Leevi Meriläinen
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- Position
- Goalie
- Number
- #31
- Age
- 24
- Country
- Finland
Leevi Meriläinen’s 2026-27 season
Through 7 appearances and 5 starts in 2026-27, Leevi Meriläinen is 1-2-1 in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks. He has stopped 187 of 204 shots, a .917 save percentage, and allows 2.95 goals per 60 minutes.
He has started 5 of the Vancouver Canucks’ 12 games so far. His best start: 23 saves on 24 shots against the Calgary Flames on October 3.
The Vancouver Canucks have played 12 games and sit 16th in the Western Conference at 2-9-1, with 5 points.
In the crease
Meriläinen dressed as the backup goaltender in the Vancouver Canucks’ most recent charted game (October 22).
Leevi Meriläinen game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | GS | SV/SA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | vs Detroit Red Wings | L 2–5 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 20 | vs Carolina Hurricanes | L 3–6 | Start | 38/43 | .884 |
| Oct 17 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | L 2–4 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 15 | @ Florida Panthers | OTL 2–3 OT | Start | 36/39 | .923 |
| Oct 13 | @ New York Islanders | L 2–3 | Start | 35/38 | .921 |
| Oct 11 | @ New York Rangers | L 2–6 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 10 | @ New Jersey Devils | L 1–4 | Start | 31/34 | .912 |
| Oct 8 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2–7 | Relief | 14/15 | .933 |
| Oct 4 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 2–3 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 3 | vs Calgary Flames | W 4–1 | Start | 23/24 | .958 |
Next game
The Vancouver Canucks host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, October 25. Our model gives the Vancouver Canucks a 42% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 2–3 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild.
Profile
Leevi Meriläinen is a 24-year-old goaltender from Finland who wears number 31 for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.
Leevi Meriläinen: questions and answers
- How many games has Leevi Meriläinen started this season?
- 5 of the Vancouver Canucks’ 12 games in 2026-27, with 7 appearances in all and a 1-2-1 record.
- What is Leevi Meriläinen’s save percentage this season?
- .917 in 2026-27: 187 saves on 204 shots over 7 appearances, with a 1-2-1 record and a 2.95 goals-against average.
- When does Leevi Meriläinen play next?
- The Vancouver Canucks host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, October 25; our model gives the Vancouver Canucks a 42% chance to win.
- What position does Leevi Meriläinen play?
- Leevi Meriläinen is a goaltender, number 31, for the Vancouver Canucks, aged 24, from Finland.