The Flames vs Canucks matchup Saturday at Rogers Arena pits two Pacific Division teams coming off tough outings. Calgary (0-1-0) is looking for its first points after a 6-1 loss to Seattle, while Vancouver (1-1-0) is regrouping after a 9-7 loss to Edmonton. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT).
Flames vs Canucks: what to know
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Time: 10 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
- Records: Calgary 0-1-0, Vancouver 1-1-0
Flames look for offense
Calgary opened its season Thursday with a 6-1 loss to the Kraken, per NHL.com. Ryan Strome scored the lone goal, and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves. The Flames managed 25 shots in the game.
Forward Jonathan Huberdeau remains on injured reserve after hip surgery. For more on the opener, see our Kraken vs. Flames preview.
Canucks look for defensive fixes
Vancouver has scored 13 goals in two games but allowed 14. The Canucks won their opener in Edmonton, then hosted the Oilers on Thursday. Edmonton led 8-2 late in the second period before Vancouver rallied to make it 9-7. Kevin Lankinen allowed eight goals on 20 shots before being pulled in the second period.
Leevi Merilainen stopped 10 shots in his Canucks debut in relief, according to CBS Sports. Both goalies are expected to see action this weekend. Read our recap of the Oilers’ 9-7 win.
Key matchup in Flames vs Canucks
The game pits a Calgary offense that scored once against a Vancouver defense that has allowed 14 goals in two games. If the Flames create more chances than they did against Seattle, they could exploit a shaky Canucks crew.
What’s next
Vancouver hosts Vegas on Sunday, while Calgary looks to avoid an 0-2 start.
