Lineup Notes: Chytil Expected To Return As Canucks Face The Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks wrap up a two-game homestand on Friday when they take on the New York Rangers. Vancouver will be looking to end their losing streak, which currently sits at six games. Here are the lineup notes for November 13, 2026. 

After missing the last five games with an upper-body injury, Filip Chytil is expected to return to the lineup. If he does play, it will be the first time the 27-year-old will face the Rangers since being acquired by the Canucks in 2025. With Chytil coming off IR, the most likely scenario is that Jacob Quillan will be assigned to the AHL prior to puck drop. 

As for the blue line, it looks as though there will be two changes. Tom Willander looks ready to return from injury, while Cameron Crotty could make his debut with Vancouver on Friday. The two players being replaced in the lineup would be Luke Schenn and Guillaume Brisebois. 

Finally, the projected starting goaltender on Friday is Leevi Meriläinen. The 24-year-old has faced New York three times in his career, going 1-2-0. This season, Meriläinen is 2-8-1 with a save percentage of .889. 

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Start time: 7:00 pm PCT 

Venue: Rogers Arena 

Television: Sportsnet

Radio: KiSS West Coast

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