The Vancouver Canucks battle the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
The Vancouver Canucks will take part in their third game of the 2026 pre-season on Thursday when they face the Edmonton Oilers. Having made significant cuts to their roster since Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames, Vancouver will be icing a much more experienced lineup in tonight's game. Here is the projected lineup based on Thursday's skate:
Forwards:
DeBrusk - Pettersson - Karlsson
Öhgren - Rossi - Boeser
O'Connor - Chytil - Lekkerimäki
Cotter - Cootes - Gallagher
Defence:
Buium - Hronek
Oleksiak - Schenn
Brisebois - Mancini
Goaltenders:
Tolopilo
Driedger
Game Information:
Locations: Rogers Arena
Time: 6:00 pm PT
Broadcast: Sportsnet 1
Jan 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry (35) watches as defenseman Spencer Stastney (24) battles with Vancouver Canucks forward Linus Karlsson (94) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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