Elias Pettersson with a Goal vs. Washington CapitalsElias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/19/20250:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPenalty Kill Remains A Strength For The Vancouver Canucks Through The First Two Games Of The 2025-26 SeasonAn early positive for the Vancouver Canucks this season has been the penalty kill. Through Vancouver's first two games, the penalty kill is a perfect nine for nine and recently killed five power plays against <a href="http://thn.com/edmonton">the Edmonton Oilers</a>. Allowing just 12 shots in 17:33 of shorthanded time, the Canucks are on pace to have one of the top penalty kills in 2025-26. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Hockey News Predicts The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025–26 SeasonWith the 2025–26 season only a couple of days away, The Hockey News - <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> site have officially made their predictions for how the team’s season will go. Let us know if you agree or disagree with our takes in the comment section of this article. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing"We Need Every Point We Can Get, And It's Gonna Be A Battle.": Canucks Jake DeBrusk Discusses Importance Of Upcoming Five-Game Road TripThe Vancouver Canucks have had a tough start to the 2025-26 season. After three games, they are 1-2-0 and have been outscored eight to three in their last two games. The slow start has already led fans in the market to hit the panic button, as there were high expectations for this Canucks team heading into the 2025-26 campaign. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks Offensive Struggles Cast Doubt on Elias Pettersson’s Outlook for 2025Concerns about work ethic and the lack of impactful additions to a bottom-tier offense make Elias Pettersson a risky bet heading into next season.1:14Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks’ Elias Pettersson Is Embracing Role As A Leader On And Off The IceWhen the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> drafted Elias Pettersson fifth overall in 2017, the forward joined a group of young core players who would ultimately become the beating heart of the team. With Quinn Hughes now their captain, long-tenured players such as Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland, and even Tyler Myers have embraced their positions within the organization as leaders. Now entering his eighth season with the team, it’s appearing that Pettersson is doing the same as well. 2:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingStronger and Confident, Elias Pettersson Looks Ahead to New Season<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/elias-pettersson-s-revenge-year-is-nigh-with-vancouver-canucks">Elias Pettersson</a> is coming off the toughest season of his NHL career. During a turbulent year in Vancouver, the media storm was constant and the Swede from Ånge managed only 45 points in 64 games. Now Pettersson wants to put that difficult season behind him.1:57Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks Mixing Up Forward Lines As Five-Game Road Trip Begins In Dallas Versus The StarsDrew O'Connor is projected to play in the top six for the first time this season.2:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing“I’m Happy Where I’m At”: Elias Pettersson Speaks On Progress After Day 1 Of Vancouver Canucks Training CampDespite the narratives about who could make the team in bottom-six or third-pairing roles, centre Elias Pettersson will be one of the most-watched players during the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a>’ 2025–26 Training Camp. There’s a lot of outside noise surrounding the former fifth-overall draft pick as he prepares to enter his eighth NHL season, but Pettersson isn’t letting any of that shake him. 3:06Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #6: An Early Morning Match Against The Washington CapitalsThe Canucks are coming off back-to-back comeback wins against the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks, bringing their record up to 3–2–0 on the season. Washington, on the other hand, is coming off a 5–1 win that elevates them to a 4–1–0 record.1:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingWhat The Analytics Say About The Vancouver Canucks After Their First Three Games Of The 2025-26 Regular SeasonLooking at the Vancouver Canucks analytics after three games using Natural Stat Trick2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingWashington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks, 10/19/20255:57Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Four Tiers Of The Vancouver Canucks’ Center DepthThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a>’ center depth has changed throughout the course of recent years. Only two of the team’s opening-night centres from last season have returned, while Elias Pettersson remains the only one from opening night of the 2021–22 season. With many players looking for an elevated position this year, let’s take a look at the Canucks’ full center depth chart heading into 2025–26. 3:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTeddy Blueger with a Goal vs. Washington CapitalsTeddy Blueger (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/19/20250:48Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFour NHL Forwards Ready To Bounce Back In 2025-26Each season, the NHL sees multiple players bounce back after tough years. This will undoubtedly be the case yet again in 2025-26. 1:14Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingJakob Chychrun with a Goal vs. Vancouver CanucksJakob Chychrun (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 10/19/20251:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks President Of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford Speaks On Elias Pettersson's Expectations, The Future Of Quinn Hughes, & MoreThere aren’t many people who have more insight into what’s going on with the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> than Jim Rutherford. The President of Hockey Operations has been with the organization since 2021 and is currently under contract until the end of the 2026–27 season. During the first intermission of tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues, Rutherford joined broadcasters James Cybulski and Mike Rupp to talk about what he has seen from the team so far. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL HighlightsElias Pettersson with a Goal vs. Washington CapitalsNHL HighlightsSun, October 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM UTCElias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/19/2025Elias Pettersson with a Goal vs. Washington CapitalsElias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/19/20250:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPenalty Kill Remains A Strength For The Vancouver Canucks Through The First Two Games Of The 2025-26 SeasonAn early positive for the Vancouver Canucks this season has been the penalty kill. Through Vancouver's first two games, the penalty kill is a perfect nine for nine and recently killed five power plays against <a href="http://thn.com/edmonton">the Edmonton Oilers</a>. Allowing just 12 shots in 17:33 of shorthanded time, the Canucks are on pace to have one of the top penalty kills in 2025-26. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Hockey News Predicts The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025–26 SeasonWith the 2025–26 season only a couple of days away, The Hockey News - <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> site have officially made their predictions for how the team’s season will go. Let us know if you agree or disagree with our takes in the comment section of this article. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing"We Need Every Point We Can Get, And It's Gonna Be A Battle.": Canucks Jake DeBrusk Discusses Importance Of Upcoming Five-Game Road TripThe Vancouver Canucks have had a tough start to the 2025-26 season. After three games, they are 1-2-0 and have been outscored eight to three in their last two games. The slow start has already led fans in the market to hit the panic button, as there were high expectations for this Canucks team heading into the 2025-26 campaign. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks Offensive Struggles Cast Doubt on Elias Pettersson’s Outlook for 2025Concerns about work ethic and the lack of impactful additions to a bottom-tier offense make Elias Pettersson a risky bet heading into next season.1:14Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks’ Elias Pettersson Is Embracing Role As A Leader On And Off The IceWhen the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> drafted Elias Pettersson fifth overall in 2017, the forward joined a group of young core players who would ultimately become the beating heart of the team. With Quinn Hughes now their captain, long-tenured players such as Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland, and even Tyler Myers have embraced their positions within the organization as leaders. Now entering his eighth season with the team, it’s appearing that Pettersson is doing the same as well. 2:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingStronger and Confident, Elias Pettersson Looks Ahead to New Season<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/elias-pettersson-s-revenge-year-is-nigh-with-vancouver-canucks">Elias Pettersson</a> is coming off the toughest season of his NHL career. During a turbulent year in Vancouver, the media storm was constant and the Swede from Ånge managed only 45 points in 64 games. Now Pettersson wants to put that difficult season behind him.1:57Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks Mixing Up Forward Lines As Five-Game Road Trip Begins In Dallas Versus The StarsDrew O'Connor is projected to play in the top six for the first time this season.2:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing“I’m Happy Where I’m At”: Elias Pettersson Speaks On Progress After Day 1 Of Vancouver Canucks Training CampDespite the narratives about who could make the team in bottom-six or third-pairing roles, centre Elias Pettersson will be one of the most-watched players during the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a>’ 2025–26 Training Camp. There’s a lot of outside noise surrounding the former fifth-overall draft pick as he prepares to enter his eighth NHL season, but Pettersson isn’t letting any of that shake him. 3:06Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #6: An Early Morning Match Against The Washington CapitalsThe Canucks are coming off back-to-back comeback wins against the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks, bringing their record up to 3–2–0 on the season. Washington, on the other hand, is coming off a 5–1 win that elevates them to a 4–1–0 record.1:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingWhat The Analytics Say About The Vancouver Canucks After Their First Three Games Of The 2025-26 Regular SeasonLooking at the Vancouver Canucks analytics after three games using Natural Stat Trick2:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingWashington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks, 10/19/20255:57Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Four Tiers Of The Vancouver Canucks’ Center DepthThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a>’ center depth has changed throughout the course of recent years. Only two of the team’s opening-night centres from last season have returned, while Elias Pettersson remains the only one from opening night of the 2021–22 season. With many players looking for an elevated position this year, let’s take a look at the Canucks’ full center depth chart heading into 2025–26. 3:42Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTeddy Blueger with a Goal vs. Washington CapitalsTeddy Blueger (Vancouver Canucks) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/19/20250:48Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFour NHL Forwards Ready To Bounce Back In 2025-26Each season, the NHL sees multiple players bounce back after tough years. This will undoubtedly be the case yet again in 2025-26. 1:14Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingJakob Chychrun with a Goal vs. Vancouver CanucksJakob Chychrun (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Vancouver Canucks, 10/19/20251:01Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingCanucks President Of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford Speaks On Elias Pettersson's Expectations, The Future Of Quinn Hughes, & MoreThere aren’t many people who have more insight into what’s going on with the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> than Jim Rutherford. The President of Hockey Operations has been with the organization since 2021 and is currently under contract until the end of the 2026–27 season. During the first intermission of tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues, Rutherford joined broadcasters James Cybulski and Mike Rupp to talk about what he has seen from the team so far. 2:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing
