The Vancouver Canucks emerged victorious against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 17, 2025, in a thrilling 3-2 shootout. The game, held at the United Center in Chicago, saw a tight contest between the two teams, with both goaltenders putting on stellar performances.

The Canucks are looking for back-to-back wins. The last time the Vancouver Canucks faced the Chicago Blackhawks, Jason Dickinson ran Filip Chytil from behind and ended his season.

The Blackhawks, who started the 2025-26 season with a 2-2-1 record, were coming off a dominant 8-3 win over the St. Louis Blues. Frank Nazar, Connor Bedard, and Teuvo Terevainen have been key players for Chicago, each boasting six points through five games. Ilya Mikheyev, a former Canuck, leads the team in goalscoring with three goals. Chicago's starting goaltender was expected to be Spencer Knight, who has a 1-2-0 record this season with a .920 save percentage.

The game was televised on Sportsnet ONE and TVAS.

The Canucks' victory adds another exciting chapter to the rivalry between these two NHL teams. Tickets for upcoming games between the Canucks and Blackhawks are already available.