Vancouver will face Tampa Bay in the first game of a back-to-back against both Florida teams on November 16. This road trip, which will also feature a match against the Hurricanes the game before, will be a difficult one for the Canucks. November is an important time of year for many teams, as this is when most playoff teams will begin to create space between themselves and the non-playoff teams within the standings. This matchup will make this task tough for Vancouver, though it’s not completely impossible.
Vancouver Canucks 2025–26 Season Series Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
Welcome back to another <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> 2025–26 season series preview. In this article series, The Hockey News - Canucks site previews Vancouver’s team series matchups for the season in chronological order. Last time, we looked at what the Canucks will face in the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/">Carolina Hurricanes</a>. Today, let’s preview their season matchups against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a>.