The Vancouver Canucks are having a nice little start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Vancouver is not expected to compete for a playoff spot this year. However, the team is putting in quite the effort this year. Newcomer Paul Cotter is among those leading the effort.

Cotter has scored a goal on Sunday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran forward now has four goals through his first four games with the Canucks. This has placed him in an exclusive club within Vancouver's history.

“Paul Cotter (is the) 7th player in history to score 4 goals in his first 4 games as a member of the Canucks,” Sportsnet Stats noted on Sunday.

Cotter signed with the Canucks over the summer after spending the last two seasons with the New Jersey Devils. The veteran forward is entering his sixth season in the NHL. It's certainly early, but he is on pace to smash personal offensive bests for the Canucks.

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He began his torrid start with a two-goal performance in the season opener. The following game saw him score his third of the season. He went scoreless against the Calgary Flames in Vancouver's third game of the year.

The Canucks have had some chaotic games, especially in their first two contests with the Edmonton Oilers. They have won two of their first three, though. And they are currently tied with the Golden Knights on Sunday night.

Cotter's signing was not a league-shattering move when it happened. However, the early return indicates they may have a diamond in the rough. How he maintains this momentum will be quite interesting to see.