After defeating the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6 (as predicted), the Vancouver Canucks get a shot at redemption with the Chicago Blackhawks, who ended their playoff run a year ago.
The Chicago Blackhawks held on Monday night for a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators, setting up a Canucks - Blackhawks meeting for a second consecutive year. The Blackhawks, having earned the 2nd seed in the Western conference, will take their turn at home ice advantage in this series. While the official sche
After losing Game 3, Canucks coach Alain Vigneault called out his top players, including twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin, and goaltender Roberto Luongo. They were the best players on the ice in a Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Matt Greene and Brad Richardson watch helplessly as Christian Ehrhoff scores his first playoff goal for the Canucks (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
With a 6-4 victory over the Kings, the Canucks escaped what would surely have been akin to playoff dea
After a Game 2 overtime loss to the Kings, the series shifts to Los Angeles for games 3 and 4, and the Vancouver Canucks have adjustments to be made.
Alex Edler and Ryan Kesler chase Anze Kopitar in the first period of Game 2 at GM Place, April 17, 2010 (Photo by Rich Lam/ Getty Images)
Post game reaction following Game 1 of this series from Team 1040 (radio) call-ins was that this was going to be a long series. With Los Angeles stealing a split following a 3-2 overtime (powerplay
In the 2010 NHL playoffs, Vancouver draws the 6th seeded Los Angeles Kings, whom they bested 3 games to 1 in their 4 game season series.
Mason Raymond has the puck knocked off his stick by Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings April 1st, 2010 at the Staples Center
When covering playoff series in Fantasy leagues, I will often refer readers first to the season series. It doesn't always tell the full tale of the tape, and there are always anomalies, but usually offers a rough, workable outl
After an abysmal 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night, the Vancouver Canucks left California early Saturday morning with some pride still intact.
Michael Grabner had a real breakout game versus Anaheim, recording the 'natural' hat trick [three straight goals] (Photo by Jeff Gross/ Getty Images)
The California swing was just that - Two games in two nights, both with large polarities in style, composition and execution. Thursday night in Los Angeles the Canucks fell into the ol
With a convincing 4-1 win over the upstart Phoenix Coyotes, the Vancouver Canucks moved closer to accomplishing something they've never done before - having a major trophy winner.
With 6 games remaining, Henrik Sedin has 104 points to lead the NHL in that category (Photo by Canadian Press/ Darryl Dyck)
However coveted the Art Ross trophy (player to amass the most points in NHL in one season) may be, one of the contenders is downplaying it's importance. "I really think the franchise is lo
The Vancouver Canucks accomplished something rarely seen at GM Place Thursday night: A win over the San Jose Sharks.
On a night made for anyone with 'Ryan' in their name, the Canuck power play came out swinging, and was the difference in a 3-2 win. Alexander Edler and Ryan Kesler each had a goal and an assist on the power play. Ryan Johnson scored the eventual game-winner, his first of the season, and first goal in 83 games. Ryane Clowe of the San Jose Sharks scored his 16th of the season, o
With back-to-back home games against Canadian NHL clubs, the Vancouver Canucks asserted their continued mastery over visiting rivals to GM Place.
Curtis Glencross helps clear the puck for Miika Kiprusoff in the first period at GM Place Sunday. Glencross' help wasn't enough as Vancouver built a 3-0 lead before the Kipper was chased (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
The Canucks didn't reinvent the wheel in the process, but both victories over Canadian neighbors were in convincing fashion. P
During an interview with Team 1040 radio station in Vancouver, CBC's Jim Hughson responded to a question about the Canucks comeback capability of late, saying: "They defy logic".
Following a time out, Roberto Luongo composes himself after allowing the first 3 goals (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, David Zalubowski)
During their 13th straight road game Tuesday, March 9th, the Vancouver Canucks found themselves in familiar territory: Losing a hockey game after 2 periods. Realistically, the g
The Vancouver Canucks are very well represented in the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, British Columbia, with 6 players suiting up for their respective countries.
Henrik Sedin (Sweden) pins Sami Lepisto (Finland) during the Swedes' 4-2 win in preliminary action Feb.21, 2010
In an Olympic tournament that has had surprisingly few degrees of seperation, "underdog" nations are making headlines. Earlier today, the strong Slovakian team learned this the hard way, with one of the n
With their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks dropped to 2 games below .500 on the road. Could some roster changes be far behind?
The Canucks found out why the Lightning have gone 10-2-2 since the New Year at home, courtesy of Marty St. Louis and Steven Stamkos
Not that anyone is pressing the panic button yet, seeing as how the club is not far removed from a 7 game winning streak. But on their current road trip, the Canucks are 2-3, with one of the wins coming
The Vancouver Canucks' motion for a victory was denied by the hot Ottawa Senators near Parliament Hill on Thursday night.
Though they didn't all 'fall flat', the Canucks had to acknowledge the patient game the scalding hot Ottawa Senators are playing (Photo courtesy of Phillip MacCallum/ Getty Images)
Thanks in large part to the play of sophomore goaltender Brian Elliot and center Jason Spezza, Ottawa extended it's team record winning streak to 11 games, defeating the Canucks 3-1. Ellio
The Vancouver Canucks said 'adieu' to GM Place on a high note Wednesday, grabbing their sixth straight win, amidst a controversial slashing call.
Roberto Luongo bails out Alexander Edler after he coughed up the puck to Blues' leading goal-scorer, Andy McDonald (16 goals)
With an unparalleled 14 game road trip on the horizon, the Canucks did themselves a solid, leaving GM Place (the Garage) behind for 45 days on winning terms. The win vaulted the hot hockey club into sole possession of 1s
Christian Ehrhoff and the Vancouver Canucks prevailed over a Dallas Stars club that initially burned bright, but faded as the game wound down.<br />
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<em>Shane O'Brien got plenty of icetime, due in part to Sami Salo hurting his shoulder (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)</em><br />
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It's been said that time is the great equalizer, and if you wound the Vancouver Canucks' and Edmonton Oilers' clocks back 25 years, the adage appears true.
This scene will most likely not repeat itself in Edmonton for many seasons
The year was 1985, and it was a cold, snowy January day in Quesnel, British Columbia. My mother, Marilyn, was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen as I watched the Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers. I still remember the anxiety I felt watching the game,
On the same day that Colin Campbell and Gary Bettman decided to withhold discipline from Stephane Auger and fine Alex Burrows $2500, the Canucks misfortune spilled onto the ice.
The Wild are hot, 4 straight wins and 19-10-3 since opening the season 5-10-0
Derek Boogaard of the Minnesota Wild threw more controversy at the Canucks camp. Boogaard, who hasn’t scored in 200 games (Jan.7, 2006) told the Minnesota Star-Tribune that just prior to his fight with Darcy Hordichuk, Hordichuk said: “
In the third period of Saturday's match between the Canucks and the Calgary Flames, CBC Commentator Mark Lee described the game as having a "Nasty tone".
Rick Rypien vs Brandon Prust - Part I (AP Photo / The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
Particularly in the third period did both teams dish out physical punishment. Both coaches, Alain Vigneault and Brent Sutter, regularly dispatched their third and fourth lines, trying to match brawn. In a couple of instances, the result brought most players o
Alex Burrows penned his name alongside a 23 year old Vancouver Canucks scoring record of back to back hat tricks, originally set by Petri Skriko in 1986/87.
Two of the hottest players in the NHL celebrate Alex Burrows' 2nd straight hat trick performance (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
The Phoenix Coyotes got the short end of the straw Thursday night during their visit to the Garage, outplaying the Canucks for large stretches. But the rules of physics applied, and objects in motion tend to s
As the Vancouver Canucks reach the midway point of the 2009/10 schedule, here is a reflection to date of the individual top 11 performers for the club, in my humble opinion.
Willie Mitchell, B
Willie Mitchell hits Zach Stortini, -has been taking the body with more authority this season (AP Photo / The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
Willie Mitchell came to Vancouver touted as a shut-down defender. The Canucks were well acquainted with the Port McNeil blueliner, having been Todd Bert
<a href="http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2009/12/dec2209_burr_rr.jpg" border="0"><img src="http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2009/12/dec2209_burellis_tt.jpg" class="imageFloatLeftFramed"></a>The Vancouver Canucks killer instinct took over as the Nashville Predators attempted to hand them a second straight loss at General Motors place.
Refusing to become another Nashville snack (who were red hot coming into the game, 8-1-1 in their last 10), the Canucks applie
With the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks tied at 2 at 12:24 of the third period, referee Brad Meier assessed Caps Tom Poti a double minor that changed the game.
Washington's head coach, Bruce Boudreau couldn't beleive what he was seeing as Poti first received a cross-checking minor for hitting Alex Burrows in the shoulders. Then, after dismissing Meier's call with a "take off" waving gesture, Poti was given an additional two minute minor for Unsportsmanlike conduct. On the subseque
After dropping a decision late in the third period at home against the Ducks, who were 3-5-5 on the road entering the game, the Canucks have some ground to gain. Following the loss, Vancouver is 10th in the West, and Minnesota, who holds a game in hand, only trails by three points. These, in my humble opinion, are the 5 things they must do to ensure a playoff spot in the Western conference.
5) Better third line production: Kyle Wellwood, wherefore art thou? Please leave the Press box and com
Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond proved a formidable, speedy duo with both recording a goal and an assist against the surging Los Angeles Kings.
The Los Angeles Kings touched down at YVR looking to accomplish something they hadn’t done since 1980: Earn points in 9 straight games. Unfortunately for them, they would take off early Tuesday morning from Vancouver International failing to duplicate the feat.
The Vancouver Canucks skated to a 3-1 victory over the Western conference leading Kings M
Henrik Sedin posted three assists during a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild Saturday to earn his 500th point as a Vancouver Canuck.
Alex Burrows was quick to point out his adoration of the set-up twin. “Every play he’s so smart. Every time he gets it he’s finding ways to get it to the shooter, he sauces it through sticks or finds lanes to make the play and whether its on his forehand or backhand he’s able to make tape-to-tape passes.”
The Canucks opened the game like race horses out of the
Tired of being spectators while their previous two opponents had hat-trick goal scorers, the Canucks went out and got their own.
The Atlanta Thrashers dropped their 2nd straight game to Northwest division foes after a loss in Calgary on Tuesday. Ondrej Pavelec was busy for Atlanta, facing 15 shots in the second period, and 16 in the third, for a total of 38 on the night.
Daniel Sedin, with a little bit of luck, recorded the Canucks' second hat trick of the season (his brother had one whil
