The Vancouver Canucks Are Taking A Lot Of Penalties At Bad Times

Five games into the 2026-27 season, the Canucks have been taking a lot of penalties at bad times.

The Hockey News

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Hockey News argues the Vancouver Canucks are struggling due to frequent, poorly timed penalties early this season.
Vancouver has taken 20 minor penalties across five games, averaging 4.37 penalties per 60 minutes.
The team has committed at least three minor penalties in every game to start the 2026–27 campaign.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled with ill-timed penalties through the first five games of the 2026–27 NHL season, according to The Hockey News. Vancouver has accumulated 20 minor penalties—averaging 4.37 penalties per 60 minutes—and has committed at least three minor infractions in every contest, placing them near the top of the league in total penalties taken.

The Hockey News highlights specific instances where infractions halted positive momentum or triggered deficits. Infractions by Linus Karlsson, Marco Rossi, and Drew O'Connor directly contributed to opponent power-play goals or erased scoring momentum in games against the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes.

Read the full article on The Hockey News

The Vancouver Canucks Are Taking A Lot Of Penalties At Bad Times

More Vancouver Canucks News

Never Miss a Sports Update