Canucks Fall 7-3 To Barracuda

Abbotsford Canucks unable to hold off late surge by San Jose Barracuda

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Abbotsford Canucks hosted the San Jose Barracuda in their final game before the All-Star break, but were unable to hold off a late offensive surge by the visitors, falling 7-3 at home.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Canucks, who were hoping to use the home-ice advantage to get back in the win column ahead of the break. The game highlighted the Canucks' defensive struggles as they were unable to protect a lead in the third period.

The details

The Canucks took a 3-2 lead early in the third period on a goal by Victor Mancini, but the Barracuda scored five unanswered goals in the final 10 minutes to pull away. Egor Afanasyev scored twice for the Barracuda, while Nolan Allan, Anthony Vincent, and an empty-net goal rounded out the scoring for the visitors.

  • The game was played on February 7, 2026.
  • It was the Canucks' final game before the All-Star break.

The players

Nikita Tolopilo

The Canucks' goaltender who started the game.

Gabriel Carriere

The Barracuda's goaltender who faced Tolopilo.

Arshdeep Bains

The Canucks forward who scored the team's first goal.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki

The Canucks forward who scored on a penalty shot to give the team a 2-1 lead.

Victor Mancini

The Canucks defenseman who scored the team's third goal to make it 3-2.

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What they’re saying

“We had a good start and were able to take the lead, but we just couldn't hold on in the end. Credit to the Barracuda, they really turned it on late and we couldn't match their intensity.”

— Nikita Tolopilo, Canucks Goaltender

What’s next

The two teams will meet again tomorrow night for their final game before the All-Star break.

The takeaway

The Canucks' inability to protect a third-period lead highlights the team's need to improve its defensive play and composure if they hope to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.