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The Statsies: Canucks defeat Kings 4-3 in overtime to extend win streak to 3

We’re going streaking! The Vancouver Canucks have strung together three wins in a row, beating the Los Angeles Kings by a 4-3 scoreline in overtime. It was by no means the most convincing of performances, with a large chunk of the game flow favouring the Kings for the better part of the second and third.

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CA Draft profiles: Carson Carels brings pedigree as one of the more well-rounded defender in this class

The Vancouver Canucks have officially clinched the 32nd spot in the NHL standings, securing the best odds (25.5%) at the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Jake Debrusk News / Field Level Media / April 15

Jake DeBrusk's second goal of game lifts Canucks past Kings in OT

Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night. DeBrusk tapped in an Elias Pettersson feed at the side of the net at 2:58 of the extra frame.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks defeat Kings 4-3 in penultimate game of 2025-26 season

The Kings are heading to the playoffs. That much we know. But what we don’t yet know is exactly how the Pacific Division will shake down. The pillow fight

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks team awards: Hronek wins MVP and best defenceman; Buium most exciting, O’Connor unsung hero

As part of a yearly tradition, the Vancouver Canucks handed out their team awards in their final regular season home game, with four of them voted on by fans.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Canucks brass unsure what their futures holds in Vancouver after this season

We are just two games away from the official end of the Vancouver Canucks season. With the change of trajectory despite the team’s desire to win entering the season, questions surrounding what the future holds for the Canucks’ head coach and front office are at the top of the list of matters to address at season’s end.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts as Canucks close out home schedule vs. Kings

The Vancouver Canucks (24-48-8) play their final home game of the 2025-26 National Hockey League season when they host the surging Los Angeles Kings (35-26-19) at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Pick Trades, Dysfunction & Lottery Choices

There are seasons when everything seems to be pointing in one direction, even if nobody wants to say it out loud. For the Vancouver Canucks, this year has been one of those.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

With their later picks now placed, what are the odds of the Canucks trading up in the 2026 Draft?

We are still most of a month away from the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, set for May 5, 2026. That’s the date on which the Vancouver Canucks will find out whether they’re drafting first, second, or third overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Canucks’ Lekkerimäki back in the gym seven weeks after season-ending shoulder surgery

Seven weeks since season-ending shoulder surgery, Vancouver Canucks winger Jonathan Lekkerimäki is on the road to recovery. Already in the gym and working on his rehabilitation, the 2022 first-round draft pick is doing his best to find the positives in a season cut short by injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 13

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Canucks put up two resilient wins in a row on California road trip

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy ! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 13

3 undrafted goalies the Canucks could target this offseason

Although the Vancouver Canucks appear to have a stable goaltending pipeline on paper, this past season served as a reminder of just how quickly that depth can be tested.

Curtis Douglas News / Canucksarmy / April 13

The Statsies: Curtis Douglas leads Canucks in CF% and xGF% in overtime win against Ducks

Two in a row? The Vancouver Canucks topped the Anaheim Ducks by a 4-3 scoreline in overtime, managing to collect back-to-back wins for the first time since December.

Kevin Lankinen News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Why Kevin Lankinen’s Record Doesn’t Tell the Full Canucks Story

Kevin Lankinen’s record this season makes for a headline that includes the word “poor.” But that doesn’t really capture what he’s been asked to do for the Vancouver Canucks.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Öhgren, Blueger, Douglas, Boeser & Culture

The Vancouver Canucks played one of those late-season games that had a bit of everything — edge, weird bounces, and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Insiders Suggests Big Off-Ice Makeover Coming for Canucks

Elliotte Friedman hinted during Monday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Vancouver Canucks might be making big changes off the ice, specifically regarding their pro scouting department.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Marco Rossi scored with 10 seconds left in overtime as the last-place Vancouver Canucks played the role of spoiler Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks, who needed a win to snap a seven-year playoff drought.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Hockey Chaos 101: Canucks Survive Another Wild One vs Sharks

Given the Vancouver Canucks season, how do fans even make sense of a 4–3 win over San Jose? It was one of those games that looked like chaos in real time, but still managed to tell us quite a bit about where this young group is at.

Patrik Allvin News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Could Patrik Allvin’s fate with the Canucks be dependent on the lottery results?

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the NHL Draft Lottery with the best odds at the first overall selection, an honor they have never held since entering the NHL in 1970.

Kirill Kudryavtsev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Canucks Recall Kirill Kudryavtsev

The Canucks have added some extra defensive depth heading into their game tonight against San Jose. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled Kirill Kudryavtsev from AHL Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

Skill vs IQ: The Canucks’ Toughest Draft Choice in Years

If the Vancouver Canucks end up with the No. 1 pick, they’ll have a fun headache. It comes down to Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna. Both guys are just under 6 feet; both are talented left wings, and both bring similar buzz — but they’re different flavours.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Canucks Recall Jiri Patera, Kevin Lankinen Out Day-To-Day

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled depth goaltender Jiri Patera under emergency conditions. His recall comes after Kevin Lankinen sustained a day-to-day, upper-body injury during Monday’s morning practice per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK News.