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Do the Canucks stand a chance to keep unstoppable Kucherov in check?

The Vancouver Canucks have Wednesday as a team day off. And that’s a good thing because they’ll need to be well-rested to face the biggest challenge the National Hockey League has these days when they face Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday at Rogers Arena.

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‘A confident Petey’: Canucks’ Boeser and Foote on Pettersson’s multi-goal game

Elias Pettersson scored two goals last night in the Vancouver Canucks win over the defending two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. The second was his 200th career goal, becoming just the 10th player in the franchise’s history to reach the milestone.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Rossi, Boeser & Lankinen

The Vancouver Canucks finally had a night where the puck seemed to bounce their way. They beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, with forward Elias Pettersson ending a 20-game goal drought and scoring his 200th career NHL goal.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / March 18

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen stands on his head to help Canucks beat Panthers

Talk about gutting one out. The Vancouver Canucks beat the Florida Panthers by a 5-2 scoreline at home. Honestly, they played a better game than the numbers would indicate.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / March 18

Marco Rossi's 3-point night propels Canucks past Panthers

Marco Rossi had a goal and two assists for the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-2 win against the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Brock Boeser had three assists, Elias Pettersson scored twice, and Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves for the Canucks, who have won two of three.

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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

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 17

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Höglander replaces Douglas for Canucks vs. Panthers

The Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8) host the Florida Panthers (33-30-3) in Rogers Arena tonight. Puck drop is set for 7 PM PT. Tonight will be part one of two of Florida-based teams hitting the ice in Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Lankinen, McKenna, Stenberg & Garland

It’s not every day you get two last-place teams meeting when one of them is the reigning Stanley Cup champs. The Vancouver Canucks host the Florida Panthers tonight, and if nothing else, both sides should be motivated.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 17

A Canucks-centric focus on the top 10 targets of the 2026 NHL Draft

With just a handful of games remaining on the NHL regular season slate, the Vancouver Canucks are nearly a lock to come away with a high pick in June. Will it be first overall?

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 17

Amid visa issues and his wife expecting, David Kämpf has yet to play for the Capitals since trade from Canucks

One of the Vancouver Canucks traded at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has had some complications arriving at his new club. Former Canucks centreman David Kämpf, who was traded to the Washington Capitals just before the deadline passed in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, has yet to make his debut with his new squad.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17th, Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks

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 / Canucksarmy / March 17

An early look at which Canucks might be present at the 2028 World Cup of Hockey

On Monday, the NHL and NHLPA announced that Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague would serve as the three host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Naturally, that got us at CanucksArmy thinking… which Vancouver Canucks players might be representing their countries at the tournament in two years’ time?

Manny Malhotra News / Professor Press Box / March 16

3 Reasons Manny Malhotra Might Be a Great NHL Head Coach

Given the season the Vancouver Canucks have had, it really strikes me that Adam Foote might not be standing on the most solid ice as the team’s head coach.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 16

Canucks fans in Victoria will get rare chance to see prospect Aleksei Medvedev play live next season

Vancouver Island hockey fans may have a unique opportunity to see one of the top prospects up close this September. On Monday, the Victoria Royals (WHL) and London Knights (OHL) announced a unique collaboration that will see the Knights travel to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for a two-game showcase.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 16

How are recently traded Canucks doing with their new teams?

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and over a week into their new homes, the traded Vancouver Canucks are beginning to acclimate. With the team transitioning toward a rebuild, veterans like Tyler Myers and Conor Garland, along with pending free agents David Kämpf and Lukas Reichel, were shipped off for what totalled to six draft picks.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / March 16

Scenes from practice: Canucks put DeBrusk back on top line, Höglander set to draw in vs. Panthers

The Vancouver Canucks showed a couple of new looks during a 45-minute practice on Monday morning at Rogers Arena. The team had all of its players on the ice after giving veterans Brock Boeser, Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson the day off Sunday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 16

Why 2028 and 2029 draft picks (and beyond) still matter to the Canucks’ rebuild timeline

To call the Conor Garland trade a controversial one would be a step too far. Most fans and followers of the Vancouver Canucks came away from the Trade Deadline Eve transaction that sent Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets feeling more or less fine about the whole thing, or at the very least glad that it was over and done with.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 16