Flames vs Canucks Game Overview
CAL vs VANRecords
Head-To-HeadLast 10
Win / Loss
6-4
Over / Under
5-4-1
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | HSOG | ASOG | HPP | APP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, '25 | CAL |
4 - 3 (SO)
|
VAN +130 | o5.5 | 23 | 31 | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Dec 31, '24 | CAL |
3 - 1
|
CAL -133 | u6.0 | 29 | 24 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Nov 12, '24 | VAN |
3 - 1
|
VAN -223 | u6.5 | 32 | 29 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Oct 09, '24 | VAN |
6 - 5 (OT)
|
CAL +168 | o6.5 | 24 | 26 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Apr 16, '24 | VAN |
4 - 1
|
VAN -207 | u6.0 | 31 | 40 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Mar 23, '24 | VAN |
4 - 2
|
VAN -167 | P6.0 | 26 | 24 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Dec 02, '23 | CAL |
4 - 3
|
VAN -102 | o6.5 | 24 | 22 | 2-5 | 0-4 |
| Nov 16, '23 | CAL |
5 - 2
|
CAL -144 | o6.5 | 39 | 22 | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Apr 08, '23 | VAN |
3 - 2 (SO)
|
VAN +146 | u6.5 | 33 | 43 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Mar 31, '23 | VAN |
5 - 4 (OT)
|
CAL -146 | o6.5 | 20 | 41 | 1-2 | 1-6 |
CAL vs VAN Preview
Last Meeting ( Oct 1, 2025 ) Vancouver 8, Calgary 1
The Vancouver Canucks get a chance to start anew when they host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.
The Canucks come into the season hoping to bounce back after last season's disappointment.
Plagued by drama, injuries and underperforming superstars, the Canucks ended the 2024-25 season six points shy of a postseason berth. Vancouver hoped to build off an impressive 2023-24 season in which it clinched the top spot in the Pacific Division.
The Canucks' trying season also included a change behind the bench as Rick Tocchet stepped down on April 29, with Adam Foote taking over the role as head coach. A two-time Stanley Cup champion during his playing days, Foote had been an assistant for Vancouver since January 2023.
The biggest question mark for the Canucks going into the season is if Elias Pettersson can return to the 102-point player that they saw in 2022-23. Pettersson has struggled since signing an eight-year, $92.8 million contract, collecting just 45 points during an injury-plagued 64-game season in 2024-25.
Vancouver will be adding a youthful splash to its roster as 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes earned himself a spot on the team. The Canucks and Foote were impressed by what they saw from Cootes throughout the preseason and training camp.
"Great. He got better, he's smart," Foote said. "Obviously at times there might be an adjustment with certain things, but he's handled it well and we're just gonna take it day-to-day."
Along with the youthful impact of Cootes, the Canucks will be hoping that veteran forward Evander Kane quickly can find success with his hometown team.
The Vancouver-native was acquired in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers, and just like the Canucks, he is eyeing an opportunity to prove himself. Kane missed the entire 2024-25 regular season while recovering from multiple surgeries.
Kane returned for the Oilers' postseason run, totaling 12 points (six goals, six assists) across 21 games.
Meanwhile, the Flames come into the contest already having kicked off their campaign with a come-from-behind 4-3 shootout victory over the Oilers on Wednesday night.
Nazem Kadri capped off the three-goal comeback with the shootout-winning goal for Calgary.
Rookie Matvei Gridin scored his first career goal to ignite the rally.
Gridin, the Flames' first-round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, got some puck luck as his attempted pass banked off an Oilers defender and into the back of the net.
The 19-year-old was in good spirits following the contest.
"Bounced off the guy's skate and went back on net. I'll take it for first one." Gridin remarked, smiling. "... You never forget your first game, right, and your first goal."
Connor Zary and Blake Coleman each scored a goal for Calgary.
The Flames will be hoping to carry the momentum of their victory into the Thursday matchup. They posted a 2-0-2 record in the season series against the Canucks in 2024-25.
--Field Level Media
CAL vs VANInjury report
Calgary's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Parekh | D | Day To Day - Upper Body( Jan 13, '26) | Jan 13, '26 | |
| Parekh did not play in Tuesday's (Jan. 13) game versus the Blue Jackets. | ||||
| B. Coleman | LW | Out - Upper Body( Jan 12, '26) | Jan 12, '26 | |
| The Calgary Flames placed F Blake Coleman on injured reserve on Tuesday (Jan. 13). | ||||
| M. Pospisil | C | Out - Undisclosed( Jan 12, '26) | Jan 12, '26 | |
| The Flames announced on Tuesday (Jan. 13) that Pospisil was moved to long-term injured reserve and sent to the minors for a conditioning loan. | ||||
| J. Beecher | C | Out - Upper Body( Jan 05, '26) | Jan 05, '26 | |
| The Calgary Flames placed F John Beecher on injured reserve on Tuesday (Jan. 6). | ||||
| J. Bean | D | Out - Undisclosed( Dec 17, '25) | Dec 17, '25 | |
| The Flames said on Thursday (Dec. 18) that Bean will need to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. | ||||
| S. Honzek | LW | Out - Upper Body( Nov 20, '25) | Nov 20, '25 | |
| The Flames said on Friday (Nov. 21) that Honzek underwent surgery this week and is OUT for six months. | ||||
Vancouver's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Sherwood | LW | Day To Day - Undisclosed( Jan 11, '26) | Jan 11, '26 | |
| The Canucks said on Monday (Jan. 12) that Sherwood is day-to-day and could miss as much as a week, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic. | ||||
| M. Rossi | C | Out - Lower Body( Jan 11, '26) | Jan 11, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks said on Monday (Jan. 12) that Rossi is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 more weeks, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic. | ||||
| T. Demko | G | Out - Lower Body( Jan 10, '26) | Jan 10, '26 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks placed G Thatcher Demko on injured reserve on Sunday (Jan. 11). | ||||
| T. Blueger | C | Out - Lower-Body( Jan 05, '26) | Jan 05, '26 | |
| The Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 6) that Blueger is with the Canucks on their six-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Buffalo, according to Canucks Insider. But it's unclear if he's close to returning to game action. | ||||
| F. Chytil | C | Out - Upper-Body( Jan 05, '26) | Jan 05, '26 | |
| The Canucks said on Tuesday (Jan. 6) that Chytil remains unclear when he will return to the lineup. | ||||
| D. Forbort | D | Out - Undisclosed( Oct 27, '25) | Oct 27, '25 | |
| The Canucks listed Forbort on long-term injured reserve as of Tuesday (Oct. 28). | ||||
| G. Brisebois | D | Out - Lower-body( Oct 05, '25) | Oct 05, '25 | |
| The Vancouver Canucks placed D Guillaume Brisebois on injured reserve non-roster list on Monday (Oct. 6). | ||||
GoaltendersLast 5
W/L
2-2-0-1
GAA
3.33
Save %
.824
| Date | Score | W/L | GA | SA | SV% | SO | ML | O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.Wolf | Oct 8, 2025 | EDM 3 - CAL 4 (SO) | W | 3 | 35 | .914 | - | W +195 | o5.5 |
| D.Wolf | Oct 3, 2025 | CAL 4 - WIN 5 (SO) | - | 4 | 35 | .886 | - | L +114 | o5.5 |
| I.Prosvetov | Oct 1, 2025 | CAL 1 - VAN 8 | L | 5 | 19 | .737 | - | L -125 | o5.5 |
| D.Cooley | Oct 1, 2025 | CAL 1 - VAN 8 | - | 3 | 7 | .571 | - | L -125 | o5.5 |
| D.Wolf | Sep 29, 2025 | SEA 1 - CAL 2 (SO) | W | 1 | 36 | .972 | - | W +130 | u5.5 |
| D.Cooley | Sep 27, 2025 | WIN 4 - CAL 2 | L | 4 | 29 | .862 | - | L +340 | u6.5 |
W/L
3-2-0-0
GAA
2.00
Save %
.878
| Date | Score | W/L | GA | SA | SV% | SO | ML | O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.Demko | Oct 3, 2025 | VAN 3 - EDM 2 (OT) | W | 2 | 27 | .926 | - | W +118 | u6.5 |
| K.Lankinen | Oct 1, 2025 | CAL 1 - VAN 8 | W | 1 | 30 | .967 | - | W +105 | o5.5 |
| T.Demko | Sep 28, 2025 | EDM 4 - VAN 3 | L | 4 | 24 | .833 | - | L +180 | o5.5 |
| K.Lankinen | Sep 26, 2025 | VAN 4 - SEA 2 | - | 2 | 19 | .895 | - | W -265 | o5.5 |
| N.Tolopilo | Sep 26, 2025 | VAN 4 - SEA 2 | W | 0 | 4 | 1.00 | - | W -265 | o5.5 |
| N.Tolopilo | Sep 21, 2025 | SEA 5 - VAN 3 | - | 1 | 14 | .929 | - | L +145 | o5.5 |
| T.Young | Sep 21, 2025 | SEA 5 - VAN 3 | L | 4 | 10 | .600 | - | L +145 | o5.5 |
CAL vs VANStats
Offense vs Defense
Goals
| OFFENSE |
Stat | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | Total | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | 1st Period | 0.00 |
| 2.00 | 2nd Period | 0.00 |
| 1.00 | 3rd Period | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | OT | 0.00 |
Shots
| OFFENSE |
Stat | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|
| 22.00 | Total | 0.00 |
| 4.00 | 1st Period | 0.00 |
| 7.00 | 2nd Period | 0.00 |
| 8.00 | 3rd Period | 0.00 |
| 3.00 | OT | 0.00 |
Shot Pct vs. Save Pct
| SHOOTING |
Stat | SAVE PCT. |
|---|---|---|
| 0.18 | Total | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | 1st Period | 0.00 |
| 0.29 | 2nd Period | 0.00 |
| 0.12 | 3rd Period | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | OT | 0.00 |
Power Play vs Penalty Kill
| POWERPLAY |
Stat | PENALTY KILL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | G/Att vs. GA/Att | 0 - 0 |
| 25.00 | PP % vs. PK % | 0.00 |
Goaltenders
| Calgary Goaltenders |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | S | SV | SV% | WL | ||
| Devin Cooley | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | ||
| Dustin Wolf | 35 | 32 | 0.914 | 1-0-0 | ||