Canucks Edge Senators 4-3 in Opener

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 to kick off their six-game road trip, with Jake DeBrusk scoring two goals and providing an assist. Despite missing their leading scorer, Quinn Hughes, who received a boarding major and game misconduct in the first period, the Canucks maintained control until a late rally by the Senators. Ottawa's Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle each scored, but the Senators fell to their fifth straight loss and struggled on special teams, failing to capitalize on a five-minute power play. The Canucks' Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves, while Ottawa's Linus Ullmark stopped 17 shots. Frustration boiled over for Senators' captain Brady Tkachuk, who received multiple penalties in the third period. Vancouver's victory extended their winning streak against Ottawa to five games.