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All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions, Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators

Welcome back to 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.

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Slumping Canucks out to extend dominance of skidding Sens

Two teams mired in lengthy winless streaks meet Tuesday when the Ottawa Senators host the Vancouver Canucks. Both clubs are 0-4-0 in their last four games, while Vancouver's winless drought stretches to seven (0-5-2).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

Canucks keep it close through 40 minutes in 6-3 loss to Canadiens

The Canucks started somewhat on time for this game, but the Canadiens got some early bounces that went in their favour. Of course, there was also the Canucks’ lackadaisical defensive coverage, and Nikita Tolopilo needed to be sharp early on.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

Concern That Thatcher Demko’s Injury Could Be Season-Ending

Not that long ago, Thatcher Demko made his return from injury and immediately steadied the ship in Vancouver, backstopping the post–Quinn Hughes Canucks to three consecutive wins while looking every bit like an All-Star.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

A Canucks rebuild is long overdue

Things have not gone well for the Vancouver Canucks in 2025-26, but they might be embracing a true rebuild that is long overdue for a team that has largely

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 12

Canucks willing to listen on veteran players with term: report

In a season that certainly has not gone the Vancouver Canucks way, it sounds like management is open to finding ways to freshen things up. According to a recent report from Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ front office has informed teams that they are more willing to listen on experienced players with years remaining on their contracts.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Vancouver Canucks Top Goal Scorer Sidelined With Day-to-Day Injury

Another day, yet another injury for the Vancouver Canucks. Kiefer Sherwood, the Canucks top goal scorer, will miss time due to an injury. He leads the team with 17 goals in 44 games, and his heart and hard-working nature will be sorely missed.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

What should the Canucks do with Nils Höglander?

No one is yet sure what a ‘hybrid rebuild’ might look like, but everyone is pretty sure it equates in some way to an outflux of veterans and an influx of youth into the roster of the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Tolopilo, Mancini & Pettersson

Heading into Monday’s contest, both the Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens are coming off shutout losses on Saturday night, but that’s about where the similarities end.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

What the Canucks’ Struggles Really Look Like

Tonight in Montreal, the Vancouver Canucks face the Montreal Canadiens. These are two teams heading in opposite directions. If you’re a Canucks fan, don’t expect a turning-point game.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

Canucks injury news: Sherwood day-to-day but ‘could miss a week’; Rossi 2-3 weeks from returning

On Monday morning, fans were hit with a handful of Vancouver Canucks injury updates. The Athletic’s Thomas Drance first shared the line combinations at Monday’s morning skate at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Canucks Kiefer Sherwood out day-to-day

The Vancouver Canucks will be without left winger Kiefer Sherwood for their Monday night clash against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre, head

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

Scenes from morning skate: Sherwood out, Garland returns, and Tolopilo starts for Canucks vs. Canadiens

The Vancouver Canucks (16-23-5) visit the Montreal Canadiens (25-14-6) at Bell Centre. Tonight’s game is set to begin at 4:30 pm PT, and will be streamed on Amazon Prime.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

2 Surprising Teams Linked as Landing Spots for Elias Pettersson

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to lose and solidify themselves at the bottom of the NHL standings, trade chatter grows louder around their veteran players.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

Thatcher Demko News / Professor Press Box / January 12

Thatcher Demko's Injury Magnifies Canucks' Bigger Issues

The biggest storyline around the Vancouver Canucks right now isn’t systems or matchups. It’s the same one that keeps resurfacing, no matter who’s behind the bench or how the roster changes.

Patrik Allvin News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin admits team is ‘transitioning into a rebuild’

For a few years now, the Vancouver Canucks have been in a weird place. Between dealing away two of the team’s biggest stars – Quinn Hughes and J.T. Miller – to missing out on the playoffs, the Canucks seemed destined to head for a rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

Canucks Admit to a Rebuild — Who’s Next to Be Traded?

The hockey world had a pretty good idea where the Vancouver Canucks were headed after trading Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for a bevy of young players and a first-round pick one month ago.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Thatcher Demko News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Canucks President Reveals Franchise Plans After Thatcher Demko News

The Vancouver Canucks are no longer avoiding the word fans usually fear most. After a string of losses that dropped the Canucks to the bottom of the NHL

Thatcher Demko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Canucks Place Thatcher Demko On Injured Reserve

More discouraging news has hit the Vancouver Canucks, as they shared this afternoon that Thatcher Demko has been placed on injured reserve, his second such designation this season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Canucks Prospects Report: Cootes, Chiarot, Patterson & Romani

If the season continues to go south, the Vancouver Canucks will be adding some serious talent to their prospect pool in a few months. With some luck, maybe even the likes of Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna, who are set to be the first/second-overall picks in the 2026 Draft.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

What Should the Canucks Do With Jake DeBrusk?

Every season has a player who quietly confounds the easy takes. Not bad enough to dismiss. Not good enough to celebrate. Just… there. For the Vancouver Canucks this season, that player might be Jake DeBrusk.