The Vancouver Canucks lost 2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night and remain winless in the 2026 pre-season, with Zeev Buium, Linus Karlsson and Luke Schenn standing out.
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The Vancouver Canucks lost 2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night and remain winless in the 2026 pre-season.
Zeev Buium was one of Vancouver’s most involved players at both ends of the ice. He set up the Canucks’ only goal when his shot on Tristan Jarry created a rebound for Linus Karlsson to tap in, and he also tied up Aku Räty to break up a potential threat in the defensive zone.
Buium led the Canucks in ice time at 25:05. He began on the second power-play unit and later moved to the first.
Karlsson scored Vancouver’s lone goal from close to the crease, an area where he has been effective. He also had four shots on net and played 18 minutes, fifth among Canucks forwards and seventh among all Vancouver skaters.
Luke Schenn made his 2026 Canucks debut in his third stint with the organization. It was his first home appearance in a Vancouver uniform since Feb. 18, 2023.
Schenn, paired with Jamie Oleksiak, finished with three hits and one blocked shot. On one sequence, he also joined the rush deep in Edmonton’s zone near the crease.
Vancouver dressed 14 of 18 skaters in their first pre-season game, while Edmonton’s lineup was missing most of its projected NHL roster. The game offered an early look at how players are settling into roles, including on special teams.
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