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Canucks lose 6-1 to Oilers as 2025-26 season comes to an end

The Canucks rolled into tonight with three straight games, which is obviously a ton of fun. Even more fun — the Canucks had a chance to absolutely sewer the Oilers’ hopes of a deep playoff run with a win tonight.

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Curtis Douglas Is Changing the Feel of the Canucks

Curtis Douglas has been one of those surprise stories that actually feel earned. The big winger walked into the Canucks room this season as a waiver-wire pickup with zero guarantees and became a guy whose name teammates chanted after a 4-3 OT win.

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks: Linus Karlsson reflects on turning a strong Calder Cup run into an NHL career

In a season full of disappointments and apathy starting to set in with the fan base, there have been few Vancouver Canucks who have actually taken their game to the next level.

Kieren Dervin News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks prospect Kieren Dervin commits to Michigan for the 2026-27 season

The NCAA landscape continues to shift, with players increasingly exploring the transfer portal and exercising their ability to pivot. On Thursday, Vancouver Canucks prospect Kieren Dervin exercised that right, announcing that he has decommitted from Penn State and will instead join the Michigan Wolverines.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Curtis Douglas News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, OT Magic, Draft Lottery & Blunders

The Vancouver Canucks are heading into their final game of the season, and while the standings won’t flatter them, there’s still something worth paying attention to.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Scenes from morning skate: End of the line for Canucks in Edmonton

The Vancouver Canucks (25-48-8) conclude their 2025-26 season tonight when they visit the Edmonton Oilers (40-30-11) at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 6pm PT.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes and the PA Raiders off to WHL’s Eastern Conference Championship

Braeden Cootes’s season lives to see another series. On Wednesday night, the Prince Albert Raiders completed a four-game sweep of the Saskatoon Blades with a 5-3 victory, punching their ticket to the WHL Eastern Conference Championship.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Canucks rumors: The 2 players Vancouver won’t re-sign this offseason

The Vancouver Canucks are going to look quite different in 2026-27 after one of the worst seasons in franchise history concludes on Thursday night. The Canucks have won just 25 games in 81 tries in 2025-26, and are a full 17 points behind the Chicago Blackhawks, who are set to finish 31st.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 16

How the Canucks can still rain on the Oilers’ playoff parade in Game 82

If we were going for a more clickbait-y title, this one would have been “Game 82 is the most important game of the season for the Vancouver Canucks.” But, here’s the thing…it kind of is.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 16

There needs to be repercussions for such a torturous Canucks season

There is just one more game remaining in the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2025-26 season, and that news is elating for most fans in the market. Not only are Canucks fans ready to turn the page on this season, but the players and all the higher-ups within the organization are also firmly focused on the future.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks ownership ‘still weighing all their options’: report

Could Jim Rutherford’s time as President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks soon be over? How about Patrik Allvin as GM? Adam Foote as head coach?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Canucks May Already Have the Pieces to Take a Big Jump Next Season

It’s funny how a season can drift into meaninglessness and still leave you with something to think about. The Vancouver Canucks haven’t had much to celebrate at home this year, and the numbers at Rogers Arena have been ugly enough that you don’t really need to dress them up.

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.

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.