Vancouver Canucks: Opening Weekend Preview, Predictions

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Jan 6, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat (not pictured) scores against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Eddie Lack (31) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /

October 16, 2016: Canucks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

After their home opener, the Canucks are back in action the following night versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

In their first game this season, the Canes blew a 4-1 lead in the third to lose to the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in overtime. They will be coming off two days’ rest, so it’s likely Carolina will go back to Cam Ward rather than former Canuck Eddie Lack.

This game also starts at 7 PM PST.

Ben:

2. 109. 3. 104. Final

After being absent from the scoresheet in game one, the Sedin-Eriksson line connects for two goals. Horvat scores the winner.

Janik:

109. 4. 104. Final. 2

The Tre Kronor line combines for four goals and makes it two straight wins for Vancouver – this is likely the longest streak of the year.

Gerald:

109. 2. 104. Final. 3

After winning on Saturday, the Canucks will lose on Sunday to Eddie Lack, 3-2 in a shootout. Because that would be poetic and appropriate.

Jeff:

1. 109. 3. 104. Final

Baertschi, Horvat, and Virtanen combine for two goals. Sutter adds his first of the season.

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The last time the Canucks played a real game in Rogers Arena was April 9th. They squeaked out a 4-3 overtime win versus the Edmonton Oilers. That is far too long a gap.

Let the Vancouver Canucks’ season begin!

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