The Canucks fell 3-1 to the Calgary Flames in a preseason matchup Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome, as Calgary used a three-goal second period to take control of the game, according to TheScore’s game listing.
The result came on September 22, 2026, with the game appearing in score listings on September 23 because of the late finish in Eastern Time. Vancouver was held to nine shots on goal, while Calgary generated 30, according to TheScore’s game listing.
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Canucks struggled to generate offence
Vancouver entered the third period trailing 3-0 and found its only goal at 6:22 of the final frame. Arshdeep Bains scored his second goal of the preseason, with defenceman B. Cootes credited with the assist, according to TheScore’s game listing.
The Canucks managed only two shots during the second period and three in the third, limiting their opportunities to build pressure against Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf. Wolf stopped eight of the nine shots he faced, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Kevin Lankinen started for Vancouver and made 27 saves on 30 shots. Calgary’s heavier shot volume was most pronounced in the middle frame, when the Flames outshot the Canucks 18-2, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Flames break game open in second period
Joel Farabee opened the scoring at 15:00 of the second period with a power-play goal assisted by Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin. Farabee later helped set up Sam Honzek’s goal, giving him a goal and an assist in the game, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Matt Coronato doubled Calgary’s lead at 17:30, taking passes from Gridin and Morgan Frost. Honzek then made it 3-0 at 18:58, with Parekh and Farabee recording the assists, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Parekh finished with two assists and was named the game’s first star. Farabee and Coronato were also recognized among the three stars after contributing to Calgary’s decisive second-period push, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Preseason evaluation continues
The game was part of Vancouver’s four-game 2026-27 preseason schedule. The Canucks opened the exhibition slate against the Seattle Kraken on September 19, visited Calgary on September 22 and are scheduled to host Edmonton on September 24 before closing the preseason against Seattle on September 26, according to the Canucks’ announced schedule.
Calgary’s projected lineup for the matchup included several established players alongside younger candidates competing for roster positions, including Farabee, Morgan Backlund, Coronato, Parekh and Wolf, according to the Flames’ projected lineup.
Because the game was an exhibition contest, the standings result does not affect the regular season. The Canucks’ next scheduled preseason test is Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena, while Vancouver’s regular season begins September 29 on the road against Edmonton, according to the Canucks’ announced schedule.
Game summary
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Canucks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Calgary Flames | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Calgary also held the advantage in hits, 30-14, while Vancouver won 53.4 per cent of the faceoffs. Attendance at Scotiabank Saddledome was listed at 15,883, according to TheScore’s game listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the Canucks and Flames?
The Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in preseason action.
Who scored for the Canucks?
Arshdeep Bains scored Vancouver’s lone goal at 6:22 of the third period, assisted by B. Cootes.
Who scored for the Flames?
Joel Farabee, Matt Coronato and Sam Honzek scored for Calgary.
How many shots did each team record?
The Flames recorded 30 shots on goal, while the Canucks had nine.
When do the Canucks play next?
Vancouver’s next listed preseason game is September 24, 2026, against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena.
Fact-Checked: The final score, scoring sequence, player statistics and schedule details were checked against current NHL team information and game data.
Disclaimer: This was a preseason game and does not count toward the NHL regular-season standings.