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Canucks clinch last place, own best odds to pick first overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks lost 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild, clinching last place in the NHL standings and possessing the best odds to draft No. 1 overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks

The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Canucks officially lock up 32nd place and best odds at drafting 1st overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

It’s official. The Vancouver Canucks have locked up last place in the NHL standings and will have the best odds at drafting first overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft – and they’ve done so on April 2nd against their former captain, Quinn Hughes.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Canucks start hot but fizzle out in 5-2 loss to Wild

Three changes to the Canucks lineup after a massive 8-6 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Recently called up Ty Mueller slots in for Nils Höglander, pushing Aatu Räty to the wing on a line with Curtis Douglas.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Dreger: Canucks not planning on change at GM; Allvin still ‘well regarded’

While there are big changes happening in the front office of another Canadian market, things look to be staying the same in Vancouver. Despite speculation that there might be changes to the Hockey Operations department with the Vancouver Canucks, TSN’s Darren Dreger says that general manager Patrik Allvin looks to be staying put.

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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

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Roundtable: Should the Canucks retire Quinn Hughes’ number one day?: Hughes week

As we put the bookend on Hughes week here at CanucksArmy, we asked our staff for their thoughts on if the Vancouver Canucks should retire the former Captain’s No.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Quinn Hughes says facing Canucks for first time since trade won’t feel real until puck drop

Ahead of his first matchup against his old team, Minnesota Wild defenceman and ex-Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes says he’s not really sure what to expect tonight.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Which Canucks have fared the best post-Hughes trade?: Hughes Week

When the Vancouver Canucks traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, all eyes were on the players they were getting back. In the time since the trade with the Wild, the play of Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi and Liam Öhgren has obviously taken centre stage, with all three under the microscope to recreate Hughes in the aggregate.

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.

Parker Alcos News / Canucksarmy / April 2

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild, April 2nd

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 2

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

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 2

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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NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 2

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 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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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

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Ty Mueller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

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 / Daily Faceoff / April 1

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

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.