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Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts for Cootes’ NHL debut in Canucks season opener vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks open the 2025-26 National Hockey League season when they host the Calgary Flames (1-0) at Rogers Arena. Over their history, the Canucks are 28-19-3-4 in their 54 season openers and 19-10-3-3 in their first games on home ice.

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