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Swayman will start in net for Boston on Saturday in Vancouver

VANCOUVER –– Fraser Minten grew up along the Vancouver Seawall, playing ball hockey on the cement court under the bridge a couple of hundred yards from Rogers Arena.

On Saturday, the 21-year-old forward will skate at the Canucks’ home rink for the first time in his NHL career. Minten – whose childhood apartment is a short walk away from where the puck will drop at 10 p.m ET – will have between 50 and 100 people in attendance to watch him in the Black & Gold, he said.

“Just felt like a normal skate this morning, but probably will feel a little different come game time tonight,” Minten said. “[My friends and family] are very excited. They’ve been talking about it for a few days now – well, a few months. Since I’ve been here, they’ve been all over talking about it, so I’m sure they’re all really excited.”​

Lineup Notes: Pettersson Returns As Canucks Take On The Bruins

The Vancouver Canucks wrap up their back-to-back on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. These two teams met right before the new year, with Vancouver picking up a win in the shootout. Here are the lineup notes for January 3, 2026.

For the second time this season, Kevin Lankinen will start for the Canucks against the Bruins. The 30-year-old put on a performance to remember on December 20, where he stopped 39 of the 43 shots he faced before going a perfect seven for seven in the shootout. Saturday will be Lankinen's 19th start of the season, with the Finnish goaltender posting a record of 6-10-3.

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Canucks

We’ve got our first Bruins game of the calendar year. Time to start fresh and all of that good stuff…except maybe not, as it’d be nice to see the B’s replicate their last performance of 2025.

The Canucks are not a good hockey team, so this game should be there for the taking. Famous last words, right?

Anyways, I’m giving you a good five-hour head start with this Public Skate, so I expect your takes to be extra sharp.

Put on some coffee too, you’re going to need it.

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