Vancouver Canucks secure first home victory, defeating Calgary Flames 4-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks earned their first home win of the 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver scored four goals in the third period, with Liam Öhgren, Elias Pettersson, Drew O'Connor, and Aatu Räty all getting on the score sheet. Goaltender Leevi Meriläinen made his first start for the Canucks, stopping 23 of 24 shots. The physicality of the game was highlighted by Elias Pettersson, who recorded eight hits. The Canucks demonstrated improved third-period scoring, tallying 11 goals in that frame over three games this season. They will face the Vegas Golden Knights next.
- •Canucks score four goals in the third period.
- •Leevi Meriläinen records 23 saves in his first start.
- •Elias Pettersson leads with eight hits in the game.
- •Vancouver has a total of 11 third-period goals this season.
- •Next game is against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Pick Up First Home Win Of The 2026-27 Season With 4-1 Win Over The Flames
"The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday night.
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