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Jets 6, Canucks 2: For the record, the worst 18-game start in club history

The Canucks fell behind early, chased the game, lost structure and defensive coverage down low, to learn another bitter lesson…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:57 AM
Jets 6, Canucks 2: For the record, the worst 18-game start in club history
Key Things to Know
  • The Vancouver Canucks fell 6-2 to the Winnipeg Jets, marking a franchise-worst 3-14-1 start through 18 games.
  • Alex Iafallo and Cole Koepke scored 14 seconds apart in the first period to give Winnipeg an early lead.
  • Liam Ohgren and Brock Boeser scored the two goals for Vancouver in the defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Canucks suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, establishing the worst 18-game start in franchise history with a 3-14-1 record. Winnipeg seized early momentum after Alex Iafallo scored on a power play and Cole Koepke added another goal just 14 seconds later. Mark Scheifele also scored for the Jets, while Kyle Connor contributed two assists to secure Winnipeg's victory.

Liam Ohgren and Brock Boeser scored for Vancouver, but head coach Manny Malhotra criticized the Canucks' lack of effort, execution, and poor penalties. The defeat marks Vancouver's seventh consecutive loss in Winnipeg, leaving the rebuilding team with 14 losses in their first 18 games of the season.

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