What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Vancouver Canucks: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion. The Canucks struggled as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the postseason until year five. In the 50-plus years since joining the league, the Canucks have yet to win the Stanley Cup; however, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times—1982, 1994, and 2011.

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Jets – 4/18/24

Matthew Zator | April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANUCKS (50-22-9) at JETS (51-24-6) 8 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNP, TSN3 Canucks projected lineup Nils Hoglander — Elias Pettersson — Ilya Mikheyev Dakota Joshua — Elias Lindholm — Conor Garland Vasily Podkolzin — Teddy Blueger — Sam Lafferty Pius Suter — Nils Aman — Phillip Di Giuseppe Quinn Hughes — Noah Juulsen Carson Soucy — Tyler Myers Nikita Zadorov — Mark Friedman Thatcher Demko Casey DeSmith Scratched: J.T. Miller, Brock Boeser, Ian Cole, Filip Hronek Injured: None Status…

Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the Chicago Blackhawks

Scott Clarke | April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be the best transaction between them and the other 31 organizations. This article focuses on their trade history with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Canucks and Blackhawks do not have a long list of transactions with each other despite being in the NHL together for over 53 years. Their recent trades have revolved around fringe-level players or salary cap dumps. However, they have two deals that long-time Canucks fans will surely remember. Canucks…

Where the Western Conference Playoff Matchups Stand Right Now

Jim Bay | April 17, 2024April 18, 2024

While the Eastern Conference matchups for the 2024 NHL playoffs are set, that is not the case for those teams in the Western Conference. Here is a look at where the playoffs stand in the Western Conference One Matchup is Set The Winnipeg Jets’ victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (April 16) clinched second place in the Central Division for the Jets and home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series with the Colorado Avalanche while extending its winning streak to seven games. It will be the first time these two teams meet in the playoffs. The Avalanche will be…

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Wild, Flyers, Canucks

Jim Parsons | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension. The Philadelphia Flyers missed the playoffs and sealed the fate of three other teams when they pulled their goaltender…

Western Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Alex Chauvancy | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The NHL playoffs begin this weekend, and there will surely be some highly competitive battles in the first round in each conference. Every team wants to enter the postseason firing on all cylinders, but that’s rarely the case for everyone. Let’s look at who’s hot and who’s not entering the…

What Canucks Need for a Successful Playoff Run

Sartaaj Bhullar | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The 2023-24 season is nearing its end and the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will start on April 20. The Vancouver Canucks have had a successful regular season and are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2015. The club has a 50-22-9 record and ranks among the top…

Canucks Clinch Pacific Division After 4-1 Win Over Flames

Matthew Zator | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

With their 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks have clinched the Pacific Division for the first time in their history. The last time they won the division was back in 2012-13 when it was called the Northwest Division. They are also still in the running for the…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Canucks – 4/16/24

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (37-38-5) at CANUCKS (49-22-9) 10 p.m. ET; SNW, SNP, ESPN+, HULU Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael…

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin’s Moves That Shaped a Winning Team

Edgar Chaput | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

There is a buzz in the air about the Vancouver Canucks these days. The B.C.-based club is gearing for a Stanley Cup Playoff run as potentially one of the top seeds in the Western Conference. Flashback 12 months ago and the team was winding down another lost season, on the…

3 Abbotsford Canucks Players to Watch in the AHL Playoffs

Lukas Bernasiewicz | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

Along with their NHL team making the playoffs, Vancouver Canucks fans will also have American Hockey League (AHL) playoff hockey to watch as Vancouver’s AHL team the Abbotsford Canucks clinched a playoff spot at the beginning of April. Abbotsford currently sits as the fourth seed in the Pacific Division and…

Vancouver Canucks’ 2023-24 Team Awards

Matthew Zator | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks by all accounts, despite their struggles since the All-Star Break, have had a phenomenal season so far. They have already tied their third-best point total of all-time at 107 points and could conceivably finish with 111 (if they go 2-0 the rest of the way), which would…

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Oilers – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANUCKS (48-22-9) at OILERS (48-24-6) 10 p.m. CBC, SN, CITY, TVAS2 Canucks projected lineup Ilya Mikheyev — Elias Pettersson — Nils Hoglander Pius Suter — J.T. Miller…

Los Angeles Kings’ 3 Potential Playoff Matchups in Round 1

Michael Ostrower | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Los Angeles Kings have clinched a playoff spot, but they still have a lot to play for in the final week of the season. There are three most likely outcomes for who they would play in Round 1: the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks. Out of those…

NHL Playoff Clinching Scenarios & Player Milestones – 4/10/24

Harrison Smajovits | April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

The NHL has three scheduled games tonight. It’s a strictly Western Conference slate featuring playoff-clinching scenarios and a race to win a division crown. Projected Lineups Chicago Blackhawks – St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. Vegas Golden Knights – Edmonton Oilers 8:30 p.m. Arizona Coyotes – Vancouver Canucks, 10:30 p.m. Clinching…

Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Canucks – 4/10/24

Matthew Zator | April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. COYOTES (33-40-5) at CANUCKS (48-22-8) 10:30 p.m. ET; SNP, SCRIPPS Coyotes projected lineup Clayton Keller — Nick Bjugstad — Nick Schmaltz Lawson Crouse — Logan Cooley —…

Canucks News & Rumors: Miller, Boeser, Demko & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser reach career milestones. Also, an update on the return of goaltender Thatcher Demko. Additionally, Jonathan Lekkerimaki is headed to set to represent Team Sweden. Miller Hits 100, Boeser Hits 40 In the Canucks April 8…

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors, the Edmonton Oilers have decided to ride Evander Kane until they get the version of the player that they know can show up in the playoffs. How expensive is Dakota Joshua going to be for the Vancouver Canucks if they want to re-sign him? Finally, Arber…

Golden Knights’ Lack of Discipline Leads to Loss vs Canucks

Eric Cruikshank | April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights dropped their fourth and final meeting against the Vancouver Canucks to split the season series, coming up just short and losing 4-3 on Monday night. This is the first time that the Golden Knights (42-27-8) have lost in regulation on the road against the Canucks (48-22-8),…

J.T. Miller Notches 100th Point & 400th Career Assist

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

On a night that Brock Boeser hit 40 goals, and Conor Garland scored his 100th in the NHL, JT Miller joined the century club with his 100th point of the season. On Garland’s 101st – and second of the game – against the Vegas Golden Knights, he had the primary…

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Canucks FAQ

What year were the Vancouver Canucks founded?

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion.

When did the Vancouver Canucks play their first game?

The Canucks played their first game on Oct. 9, 1970. They faced the Los Angeles Kings and lost 3-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Vancouver Canucks?

Rick Tocchet is the current head coach for the Vancouver Canucks.