The Canucks are coming off back-to-back comeback wins against the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks, bringing their record up to 3–2–0 on the season. Washington, on the other hand, is coming off a 5–1 win that elevates them to a 4–1–0 record.

Max Sasson scored the last of Vancouver’s three goals in a span of 3:26 in the second period and the Canucks rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3.

The Vancouver Canucks have found themselves in a multi-goal deficit in two straight games, however they've been rescued by unlikely heroes.

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The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2025-26 NHL season with three wins and two losses in their first five games. After missing the playoffs last year, fans hoped for good results.

Elias Pettersson's impressive NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks has led to significant financial success. His record-breaking eight-year, $92.8 million contract, starting in 2024, solidifies his position as one of the league's highest earners.

One Vancouver Canucks minor-league, who was part of a notable offseason trade, got kicked out of an AHL game after a scary-looking play.

EDMONTON -- Noah Philp scored his first NHL goal to help the Edmonton Oilers to their first win of the season, 3-1 against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Saturday. Andrew Mangiapane and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers (1-0-1). Calvin Pickard made 14 saves.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and goaltender Thatcher Demko acknowledged the fans’ tension surrounding the team’s slow start and the back-to-back losses over the past few days. The Canucks fell 5–2 to the St. Louis Blues on Monday, their second straight defeat after a 3–1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

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