The Vancouver Canucks play their first game of a five-game road trip tonight, headlined by this weekend’s back-to-back that pits them against the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Hockey Club. This week could be a potential make or break for the team’s playoff chances, and realistically, they could gain some decent ground in the standings if they can take advantage of this opportunity. Let’s take a look at what this week could have in store for the Canucks.

After close to two weeks off, The Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11) return to the ice Saturday to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6). Both teams enter this game on winning streaks, as the Golden Knights have won their last two while the Canucks have picked up wins in three straight. As for the season matchup, this will be the second meeting between these two Pacific Division rivals, with Vegas picking up a 3-1 victory back in December.

On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year $22.5 million contract extension. The 29-year-old has been superb for the Canucks this season, accounting for 19 of their 26 wins. With Lankinen now signed long-term, Vancouver is an interesting spot and will now need to make some tough decisions surrounding their other goaltenders.

On Friday morning, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year extension worth $22.5 million. The new contract will keep the Finnish goaltender in Vancouver until 2030 and will carry an AAV of $4.5 million. As for his age, Lankinen will be 30 when the contract kicks in and 35 when it concludes.

Thursday featured a historic moment in the AHL. For just the ninth time in the league's storied history, a player suited up for their 1,000th career game. That player was Milwaukee Admirals' forward Cal O'Reilly, who hit the milestone during Milwaukee's game against the Chicago Wolves.

Drew O'Connor was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks on January 31, 2025.

Players the Vancouver Canucks could target based on either their first or last name.

Loui Eriksson played 252 games with the Vancouver Canucks.

Thatcher Demko was named the NHL's second star of the week.

Elias Pettersson will represent Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off.