Key Moments
The Vancouver Canucks opened their 2025-26 NHL season with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at Rogers Arena. The Canucks broke open a close game with four unanswered goals in the third period to secure the win.
After a scoreless first two periods, the Canucks struck quickly in the third. Center Filip Chytil scored twice in a six-minute span, batting home a puck that deflected off a Flames defenseman and then converting a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau.
The Canucks pulled away from there, with goals from Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, and rookie Matt Coronato. Flames forward Morgan Frost spoiled Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko's shutout bid with a late goal, but it was too little, too late for Calgary.
Player Impact
Chytil was the star of the game, providing the offensive spark the Canucks needed. Huberdeau also had a strong debut with the Canucks, recording two assists. On the Flames' side, Frost's goal was a rare bright spot, but the team struggled with turnovers and defensive lapses throughout the night.
TL;DR
- The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Calgary Flames 5-1 in their season opener.
- Filip Chytil scored two goals in the third period to break the game open for the Canucks.
- Jonathan Huberdeau had two assists in his Canucks debut, while Morgan Frost scored the lone goal for the Flames.
- The Canucks capitalized on Flames mistakes, scoring four unanswered goals in the third period to cruise to victory.