The Canucks will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the second half of their weekend back-to-back.
After picking up a win on Saturday, the Vancouver Canuck are back in action at Rogers Arena on Sunday night. For the first time this season, Vancouver will play a non-Alberta team as they battle the Vegas Golden Knights. Here are the lineup notes for October 4, 2026.
The only projected change in Sunday's lineup is in net as Kevin Lankinen returns to the crease. The 31-year-old has had a tough start to the campaign, allowing 13 goals on 57 shots. During his career, Lankinen is 3-5-2 versus the Golden Knights with a save percentage of .899.
Prior to the game, Manny Malhotra also provided an update on Jake DeBrusk. The winger missed Saturday's game due to illness and is not expected to play Sunday night. According to Malhotra, DeBrusk will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip.
Projected Lineup:
Rossi-Pettersson-Karlsson
Öhgren-Cotter-Boeser
Bains-Sasson-Lekkerimäki
O'Connor-Räty-Gallagher
Buium-Hronek
Oleksiak-Willander
Pettersson-Schenn
Lankinen
Meriläinen
Game Information:
Start Time: 76:00 pm PT
Venue: Rogers Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: KiSS West Coast
Apr 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save behind leaping Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel (9) in the third 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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