Glass Scores Twice as Devils Edge Canucks 5-4 in Vancouver Thriller
The New Jersey Devils secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 23, 2026. Cody Glass was the standout player, scoring two goals and assisting on another. This win improves the Devils’ record to 27-22-2, while the Canucks fall to 17-29-5.
Key Events of the Game
The match began with an exciting opening goal just 1:41 into the first period. Lenni Hameenaho scored his first NHL goal, putting the Devils ahead. The scoring started from a rebound off the boards, which Hameenaho tapped in past Kevin Lankinen.
- First Period:
- Devils led 1-0 after Hameenaho’s goal.
In the second period, the Devils doubled their advantage. Nico Hischier scored on a power play, capitalizing on a pass from Jack Hughes to make it 2-0. Just 40 seconds later, Glass deflected a point shot to stretch the lead to three goals.
- Second Period:
- 2-0: Hischier scores.
- 3-0: Glass scores with a deflection.
Vancouver responded with a goal from Linus Karlsson, who found the net at 9:47. The Canucks narrowed the gap further when Teddy Blueger scored a shorthanded goal. However, Connor Brown rekindled the Devils’ two-goal cushion before Zeev Buium brought Vancouver within one again.
- 9:47: Karlsson scores.
- 11:59: Blueger scores shorthanded.
- 15:12: Brown scores for New Jersey.
- 18:12: Buium scores for Vancouver.
As the third period commenced, the Devils remained aggressive. Glass added his second goal in the period, positioning himself well to beat Lankinen. Following this, the Canucks pulled their goalie for an extra attacker and Connor Garland scored to reduce the deficit to 5-4.
- Third Period:
- 11:03: Glass scores again.
- Second to Last Minute: Garland scores.
Player Performances
Jacob Markstrom, a former Canuck, contributed significantly in goal for the Devils, making 21 saves. Lankinen, on the other hand, allowed five goals, saving 19 out of 24 shots.
Game Statistics
| Team | Goals | Shots | Power Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 5 | 24 | 2/3 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 21 | 0/2 |
Upcoming Matches
The Canucks will next face the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby, on January 26, 2026. This matchup promises to be an exciting challenge as Vancouver looks to recover from their recent loss.
Notably, the game also marked Firefighters’ Night at Rogers Arena, celebrating the contributions of local firefighters. The Canucks for Kids Fund made a generous $1 million donation to Vancouver Firefighters Charities. Additionally, center Filip Chytil returned to the lineup after an extended absence.
