Vancouver dominated Calgary 8-1 in a high-octane preseason showcase, led by Quinn Hughes with a goal and two assists and Max Sasson’s two tallies. Pettersson and Raty pounced on the power play, while Forbort also chipped in on the PK with a short-handed score. Lankinen stood tall with 29 saves as Vancouver stretched its attack and depth ahead of the regular season. Calgary’s lone reply came from Joel Farabee early in the second; Prosvetov and Cooley struggled in goal.

Seattle built a 3-0 lead by the first intermission and cruised to a 4-2 win over Edmonton behind Winterton’s two goals, including a shorty. Daccord stopped 32; Nurse and Savoie answered for the Oilers, but Pickard’s 13 saves couldn’t close the gap. Both games spotlighted standout depth, special-teams execution, and the early shape of each club’s roster battles for opening night.

Thatcher Demko's performance against the Boston Bruins was overshadowed by a disappointing team effort, leading to a 5-1 loss. Coach Rick Tocchet acknowledged the need for better support in front of Demko, who faced relentless pressure from the Bruins.

Despite a promising start to the season, the Canucks struggled to generate offense, with their first power play yielding no shots. Max Sasson scored his first NHL goal late in the game, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome.

Demko, returning from a knee injury, is still finding his rhythm, and the team is cautious about overworking him. The Canucks look to improve as they prepare for upcoming games against the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights.

The Vancouver Canucks are facing challenges at home, suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Boston Bruins, which highlighted their struggles to start games strong. Coach Rick Tocchet noted that several players are not emotionally invested, impacting their performance.

Despite a solid road record, the Canucks have been inconsistent at Rogers Arena, with captain Quinn Hughes acknowledging the need for better performance consistency. Max Sasson scored his first NHL goal, while Bruins' David Pastrnak reached a milestone with his 400th assist.

David Pastrnak led the Boston Bruins to a decisive 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, contributing a goal and three assists. The Bruins showcased a strong offensive performance, with goals from Pavel Zacha, Brad Marchand, Morgan Geekie, and Marc McLaughlin.

Max Sasson scored for the Canucks, marking his first NHL goal, while Thatcher Demko made 24 saves. The Canucks struggled offensively, being outshot 29-20, and faced their third loss in four games.

The Vancouver Canucks faced a tough defeat against the Boston Bruins, losing 5-1 despite a strong performance from goaltender Thatcher Demko. The Bruins dominated early, scoring three goals in the first period and maintaining control throughout the game.

Max Sasson managed to score the Canucks' only goal, marking his first NHL goal. The game also saw notable performances from Bruins players Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, and Pavel Zacha, contributing significantly to the scoreline.