The Vancouver Canucks are facing challenges at home, suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Boston Bruins, which highlighted their struggles to start games strong. Coach Rick Tocchet noted that several players are not emotionally invested, impacting their performance.

Despite a solid road record, the Canucks have been inconsistent at Rogers Arena, with captain Quinn Hughes acknowledging the need for better performance consistency. Max Sasson scored his first NHL goal, while Bruins' David Pastrnak reached a milestone with his 400th assist.