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The Statsies: Sherwood and the Canucks make the most of their opportunities in win over Capitals

A win, but at what cost? The Vancouver Canucks struck fast and early, riding their 4-0 lead all the way to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals. They came out of the gates hot, an oddity given how these games usually start for them, and really put the heat on the home team early.

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Canucks’ Blueger, Chytil, and Lekkerimäki all being evaluated after win over Capitals

While the vibes are certainly high following the Vancouver Canucks‘ 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals — Vancouver’s third straight victory — it wasn’t all good news for the road team.

Filip Chytil News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Canucks’ Chytil, Lekkerimäki exit Sunday’s game against Capitals with injury

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Sunday afternoon, but they lost two forwards in the process. The team announced that Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimäki left the game with injury with no chance to return.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Canucks Survive Capitals’ Late Rally in 4-3 Victory

The Washington Capitals hosted the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena for a matinee to open the NHL’s schedule on Sunday. Vancouver used early offense to take a stranglehold on the game before Washington tried to claw back into the matchup.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Short-handed Canucks survive Capitals' furious rally

Defenseman Tyler Myers recorded a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks hung on for a 4-3 win over the host Washington Capitals on Sunday. Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood and Teddy Blueger also scored for the Canucks.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 19

Pettersson scores in Canucks’ 4-3 win over Capitals

Elias Pettersson wasted little time in building off of his strong game in Chicago, taking a feed from Conor Garland in the slot and immediately ripping the puck far side on Charlie Lindgren.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 19

Canucks centre Filip Chytil exits after huge hit from Capitals’ Tom Wilson

At the tail end of the first period, Vancouver Canucks centre exits after taking a massive hit in the neutral zone from Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 19

Canucks’ Boeser out vs Capitals due to personal reasons; Lekkerimäki slots in

Veteran winger Brock Boeser will not play on Sunday afternoon in Washington due to personal reasons. The Vancouver Canucks made the announcement 40 minutes prior to the 12:30pm Eastern opening face-off.

Arshdeep Bains News / Canucksarmy / October 18

Arshdeep Bains has been one of the Canucks’ most consistent contributors through first five games

Despite winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks last season – and putting up 24 points in 24 AHL postseason games along the way to victory – Arshdeep Bains still had a battle on his hands to make the Vancouver Canucks’ roster this season.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 18

Blackhawks, Canucks Contest Highlights Major Officiating Issue

An early season matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks ended in a shootout victory for the Canucks. It was an exciting contest between two teams looking to re-enter the playoff conversation in 2025-2026.

Brock Boeser News / Field Level Media / October 18

Brock Boeser shootout goal pushes Canucks past Blackhawks

Brock Boeser scored the shootout winning goal to give the visiting Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Jake DeBrusk and Max Sasson scored in regulation time for Vancouver, which has won the first two outings of a five-game road trip and erased 2-0 deficits in both of them.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Blackhawks activate forward Landon Slaggert from IR

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Landon Slaggert from injured reserve.

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Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canucks D Pierre-Olivier Joseph activated off injured reserve

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Thursday that defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been activated from injured reserve. Joseph had been sidelined with a groin injury, and he was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Sept.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson breaks silence after slow start to season

The Vancouver Canucks were relying on Elias Pettersson to be a big-time player for them in the 2025-26 season. It was an alleged rift with Pettersson that sent J.T.

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Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson Returns, Cootes Reassigned & Injury Updates

It’s been a bumpy opening stretch for the Vancouver Canucks — not disastrous, but unsettled. The team is still finding its rhythm, dealing with early injuries,

Derek Forbort News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15