Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames
Vancouver Canucks' Luke Schenn (2) and Calgary Flames' Adam Klapka (43) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: AP/JACOB MALLARI
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves in his first start for Vancouver and the Canucks had a four-goal third period in a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Liam Ohgren celebrated his 100th NHL game by scoring a goal and assisting on defenseman Elias Pettersson’s winner.
Drew O’Connor and Aatu Raty also scored, and defenseman Tom Willander and center Linus Karlsson each had two assists.
Matt Coronato had a power-play goal for Calgary, and Devin Cooley made 22 saves. The Flames are 0-2.
Pettersson made it 2-1 at 9:04 of the third period. He took a pass from Ohgren and lifted a backhander past Cooley’s glove.
Up next
Flames: At Seattle on Sunday night.
Canucks: Host Vegas on Sunday night.
Vancouver Canucks' Luke Schenn, right, and Calgary Flames' Adam Klapka (43) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Credit: AP/JACOB MALLARI
