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Canucks seek to break slump vs. Leafs
31 Oct
Summary
- Vancouver Canucks face Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
- The Canucks have lost their last game; Maple Leafs lost two straight.
- Gavin McKenna, a 2026 first-overall pick, will play in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Canucks, with a record of 3-11-1, will host the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-6-2) on Saturday. This game follows a two-game road trip for the Canucks, who are coming off a loss, while the Maple Leafs have experienced consecutive defeats. Last season, Toronto won both games against Vancouver. The atmosphere at Rogers Arena is anticipated to be particularly vibrant due to the Halloween festivities and the presence of travelling Maple Leafs fans.
On the ice, the Canucks are focused on improving their third-period performance, having collapsed in their previous game. They aim to maintain a lead through the final horn. A notable player to watch is Gavin McKenna, the projected 2026 first-overall pick, who will be making his Rogers Arena debut. McKenna is currently playing on Toronto's first line and has accumulated 11 points in his first 15 NHL games.
