The Vancouver Canucks are ready to host the Calgary Flames to open an exciting NHL clash on October 09, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT.
The Vancouver Canucks experienced a great season in 2023–24, going 50–23–9. The Calgary Flames, on the other hand, had a rough time, going 38–39–5.
The Canucks' face-off record stood out. They were eighth within the league with a 52.1 percent success rate, which was much better than the Flames' 49.6%, which ranked them twentieth.
However, Calgary did very well on the penalty kill, finishing ninth with an 80.8 percent success rate while Vancouver only managed to finish seventeenth with a 79.1% success rate.
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Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames: Date and puck-drop time
The Vancouver Canucks will square off against the Calgary Flames in an electrifying NHL action on October 09, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT, at Rogers Arena, in Vancouver, Canada.
| Date | October 09, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Location | Vancouver, Canada |
How to watch Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames on TV & stream live online
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Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames team news
Vancouver Canucks team news
Jonathan Tanner Miller scored 103 points in 81 games for Vancouver during the previous season.
Elias Pettersson finished with 89 points by scoring 34 goals and setting up 55 assists.
Thatcher Demko had a great 35-14-2 record in goal, giving up 123 goals while maintaining a 2.45 goals-against average and making 1,369 saves.
Vancouver Canucks Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | Lower Body Injury | Day-to-Day |
| Pius Suter | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Calgary Flames team news
Nazem Kadri had a good season for Calgary, earning 29 goals (0.4 for each game) and 46 assists (0.6 for each game) on 3.4 shots while shooting 10.5%.
Yegor Sharangovich, another prominent player, experienced 59 points (31 goals, 28 assists) in 82 games.
Daniel Vladar had an 8-9-2 record and a .882 save percentage, placing 61st in the NHL. He had a 3.6 GAA in 20 games, allowing 68 goals.
Calgary Flames injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Pospisil | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Jake Bean | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames head-to-head record
The Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames will attempt to capitalize on their current head-to-head history, which favors the Canucks. The Canucks had taken four of their previous five games, including 4-3 and 4-2. The Flames won 4-2 on the 29th of September 2024, however, the Canucks have averaged almost four goals each game in these matches. Based on this trend, the Canucks could go into the game confident, using their offensive strength and goaltending to continue dominating the Flames. Calgary must use its recent success to push Vancouver and stop their momentum.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | Flames 4-2 Canucks |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Canucks 4-3 Flames |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Canucks 4-1 Flames |
| Mar 24, 2024 | Canucks 4-2 Flames |
| Dec 03, 2023 | Canucks 4-3 Flames |