Lineup Notes: Brisebois Makes Season Debut As Canucks Visit The Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks continue their six-game road trip on Sunday when they visit the New York Rangers. Vancouver will be looking for their first win of the road trip after dropping the first two matchups. Here is a look at the lineup notes for October 11, 2026. 

Kevin Lankinen will get the start for the Canucks on Sunday. He did play on Saturday, but logged less than six minutes while Leevi Meriläinen left to get his skate repaired. This year, Lankinen has a record of 1-4-0 with a save percentage of .792.

As for the rest of the lineup, Manny Malhotra is expected to make two changes. Up front, Aatu Räty will return to the lineup for Arshdeep Bains. The other change will feature Guillaume Brisebois making his season debut as he replaces Jamie Oleksiak. 

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Start time: 3:00 pm PT

Venue: Madison Square Garden

Television: Sportsnet

Radio: KiSS West Coast 

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