Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames

TRENDINGNLDS, ALDS updatesNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewValkyries take down WingsStory byStory byMerilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the FlamesAssociated PressSun, October 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesVancouver Canucks Reveal Intriguing Lineup Decision vs. FlamesThe Vancouver Canucks will face the Calgary Flames on Saturday night for their third game of the season.The Canucks are entering this game with the hope of bouncing back. 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Vancouver was losing 8-2 to Edmonton during the second period, so it is impressive that they were able to make it a game before losing.Now, following their loss […] The post Vancouver Canucks Suddenly Sign 27-Year-Old Forward in Intriguing Reunion appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanucks Bring Former Second-Round Pick Back To The OrganizationKole Lind has signed a one-year AHL contract with the Abbotsford Canucks.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksWhy The Canucks’ Opening Series Shows What This Rebuild Could BeTwo games in, the Vancouver Canucks have given fans plenty to watch. That makes the early part of this season far from boring.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksDevon Levi’s 1st Game Away From Sabres is Oilers NightmareDevon Levi once looked like the future goalie of the Buffalo Sabres. That time has clearly passed by, though, and for the first time on Thursday night, he suited up for a different NHL team: the Edmonton Oilers. It wasn’t the Edmonton debut he would’ve wanted. The Oilers did win, yes, making Levi 1-0 on […] The post Devon Levi’s 1st Game Away From Sabres is Oilers Nightmare appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDucks open the season with a 4-3 victory over the Golden KnightsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks opened the season by holding off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night.The teams met last season in the second round of the playoffs, with Vegas winning in six games and going on to win the Western Conference.Associated PressSpokane Chiefs rout Portland 6-1; continue hot start with third straight winOct. 2—BOX SCORE The Spokane Chiefs have started the season on a roll, and the good times continued on Friday from the road as they routed the Portland Winterhawks 6-1 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon to win their third straight contest to start the 2025-26 campaign. Spokane took the lead for good early in the first period courtesy of center Gavin Burcar, who scored his first ...The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.McDavid has a goal and an assist as the Oilers beat the Kraken 3-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Saturday night.Owen Michaels and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (2-0-1).Associated PressWhat Oilers’ Connor McDavid said after wild 9-7 win vs. CanucksEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid contributed one goal and four assists in Thursday’s 9-7 win over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, splitting their season-opening home-and-home series. Edmonton lost 6-5 in overtime to Vancouver in Tuesday’s opener . While the Oilers walked away with the victory, McDavid made no bones about the need for […] The post What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said after wild 9-7 win vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsFantasy Hockey Roundup: Oilers Light Up Canucks, Knies Shines in Blue Jackets DebutMcDavid explodes in a high-scoring thriller while Matthew Knies delivers a statement debut in Columbus. Plus, Igor Shesterkin makes history as Tampa Bay’s elite stars fall flat.The Hockey NewsKnights unable to come all the way back against DucksSpotting the visitors a four-goal lead is not a formula for success in Vegas' 4-3 loss.The Sporting TribuneGolden Knights’ Furious Third-Period Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to DucksThe Golden Knights nearly erased a four-goal deficit with a furious third-period rally, but their comeback fell one goal short in a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena. Tomas Hertl helped spark the late charge as Vegas turned a potential rout into a dramatic finish.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsCanucks Prospect Braeden Cootes Scores First-Career AHL GoalCanucks forward Braeden Cootes has scored his first-career AHL goal against the Calgary Wranglers.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks