The Vancouver Canucks dropped their second straight pre-season game as they fell 4-2 to the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Aatu Räty each scored their first of the pre-season,

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Akito Hirose exited early in the third period of Saturday night’s preseason tilt with the Calgary Flames after taking a hit from Adam Klapka that sent him flying awkwardly into the boards at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Adam Klapka continues to make an impression, and leave an impression, as the 6-foot-8 Czech pushes to make the Calgary Flames opening-night roster. Klapka scored his third goal in three games and delivered two thundering bodychecks to lead the Flames to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL pre-season action on Saturday.

While it is only a pre-season game, faceoffs were a massive issue for Vancouver all night. The Canucks only won 20 of the 59 faceoffs they took while also finishing four for 24 in the defensive zone. Even for a pre-season game, these numbers are concerning, especially since Vancouver lost all seven faceoffs while shorthanded.

Ryan Lomberg and Brayden Pachal each had a goal and assist on Saturday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL pre-season action.