Vancouver Canucks announce 2017-18 pre-season schedule

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, left, grabs the puck away from Calgary Flames' Matt Stajan, during third period pre-season NHL hockey action in Calgary, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. (Jeff McIntosh/CP)

The Vancouver Canucks announced their 2017-18 pre-season schedule on Wednesday, which includes two games in China.

The Canucks will open their pre-season in Los Angeles on Sept. 16 to play the Kings before hosting the Vegas Golden Knights for their first game as a franchise.

Here is the complete schedule. All times are listed in Pacific Time.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings in Shanghai, time TBD.

Friday, Sept. 22

Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings in Beijing, time TBD.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m.

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