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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.

Canucks Learn Lessons About Margins for Error vs. Predators in Game 5
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With five contests in the books of the first-round series between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks, a few trends have stood out. Number one, even though the goalies aren’t being peppered as much as they could be, they’re all coming up huge – and we mean all of them given Vancouver’s wild predicament. Two, it is virtually impossible to guess what will happen next. Just when one thinks a game will finish one way, an event erupts out of the blue that sends the match into a tizzy. That happened many times in Game 5 on Tuesday, won by the Predators…

Hughes, Josi & Makar Named 2024 Norris Trophy Finalists
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The NHL has announced its finalist for the James Norris Trophy, presented annually “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The Norris Memorial Trophy was presented in 1953 by the four children of the late James Norris in memory of the former owner-president of the Detroit Red Wings. It is voted on by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Here is a look at what each player did to earn a nomination for this award. Cale Makar The 25-year-old posted a career-best 90 points with 231 shots on net…

Predators Clip Canucks 2-1 in Game 5, Send Series Back to Nashville
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It’s often said that the most dangerous animal is the one that’s wounded and cornered. In the case of the Nashville Predators, their pride had been dealt a blow with a miserable Game 4 defeat. They had to face the Vancouver Canucks and their rabid fans on Tuesday night for Game 5, down 3-1 in the series. The Predators proved the wounded animal theory correct, winning yet another tight game, this time 2-1, to cut Vancouver’s advantage in the series to 3-2. Predators Down but Not Out Being down but not out applies to both the series as a whole and…

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Today in Hockey History: April 30
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had…

Canucks vs Predators Projected Lineups – Game 4
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The Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators today at Bridgestone Arena in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (1P) Canucks at (1WC) Predators Western Conference First Round, Game 4 5…

 

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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.