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NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes, October 8th

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how we…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:22 PM
NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes, October 8th
Key Things to Know
  • The Vancouver Canucks open a six-game Eastern road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 8, 2026.
  • Last Word On Hockey predicts the Canucks will upset the Hurricanes with a 4-3 victory.
  • Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk returns to the lineup, while defenseman Luke Schenn is projected to sit out.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Canucks begin a six-game road trip across the Eastern Seaboard against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on October 8, 2026, at Lenovo Center. Vancouver enters the contest with a 2-2-0 record, while Carolina holds a 2-1-1 record after a recent 6-4 victory over Montreal. Last Word On Hockey's Marcus Yu predicts a 4-3 upset victory for the Canucks.

Vancouver expects forward Jake DeBrusk to return to the lineup, with defenseman Victor Mancini potentially making his season debut. Kevin Lankinen is the projected starting goaltender for Vancouver, while Brandon Bussi is expected to start in net for Carolina.

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