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Canucks prospect Parker Alcos and the Kelowna Rockets become first team to advance to the second round of the WHL playoffs

Canucks prospect Parker Alcos and the Kelowna Rockets become first team to advance to the second round of the WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets are moving on, becoming the first team to advance to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. It took just four games for the fourth-seeded Rockets to complete a sweep of the fifth-seeded Kamloops Blazers, outscoring their opponents 21-8 in the process.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Canucks prospect Aleksei Medvedev keeps London alive with first win in his playoff debut

The London Knights live to see another day. The reigning Memorial Cup champions had their backs against the wall in Round One of the OHL playoffs, trailing the Soo Greyhounds three games to none heading into Wednesday night.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 2
The Statsies: The numbers behind the Canucks’ wild and wacky win over Colorado

The Statsies: The numbers behind the Canucks’ wild and wacky win over Colorado

…did that just happen? In a game where the Canucks actually scored more than two goals, they not only went up 6-2 and blew that lead, but also still pulled out an 8-6 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 2
Canucks News & Rumours: 8 Goals, Great Game & Hockey Still Has Surprises

Canucks News & Rumours: 8 Goals, Great Game & Hockey Still Has Surprises

There are nights when hockey seems predictable, when the standings tell you all you need to know before the puck even drops. And then there are nights like this one.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 2
NHL roundup: League-worst Canucks blow big lead, still shock Avs

NHL roundup: League-worst Canucks blow big lead, still shock Avs

Brock Boeser produced his seventh career regular-season hat trick and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks recovered from blowing a four-goal lead to beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-6 in Denver on Wednesday night.

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

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

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 2
Hat Trick Heroics & Heart: Vancouver Stuns Avalanche

Hat Trick Heroics & Heart: Vancouver Stuns Avalanche

What a game in Denver between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks left everything on the ice, and it paid off in the most chaotic, fun way possible.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1
NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6

NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6

Brock Boeser produced his seventh career regular-season hat trick and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks recovered from blowing a four-goal lead to beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-6 in Denver on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Mackenzie Blackwood was Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.

NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6
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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1
Brock Boeser scores a hat trick as Canucks beat Avalanche 8-6

Brock Boeser scores a hat trick as Canucks beat Avalanche 8-6

The Canucks got things started on the right foot when Max Sasson scooped up a Filip Hronek pass that Josh Manson got a piece of, essentially leaving it on a platter for Sasson.

Ty Mueller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Canucks Recall Ty Mueller

Canucks Recall Ty Mueller

Ahead of tonight’s game against Colorado, the Vancouver Canucks announced that prospect Ty Mueller has been recalled from AHL Abbotsford. A fourth round selection by the team in 2023, the center has developed nicely in the AHL right from the jump out of the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Abbotsford Canucks sign Braden Birnie to Professional Tryout agreement

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed 24-year-old forward Braden Birnie to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Birnie, a Weyburn, Saskatchewan native, recently signed his first professional contract and made his debut with the ECHL’s Rapid City Rush, where he recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in nine games.

Ty Mueller News / Canucksarmy / April 1
Canucks recall F Ty Mueller from AHL Abbotsford

Canucks recall F Ty Mueller from AHL Abbotsford

With the Vancouver Canucks one loss away from clinching 32nd place in the NHL, they have decided to summon one of their young players from the minor leagues.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1
Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Kane sits as Canucks face league-leading Avalanche

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Kane sits as Canucks face league-leading Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks (21-44-8) face the toughest test in hockey these days when they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche (49-14-10) at Ball Arena in Denver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
What’s at Stake in the NHL: Canucks can clinch last overall

What’s at Stake in the NHL: Canucks can clinch last overall

Welcome to the home stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season. This deep into the schedule, something significant is on the line virtually every day, whether it’s a playoff spot, division title to clinch or a major individual milestone.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 1
NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche, April 1st

NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche, April 1st

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.

Elliotte Friedman News / Canucksarmy / March 31
Friedman: Ex-Canucks GM Mike Gillis name ‘floating around’ for Maple Leafs GM job

Friedman: Ex-Canucks GM Mike Gillis name ‘floating around’ for Maple Leafs GM job

After being out of the National Hockey League front office business for over a decade, a former Vancouver Canucks General Manager has surfaced as a potential suitor for the recent Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager job opening.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Canucks News & Rumours: Kane, Boeser, Lankinen, Pettersson & Tortorella

Canucks News & Rumours: Kane, Boeser, Lankinen, Pettersson & Tortorella

The Vancouver Canucks travelled to Las Vegas Monday night and landed on the wrong side of a 4-2 decision, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. The Canucks jumped ahead early thanks to Evander Kane, who celebrated his 1,000th NHL game with a goal that gave the team an initial spark.

Evander Kane News / Professor Press Box / March 31
Canucks' Evander Kane Reaches 1,000 Game Milestone

Canucks' Evander Kane Reaches 1,000 Game Milestone

There are milestones you plan for and milestones that sneak up on you. Evander Kane’s 1,000th game landed somewhere between the two: big, inevitable, and very much of a piece with the man’s whole career.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Canucks’ Evander Kane plays in 1,000th NHL game

Canucks’ Evander Kane plays in 1,000th NHL game

A power forward has reached a significant milestone. On Monday night, when the puck dropped between the Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights, Canucks forward Evander Kane officially played in the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

Braeden Cootes News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Cootes Looks Like a Future Star for the Canucks

Cootes Looks Like a Future Star for the Canucks

If you’ve watched Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes all season, from training camp on, you’ll already know you’re watching a young player who is one day going to be an NHL star.

Zeev Buium News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Zeev Buium Could Be Vancouver’s Next $9 Million Star Defenseman

Zeev Buium Could Be Vancouver’s Next $9 Million Star Defenseman

The Vancouver Canucks are entering a pivotal phase in their organizational timeline, and one name is quickly emerging as central to their long-term vision: Zeev Buium.

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / March 30
Pettersson Finding His Game, Even If the Canucks Aren’t

Pettersson Finding His Game, Even If the Canucks Aren’t

There’s something a little easy to miss if you’ve been watching the Vancouver Canucks lately. The results haven’t been there, the goals against keep piling up, and most nights feel like an uphill climb.

Zeev Buium News / NHL Rumors / March 28
A Zeem Buium Extension is on the Vancouver Canucks To-Do List This Offseason

A Zeem Buium Extension is on the Vancouver Canucks To-Do List This Offseason

Donnie & Dhali: Rick Dhaliwal, when asked what a contract extension could look like for Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium. The market has changed for young defenseman.

Marco Rossi News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28
Marco Rossi Could Be the Canucks’ Key to a Successful Rebuild

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.

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