Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames

Oct 4, 2026, 10:59 am

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.

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