Following their victory on Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks are set to host the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena on Sunday night. This marks the team’s first encounter this season with a team outside of Alberta. Here are the expected lineups and details for the October 4, 2026 game.
The only anticipated change for the Canucks’ lineup is in goal, with Kevin Lankinen returning between the pipes. The 31-year-old has faced some early-season struggles, allowing 13 goals on 57 shots. Throughout his career, Lankinen’s record against the Golden Knights stands at 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 ties, with a save percentage of .899.
Before the game, Manny Malhotra provided an update on Jake DeBrusk, who missed Saturday’s game due to illness. DeBrusk is not expected to play tonight but will travel with the team for 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
Game Details:
- Start Time: 7:00 pm PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- TV: Sportsnet
- Radio: KiSS West Coast
Photo credit: Bob Frid — Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen in action against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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In the realm of hockey, matchups like this highlight the importance of depth and resilience, emphasizing how teams prepare to face stronger opponents as the season progresses. This game could be a pivotal test for the Canucks’ development and a highlight for fans eager to see how Vancouver stacks up against playoff-caliber teams early on.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
