The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
The Vancouver Canucks play their first post-trade deadline game on Friday when they battle the Chicago Blackhawks. Due to trades, Vancouver's lineup will look different, with exact lines avaliable during warmups. Here are the lineup notes for March 6, 2026.
In net on Friday will be Nikita Tolopilo. The 25-year-old was sent down to the AHL in the morning, but this was a "paper transaction" meaning that he is still eligable to play. In 12 games this season, Tolopilo has a 3-5-2 record with a save percentage of .901.
As for the skaters, despite reports saying he wouldn't play, Evander Kane is expected to return to the lineup. Due to the roster moves made today, the Canucks only have 12 forwards and six defenceman in Chicago. Aatu Räty is also projected to join the lineup as the club moved both Conor Garland and David Kämpf ahead of the deadline.
Nov 5, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) defends against Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesProjected Lineup:
Höglander- Pettersson-DeBrusk
Öhgren-Rossi-Boeser
O'Connor-Blueger-Karlsson
Kane-Räty-Sasson
E. Pettersson-Hronek
M. Pettersson-Willander
Buium-Mancini
Tolopilo
Lankinen
Game Information:
Start time: 5:30 pm PT
Venue: United Center
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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