VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — In his debut start for Vancouver, Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves, helping lead the Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, highlighted by a strong third-period performance with four goals. Liam Ohgren marked his 100th NHL game by netting a goal and assisting Elias Pettersson’s game-winning goal. Additionally, Drew O’Connor and Aatu Raty contributed with goals, while defenseman Tom Willander and center Linus Karlsson each provided two assists. Calgary’s Matt Coronato scored on the power play, and goalie Devin Cooley stopped 22 shots, but the Flames remain winless at 0-2 this season. Pettersson put Vancouver ahead 2-1 at 9:04 of the third, threading a pass from Ohgren and scoring on a backhand past Cooley’s glove.
Up next, the Flames will head to Seattle on Sunday night, while the Canucks host Vegas on the same evening.
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Fan Take: This game showcases the depth and emerging talent within the league, emphasizing how crucial young players like Ohgren and Merilainen are becoming for their teams. For hockey fans, these developments signal exciting times ahead as new stars continue to rise and reshape the competitive landscape.
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