Raymond scores twice in the Red Wings' 5-2 victory over the Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored twice and added an assist to help the Detroit Red Wings beat Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night, sending the Canucks to their ninth straight loss.

William Wallinder, Michael Rasmussen and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings (4-3-3), and Victor Arvidsson and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard each had a pair of assists.

John Gibson stopped four of the five shots he faced in the Detroit net before leaving the game with an upper-body injury. He was replaced by Michal Postava to start the third period and the Czech netminder logged seven stops in his NHL debut.

The Canucks (2-9-1) got a goal and an assist from Jonathan Lekkerimaki, and Elias Pettersson scored his fourth of the season on a first-period power play.

Vancouver goalie Kevin Lankinen struggled early, giving up three goals in the first nine minutes of the game. He finished with 26 saves.

Red Wings: At Calgary on Saturday night.

Canucks: Host former captain Quinn Hughes and Minnesota on Sunday.

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Detroit Red Wings' Moritz Seider (53) and Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk (74) collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Detroit Red Wings' Keegan Kolesar (55) and Vancouver Canucks' Zeev Buium (8) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Michal Postava (35) stops the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Detroit Red Wings' Anton Johansson, right, celebrates after his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Michal Postava (35) and Lucas Raymond (23) celebrate after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

PARIS (AP) — Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city.

The Pittsburgh star spoke at a news conference inside a downtown hotel shortly after the team arrived in the capital for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France.

“I definitely think that the NFL is alert to what's going on. This game means a lot to the NFL. If it was unsafe, then I'm sure we wouldn't be here,” Rodgers said.

A morning practice for the Steelers at Stade de France was canceled because of bad weather, the team said. There was wind and light rain in Paris on Friday morning.

The Steelers flew from Pittsburgh overnight and had planned the outdoor practice at 11 a.m. local time, but it was called off 90 minutes beforehand.

Sunday’s game is going ahead despite recent civil unrest in Paris and other cities in France. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend.

The U.S. State Department late Thursday issued a security alert: “Numerous groups submitted plans for protests on Saturday, October 24. Americans in Paris for the NFL game on Sunday, October 25 should also exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings. While permits may be filed for demonstration routes, last-minute changes can happen and protests can occur outside planned routes.”

On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and that officials remain in contact with Parisian and French authorities.

“We’ve made all the preparations,” Goodell said. “Protests are not unusual in France, as you know, and that’s something that we will be aware of and make sure that the appropriate arrangements are made.”

A weekend event for Steelers fans was canceled Thursday because of security concerns.

The Saints are based in Versailles and practice at Stade Municipal Montbauron.

“Due to elevated wind and rain conditions, in accordance with local authorities, there will not be a media viewing portion during today’s Saints practice at Stade Municipal Montbauron,” the league's email to journalists said.

The Saints came to Paris directly from New York after beating the Giants last Sunday. Their hotel accommodations and practice facility are in Versailles, outside Paris.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks during a press conference in Paris, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves a press conference in Paris, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Protesters hold a banner reading : "High school students target the Bac. The Bac (Anti-Crime Brigade) target the head " as they gather against poor education school conditions in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) warms up during an NFL football practice session in Versailles near Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

An exterior view of the Stade de France with NFL branding on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, ahead of Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Greg Payan)