Jason Chen’s new NHL power rankings for 2026‑27 single out one player on each team as a potential difference‑maker. Here’s a look at some of the most notable names.
The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with Tristan Jarry in net and injured Frederik Andersen unavailable, immediately reviving concerns about their goaltending.
Paul Cotter scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks stunned the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in a wild season opener in Edmonton.
Mike Babcock’s first game behind the Edmonton Oilers bench ended in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, despite a five-point night from Evan Bouchard.
On the eve of their season opener in Edmonton, the Vancouver Canucks unveiled a six-player leadership group and confirmed they will begin 2026-27 without a captain.
Manny Malhotra will coach his first NHL game behind the Vancouver Canucks bench Tuesday in Edmonton, guiding a rebuilding roster after last season’s last-place finish.
Rogers is marking the start of the NHL season by giving away 300 free tickets on Tuesday for the home openers of the Canucks, Oilers and Maple Leafs across Canada.
Eleven years after being drafted, defenceman Guillaume Brisebois is set to start an NHL season on the Vancouver Canucks’ opening-night roster in Edmonton on Tuesday.
The Vancouver Canucks enter 2026-27 bracing for another tough year. With a mandate to rebuild, GM Ryan Johnson is being urged to avoid shortcuts and a quick retool.
The Vancouver Canucks rallied from down two to edge the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Saturday at Rogers Arena, ending a hectic pre-season with their first win.
In Vancouver, an Edmonton Oilers lineup loaded with AHL-bound players earned a 2-1 pre-season win over a veteran Canucks squad amid fresh criticism of the Mike Babcock hire.
Heading into 2026-27 with most projections putting them last, the Vancouver Canucks will judge success less by wins and more by how their rebuild advances.