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3 Positives & 3 Negatives in Canucks’ 5-2 Loss to the Flyers

The Vancouver Canucks’ four-game winning streak came to an end Monday night as they fell 5-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers. Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom scored, and the Flyers’ new-look fourth line gave Vancouver fits.

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Canucks close out road trip with 5-2 loss to Tocchet’s Flyers

Early on, the Flyers’ top line was giving the Canucks all sorts of problems, With just over nine minutes remaining in the period, the Canucks got their first power play of the game.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Canucks News & Rumours: Öhgren, Lankinen, Sherwood & Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers are heading in very different directions as they meet tonight in Philadelphia. Vancouver is chasing a perfect 5-0-0 road trip, a remarkable run considering they just traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes to Minnesota.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / December 22

Canucks: Breaking down Kevin Lankinen’s ridiculous shootout success

When it comes to shootouts, Kevin Lankinen is a god. Lankinen’s reputation with the Vancouver Canucks this year might be based on his struggles in regulation and overtime, but if a game goes to a shootout and Lankinen’s in goal, walking away with a win is a near guarantee.

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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?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Marco Rossi News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

What Canucks Fans Are Really Getting in Marco Rossi

Here’s the thing about Marco Rossi that Vancouver Canucks fans should probably understand right away: he’s not arriving in Vancouver as a saviour. That said, he’s not some mystery box either.

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.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / December 22

The current NHL trade market means the Canucks should get at least a first for Kiefer Sherwood

The NHL’s holiday roster freeze – the first of two major freezes during the 2025-26 regular season – is now upon us. But ahead of this little miniature deadline, a few notable trades went down, and they established a rather high market for forwards.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Brock Boeser Made a Mistake Signing Long-Term With the Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks made possibly the biggest trade of the season last week, trading away one of the best defensemen in the league, Quinn Hughes, to the Minnesota Wild.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / December 22

Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts for streaking Canucks vs. Flyers

The Vancouver Canucks (15-17-3) are aiming to head into their holiday break on a five-game win streak when they face Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers (17-10-7) at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a holiday reunion between the Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Is Canucks Kiefer Sherwood Really Worth a First-Round Pick?

The Ottawa Senators general manager, Steve Staios, has made it pretty clear what he’s looking for. The Senators need help up front — not another finesse project, not a long-term lottery ticket, but a forward who can actually play playoff-style hockey.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Canucks going for sweep of 5-game Eastern trip, battle Flyers

The Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers are trending in opposite directions heading into Monday's matchup in Philadelphia. The Canucks are aiming to complete a perfect 5-0-0 road trip, while the Flyers are seeking to avoid a sixth loss in seven games.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

What Comes Next for Brock Boeser in Vancouver?

Hockey moves fast, and sometimes you don’t see the consequences at the time. Brock Boeser’s seven-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks made sense when he signed it.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / December 21

World Juniors: Canucks’ Braeden Cootes scores as Canada falls 4-2 to Sweden in preliminaries

Canada and Sweden wrapped up their two-game preliminary set in Ontario on Saturday, inching closer to their final roster decisions for the 2026 World Junior Championship.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Canucks outlast Bruins in marathon shootout for victory

Liam Ohgren scored the only shootout goal in the seventh round after tallying a goal and an assist in regulation, lifting the visiting Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind, 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.