The Canucks will face the Seattle Kraken, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers during the 2026-27 pre-season.
The Vancouver Canucks will play the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames once while facing the Seattle Kraken twice during the 2026-27 pre-season.
The notable difference regarding this year’s pre-season is that each team will only participate in four games rather than the usual six due to the regular season now consisting of 84 games.
The talent of Vancouver’s youth will be on full-display during the pre-season, with many up-and-coming players expected to make their mark and potentially push for roster spots. Last year, 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes impressed to the point of remaining on Vancouver’s roster through the final camp cuts and making his NHL debut in the team’s season-opener against the Flames.
This year, players like OHL standout Riley Patterson, who made his AHL debut in 2025–26, will be ones to watch heading into the pre-season and training camp. Vancouver’s selections in the 2026 NHL Draft will also be intriguing to watch, though prospects such as Caleb Malhotra are expected to play out the 2026-27 season with their respective NCAA and CHL clubs.
2026–27 Pre-Season Schedule
Game 1: September 19, 7:00 pm PT @ Seattle Kraken
Game 2: September 22, 6:00 pm PT @ Calgary Flames
Game 3: September 24, 6:00 pm PT vs. Edmonton Oilers
Game 4: September 26, 4:00 pm PT vs. Seattle Kraken
Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium (24) and forward Nils Hoglander (21) and forward Elias Pettersson (40) and defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev (59) celebrate Buium’s goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second 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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