The Winnipeg Jets rebound with a dominant 6-2 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 5, 2026, snapping the Canucks' 14‑loss streak in 15 games and dropping them to a 3‑14‑1 record. Vancouver’s woes are highlighted by injuries to Tom Willander and a healthy scratch for veteran defenseman Luke Schenn, while goaltender Leevi Meriläinen allows 23 of 29 shots. Winnipeg’s scoring surge features Dawson Mercer’s first jet goal, Neal Pionk’s fourth‑period tally, and contributions from Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and rookie Viggo Björk. Coach Manny Malhotra lambasts his squad’s lack of effort, warning of further attendance declines if the slump continues.
In a 6-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets, the Vancouver Canucks struggled with untimely mistakes and a porous defense. Early penalties on Drew O'Connor and a shorthanded goal by Alex Iafallo set the tone, while Cole Koepke and Dawson Mercer added two more first‑period goals. Liam Öhgren sparked a brief rally, but Winnipeg’s power play—highlighted by Neal Pionk and Mark Scheifele—kept the Canucks down. Goalies Leevi Meriläinen shone for Winnipeg, and despite Elias Pettersson's strong play and Tom Willander’s day‑to‑day status, Vancouver could not recover, falling to a team that had just snapped a nine‑game losing streak.
Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are joined by Frank Zawrazky to discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ slow start to the season, the Chicago Blackhawks’ continuous struggles, Elias Petterson’s return to form, and more.
Elias Pettersson, the 6‑foot‑2, 176‑lb Canucks forward, now leads the NHL in "puck battles won," a new micro‑stat that measures how often a player takes a contested puck and keeps possession for his team. Despite criticism of his size and skating, Pettersson’s hockey IQ and fit in Manny Malhotra’s system let him out‑maneuver opponents, as highlighted in recent games against the Ducks where he won multiple battles on both ends of the ice. The article explains why this analytics‑driven metric matters more than traditional hits or blocks and argues that Pettersson’s intangibles are fueling Vancouver’s resurgence.
The Vancouver Canucks are off to a tough start to the 2026-27 season, and fans don’t have much to celebrate. With a 3-13-1 record through 17 games, this is shaping…
The Canucks preview tonight’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, noting Leevi Meriläinen will take over in goal after Kevin Lankinen’s struggles, while Tom Willander remains a game‑time decision and Luke Schenn likely replaces Victor Mancini on the penalty kill. The Jets, fresh off a dramatic 5‑4 win over Montreal that snapped a nine‑game skid, will start Stuart Skinner, who made 18 saves. The piece also announces a new WHL franchise in Chilliwack for the 2027‑28 season, owned by former Abbotsford Canucks coach Jeremy Colliton and ex‑Canuck Mason Raymond, with Colliton serving as governor, GM and head coach, sparking uncertainty for the BCHL Chiefs.
Pettersson is producing at a point-per-game pace for the first time since his contract extension, but is it legit?
Could the Los Angeles Kings revisit their talks with the Vancouver Canucks about center Elias Pettersson? Could the Kings be willing to include Quinton Byfield?
Could the Los Angeles Kings revisit their talks with the Vancouver Canucks about center Elias Pettersson? Could the Kings be willing to include Quinton Byfield?
The Vancouver Canucks (3-13-1) travel to Winnipeg on Nov. 5 for a 5 p.m. PT showdown with the Jets (5-8-3), hoping to snap a 15‑game win drought. Backup goalie Leevi Meriläinen is expected back in net, while Tom Willander remains a scratch after a lower‑body tweak. Vancouver’s offense is sparking—Jake DeBrusk broke a nine‑game drought with two goals, Brock Boeser tallies points in back‑to‑back games, but Marco Rossi is still goalless in 13 outings. Their power play is improving (25.9% conversion), yet the penalty kill sits at 63.2%. Winnipeg rides a dramatic 5‑4 OT win over Montreal, with Kyle Connor netting two power‑play goals and Dylan Samberg scoring the OT winner. The Jets aim for a second win in 11, while the Canucks seek their second win in 15.
The Philadelphia Flyers sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference early in the 2026‑27 season and face a six‑game road swing that could decide their fate. After a 0‑9 start, they need a five‑game winning streak to climb back to .500, but the upcoming stretch versus the Rangers, Oilers (twice), Vancouver, Calgary, Columbus and Buffalo offers a chance to earn 9‑12 points and salvage a wildcard bid. Wins against a resurging Calgary squad and a high‑scoring Edmonton team featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl could boost confidence, while a mediocre 2‑3‑win run may seal a lost season.
The Winnipeg Jets delivered a historic comeback on Tuesday, scoring four goals in under four minutes to erase a 0‑3 deficit against the Montreal Canadiens—a new NHL record for the latest four‑goal rally. Dylan Samberg capped the comeback by netting the overtime winner, sealing the victory. The thrilling finish sets the stage for the upcoming GM 17 preview of the Vancouver Canucks vs. Jets.
Ontario Reign fell 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Barracuda on Wednesday, earning a single point despite the loss. The Reign led early, with Taylor Ward scoring the opener and Kaleb Lawrence adding a second before the Barracuda tied it late in regulation. San Jose clinched the win just 17 seconds into OT, while Reign netminder Carter George stopped 23 of 26 shots. Coach Andrew Lord looks to steady a rocky start to the 2026‑27 season as the team heads to a back‑to‑back series in Abbotsford, continuing a hectic stretch that includes four meetings with the Canucks in five games. Recent roster moves may finally bring stability.
The Winnipeg Jets, sitting 5-8-3 and ranked 29th in scoring at 2.44 goals per game, break a nine‑game skid with a four‑goal comeback win over Montreal. Seeking more offense, they call up former 1st‑rounder Brayden Yager from the AHL's Manitoba Moose. The 2023, 14th‑overall pick debuted last season, logged one shot in three games, and has tallied seven goals and five assists in just ten AHL outings this year. Kyle Connor leads the club with 13 goals, while Mark Scheifele and Cole Perfetti lag behind. The Jets aim to spark their attack Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Abbotsford Canucks, Vancouver’s AHL affiliate, kick off their season with a 7‑2‑1 record and a seven‑game winning streak, sitting second in the Pacific Division. Top prospect Jacob Quillan, acquired in the Aatu Räty trade, tallied five goals and two assists in five games—including a hat trick on Oct. 25—and earned an NHL call‑up. Ty Mueller leads the squad with 10 points in 10 games, while rookie Riley Patterson jumps to the second line after posting nine points. New head coach Ryan Papaioannou, a 20‑year veteran, takes over after Manny Malhotra’s promotion to Vancouver. Injury updates note Kirill Kudryavtsev’s return and Braeden Cootes’ pending comeback, with the next game versus the Ontario Reign on Friday at 7 p.m. PT.
The latest WDYTT column asks fans to predict which current Vancouver Canuck will outlast the rest of the roster. While defenseman Zeev Buium has a contract through 2035, his longevity isn’t guaranteed, and past surprises—like third‑round pick Guillaume Brisebois becoming the longest‑tenured player—show predictions are hard. Readers are invited to vote on who will be the last 2026‑27 Canuck remaining, with plenty of fan chatter about potential trades involving DeBrusk, Boeser, Rossi, and others. The poll follows last week’s question about the next player likely to be dealt.
The Los Angeles Kings have killed 24 of 39 penalties this season. That’s 61.5 percent, last in the NHL and almost two points behind the 31st-place Vancouver Canucks. It also…
The Sick Podcast’s November 5, 2026 roundup dives into three hot topics: agent Dan Millstein reveals Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov’s recovery timeline and possible return date; former TSN commentator Dan Robertson joins the crew to dissect the Winnipeg Jets’ miracle comeback over Montreal, while Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico analyze forward Juraj Slafkovsky’s struggles. The show also rattles trade chatter, asking if the Bruins‑Canadiens rivalry could spark a deal for Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, whether Boston eyes Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, and if Nikita Kucherov might move from Tampa Bay. Additional banter covers the Tkachuk brothers’ Senators comment and a look at a potential Canucks duo.
The Canucks’ claim of Finnish goalie Leevi Meriläinen has turned into a surprise boon, making him the team’s most reliable netminder while Kevin Lankinen struggles. With Thatcher Demko’s return looming, Vancouver may be forced to keep three goaltenders on its NHL roster. The article breaks down the impact on the salary cap—Vancouver still has ample space now, but future contracts could lock up $17 million for three goalies through 2028‑29—roster flexibility, as the 23‑player limit means a spot must be cleared for Demko, and playing time, given waiver rules and contract clauses. It also explores trade and waiver options for Lankinen and Demko, highlighting the rebuild’s challenges.
The Ontario Reign lose to the San Jose Barracuda 3‑2 in overtime before a crowd of 5,333 at Toyota Arena. After an early 1‑0 lead, Ontario fights back to force OT, but San Jose clinches the win. The defeat drops the Reign to 5‑6‑1, and they head to Abbotsford to face the Canucks on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. PT.
Agent Dan Milstein confirms former Vancouver Canuck Evander Kane will sign with a KHL club, ending his stint in the NHL. After a disappointing 2025‑26 season—31 points, 92 penalty minutes and a –20 rating in 71 games—Kane’s trade attempts fell through, and he capped his Canucks career with a 1,000th‑game milestone against Vegas. Now, at 35, he is set to head to Russia in the coming days, with an official announcement pending.
Kane spent 2025-26 with the Canucks, where he recorded 13 goals and 18 assists for 31 points in 71 games.
Veteran winger Evander Kane, 35, has agreed to a one‑year contract in the KHL after a lukewarm NHL free‑agent market. Agent Dan Milstein confirmed the move on The DFO Insider, noting Kane will sign with a Russian club in the next few days. Kane spent the 2025‑26 season with the Vancouver Canucks (13 goals, 31 points in 71 games) and returned from a 2024‑25 injury to help the Edmonton Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Final, posting 12 points in 21 playoff games. His KHL stint likely marks the final chapter of his 1,001‑game NHL career.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Western Hockey League officially awarded Chilliwack, B.C., an expansion franchise. In the announcement, the ownership group was introduced, featuring a pair of former Vancouver Canucks with ties to the province. Ex-Abbotsford Canucks head coach Jeremy Colliton and former Canuck forward Mason Raymond are two members of the five-person ownership group….
The 2026-27 season has been more about moral victories for the Vancouver Canucks. They have a 3-13-1 record in 17 games and are 1-8-1 in the last 10. Despite losing…