Brief
Elias Pettersson posts eight points in first five games of season
Pettersson has a point in each of his first five games, tying his second‑best start and ranking fifth in league scoring.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson has recorded eight points (two goals, six assists) in his first five games of the 2026‑27 season, according to Daily Hive. The Swedish forward’s output ties the second‑best start of his nine‑year NHL career and places him tied for fifth in overall league scoring as of Friday.
General manager Ryan Johnson, who took over in the off‑season, said he wants Pettersson to feel “in a safe place” and “happy,” without pressure to hit specific point totals. Johnson added that Pettersson arrived at camp well prepared and that the team expects him to be himself rather than an “alpha” voice.
Pettersson’s five‑game stretch includes a point in every game, five of which came at even strength and two on the power play. He has also logged 21 hits, ranking second in the NHL, and is on the ice for six goals‑for and two goals‑against in 66:50 of five‑on‑five time. His expected‑goals‑for percentage sits at 50.10, the third‑best on the Canucks.
Key facts
- Pettersson has eight points (2 goals, 6 assists) in five games. (dailyhive.com)
- He is tied for fifth in NHL scoring after five games. (dailyhive.com)
- Pettersson recorded a point in each of his first five games. (dailyhive.com)
- He has 21 hits, second most in the league. (dailyhive.com)
- His expected goals‑for percentage is 50.10, third on the team. (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Canucks' Elias Pettersson off to one of the best starts of his career | Daily Hive | Offside”
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