Canucks to face Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Oct. 17
The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Tampa for a Saturday game against the Lightning, with the puck dropping at 4 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena.
Key points
- The Lightning entered the game after a 4‑3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken.
- Victor Hedman scored the winning goal in that Kraken game.
- The Lightning’s power play was 0‑for‑3 in the previous game and they rank 32nd in the league after seven games.
- Charle‑Edouard D’Astous and Gage Goncalves were scratched in the last game; D’Astous may return.
- Brandon Hagel emphasized the team’s support for their captain in the dressing room.
Game Overview
The Vancouver Canucks travel to Tampa to face the Lightning on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a 4 p.m. puck drop at Benchmark International Arena.
Tampa Bay comes off an overtime 4‑3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, in which captain Victor Hedman scored the game‑winner.
The Lightning’s power play was 0‑for‑3 in that Kraken game and the club ranks 32nd in the league after seven games.
The Lightning will aim to add a second win before beginning a three‑game road trip.
The Lightning listed Charle‑Edouard D’Astous and Gage Goncalves as healthy scratches in their previous game, and D’Astous could rejoin the lineup on Saturday.
“We have so much care for our captain in this dressing room… it’s only going to give him confidence and this team confidence.” – Brandon Hagel
Your questions, answered
When is the Canucks vs. Lightning game scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a 4 p.m. puck drop at Benchmark International Arena.
How did the Lightning perform in their last game?
The Lightning won 4‑3 in overtime over the Seattle Kraken, with captain Victor Hedman scoring the game‑winner.
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