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Who’s to blame for the Canucks’ terrible penalty kill? | Wagner’s Weekly

The Vancouver Canucks’ penalty kill could be worse. But not by much. After allowing two power play goals on three opportunities on Saturday night against the Calgary Flames, the Canucks’ league-worst penalty kill fell to 70.7% on the season.

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The Statsies: Canucks’ third pairing has a solid night in loss to Flames

And the losses keep stacking up. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a heavy 7-3 decision to the Calgary Flames last night. However, despite the scoreline, the Canucks probably deserved better at 5v5 – which is definitely a rarity to be saying.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 29

Canucks prospects Anthony Romani and Matthew Lansing eliminated from NCAA tournament

The Vancouver Canucks will not have any representatives at this year’s NCAA Frozen Four in Las Vegas. Both Anthony Romani and Matthew Lansing saw their freshman seasons come to an end on Saturday after losses in their respective regional finals.

Nikita Tolopilo News / Canucksarmy / March 29

Öhgren scores, Tolopilo pulled in Canucks’ 7-3 loss to Flames

Less than a minute into the game, Evander Kane cleared the puck over the glass from his own end, giving the Flames the first power play. Matt Coronato promptly put the puck in the back of the net, beating Nikita Tolopilo with a nice one-timer.

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Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / March 28

Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes shines in opening game of the WHL playoffs

The Western Hockey League playoffs are officially underway. And so is Braeden Cootes. After securing top spot in the WHL’s Eastern Conference with a dominant 52-10-5-1 record, the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Red Deer Rebels for Game 1 of their opening-round series on Friday night.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Marco Rossi News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Marco Rossi Could Be the Canucks’ Key to a Successful Rebuild

Marco Rossi has been a nice surprise since joining the Canucks. He’s the type of guy you love having around when your rebuild actually has a real plan.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Hronek, Cootes & Any Sign of Life

The Vancouver Canucks visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night, and let’s be honest, this one looks like a rough watch. Two teams near the bottom of the Pacific Division, but the vibe around them couldn’t be more different.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 28

Should the Canucks make Zeev Buium an alternate captain next season?

Let’s be clear. This isn’t a question being asked simply because he dropped the gloves and showed more fight than any of his teammates late in Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 28

Aside from Buium, which other NHL rookie defencemen have dropped their gloves this season?

Fighting has been a hot-button topic in Vancouver this week. First, Canucks rookie defencemen Zeev Buium, Elias Pettersson, and Tom Willander “practiced” their fighting after a practice this week.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames, March 28th

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / March 28

The Canucks' Goalie Who’s Better Than It Seems

If you just skim the stat line, it’s easy to conclude Vancouver’s goalie situation is a problem. Save percentage, goals against — none of it pops. But watching the games tells a different story.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 27

‘It shows they care’: Boeser and Buium talk late game fight after Canucks’ 4-0 loss to Kings

The Vancouver Canucks did not have it last night. They showed some fight early in the first period, but that quickly fell apart, and the Los Angeles Kings took over in the second period.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 27

When will Nikita Tolopilo get back into the Canucks’ net?

Both before and after the NHL Olympic break, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo were pretty much splitting starting duties for the Vancouver Canucks. However, that seemed to be less about how great Tolopilo was, and more about Lankinen struggling to keep the puck out of the Canucks’ net at the standard he’s used to.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 27

11 free agents the Canucks could sign to increase team toughness

The Vancouver Canucks’ 4-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday was another in a long string of embarrassing home defeats in the 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Canucks News & Rumours: Lankinen, Boeser, Buium & Something Positive?

Some nights, there isn’t much mystery to solve. On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks were shut out 4–0, and the game told us exactly what happened, whether we want to hear it or not.

Elias Pettersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Can The Canucks Move Elias Pettersson?

The Canucks are wrapping up a difficult season, set to finish at the bottom of the standings after trading their captain, Quinn Hughes. This rebuild came just a year after another disappointing season, during which they traded their arguably best forward, J.T.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

The Canucks’ Massive Dilemma: Trade Elias Pettersson or Not?

Elias Pettersson hit a milestone Tuesday night, picking up his 500th career point in Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to Anaheim. It’s time to congratulate him as a fan.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

What went wrong for the Vancouver Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks are having a nightmarish season, and it has forced them to fully commit to a long-term rebuilding plan. With Quinn Hughes traded to the Minnesota Wild for an impressive package of futures built around Marco Rossi and Zeev Buium, the Canucks are sorely lacking in top-end talent, and the results make that clear.

Kevin Lankinen News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Ugly Stats, Strong Play: The Case for Kevin Lankinen

Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen is getting a raw deal. His numbers are ugly. They scream “struggling goalie,” “overpaid,” “what is he even doing?” But if you actually watch the guy play, the story is entirely different.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Vancouver Canucks Activate Pierre-Olivier Joseph

The Vancouver Canucks announced they’ve activated depth defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the team’s injured reserve. Without a corresponding roster move, Joseph’s activation brings the Canucks to seven defensemen on the active roster and 22 players in total.