The Vancouver Canucks dropped their second straight pre-season game as they fell 4-2 to the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Aatu Räty each scored their first of the pre-season,

It got a lot more heated than you’d expect from a meaningless pre-season game. But with guys trying to earn their spots in the lineup before the end of training camp, Saturday night’s tilt between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks suggested that these two teams won’t be liking each other much this season.

The Flames dropped an OT decision in Abbotsford, B.C. Jake DeBrusk scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, as the Canucks rallied late to steal away a 4-3 victory over the Flames Wednesday in pre-season action in Abbotsford, B.C.

Up next for the Canucks will be a trip down to Seattle, where they will face the Kraken on Friday night. Vancouver is already 1-0 against Seattle this pre-season, having defeated the Kraken 3-1 on Tuesday night. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Climate Pledge Arena.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Akito Hirose exited early in the third period of Saturday night’s preseason tilt with the Calgary Flames after taking a hit from Adam Klapka that sent him flying awkwardly into the boards at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Ryan Lomberg and Brayden Pachal each had a goal and assist on Saturday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL pre-season action.

The Calgary Flames hosted the Vancouver Canucks in pre-season action on Saturday night at the Saddledome. Their meeting was a rematch of Wednesday night’s clash in Abbotsford that saw Vancouver win in overtime.

Saturday night hockey is back and the Vancouver Canucks are in action against the Calgary Flames for their fourth preseason game. The all-Canadian matchup is scheduled for 6 pm PST from the Saddledome in Calgary as the Canucks look to fine tune their game ahead of the regular season.