The Vancouver Canucks take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.
The Vancouver Canucks play their final game before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Wednesday's game will not be easy as Carolina sits at the top of the Metro Division. Here are the lineup notes for March 4, 2026.
The only lineup change expected for Vancouver is Victor Mancini coming in for Pierre-Olivier Joseph. According to Adam Foote, Joseph will miss the next two to three weeks with an upper-body injury. This season, Mancini has played in 10 NHL games but has not recorded a point.
As for the starting goaltender, that will be Kevin Lankinen. Wednesday will be his 31st start of the season. In 33 games, Lankinen has a record of 7-20-4 with a save percentage of .875.
Nov 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Max Sasson (63) and Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) watch the puck during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn ImagesProjected Lineup:
Höglander-Pettersson-Garland
Öhgren-Rossi-Boeser
O'Connor-Blueger-Karlsson
Kane-Kämpf -DeBrusk
E. Pettersson-Hronek
M. Pettersso-Willander
Buium-Mancini
Lankinen
Tolopilo
Game Information:
Start time: 7:00 pm PT
Venue: Rogers Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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