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Canucks secure 4-1 win over Flames with strong third period

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:29 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Canucks secure 4-1 win over Flames with strong third period

Summary

Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves in his first start for the Vancouver Canucks as they claimed a 4-1 victory against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. The Canucks surged in the third period, scoring all four of their goals. Liam Ohgren, celebrating his 100th NHL game, scored and assisted on Elias Pettersson's game-winner. Calgary’s Matt Coronato netted a power-play goal, but the Flames fell to 0-2 this season. The Canucks will next host the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, while the Flames head to Seattle.

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By the Numbers

•Leevi Merilainen makes 23 saves for Vancouver in his NHL debut.
•A four-goal third period powers the Canucks to victory.
•Liam Ohgren scores and assists in his 100th NHL game.
•Matt Coronato scores a power-play goal for Calgary.
•Vancouver hosts Vegas next, Calgary travels to Seattle.

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5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves in his first start for Vancouver and the Canucks had a four-goal third period in a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.Liam Ohgren celebrated his 100th NHL game by scoring a goal and assisting on defenseman Elias Pettersson’s winner.
— Yahoo Sports

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