Vancouver's rebuilding roster has split its opening four-game stretch against Pacific Division heavyweights, with goaltender Kevin Lankinen pointing to a new system taking shape.
Vancouver's Leevi Merilainen, claimed off waivers from Ottawa last month, earned his first win as a Canuck by turning aside a Calgary breakaway in a tight contest.
Edmonton improved to 1-0-1 on the young season with a high-scoring road win in Vancouver, the second straight shootout-style affair between the two teams.
The 19-year-old forward is living out of a Vancouver hotel while he waits to learn where he'll play this season, as the rebuilding Canucks lean on a wave of young prospects.