Published Oct 8, 4:51am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 8, 4:51am ET
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Updated Oct 8, 5:09am ET
NHL action is set for Vancouver on Friday, as Adam Foote begins life in the hot seat at the Canucks against the Calgary Flames.
The hosts will be aiming for an improved campaign after exiting in the second round of the playoffs last term. Meanwhile, the Flames will be in action for the second time in 2025-26 after opening their season against the Oilers on Wednesday. Find our picks here.
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Adam Foote was appointed as the new head coach at the Canucks shortly after the Canadian team exited the playoffs in the opening round last term.
A sign of progress is expected this season after Vancouver ended the previous campaign in tenth place in the Western Conference standings.
The Canucks excelled on the road, going 21-14-6, but they could only muster a narrow winning record in home games, going 17-16-8.
It looks set to be a challenging start to the new NHL season for Ryan Huska's Calgary Flames, as they travel to Edmonton for a clash with the Oilers on Wednesday before this showdown with the Canucks.
It could be argued that the Flames were unfortunate to miss out on a playoff spot last term after accumulating 96 points, marking only the fourth time with that tally that a team has missed out on the postseason.
A lot of their success was achieved in home games, going 23-12-6. It has been an off-season with very few changes. Their main addition comes in the form of Ivan Prosvetov from CSKA Moscow.
Foote will have immediate pressure on his shoulders to get off to a winning start this week.
However, the Flames look better positioned to make a statement in the opening week of the 2025-26 season. Due to that reason, an away win is preferred when making Flames vs. Canucks picks.
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