Canucks Set for Pre-Season Clash with Oilers, Flames, and Kraken in 2026-27

The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for an exciting pre-season in 2026-27, featuring matchups against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, as well as two encounters with the Seattle Kraken. This year’s pre-season schedule sees each team participating in only four games, a reduction from the usual six, in light of the expanded regular season, which now consists of 84 games.

As the Canucks prepare for the upcoming season, the spotlight will be on the team’s promising young talent. Many emerging players are poised to showcase their skills during the pre-season, potentially earning spots on the final roster. A standout from last year, 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes, made a significant impression by sticking with the team through the final camp cuts and making his NHL debut against the Flames in the season opener.

This year, fans should keep an eye on OHL standout Riley Patterson, who made his AHL debut in the 2025–26 season. His performance could be pivotal as the team heads into both the pre-season and training camp. Additionally, the Canucks’ selections from the 2026 NHL Draft will be intriguing, although prospects like Caleb Malhotra are expected to spend the upcoming season with their respective NCAA and CHL teams.

The Canucks’ pre-season schedule kicks off on September 19 against the Seattle Kraken at 7:00 PM PT, followed by a matchup with the Calgary Flames on September 22 at 6:00 PM PT. Vancouver will then host the Edmonton Oilers on September 24 at 6:00 PM PT before concluding their pre-season against the Kraken again on September 26 at 4:00 PM PT.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.