Game Notes: Canucks at Devils

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LAST GAME PLAYED – DEC. 11/25: VAN 2 vs BUF 3

Rasmus Dahlin opened the scoring just past the seven and a half minute mark of the first period…Kiefer Sherwood tied the game with a power play goal at 19:49 of the first…Conor Garland and Quinn Hughes had the assists…Max Sasson gave Vancouver the lead at 6:15 of the second…Tage Thompson tied the game 2:57 later…Zach Benson gave Buffalo the lead with 5:14 left in the middle frame…Sasson had five shots…D Elias Pettersson had four hits…Tom Willander and Tyler Myers each blocked two shots…Thatcher Demko made 12 saves.

LAST 5 – vs NEW JERSEY

Mar. 24/25: VAN 4 at NJD 3 (SO)
Oct. 30/24: VAN 0 vs NJD 6
Jan. 6/24: VAN 6 at NJD 4
Dec. 5/23: VAN 5 vs NJD 6
Feb. 6/23: VAN 4 at NJD 5 (OT)

ON THIS DATE

The Canucks have played 22 times on December 14 in the franchise’s history, holding a record of 12-7-3-0.
- This includes a 3-3-3-0 record on the road.
- Vancouver has a record of 3-1-0 in their last four games on December 14.

WELCOME TO THE SQUAD

Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren, and Zeev Buium were acquired from the Minnesota Wild on Dec. 12/25.
- Rossi, 24, is a native of Feldkirch, Austria, and has appeared in 202 career games, posting 114 points (49-65-114) and 87 penalty minutes. He posted a career-high 60 points (24-36-60) in 82 games in 2024.25 and has 13 points (4-9-13) in 17 games in 2025.26.
- Öhgren, 21, is from Stockholm, SWE, and has played in 46 career NHL games (including 18 in 2025.26), recording seven points (3-4-7) and two penalty minutes. In 2024.25 with the Iowa Wild (AHL), he posted 37 points (19-18-37) in 41 games.
- Buium, 20, hails from San Diego, CA, and is in his rookie season, having posted 14 points (3-11-14) in 31 games. He made his NHL debut on Apr. 20/25 in Game 1 of Minnesota’s first round series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

A WILD NIGHT OF FIRSTS

Scoring his first NHL goal on Dec. 6/25 vs MIN, Tom Willander became the third defenceman from the 2023 draft class to score their first NHL goal.
- Adding an assist on Dec. 6/25, Willander also leads all defencemen from the 2023 draft class in assists (7) and is first for first in points (8).
With two goals and an assist on Dec. 6/25 vs MIN, Aatu Räty recorded the first three-point game of his career.

Räty’s first goal on Dec. 6/25 vs MIN also stood as the game-winning goal, the first GWG of his career.

MOVIN’ ON UP

Scoring Vancouver’s second goal on Nov. 28/25 at SJS, Elias Pettersson passed Pavel Bure for the seventh-most points in franchise history (479).

Recording an assist on Nov. 26/25 at ANA, Elias Pettersson tied Pavel Bure for the seventh-most points in franchise history (478).

Pettersson also passed J.T. Miller for the 10th most assists in franchise history.

With the opening goal on Nov. 23/25 vs CGY, Filip Hronek passed Jaroslav Modry for the ninth-most points by a Czech defenceman in NHL history (250).

Scoring two goals on Nov. 17/25 at FLA, Elias Pettersson passed Stan Smyl for the seventh-most multi-goal games (31) in franchise history.

With an assist on Jake DeBrusk’s power play goal on Nov. 16/25 at TBL, Quinn Hughes passed Tony Tanti for the fifth-most power play points in franchise history (186).

Recording two points (1-1-2) on Nov. 14/25 at CAR, Elias Pettersson passed Tony Tanti for eighth on the franchise’s all-time scoring list (472).

With his goal on Nov. 14/25 vs CAR, Elias Pettersson passed Todd Bertuzzi for 12th on the Canucks all-time goals list (189).

Assisting on two goals on Nov. 11/25 vs WPG, Elias Pettersson passed J.T. Miller for ninth on the franchise’s all-time multi-assist game list (60).

BROCKSTAR

Opening the scoring on Nov. 28/25 at SJS, Brock Boeser passed Todd Bertuzzi for 10th in the Canucks all-time scoring list (450).

Recording an assist on Nov. 26/25 at ANA, Brock Boeser tied Todd Bertuzzi for 10th on the Canucks all-time scoring list (449).

With his game-winning goal at 14:15 of the third period on Nov. 8/25 vs CBJ, Brock Boeser passed Tony Tanti and tied Brendan Morrison for the seventh-most game-winning goals in franchise history.

Scoring the overtime winner on Nov. 3/25 at NSH, Brock Boeser tied Tony Tani for the eighth-most game-winning goals in franchise history (29).

Recording an assist on the overtime winner on Oct. 26/25 vs EDM, Brock Boeser tied Daniel Sedin for the third-most overtime assists (15) in franchise history.

The assist also moved Boeser passed Sami Salo and Alex Edler for fourth on the Canucks all-time overtime points list (18).

MR. MILESTONE

With an assist on Elias Pettersson’s second period tally on Nov. 28/25 at SJS, Evander Kane reached the 300-assist milestone for his career.

Kane becomes the fifth player from the 2009 draft class to have both 300 career goals and 300 career assists, joining John Tavares, Matt Duchene, Ryan O’Reilly, and Nazem Kadri.

Scoring his first goal as a Canuck on Nov. 3/25 at NSH, Evander Kane became the 500th different player to score a goal for Vancouver.

The Canucks have become the 11th franchise in NHL history to hit the mark, and the first post-1967 expansion to hit it.

MAN ON A MINSK-SSION

Making 37 saves in his season debut on Nov. 26/25 at ANA, Nikita Tolopilo set a new record for most saves by a Belarusian goaltender in a game in NHL history.

JAKE THE SNAKE

Scoring a power play goal on Nov. 17/25 at FLA, Jake DeBrusk netted his 21st power play goal since the start of the 2024.25 season, the second-most in the NHL over that span (third-most as of Dec. 14/25).

The goal was DeBrusk’s seventh of the 2025.26 season, tied for the second-most in the league (t-7th as of Dec. 14/25).

With a power play goal on Nov. 16/25 at TBL, Jake DeBrusk notched his 20th power play goal since the start of the 2024.25 season, tied for the second-most in the NHL over that span.

Scoring a power play goal on Nov. 11/25 vs WPG, Jake DeBrusk now has 19 power play goals since the start of the 2024.25 season, tied for the second-most in the NHL over that span.

Tying the game with a power play goal on Nov. 9/25 vs COL, Jake DeBrusk has 18 power play goals since the start of the 2024.25 season, tied for the third-most in the NHL in that time.

Opening the scoring on Nov. 8/25 vs CBJ, Jake DeBrusk recorded his 11th career goal against the Blue Jackets, tied for his most against any franchise (also 11 vs MTL).

MYERS MILESTONES

Recording an assist on Marcus Pettersson’s goal on Nov. 16/25 at TBL, Tyler Myers notched both the 300th assist and 400th point of his career. He becomes the eighth defenceman from the 2008 draft class to hit the 300-assist mark, and seventh defenceman to reach 400 career points.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

Marco Rossi activated from Injured Reserve, Dec. 14

Elias Pettersson placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to Dec. 5, Dec. 14

Lukas Reichel placed on waivers and designated non-roster waiver status, Dec. 13

Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first round pick acquired form Minnesota in exchange for Quinn Hughes.

Thatcher Demko activated from Injured Reserve, Dec. 11

Nikita Tolopilo reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 11

Nils Höglander activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve, Dec. 8

Jett Woo placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford, Dec. 8

Jonathan Lekkerimäki reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 7

Nikita Tolopilo recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Dec. 4

D Elias Pettersson recalled from Abbotsford, Dec. 4

Jiri Patera reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 4

D Elias Pettersson reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 3

Nikita Tolopilo reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 3

Jiri Patera recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Dec. 1

Nikita Tolopilo designated Non-Roster, Dec. 1

Jonathan Lekkerimäki recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29

Jiri Patera reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 29

Jiri Patera recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Nov. 25

THE LAST TIME…

The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Nov. 26/25 at ANA

The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Oct. 25/25 vs MTL

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 1P: Apr. 12/25 vs MIN

The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Dec. 6/25 vs MIN

The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 25/25 vs MTL

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 2P: Nov. 14/25 at CAR

The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Dec. 6/25 vs MIN

The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Dec. 8/25 vs DET

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Nov. 29/25 at LAK

The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Nov. 16/25 at TBL

The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Dec. 11/25 vs BUF

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Mar. 20/25 at STL

The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Nov. 8/25 vs CBJ

The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Dec. 11/25 vs BUF

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 1P: Nov. 14/25 at CAR

The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Nov. 26/25 at ANA

The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Nov. 20/25 vs DAL

The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 2P: Nov. 29/25 at LAK

2025.26 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS

Most Goals Scored, Game: 6, Nov. 16/25 at TBL

Most Goals Scored, Period: 5, Nov. 16/25 at TBL, 3rd period

Most Goals Allowed, Game: 8, Nov. 17/25 at FLA

Most Goals Allowed, Period: 5, Nov. 5/25 vs CHI, 3rd period

Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 0, 2x, Latest Dec. 8/25 vs DET

Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 1, Oct. 9/25 vs CGY

Most PPG Scored, Game: 2, 4x, Latest Nov. 17/25 at FLA

Most PPG Allowed, Game: 2, 8x, Latest Nov. 28/25 at SJS

Most SHG Scored, Game: 1, 3x, Latest Nov. 14/25 at CAR

Most SHG Allowed, Game: 1, 3x, Latest Dec. 5/25 vs UTA

Most Shots, Game: 45, Nov. 5/25 vs CHI

Most Shots, Period: 19, 2x, Latest Nov. 5/25 vs CHI, 2nd period

Most Shots, OT: 3, Oct. 17/25 at CHI

Fewest Shots, Game: 15, 2x, Latest Nov. 17/25 at FLA

Fewest Shots, Period: 1, Nov. 16/25 at TBL, 1st period

Fewest Shots, OT: 0, 2x, Latest Nov. 9/25 vs COL

Most Shots Allowed, Game: 41, 2x, Latest Nov. 26/25 at ANA

Most Shots Allowed, Period: 18, Nov. 14/25 at CAR, 2nd period

Most Shots Allowed, OT: 4, Nov. 14/25 at CAR

Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 18, 2x, Latest Dec. 5/25 vs UTA

Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 2, Dec. 11/25 vs BUF, 3rd period

Fewest Shots Allowed, OT: 0, Oct. 26/25 vs EDM

Most Hits, Game: 29, Oct. 13/25 vs STL

Fewest Hits, Game: 10, Nov. 9/25 vs COL

Most Blocked Shots, Game: 29, Nov. 14/25 at CAR

Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 7, 2x, Latest Dec. 11/25 vs BUF

Largest Margin of Victory: 4 goals, 2x, Latest Nov. 16/25 at TBL

Largest Margin of Defeat: 4 goals, 2x, Latest Dec. 8/25 vs DET

Longest Win Streak: 3 games, Oct. 16-19/25 (3-0-0)

Longest Point Streak: 3 games, Oct. 16-19/25 (3-0-0)

Longest Winless Streak: 4 games, Nov. 28-Dec. 5/25 (0-3-1)

Longest Pointless Streak: 3 games, 2x, Latest Nov. 17-23/25 (0-3-0)

VANCOUVER 2025.26 RECORD WHEN…

Score 4+ Goals: 9-1-1

Score 3 Goals or Less: 2-16-2

Allow 4+ Goals: 1-11-2

Allow 3 Goals or Less: 10-6-1

Scoring First: 5-6-1

Allowing First Goal: 6-11-2

On 0 Days Rest: 3-1-2

On 1 Day Rest: 4-11-0

On 2 Days Rest: 3-5-1

On 3+ Days Rest: 1-0-0

Score a PPG: 8-6-2

Give up a PPG: 8-10-2

25 or More Shots on Goal: 7-11-1

Less than 25 shots: 4-6-2

THREE STARS – DECEMBER

Pettersson (5 pts)

Räty (5 pts)

Tolopilo (5 pts)

Willander (5 pts)

Sasson (5 pts)

NOVEMBER WINNER – Hughes (20 pts)

OCTOBER WINNER – Demko, Sherwood (20 pts)

*5 points are awarded for each Three Stars Selection

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, December 16: Vancouver at New York Rangers, 4:00pm PT

Friday, December 19: Vancouver at New York Islanders, 4:00pm PT

Saturday, December 20: Vancouver at Boston, 4:00pm PT

Monday, December 22: Vancouver at Philadelphia, 4:30pm PT

Saturday, December 27: Vancouver vs San Jose, 7:00pm PT