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Vancouver Canucks host Seattle Kraken in NHL clash at Rogers Arena

The Vancouver Canucks face the Seattle Kraken on 26 September 2026 as both sides look to improve their early NHL season form at Rogers Arena.

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Vancouver Canucks host Seattle Kraken in NHL clash at Rogers Arena

Key facts

Competition
NHL
Date
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Kick-off (UTC)
23:00
Venue
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
TV / streaming
ESPN+ (United States), KONG (United States), KHN (United States)

NHL action returns to Rogers Arena

The NHL season continues on Saturday, 26 September 2026, as the Vancouver Canucks welcome the Seattle Kraken to Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The puck drops at 23:00 UTC, with the match set to be officiated by the appointed referees for the evening. This early-season encounter sees the Canucks aiming to turn around a difficult start, while the Kraken seek to maintain their winning momentum.

Standings and recent form

Currently, the Vancouver Canucks sit 16th in the NHL standings, having played three matches without registering a win. They have lost all three games, accumulating zero points, scoring four goals and conceding nine for a goal difference of minus five. Their recent form across five games shows one win and four losses, with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game and 3.6 goals conceded per game. Their latest outing was a narrow 1-2 home defeat to the Edmonton Oilers on 25 September.

Seattle Kraken flying high in third place

In contrast, the Seattle Kraken occupy third place after three games, having won all three and amassed six points. They have scored 12 goals and allowed seven, posting a goal difference of plus five. Their recent five-match record is three wins and two losses, with an average of 2.6 goals scored and conceded per game. The Kraken’s last match was a 4-3 home victory against the Calgary Flames on 25 September, continuing their positive run.

Head-to-head history favours Seattle

The two teams have met three times so far this season, with the Kraken winning all three encounters. The aggregate score across these matches stands at 12 goals for Seattle and seven for Vancouver. Notably, on 20 September, the Kraken secured a 4-2 home win against the Canucks. Previous meetings include a 5-2 victory for Seattle in Vancouver on 15 March 2026 and a 5-1 win for Seattle at home on 1 March 2026. This record suggests the Kraken have held the upper hand historically in this fixture.

Where to watch

Fans in the United States can catch the game live on ESPN+, KONG and KHN. The match offers an exciting opportunity for the Canucks to seek their first win of the season at home, while the Kraken look to extend their unbeaten streak and consolidate their strong position in the early NHL standings.

Where the teams stand

Where the teams stand
#TeamPWLGFGAGDPts
1ts4yjhuq0m544083+58
2t2fkwsp9aven33094+56
3Seattle Kraken330127+56
4t2f1o5znmxyb330117+46
5t297z57jcaah321106+44
16Vancouver Canucks30349-50

Recent form

Recent form
TeamDateOpponentH/AScoreResult
Vancouver Canucks25 SeptEdmonton OilersH1-2L
Vancouver Canucks23 SeptCalgary FlamesA1-3L
Vancouver Canucks20 SeptSeattle KrakenA2-4L
Vancouver Canucks17 AprEdmonton OilersA1-6L
Vancouver Canucks15 AprLos Angeles KingsH4-3W
Seattle Kraken25 SeptCalgary FlamesH4-3W
Seattle Kraken21 SeptCalgary FlamesA4-2W
Seattle Kraken20 SeptVancouver CanucksH4-2W
Seattle Kraken17 AprColorado AvalancheA0-2L
Seattle Kraken16 AprVegas Golden KnightsA1-4L

Head-to-head

Head-to-head
DateHomeScoreAway
20 SeptSeattle Kraken4-2Vancouver Canucks
15 MarVancouver Canucks2-5Seattle Kraken
1 MarSeattle Kraken5-1Vancouver Canucks

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