Jiri Patera Set for Canucks Season Debut Against Panthers Monday

Jiri Patera, a 26-year-old goaltender, is slated to make his season debut for the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, November 17, 2025, defending the road crease against the Florida Panthers. This start comes as the Canucks play the second half of a back-to-back set. Patera signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Canucks in July 2024, was waived by them in October 2024, and then claimed off waivers by the Bruins in October 2024. Despite this, he is making his season debut for the Canucks. He has previously made eight NHL appearances for the Golden Knights, posting a 3-3-1 record with a 3.58 GAA and .902 save percentage. The Panthers currently rank among the league's lowest-scoring teams, averaging 2.72 goals per game.