The Vancouver Canucks are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken. Here are the key game notes leading up to this exciting matchup.
Recent Performance Overview
In their last outing on December 30, 2025, the Canucks fell to the Philadelphia Flyers, losing 6-3. David Kämpf opened the scoring for Vancouver just 3:45 into the first period. However, the Flyers surged, taking a commanding lead as the game progressed.
Notably, Kiefer Sherwood delivered a strong performance, achieving five shots and ten hits. Goalkeeper Thatcher Demko made an impressive 37 saves but could not secure the victory.
Head-to-Head Against Seattle
The Canucks have faced the Kraken five times recently:
- December 29, 2025: Canucks 3 – Kraken 2 (SO)
- April 2, 2025: Canucks 0 – Kraken 5
- March 1, 2025: Canucks 3 – Kraken 6
- January 2, 2025: Canucks 4 – Kraken 3 (SO)
- December 28, 2024: Canucks 4 – Kraken 5 (OT)
Franchise Records on January 2
Historically, the Canucks have a record of 10-17-4-2 on January 2. Despite this, the team has shown improvement, winning five of their last six games on this date.
Player Highlights
Several players are crucial to watch in the upcoming game against the Kraken:
- Kiefer Sherwood: Leading the NHL with 646 hits this season.
- Elias Pettersson: Recently hit 500 career games, leading the franchise with 479 points in their first 500 games.
- Kevin Lankinen: Holds a remarkable shootout save percentage of .882, maintaining a solid record in shootouts.
Notable Transactions
Recent trades have strengthened the Canucks’ roster. Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren, and Zeev Buium were acquired from the Minnesota Wild, bringing in fresh talent for the team’s future.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the encounter with the Kraken, the Canucks have several key games lined up:
- January 3, 2026: vs. Boston, 7:00 PM PT
- January 6, 2026: at Buffalo, 4:00 PM PT
- January 8, 2026: at Detroit, 4:00 PM PT
- January 10, 2026: at Toronto, 4:00 PM PT
- January 12, 2026: at Montreal, 4:30 PM PT
As the Canucks prepare to take on the Kraken, fans remain hopeful for a strong performance and a chance to improve their record against Seattle. Stay tuned for updates following the game.
