Less than a week after sending him down to Abbotsford, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled defenceman Victor Mancini and sent defenceman Tom Willander back down. Mancini played in one game with Abbotsford before being recalled. Due to league regulations, Mancini has to play at least one game with Abbotsford before being recalled again by Vancouver, hence his quick return after skating in only one match. During the game, the defenceman registered two shots on net and took a hooking penalty. Prior to being sent down, Mancini played in four games for Vancouver. His last game was against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, in which he fought Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime. Willander joined the roster in Mancini’s stead but did not play a game in his time with Vancouver. Mancini’s return will be helpful for this tired Vancouver team that is coming off a five-game road trip taken within the span of a week. They embark on the first game of a back-to-back this weekend tonight against the Montréal Canadiens before facing the Edmonton Oilers the day after. Puck drop for tonight is scheduled for 4:00 pm PT. Oct 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) skates with the puck ahead of Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) during the first period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1a5d843a-cc2e-4d0a-8951-f3e41393609d.jpeg] Oct 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) skates with the puck ahead of Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) during the first period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] 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 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin Explains Why Vancouver Traded For Lukas Reichel [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-gm-patrik-allvin-explains-why-vancouver-traded-for-lukas-reichel] The Canucks Almost Won The Stanley Cup The Last Time The Toronto Blue Jays Made The World Series [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/the-canucks-almost-won-the-stanley-cup-the-last-time-the-toronto-blue-jays-made-the-world-series] Canucks Patrik Allvin Provides Injury Updates On Chytil, Blueger, Forbort & Lekkerimäki [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-patrik-allvin-provides-injury-updates-on-chytil-blueger-forbort-lekkerimaki] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/064642c1-ab09-4c04-b7f2-83d552cd8ac1.jpeg] The Hockey News
