Canucks Face Off Against Blue Jackets: Essential Game Notes
The Vancouver Canucks are poised to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an exciting matchup on January 15, 2026. This game is significant for both the Canucks and their players, as they look to improve their standings and showcase their talents.
Recent Performances and Historical Context
In their last game on January 13, the Canucks faced the Ottawa Senators, where they fell short with a score of 2-1. Artem Zub initiated scoring for the Senators, followed by Jordan Spence who added another goal shortly after. Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson found the net in the third period, with Linus Karlsson providing the assist. Despite a strong showing with four shots each from Aatu Räty and Jake DeBrusk, the team could not overcome Ottawa.
Historically, the Canucks have faced the Blue Jackets 25 times on January 15, securing a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, 2 ties, and 2 overtime losses. Vancouver has seen some success with a 3-1-2 record over their last six games on this date.
Player Highlights
- Elias Pettersson: Recently moved into 10th place on the Canucks’ all-time goals list with 198 goals, becoming one of six players in franchise history to accomplish this while also ranking in the top ten for assists and points.
- Brock Boeser: Played in his 598th game, surpassing Kevin Bieksa for 16th place on the Canucks’ all-time games played list.
- Kiefer Sherwood: Currently leads all undrafted players with 17 goals this season and ranks first in the NHL with 672 hits since the 2024-25 season.
- Jake DeBrusk: Tied for the NHL’s second-most power play goals (11), showcasing his knack for scoring under pressure.
Upcoming Schedule and Key Matchups
The Canucks will play against several notable teams in the upcoming weeks, including:
