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Henderson Today
By the People, for the People
Canucks Fall, 7-5, To Silver Knights
Abbotsford Canucks suffer defeat in high-scoring affair against Henderson Silver Knights
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:24am
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The Abbotsford Canucks returned home to close out their St. Patrick's Day weekend with an afternoon matchup against the Henderson Silver Knights. The game was a high-scoring affair, with the Silver Knights ultimately prevailing 7-5 over the Canucks.
Why it matters
This loss for the Abbotsford Canucks comes as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the AHL's Pacific Division. The Canucks have been up and down this season, and this defeat highlights their need to improve their defensive play and find more consistency if they hope to secure a postseason berth.
The details
The Canucks struck first with early goals from Jayden Grubbe and Nick Poisson, but the Silver Knights responded with three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead after the first period. Henderson extended their advantage in the second period before the Canucks battled back to tie the game at 4-4 in the third. However, the Silver Knights scored two more goals to regain the lead, and an empty-net goal in the final minutes sealed the 7-5 victory for the visitors.
- The game was played on March 16, 2026.
- The Canucks and Silver Knights faced off in an afternoon matchup.
The players
Ty Young
The goaltender for the Abbotsford Canucks.
Cameron Whitehead
The goaltender for the Henderson Silver Knights.
Jayden Grubbe
A forward for the Abbotsford Canucks who scored the team's first goal.
Nick Poisson
A forward for the Abbotsford Canucks who scored the team's second goal.
Ben Hemmerling
A forward for the Henderson Silver Knights who scored a hat trick in the game.
What they’re saying
“We need to tighten up our defensive play and find more consistency if we want to make the playoffs. This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”
— Jayden Grubbe, Forward, Abbotsford Canucks
What’s next
The Canucks will look to bounce back in their next game against the Bakersfield Condors on March 18, 2026.
The takeaway
This high-scoring affair between the Abbotsford Canucks and Henderson Silver Knights showcases the offensive firepower of both teams, but also highlights the need for the Canucks to improve their defensive play and find more consistency if they hope to secure a playoff spot in the AHL's Pacific Division.
