Vancouver Canucks Dominate Calgary Flames 8-1 in Preseason

The Vancouver Canucks dominated the Calgary Flames with an 8-1 victory in their 2025 pre-season game, showcasing a balanced and powerful performance both offensively and defensively. Key players like Aatu Räty, who excelled in faceoffs and scored a power play goal, and Max Sasson, noted for his speed and two goals, stood out as potential full-time roster players. Elias Pettersson also made a notable return, scoring a vintage goal and contributing to a strong power play showing alongside Brock Boeser and others. The Canucks' penalty kill was particularly effective, shutting down all six of Calgary’s power play opportunities, while goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 30 shots. Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, the Canucks aim to bounce back from a disappointing previous year, focusing on internal improvement and key roster battles, especially on defense where a few spots remain open. The goaltending tandem of Thatcher Demko and Lankinen remains solid, although workload distribution is still to be determined based on performance.