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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/merilainen-makes-23-saves-in-first-start-for-the-canucks-in-a-4-1-victory-over-the-flames/article_2336df29-b0e8-5215-8d68-149d95c7d9f6.html
The Associated Press. “Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames.” Toronto Star, 4 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/merilainen-makes-23-saves-in-first-start-for-the-canucks-in-a-4-1-victory-over-the-flames/article_2336df29-b0e8-5215-8d68-149d95c7d9f6.html.
The Associated Press. “Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames.” Toronto Star, October 4, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/merilainen-makes-23-saves-in-first-start-for-the-canucks-in-a-4-1-victory-over-the-flames/article_2336df29-b0e8-5215-8d68-149d95c7d9f6.html.
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On Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 at Rogers Arena. In his first start for Vancouver, goaltender Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves and earned praise from coach Manny Malhotra. The Canucks trailed 1-0 after the first period but scored four unanswered goals in the third, with Liam Ohgren celebrating his 100th NHL game by scoring a goal and assisting on Elias Pettersson’s winning goal at 9:04 of the third period. Drew O'Connor also contributed a goal for Vancouver, while Matt Coronato had a power-play goal for the Flames (who remain winless at 0-2).
