Canucks Face Off Against Red Wings: Game Notes

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Canucks Face Off Against Red Wings: Game Notes

The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. This encounter comes following a recent game on January 6, 2026, against the Buffalo Sabres, where the Canucks faced a 5-3 defeat. The team seeks to bounce back as they face one of their longstanding rivals.

Recent Performance: Canucks Overview

In their last outing against the Sabres, Tage Thompson scored less than three minutes into the game, setting the tone for Buffalo. Subsequent goals from Ryan McLeod and Alex Tuch further extended the Sabres’ lead. Jake DeBrusk finally got the Canucks on the board with a power play goal in the third period, assisted by Kiefer Sherwood and Brock Boeser.

Before the Canucks could gain momentum, Buffalo scored their fourth goal early in the third. Despite scoring two late goals from Elias Pettersson and Liam Öhgren, Vancouver fell short. Josh Doan sealed the game with an empty-net goal.

Head-to-Head History Against Detroit

The Canucks have faced the Red Wings several times in the past few seasons. Here are the results from their last five meetings:

Dec. 9, 2025: VAN 0 vs DET 4
Feb. 2, 2025: VAN 2 vs DET 3 (OT)
Dec. 1, 2024: VAN 5 at DET 4 (OT)
Feb. 15, 2024: VAN 4 vs DET 1
Feb. 10, 2024: VAN 3 at DET 4 (OT)

The Canucks hold a mixed record against Detroit, indicating potential challenges ahead.

January 8: Historical Context

The Canucks have played a total of 26 games on January 8, with a record of 8 wins, 13 losses, 3 ties, and 2 losses in overtime. They have historically struggled on the road with a 5-11-1-1 record. In the past three years, Vancouver has logged a record of 1-1-1 on this date, with all matches being away contests.

Key Players to Watch

Kiefer Sherwood has emerged as a standout player this season. He leads all undrafted players with 17 goals. In addition, his physical play has been notable, accumulating 664 hits, the highest in the NHL since the start of the 2024-25 season.

Jake DeBrusk is also a player to monitor as he scored his 10th power play goal this season. He ranks among the league’s top scorers in this category, demonstrating exceptional performance with a high percentage of his goals coming from power plays.