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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.

Wild’s Kaprizov Hero in 3-2 OT Win Over Canucks
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The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks had their first of three meetings on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild announced earlier that day that they placed Jakub Lauko and Jonas Brodin on injured reserve while Mats Zuccarello went on retroactive long-term injured reserve. They also made the decision to recall Liam Öhgren and Jesper Wallstedt, but neither was on the roster against the Canucks, and neither was new addition David Jiříček. Related: David Jiříček Brings Size & Youth to Wild Defensive Core The Canucks posted on social media before the game that…

Canucks’ Filip Hronek Out 8 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
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Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday afternoon that defenceman Filip Hronek would be out approximately eight weeks after a successful procedure on his lower body. He also said that Hronek would not need surgery on the upper-body injury that has forced him to miss the last two games. General Manager Patrik Allvin provides an update on Filip Hronek: pic.twitter.com/qKvHAeQnRO — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 3, 2024 Hronek was injured against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 27 when he was hit into the boards by Jack St. Ivany. He fell awkwardly on his right shoulder and was visibly…

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Wild – 12/3/24
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The Vancouver Canucks take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (13-7-3) at WILD (16-4-4) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, SNP Canucks projected lineup Jake DeBrusk — Elias Pettersson — Brock BoeserDakota Joshua — Pius Suter — Conor GarlandNils Hoglander — Teddy Blueger — Kiefer SherwoodMax Sasson — Aatu Raty — Danton Heinen Quinn Hughes — Tyler MyersErik Brannstrom — Vincent DesharnaisCarson Soucy — Noah Juulsen Kevin LankinenArturs Silovs Scratched: Mark Friedman Injured: Derek Forbort (knee), Filip Hronek (upper body) Status report Latest for THW: Wild projected…

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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.