Mancini has been in and out of the lineup to start the 2026-27 season and should see an increased workload at the AHL level. The 24-year-old defenseman averaged 12:25 time-on-ice and scored zero points in eight games with Vancouver this season.
Crotty hasn't seen much NHL action this season, playing three games with the Senators, and being placed on waivers twice. The 27-year-old Crotty played six games for Ottawa last season, averaging 14:55 time on ice and scoring one assist.
Merilainen has allowed three or more goals in 10 consecutive games (1-8-1), yet, sadly for the Canucks, he remains more reliable between the pipes than Kevin Lankinen. The 24-year-old Merilainen was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%), but still lost 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 3.87 GAA and .862 SV% in his last four games (0-4-0). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as +120 home underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that extended its losing streak to three games last night (0-2-1) with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Merilainen boasts an ugly 3.31 GAA and .897 SV% through 11 appearances (2-5-1), yet has unfortunately been the unquestionably most reliable Vancouver goalie this season, outplaying a struggling Kevin Lankinen. The 24-year-old Merilainen allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canucks enter Thursday's game as +179 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets team coming off an impressive come-from-behind 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Merilainen boasts an ugly 3.31 GAA and .897 SV% through 11 appearances (2-5-1), yet has unfortunately been the unquestionably most reliable Vancouver goalie this season, outplaying a struggling Kevin Lankinen. The 24-year-old Merilainen allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canucks enter Thursday's game as +179 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets team coming off an impressive come-from-behind 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Lankinen has been abysmal to start the 2026-27 season. His Vancouver Canucks have struggled offensively, but Lankinen has done little to build confidence, often being outplayed by his counterpart, Leevi Merilainen. The 31-year-old Lankinen has not played since October 22nd, when he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a comical 6.17 GAA and an .812 SV% in eight games this season (1-7-0). The Canucks enter Tuesday's game as +139 home underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team they defeated 6-5 in overtime last week.
Lankinen has been abysmal to start the 2026-27 season. His Vancouver Canucks have struggled offensively, but Lankinen has done little to build confidence, often being outplayed by his counterpart, Leevi Merilainen. The 31-year-old Lankinen has not played since October 22nd, when he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a comical 6.17 GAA and an .812 SV% in eight games this season (1-7-0). The Canucks enter Tuesday's game as +139 home underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team they defeated 6-5 in overtime last week.
