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Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts as Canucks host Kraken in first game of 2026

The Vancouver Canucks (16-20-3) play their first game of 2026 tonight when they host the Seattle Kraken (17-14-7) at Rogers Arena. Due to broadcast rights around the league’s Winter Classic in Miami, tonight’s game begins at 7:30 pm.

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Canucks Place Marco Rossi On IR, Recall Arshdeep Bains

The Canucks announced they’ve placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 30. His roster spot is going to winger Arshdeep Bains, who’s been recalled from AHL Abbotsford.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Patterson, Garland & Rossi Injury Report

The Vancouver Canucks are starting the new year with a mix of frustration, rebuilding, and small sparks of hope. Injuries are biting into an already thin roster, top scorers are struggling to find their touch, and yet young prospects are giving fans reasons to keep paying attention.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 2

With a condensed January schedule ahead, Canucks should consider trading early to avoid further injuries

The Vancouver Canucks learned this week that they would be without forwards Conor Garland and Marco Rossi for “at least a week,” if not longer. Now, normally, when a team is down a couple of players, the last thing it wants to do is trade more.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 2

Canucks roster moves: Marco Rossi hits injured reserve, Bains recalled from AHL Abbotsford

Some roster movement by the Vancouver Canucks, thanks to some recent injuries. On Friday, the club announced that forward Marco Rossi has been placed on injured reserve.

Marco Rossi News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Canucks’ Marco Rossi placed on injured reserve

One of the Vancouver Canucks new additions is set to miss significant time. On Friday, the Canucks placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 2

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson named to Sweden Winter Olympics roster; Lankinen to Finland

Two players on the Vancouver Canucks’ roster are set to represent their countries on the biggest stage in sports. On Friday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation released its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 2

‘My confidence has been pretty low’: Canucks’ Boeser discusses scoring struggles

These are not the best of times for Brock Boeser. That pretty much goes without saying. His Vancouver Canucks are wallowing near the bottom of the National Hockey League standings.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

NHL Predictions: January 2nd, Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 2

Canucks dealing with new injury absences as Kraken visit

The new year brought more discouraging injury news for the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Adam Foote announced at practice on Thursday that forwards Marco Rossi and Conor Garland would both be out for at least a week after sustaining injuries in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

Riley Patterson News / Canucksarmy / January 1

Canucks prospect Riley Patterson earns OHL Player of the Month Award

As the calendar flips to a new year, Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson is closing out 2025 with an impressive individual accolade. The Ontario Hockey League announced its December award winners on New Year’s Day, with Patterson being named Player of the Month after a dominant stretch for the Niagara IceDogs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Injury Bug Strikes Again for a Couple Vancouver Canucks Out for at Least a Week

Talk about a tough start to the new year. As has happened many times this season, the Vancouver Canucks will be short a couple of players due to injury.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 1

Scenes from practice: Karlsson & Sasson promoted to Canucks top six to fill in for new injuries

The Vancouver Canucks rang in the new year with a Thursday morning practice at Rogers Arena. Unfortunately for the team, it will start the new year the way much of last year went – dealing with injuries to key players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 1

Canucks injury updates: Conor Garland and Marco Rossi out at least a week

The injury bug has crept its way back into the Vancouver Canucks locker room. Forwards Marco Rossi and Conor Garland are set to miss at least a week with ailments.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Canucks’ Marco Rossi, Conor Garland out at least a week

Not even a week after finally getting top-line center Elias Pettersson back in the lineup, the Vancouver Canucks are getting more unfortunate injury news.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Canucks begin new year with injuries to Conor Garland, Marco Rossi

The new calendar year hasn’t started off on a good note on the injury front for Vancouver.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 1

8 storylines likely to define the Canucks in 2026

As the Vancouver Canucks put a tumultuous 2025 behind them, we all await to see what the new year will bring for the beleaguered hockey club. Regardless of where the Canucks sit in the National Hockey League standings, there will always be heavy interest in the daily dealings of the top professional sports team in this market.