Sunday, October 4, 2026
Sunday, October 4: Canucks edged at home, Kraken roll, and more NHL action
It was a full slate of NHL games on Sunday night, highlighted by a tight finish in Vancouver and a blowout win in Seattle.
The Vancouver Canucks came up short on home ice, falling 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena. The Golden Knights took the lead late in the second period and held on from there. Mitch Marner, Victor Olofsson, and Marc Gatcomb all scored for Vegas, while Paul Cotter and Jonathan Lekkerimäki tallied for Vancouver. Adin Hill stopped 18 of 20 shots for the win.
In Seattle, the Kraken cruised to a convincing 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Mackie Samoskevich led the way with two goals, while Joey Daccord made 32 saves to backstop the victory. Berkly Catton and Shane Wright also found the net for the Kraken as they kept the Flames at bay.
Anaheim treated the home fans to overtime drama, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 thanks to Mikael Granlund's power-play winner. Cutter Gauthier was the star for the Ducks, scoring twice and assisting on the overtime goal.
Over in New York, the Rangers made the most of their chances with a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth despite being outshot 30-22. Vladislav Gavrikov picked up a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin turned aside 28 shots for the win.
The day began in Detroit, where Winnipeg spoiled the Red Wings' night with a 3-2 victory. Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist for the Jets, while Stuart Skinner stopped 33 of 35 shots in net.
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Golden Knights vs. Canucks | NHL Highlights | Oct 4, 2026
- Paul Cotter opened the scoring for Vancouver on the power play in the first.
- Mitch Marner tied it for Vegas in the second, followed by power-play and even-strength goals from Victor Olofsson and Marc Gatcomb.
- Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored for Vancouver late in the second.
- Adin Hill stopped 18 of 20 shots for the Knights; Kevin Lankinen made 25 saves for Vancouver.
- Three stars: 1. Mitch Marner (VGK), 2. Victor Olofsson (VGK), 3. Elias Pettersson (VAN).
- Berkly Catton, Mackie Samoskevich (twice), Bobby McMann, Shane Wright, and Jordan Eberle scored for Seattle.
- Morgan Frost had the lone goal for Calgary.
- Joey Daccord stopped 32 of 33 shots for the win.
- Three stars: 1. Mackie Samoskevich (SEA), 2. Joey Daccord (SEA), 3. Berkly Catton (SEA).
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Panthers vs. Ducks | NHL Highlights | Oct 4, 2026
- Cutter Gauthier scored twice for Anaheim before assisting on Mikael Granlund's overtime winner.
- Carter Verhaeghe and Brad Marchand scored for Florida.
- Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for Anaheim.
- Three stars: 1. Cutter Gauthier (ANA), 2. Mikael Granlund (ANA), 3. Noah Warren (ANA).
- Vladislav Gavrikov, Gabe Perreault, J.T. Miller, and Eeli Tolvanen scored for New York.
- Nick Schmaltz and Andrew Peeke replied for Utah.
- Igor Shesterkin stopped 28 of 30 shots for the Rangers.
- Three stars: 1. Vladislav Gavrikov (NYR), 2. J.T. Miller (NYR), 3. Igor Shesterkin (NYR).
- Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist for Winnipeg.
- Cole Perfetti had a goal and two assists.
- Viktor Arvidsson and Emmitt Finnie scored for Detroit.
- Stuart Skinner made 33 saves for the Jets.
- Three stars: 1. Kyle Connor (WPG), 2. Cole Perfetti (WPG), 3. Viktor Arvidsson (DET).
Sources: NHL scores