Game: 1, 9x, Latest Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nMost PPG Allowed, Game: 3, 2x, Latest Oct. 10\/26 at NJD
\nMost SHG Scored, Game: 1, 2x, Latest Oct. 11\/26 at NYR
\nMost SHG Allowed, Game: 2, Oct. 1\/26 vs EDM
\nMost Shots, Game: 33, Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nMost Shots, Period: 13, Oct. 27\/26 at ANA, 3rd period
\nMost Shots, OT: 4, Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nFewest Shots, Game: 13, Oct. 22\/26 vs DET
\nFewest Shots, Period: 0, Oct. 22\/26 vs DET, 2nd period
\nFewest Shots, OT: 0, Oct. 15\/26 at FLA
\nMost Shots Allowed, Game:\u00a044, Oct. 20\/26 vs CAR
\nMost Shots Allowed, Period: 19, Oct. 13\/26 at NYI, 3rd period
\nMost Shots Allowed, OT: 2, Oct. 15\/26 at FLA
\nFewest Shots Allowed, Game: 24, 2x, Latest Oct. 29\/26 at SJS
\nFewest Shots Allowed, Period: 2, Oct. 4\/26 vs VGK, 3rd period
\nFewest Shots Allowed, OT: 0, 2x, Latest Oct. 27\/26 at ANA
\nMost Hits, Game: 33, 2x, Latest Oct. 13\/26 at NYI
\nFewest Hits, Game: 13, Sept. 29\/26 at EDM
\nMost Blocked Shots, Game: 21, 2x, Latest Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY
\nFewest Blocked Shots, Game: 7, Oct. 8\/26 at CAR
\nLargest Margin of Victory: 3 goals, Oct. 3\/26 vs CGY
\nLargest Margin of Defeat: 5 goals, Oct. 8\/26 at CAR
\nLongest Win Streak: n\/a
\nLongest Point Streak: n\/a
\nLongest Winless Streak: 9 games, Oct 4-25\/26 (0-9-1)
\nLongest Pointless Streak: 5 games, Oct 4-13\/26 (0-5-0)<\/p>\n
VANCOUVER 2026.27 RECORD WHEN\u2026<\/p>\n
Score 4+ Goals: 3-1-0
\nScore 3 Goals or Less: 0-10-1
\nAllow 4+ Goals: 2-8-0
\nAllow 3 Goals or Less: 1-3-1
\nScoring First: 1-4-1
\nAllowing First Goal: 2-7-0
\nOn 0 Days Rest: 0-2-0
\nOn 1 Day Rest: 2-6-1
\nOn 2 Days Rest: 0-2-0
\nOn 3+ Days Rest: 1-1-0
\nScore a PPG: 2-7-0
\nGive up a PPG: 3-9-0
\n25 or More Shots on Goal: 2-2-0
\nLess than 25 shots: 1-9-1<\/p>\n
THREE STARS \u2013 SEPTEMBER\/OCTOBER<\/p>\n
Meril\u00e4inen (10 pts)
\nLekkerim\u00e4ki (10 pts)
\nPettersson (10 pts)
\nCotter (5 pts)
\nRossi (5 pts)
\n\u00d6hgren (5 pts)
\nWillander (5 pts)
\nD Pettersson (5 pts)
\nLankinen (5 pts)
\nSasson (5 pts)<\/p>\n
\\5 points are awarded for each Three Stars Selection*<\/p>\n
UPCOMING SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
Tuesday, November 3: Vancouver vs Anaheim, 7:00pm PCT
\nThursday, November 5: Vancouver at Winnipeg, 5:00pm PCT
\nSaturday, November 7: Vancouver at Edmonton, 8:00pm PCT
\nMonday, November 9: Vancouver vs Philadelphia, 7:30pm PCT
\nFriday, November 13: Vancouver vs New York Rangers, 7:00pm PCT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LAST GAME PLAYED \u2013 OCT. 29\/26: VAN 2 at SJS 3 Drew O\u2019Connor opened the scoring with 6:39…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":952997,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194298],"tags":[49,48,55],"class_list":["post-952996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-vancouver","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-vancouver"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952996","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=952996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/952997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=952996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=952996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=952996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}