Canucks face rivals in pre-season games

The Vancouver Canucks will play the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames once, while facing the Seattle Kraken twice during the 2026-27 pre-season. Each team will only participate in four games rather than the usual six due to the regular season now consisting of 84 games.

The Canucks' youth talent will be on full display, with several up-and-coming players expected to vie for roster spots. Notable players to watch include OHL standout Riley Patterson, who made his AHL debut in 2025-26, and 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes, who impressed last year and made his NHL debut in the season-opener against the Flames.

The pre-season schedule includes: Game 1 on September 19 at 7:00 PM PT against the Seattle Kraken, Game 2 on September 22 at 6:00 PM PT against the Calgary Flames, Game 3 on September 24 at 6:00 PM PT versus the Edmonton Oilers, and Game 4 on September 26 at 4:00 PM PT against the Seattle Kraken.

The upcoming pre-season games will be crucial for assessing the team's readiness ahead of the regular season, particularly in light of roster changes and the integration of new talent. This information was reported by Yahoo Sports NHL.