The Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks face off tonight, October 9, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on TVAS, SNP, and SNW.
Here's a look at the projected lineups:
Calgary Flames (1-0-0)
The Flames are coming off a 4-3 shootout victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Coach Ryan Huska said lineup changes are possible, so Devin Cooley could make his first start with the Flames after Dustin Wolf made 32 saves against Edmonton.
- Forwards: Joel Farabee -- Nazem Kadri -- Adam Klapka Matvei Gridin -- Morgan Frost -- Matt Coronato Connor Zary -- Mikael Backlund -- Blake Coleman Ryan Lomberg -- Justin Kirkland -- Yegor Sharangovich
- Defense: Joel Hanley -- MacKenzie Weegar
- Goalies: Dustin Wolf (likely starter), Devin Cooley
- Scratched: Samuel Honzek, Daniil Miromanov, Zayne Parekh
- Injured: Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed), Martin Pospisil (undisclosed)
The Flames will be without Jonathan Huberdeau and Martin Pospisil. Jonathan Huberdeau's absence will leave a big hole in the attack for Calgary. Many are wondering how the potential superstar teenager Zayne Parekh will be utilized.
Vancouver Canucks (0-0-0)
The Canucks are kicking off their 2025-26 season at home against the Calgary Flames.
- Forwards: Not specified.
- Defense: Not specified.
- Goalies: Thatcher Demko (likely starter)
- Scratched: Victor Mancini, Linus Karlsson
- Injured: Nils Hoglander (lower body), Teddy Blueger (undisclosed), P.O Joseph (lower body)
Braeden Cootes will make his NHL debut for the Vancouver Canucks in their home opener. Teddy Blueger, is expected to be out about one more week. P.O. Joseph is "a little banged up" and could return sooner.
Vancouver is heavily favored to win their season opener at home versus Calgary, in part due to Calgary playing for a second consecutive night and without Jonathan Huberdeau. The Canucks have Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson back, in addition to other new faces. The Canucks also have Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko. The addition of Evander Kane will provide some toughness, grit, and scoring touch.
