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Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are excited to announce that fan voting for the 2024.25 Team Awards is now open! Fans can cast their votes for four player awards, with voting closing on April 8 at 11:59 p.m.
The following four awards will be determined by fan votes, with

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VOTING NOW OPEN FOR VANCOUVER CANUCKS 2024.25 TEAM AWARDS

Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks and Canucks Autism Network (CAN) are honoured to host their 6th annual Autism Acceptance Night at Rogers Arena, as the Canucks take on the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, April 2. Coinciding with World Autism Day, the game will be a celebration of inclusion and

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CANUCKS TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE NIGHT

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Aku Koskenvuo on a two-year, entry-level contract.
Koskenvuo, 22, recently concluded his third season with Harvard University, posting a record of 8-9-1 with a 2.81 goals-against average, a .902 save

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CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH GOALTENDER AKU KOSKENVUO ON TWO-YEAR, ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Linus Karlsson on a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000.
“Linus has worked very hard on his development the past few seasons in Abbotsford and has also shown he can compete

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CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH LINUS KARLSSON ON A ONE-YEAR, ONE-WAY CONTRACT

“For me, it’s all mental.” - Jake DeBrusk
In professional athletics, physical skill and strength take centre stage, often overshadowing the key component to success: the mind.
This disparity raises an important question: Why isn’t mental development cultivated with the same intensity as physical fitness?
Mental resilience isn’t just about

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The Mental Game

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks and Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) are proud to host the 35th Annual Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon, presented by TD, on March 18th at 7:00 pm, as the team takes on the Winnipeg Jets.
The Telethon is now live, and fans are encouraged

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CANUCKS HOST 35TH ANNUAL CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND TELETHON LIVE ON MARCH 18, PRESENTED BY TD

Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Canucks and Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) announced today that the proceeds from today’s 50/50 raffle will support the Sedin Family Foundation (SFF) as part of their ongoing partnership to fund an annual project supporting families across British Columbia. Tickets are on sale now and

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CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND 50/50 TO SUPPORT SEDIN FAMILY FOUNDATION ON MARCH 9TH

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are excited to host a special celebration honouring the dedication and impact of women in sport on March 7th, as they face the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena at 7:00pm.
“Tonight, we celebrate the extraordinary women who are breaking barriers, inspiring future generations, and

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CANUCKS TO HOLD CELEBRATION HONOURING WOMEN IN SPORT ON MARCH 7TH, PRESENTED BY TD 

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired a third-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenceman Carson Soucy.
The third-round draft pick initially belonged to the San Jose Sharks before the

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CANUCKS ACQUIRE THIRD-ROUND PICK FROM NEW YORK RANGERS IN EXCHANGE FOR CARSON SOUCY

Can you picture yourself at sixteen years old?
At sixteen, you are encouraged to dream, and dream big. Maybe you’re already thinking about post-secondary education plans or your first full-time job. Maybe your greatest worry is an algebra test you’re dreading or your senior prom, your future bearing down. You

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"You Become Your Own Leader": Conor Garland's Path to Success

Kiefer Sherwood is fueled by fire every night when he steps on the ice for the Vancouver Canucks.
It’s obvious to anyone who’s seen a Canucks game this season. Sherwood’s physicality, grit and even goals have made him a fan favourite in Vancouver. He has always had that fire and

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The Fire That Fuels Kiefer Sherwood’s Unconventional Path

CANUCKS HONOURED TO HOST 7TH ANNUAL FIRST NATIONS CELEBRATION, PRESENTED BY ROGERS 

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are proud to announce their 7th Annual First Nations Celebration, presented by Rogers, taking place on March 5th at 7:30pm when the team faces off against the Anaheim Ducks.
“We are deeply proud to dedicate this special night to honouring the communities whose heritage

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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Kevin Lankinen on a 5-year contract extension with a $4.5M AAV.
“Kevin has done a great job for us in net this season,” said Allvin. “Right from the start of

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CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH KEVIN LANKINEN ON A 5-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION 

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Drew O’Connor on a two-year contract extension with a $2.5M AAV.
“Drew has really made a good first impression since joining our team from Pittsburgh at the beginning of the

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CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DREW O’CONNOR ON A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Marcus Pettersson on a six-year contract extension with a $5.5M AAV.
“In just a couple of games, Marcus has already shown us the type of leadership, poise and character that

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CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH MARCUS PETTERSSON ON A SIX-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

In exchange for Danton Heinen, Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernström and a conditional first-round pick

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired defenceman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O'Connor from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Danton Heinen, defenceman Vincent Desharnais, the rights to forward Melvin Fernström and a conditional first-round pick in the 2025

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Canucks Acquire Pettersson and O’Connor From Pittsburgh

In exchange for J.T. Miller, Erik Brännström, and Jackson Dorrington

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has acquired forward Filip Chytil, defenceman Victor Mancini, and a conditional first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward J.T. Miller, defenceman Erik Brännström and the rights

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Canucks Acquire Chytil, Mancini, and a Conditional First-Round Pick From New York Rangers

Vancouver, B.C. – In honour of Black History Month, The Vancouver Canucks are excited to announce the details of their fourth annual Black Excellence Night on February 2nd, when the team hosts the Detroit Red Wings.
On this special night, Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) recognizes our ongoing commitment to

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Canucks to Commemorate Black History at 4th Annual 'Black Excellence' Night

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are proud to announce details of their seventh annual Lunar New Year Celebration, presented by TD, taking place on January 21st when the team takes on the Buffalo Sabres.
The 2025 Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing reflection, growth, and

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Canucks to Host Lunar New Year Celebration Honouring the 'Year of the Snake', Presented by TD

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks and Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) are excited to announce that the Dice and Ice Online Auction is now live, giving those unable to attend in–person the chance to win unique and one–of–a–kind prizes.
One of the Vancouver Canucks signature events on the calendar,

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Dice & Ice Online Auction Now Open with One-of-a-Kind Prizes Available

The two-game showcase in Seattle will mark the beginning of a multi-year agreement between the two franchises

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the team will participate in a two-game prospects showcase with the Seattle Kraken in September 2025. The games will be held in Seattle and will feature top prospects from both teams, providing fans with a close-up look at future Canucks players.

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Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken Announce Two-Game Prospects Showcase

Vancouver, BC \- The Vancouver Canucks are proud to host the 13th annual Hockey Talks Night, presented by lululemon, tonight as the team takes on the Colorado Avalanche.
Several teams around the NHL participate in this initiative, sharing resources, stories and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health challenges.
“Hockey Talks

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Canucks to Raise Mental Health Awareness at 13th Annual Hockey Talks Night

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are excited to announce details of the 8th annual Pride Night, celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, taking place on December 12 when the team hosts the Florida Panthers.
2SLGBTQIA+ represents two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual and additional sexual orientations and

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Canucks to Celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community at 8th Annual Pride Night

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks are thrilled to announce the second half of the 2024.25 season’s Community & Fan Engagement Nights. These special nights include cultural celebrations, awareness initiatives and appreciation for the fans, whose passion exemplifies the “All Together. All In.” mentality.
"We are honoured to continue celebrating

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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that Forward J.T. Miller will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.
“Right now, our sole focus is making sure that J.T. knows the entire organization is here to support him,” said Allvin.

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MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the third and final meeting between the Canucks and Coyotes this season: Dec. 3 (3-2 OTW @ VAN), Mar. 16 (3-2 L @ ARI), and Apr. 13 (away).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 105-72-20-9 all-time against Arizona, including a 40-44-10-6 record on the road.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games against the Coyotes (4-1-0 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks skaters with 18 points (4-14-18) in 19 career games against Arizona.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (4-8-12) in nine career games against the Coyotes.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/anthony-beauvillier-8478463" data-player-link="8478463">Anthony Beauvillier</a>&nbsp;has 10 points (6-4-10) in 12 career games against Arizona.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has seven points (0-7-7) in five career games against the Coyotes.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;has five points (2-3-5) in five career games against his former team.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks in career games played against Arizona at 22 (2-8-10 in those games).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 2-3-0 in five career games against the Coyotes with a 2.63 GAA and .912 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;has yet to face the Arizona Coyotes in his career.</li>
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QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>J.T. Miller has 18 points (6-12-18) in his last 14 games.</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 15 points (6-9-15) in his last 13 games.</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 14 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has 10 points (5-5-10) in his last 11 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has nine points (5-4-9) in his last 10 games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 19-12-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
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LAST MEETING - MAR. 16/23: VAN 2 at ARI 3
Andrei Kuzmenko opened the scoring for third time in the last six games at 5:14 in the first period...His goal matched Pavel Bure's record of 34 goals for most by a Canucks player in their first NHL season...Anthony Beauvillier and Elias Pettersson recorded the Vancouver Canucks: Media Notes assists for their first of two points each on the night...Pettersson then tallied his 31st goal of the season at 11:41 in the third period, assisted by Beauvillier and Conor Garland...Pettersson led all Canucks skaters in shots (5)...Brock Boeser registered a team-high four hits...Guillaume Brisebois led the team in blocked shots (3)...Thatcher Demko faced 27 shots.
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 11/23: VAN 3 at ANA 2
Brock Boeser opened the scoring on a tic-tac-toe power play passing play for his 18th goal of the season at 12:14 in the first period...Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th point of the season with the primary assist while J.T. Miller collected the secondary assist...Andrei Kuzmenko notched his team-leading 39th goal of the campaign, also on the power play, at 16:12 in the first period...Akito Hirose and Thatcher Demko assisted on the play...Miller added a goal of his own at 1:26 in the third period for the eventual game-winning goal and his 200th career tally, assisted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/phillip-di-giuseppe-8476858" data-player-link="8476858">Phillip Di Giuseppe</a>&nbsp;and Pettersson...Boeser and Pettersson co-led the team in shots (5)...Miller led all Canucks in hits (3) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/kyle-burroughs-8477335" data-player-link="8477335">Kyle Burroughs</a>&nbsp;led in blocks (3)...Thatcher Demko made 33 saves.
LAST 5 vs ARIZONA
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<li>Mar. 16/23: VAN 2 at&nbsp;ARI 3</li>
<li>Dec. 3/22:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;vs ARI 2 (OT)</li>
<li>Apr. 14/22:&nbsp;VAN 7&nbsp;vs ARI 1</li>
<li>Apr. 7/22:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;at ARI 1</li>
<li>Feb. 8/22:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;vs ARI 1</li>
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WRAPPING UP ON THE ROAD
As the final game of a three-game trip (1-1-0 so far) tonight's game marks the 22nd time in franchise history that the Canucks will conclude their regular season on the road (7-8-3-3 all-time) and the sixth time in the last seven years. Since the team's inception in 1970.71, Vancouver has posted a 26-16-6-3 on the final game of the regular season, home or away. In the only two season finales against the Coyotes/Jets franchise to date, the Canucks have recorded a 3-2 OTW (1990.91 vs Winnipeg Jets) and 3-1 L (2006.07 at Phoenix Coyotes).
ECLIPSING ONE HUNDRED
Collecting the primary assist on Brock Boeser's power play marker on Apr. 11 at ANA, Elias Pettersson became the sixth player in Canucks history (seventh instance) to record 100 points in a season (38-62-100) and the first since Daniel Sedin (41-63-104) in 2010.11. Pettersson added another assist later in the game to reach 101 points and enters Thursday's game at Arizona three points shy of tying Daniel Sedin and Markus Naslund (2002.03) for fifth-most points in a season by a Canucks skater (104).
<ul>
<li>Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).</li>
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THIRTY AND THRIVING
Netting his third game-winning goal of the season on Apr. 11 at ANA, J.T. Miller reached the 200-goal plateau in his career. Of his 200 career goals between Vancouver, Tampa Bay, and the New York Rangers, 105 have come in a Canucks uniform in just 282 games played (0.37 G/GP). The 30-year-old centreman is also only three points away from 300 as a Canuck and could become the second- fastest player in club history to reach the milestone behind Pavel Bure (246 GP) and ahead of Elias Pettersson (306 GP).
TWO POINTS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
With two assists (0-2-2) in a winning effort on Apr. 11 at ANA, Pettersson registered his 29th multi-point game of the 2022.23 season, ranking as the sixth-most multi-point outings by a Canucks player in a single season behind only Henrik Sedin (34 in 2009.10), Pavel Bure (32 in 1992.93 &amp; 1993.94), Daniel Sedin (32 in 2010.11), and Alexander Mogilny (30 in 1995.96).
KUZMENK-SHOW CONTINUES
Scoring the go-ahead goal on the power play on Apr. 11 at ANA, Andrei Kuzmenko regained sole possession of the team lead in goals this season (39), one up on Elias Pettersson. Kuzmenko's 39 goals are also tied for the fifth-most in an NHL player's first season since 1988.89 with Sidney Crosby (2005.06), trailing Auston Matthews (40 in 2016.17), Eric Lindros (41 in 1992.93), Alex Ovechkin (52 in 2005.06), and Teemu Selanne (76 in 1992.93).
<ul>
<li>Previously on Mar. 28 at STL, Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19, and on Mar. 23 vs SJS, he set the record for most goals (35) in a season in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 27.5% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
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CANUCKS ANNOUNCE 2022.23 TEAM AWARDS
The Vancouver Canucks announced their annual Team Awards during their final home game of the regular season on April 8 at Rogers Arena. Among the seven awards announced, four were voted on by Canucks fans from April 2 to 6.
<ul>
<li>Cyclone Taylor Trophy - "Most Valuable Player" (fan vote): Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy - "Best Defenceman" (fan vote): Quinn Hughes</li>
<li>Pavel Bure Award - "Most Exciting Player" (fan vote): Andrei Kuzmenko</li>
<li>Fred J. Hume Award - "Unsung Hero" (fan vote):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a></li>
<li>Daniel and Henrik Sedin Award - "Community Leadership": Brock Boeser</li>
<li>Cyrus H. McLean Trophy - "Leading Scorer": Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Three Stars Award - "Most Three Stars Selections": Elias Pettersson</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
With his shorthanded tally on Apr. 8 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson registered the team's 15th shorthanded marker of 2022.23, second in the NHL to the Edmonton Oilers (17). This total represents the fifth-highest single-season total in franchise history, and the most in a single season since 1998.99. Pettersson and teammate J.T. Miller, who recorded the assist, each registered their ninth shorthanded points in 2022.23 to tie Pavel Bure (1992.93 &amp; 1997.98) and Russ Courtnall (1995.96) for most shorthanded points by a Canucks player in a single season.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/cole-mcward-8484287" data-player-link="8484287">Cole McWard</a>'s NHL debut on Apr. 6 vs CHI, a total of six players have made their NHL debuts with Vancouver this season, tied for fourth-most in the League (w/ NSH, NYI, OTT) behind only Chicago (7), Columbus (7), and Toronto. The Canucks have now had 38 skaters appear in at least one game this season, matching the franchise record for most skaters dressed in a season (1987.88). McWard also became the 16th defenceman to play for the team, two more than the previous club record of 14 (1997.98, 2005.06, and 2018.19).
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson also held a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21) from Feb 6 - Mar. 28, which was the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
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ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
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RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 6</li>
<li>Cole McWard signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Apr. 4</li>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Demko (15 pts)</li>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
<li>Garland (5 pts)</li>
<li>Hirose (5 pts)</li>
<li>Kravtsov (5 pts)</li>
<li>McWard (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

GAME NOTES | CANUCKS AT COYOTES - APR. 13/23

MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the fourth and final meeting between the Canucks and Ducks this season: Nov. 3 (8-5 W @ VAN), Mar. 8 (3-2 OTW @ VAN), Mar. 19 (2-1 @ ANA), and Apr. 11 (away).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 54-49-9-7 all-time against Anaheim, including a 25-22-7-4 record on the road.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games against the Ducks (4-1-0 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks skaters in career points against Anaheim with 17 (7-10-17 in 18 GP).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 16 points (5-11-16) in 13 career games against the Ducks.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (1-11-12) in nine career games against the Ducks.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has five points (4-1-5) in three career games against the Ducks.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks in career games played against Anaheim at 24 (3-7-10 in those games).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 2-2-0 in four career games against the Ducks with a 3.80 GAA and .851 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;is 1-0-0 in one career game against Anaheim with a 1.01 GAA and .944 SV%.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 23 points (10-13-23) in his last 19 games and is one point away from breaking 100 this season.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 22 points (9-13-22) in his last 17 games.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko has 17 points (10-7-17) in his last 18 games.</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 13 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has eight points (4-4-8) in his last nine games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 18-12-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - MAR. 19/23: VAN 2 at ANA 1
J.T. Miller opened the scoring 9:05 into the first period...Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes picked up the assists...Pettersson doubled the Canucks lead just 1:31 into the second with his fourth power play goal of the season...Hughes and Miller were credited with assists...Anthony Beauvillier led the team with five shots on goal...Noah Juulsen registered a game-high five hits...Collin Delia made 17 saves.
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 10/23: VAN 0 @ LAK 3
The Canucks began their last road trip of the 2022.23 season...Elias Pettersson registered a quarter of the Canucks' shots and led the team with five...Sheldon Dries led the team in hits (6)...Ethan Bear led the team in blocked shots (6) to tie his career high for most hits in a single game...Collin Delia faced 27 shots on goal and posted a .926 save percentage.
LAST 5 vs ANAHEIM
<ul>
<li>Mar. 19/23:&nbsp;VAN 2&nbsp;@ ANA 1</li>
<li>Mar. 8/23:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;vs ANA 2 (OT)</li>
<li>Nov. 3/22:&nbsp;VAN 8&nbsp;vs ANA 5</li>
<li>Feb. 19/22: VAN 4 vs&nbsp;ANA 7</li>
<li>Dec. 29/21:&nbsp;VAN 2&nbsp;@ ANA 1 (OT)</li>
</ul>
CANUCKS ANNOUNCE 2022.23 TEAM AWARDS
The Vancouver Canucks announced their annual Team Awards during their final home game of the regular season on April 8 at Rogers Arena. Among the seven awards announced, four were voted on by Canucks fans from April 2 to 6.
<ul>
<li>Cyclone Taylor Trophy - "Most Valuable Player" (fan vote): Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy - "Best Defenceman" (fan vote): Quinn Hughes</li>
<li>Pavel Bure Award - "Most Exciting Player" (fan vote): Andrei Kuzmenko</li>
<li>Fred J. Hume Award - "Unsung Hero" (fan vote):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a></li>
<li>Daniel and Henrik Sedin Award - "Community Leadership": Brock Boeser</li>
<li>Cyrus H. McLean Trophy - "Leading Scorer": Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Three Stars Award - "Most Three Stars Selections": Elias Pettersson</li>
</ul>
NEARING THE CENTURY MARK
Scoring his 38th goal of the season Apr. 8 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson passed Todd Bertuzzi for sole possession of the eighth-most points by a Canucks skater in a single season. With 99 points (38-61-98) this season, he now sits just one point shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark and the first since Daniel Sedin (41-63-104) in 2010.11.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
With his shorthanded tally on Apr. 8 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson registered the team's 15th shorthanded marker of 2022.23, second in the NHL to the Edmonton Oilers (17). This total represents the fifth-highest single-season total in franchise history, and the most in a single season since 1998.99. Pettersson and teammate J.T. Miller, who recorded the assist, each registered their ninth shorthanded points in 2022.23 to tie Pavel Bure (1992.93 &amp; 1997.98) and Russ Courtnall (1995.96) for most shorthanded points by a Canucks player in a single season.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
</ul>
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/cole-mcward-8484287" data-player-link="8484287">Cole McWard</a>'s NHL debut on Apr. 6 vs CHI, a total of six players have made their NHL debuts with Vancouver this season, tied for third-most in the League (w/ NSH, NYI, OTT, TOR) behind only Chicago (7) and Columbus (7). The Canucks have now had 38 skaters appear in at least one game this season, matching the franchise record for most skaters dressed in a season (1987.88). McWard also became the 16th defenceman to play for the team, two more than the previous club record of 14 (1997.98, 2005.06, and 2018.19).
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson also held a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which was the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
</ul>
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Scoring the game-opening goal on Apr. 6 vs CHI, Andrei Kuzmenko regained sole possession of the team lead in goals this season (38), one up on Elias Pettersson (who scored his 38th on Apr. 8 vs CGY). Kuzmenko's 38 goals are also tied for the sixth-most in an NHL player's first season since 1988.89, one goal behind Sidney Crosby's 39-goal rookie campaign in 2005.06.
<ul>
<li>Previously on Mar. 28 at STL, Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19, and on Mar. 23 vs SJS, he set the record for most goals (35) in a season in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 27.0% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
</ul>
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and seven others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li>Cole McWard recorded his first NHL goal, Apr. 8 vs CGY</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL point (assist), Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Cole McWard appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Akito Hirose appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 2 vs LAK</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Tyler Myers appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 6</li>
<li>Cole McWard signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Apr. 4</li>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
</ul>
THE LAST TIME...
<ul>
<li>The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Apr. 8/23 vs CGY</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Apr. 4/23 vs SEA</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 1P: Mar. 31//23 vs CGY</li>
<li>The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Apr. 8/23 vs CGY</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 17/22 at WSH</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 2P: Mar. 31/23 vs CGY</li>
<li>The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Mar. 26/23 at CHI</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Mar. 21/23 vs VGK</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Feb. 21/23 at NSH</li>
<li>The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Mar. 18/23 at LAK</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Apr. 10/23 at LAK</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Mar. 28/23 at STL</li>
<li>The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Mar. 25/23 at DAL</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Apr. 10/23 at LAK</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 1P: Mar. 28/23 at STL</li>
<li>The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Mar. 26/23 at CHI</li>
<li>The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Oct. 24/22 vs CAR</li>
<li>The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 2P: Mar. 20/22 vs BUF</li>
</ul>
2022.23 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS
<ul>
<li>Most Goals Scored, Game: 8, Nov. 3 vs ANA</li>
<li>Most Goals Scored, Period: 5, Nov. 3 vs ANA, 3rd period</li>
<li>Most Goals Allowed, Game: 7, Jan. 8 at WPG</li>
<li>Most Goals Allowed, Period: 4 (3x), Latest Jan. 18 vs TBL, 1st period</li>
<li>Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 0 (2x), Latest Apr. 10 at LAK</li>
<li>Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 0, Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Most PPG Scored, Game: 3, Nov. 26 at VGK</li>
<li>Most PPG Allowed, Game: 3, Oct. 12 at EDM</li>
<li>Most SHG Scored, Game: 2 (2x), Latest Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Most SHG Allowed, Game: 1 (13x), Latest Apr. 4 vs SEA</li>
<li>Most Shots, Game: 48, Jan. 24 vs CHI</li>
<li>Most Shots, Period: 21 (2x), Latest Jan. 24 vs CHI, 1st period</li>
<li>Fewest Shots, Game: 16, Oct. 24 vs CAR</li>
<li>Fewest Shots, Period: 2 (2x), Latest Mar. 31 vs CGY, 3rd period</li>
<li>Most Shots Allowed, Game: 43, Apr. 8 vs CGY</li>
<li>Most Shots Allowed, Period: 20 (4x), Latest Feb. 27 at DAL, 2nd period</li>
<li>Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 14, Jan. 24 vs CHI</li>
<li>Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 2, Apr. 4 vs SEA, 3rd period</li>
<li>Most Hits, Game: 43, Apr. 4 vs SEA</li>
<li>Fewest Hits, Game: 11, Nov. 15 at BUF</li>
<li>Most Blocked Shots, Game: 28, Dec. 7 at SJS</li>
<li>Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 3, Jan. 3 vs NYI</li>
<li>Largest Margin of Victory: 5 goals, Mar. 23 vs SJS (7-2 W)</li>
<li>Largest Margin of Defeat: 5 goals (2x), Latest Feb. 13 vs DET (6-1 L)</li>
<li>Longest Win Streak: 5 games, Mar. 4-14</li>
<li>Longest Point Streak: 5 games (2x), Latest Mar. 23-31</li>
<li>Longest Winless Streak: 7 games, Oct. 12-24</li>
<li>Longest Pointless Streak: 4 games, Jan. 8-14</li>
</ul>
VANCOUVER'S 2022.23 RECORD WHEN...
<ul>
<li>Score 4+ Goals: 27-6-4</li>
<li>Score 3 Goals or Less: 9-31-3</li>
<li>Allow 4+ Goals: 9-28-6</li>
<li>Allow 3 Goals or Less: 27-9-1</li>
<li>Scoring First: 21-13-5</li>
<li>Allowing First Goal: 14-24-2</li>
<li>On 0 Days Rest: 8-4-1</li>
<li>On 1 Day Rest: 17-22-3</li>
<li>On 2 Days Rest: 9-9-2</li>
<li>On 3+ Days Rest: 2-2-1</li>
<li>Score a PPG: 23-17-4</li>
<li>Give up a PPG: 18-26-6</li>
<li>25 or More Shots on Goal: 27-27-6</li>
<li>Less than 25 shots: 9-10-1</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Demko (10 pts)</li>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
<li>Garland (5 pts)</li>
<li>Hirose (5 pts)</li>
<li>Kravtsov (5 pts)</li>
<li>McWard (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

GAME NOTES | CANUCKS AT DUCKS - APR. 11/23

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ATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the fourth and final meeting between the Canucks and Kings this season: Nov. 18 (4-1 W @ VAN), Mar. 18 (3-2 SOW @ LAK), Apr. 2 (4-1 L @ VAN), Apr. 10 (away).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 118-102-32-11 all-time against the Kings, including 48-63-16-5 on the road.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games against Los Angeles (3-1-1 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks skaters in career points against Los Angeles with 21 (5-16-21 in 19 GP).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 19 points (8-11-19) in 13 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has 19 points (14-5-19) in 15 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (3-9-12) in 18 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks in career games played against Los Angeles at 23 (2-1-3 in those games).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 4-1-0 in five career games against the Kings with a 1.56 GAA and .953 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;is 1-2-0 in three career game against Los Angeles with a 3.75 GAA and .905 SV%.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 23 points (10-13-23) in his last 18 games and is one point away from breaking 100 this season.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 22 points (9-13-22) in his last 16 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has 17 points (10-7-17) in his last 17 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 12 games.</li>
<li>Brock Boeser has eight points (4-4-8) in his last eight games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 18-11-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
<li>Vancouver possesses an 84.2% penalty kill percentage (48/57) since March 2, which ranks ninth in the NHL.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - APR. 2/23: VAN 1 vs LAK 4
Brock Boeser scored the Canucks' only goal of the contest at 5:56 in the first period...J.T. Miller registered his 47th assist of the season on the play...Phillip Di Giuseppe recorded his fourth assist of the season and tenth point, reaching double digit points for only the third time in his career...Thatcher Demko faced 24 shots on goal...Kyle Burroughs led the team in blocked shots (5)...Miller and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a>&nbsp;co-led the team in hits (6)...Miller also led the team in shots (4).
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 8/23: VAN 3 vs CGY 2 (SO)
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/cole-mcward-8484287" data-player-link="8484287">Cole McWard</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring with his first NHL goal just past the nine minute mark of the first...Dakota Joshua and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-studnicka-8480021" data-player-link="8480021">Jack Studnicka</a>&nbsp;recorded the assists...Elias Pettersson made it 2-0 at 13:29 with a shorthanded tally...J.T. Miller picked up the lone assist...Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal in the shootout...Brock Boeser led the team with six shots on goal...Miller had six hits and a game-high 20 face-off wins...Thatcher Demko made 41 saves.
LAST 5 vs LOS ANGELES
<ul>
<li>Apr. 2/23: VAN 1 vs&nbsp;LAK 4</li>
<li>Mar. 18/23:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;@ LAK 2 (SO)</li>
<li>Nov. 18/22:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;vs LAK 1</li>
<li>Apr. 28/22:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;vs LAK 2 (OT)</li>
<li>Dec. 30/21: VAN 1 at&nbsp;LAK 2 (SO)</li>
</ul>
CANUCKS ANNOUNCE 2022.23 TEAM AWARDS
The Vancouver Canucks announced their annual Team Awards during their final home game of the regular season on April 8 at Rogers Arena. Among the seven awards announced, four were voted on by Canucks fans from April 2 to 6.
<ul>
<li>Cyclone Taylor Trophy - "Most Valuable Player" (fan vote): Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy - "Best Defenceman" (fan vote): Quinn Hughes</li>
<li>Pavel Bure Award - "Most Exciting Player" (fan vote): Andrei Kuzmenko</li>
<li>Fred J. Hume Award - "Unsung Hero" (fan vote): Dakota Joshua</li>
<li>Daniel and Henrik Sedin Award - "Community Leadership": Brock Boeser</li>
<li>Cyrus H. McLean Trophy - "Leading Scorer": Elias Pettersson</li>
<li>Three Stars Award - "Most Three Stars Selections": Elias Pettersson</li>
</ul>
NEARING THE CENTURY MARK
Scoring his 38th goal of the season Apr. 8 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson passed Todd Bertuzzi for sole possession of the eighth-most points by a Canucks skater in a single season. With 99 points (38-61-98) this season, he now sits just one point shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark and the first since Daniel Sedin (41-63-104) in 2010.11.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
With his shorthanded tally on Apr. 8 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson registered the team's 15th shorthanded marker of 2022.23, second in the NHL to the Edmonton Oilers (17). This total represents the fifth-highest single-season total in franchise history, and the most in a single season since 1998.99. Pettersson and teammate J.T. Miller, who recorded the assist, each registered their ninth shorthanded points in 2022.23 to tie Pavel Bure (1992.93 &amp; 1997.98) and Russ Courtnall (1995.96) for most shorthanded points by a Canucks player in a single season.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
</ul>
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Following Cole McWard's NHL debut on Apr. 6 vs CHI, a total of six players have made their NHL debuts with Vancouver this season, tied for third-most in the League (w/ NSH, NYI, OTT) behind only Chicago (7) and Columbus (7). The Canucks have now had 38 skaters appear in at least one game this season, matching the franchise record for most skaters dressed in a season (1987.88). McWard also became the 16th defenceman to play for the team, two more than the previous club record of 14 (1997.98, 2005.06, and 2018.19).
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson currently also holds a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which is the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
</ul>
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Scoring the game-opening goal on Apr. 6 vs CHI, Andrei Kuzmenko regained sole possession of the team lead in goals this season (38), one up on Elias Pettersson (who scored his 38th on Apr. 8 vs CGY). Kuzmenko's 38 goals are also tied for the sixth-most in an NHL player's first season since 1988.89, one goal behind Sidney Crosby's 39-goal rookie campaign in 2005.06.
<ul>
<li>Previously on Mar. 28 at STL, Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19, and on Mar. 23 vs SJS, he set the record for most goals (35) in a season in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 27.0% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
</ul>
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and seven others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li>Cole McWard recorded his first NHL goal, Apr. 8 vs CGY</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL point (assist), Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Cole McWard appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Akito Hirose appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 2 vs LAK</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Tyler Myers appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li>Conor Garland appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 6</li>
<li>Cole McWard signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Apr. 4</li>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Demko (10 pts)</li>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
<li>Garland (5 pts)</li>
<li>Hirose (5 pts)</li>
<li>Kravtsov (5 pts)</li>
<li>McWard (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection
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GAME NOTES | CANUCKS AT KINGS - APR. 10/23

MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the fourth and final meeting between the Canucks and Flames this season: Dec. 14 (4-3 SOW @ CGY), Dec. 31 (3-2 L @ CGY), Mar. 31 (5-4 OTL @ VAN), Apr. 8 (home).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 115-140-33-10 all-time against the Flames, including 66-58-18-8 at home.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 3-4-3 in their last 10 games against Calgary (1-3-1 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks skaters in career points against Calgary with 25 (6-19-25 in 29 GP).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has 24 points (12-12-24) in 28 career games against the Flames.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 19 points (9-10-19) in 21 career games against the Flames.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has 15 points (2-13-15) in 20 career games against the Flames.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks in career games played against Calgary at 33 (6-11-17 in those games).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 4-5-3 in 12 career games against the Flames with a 3.12 GAA and .899 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;is 0-1-0 in one career game against Calgary with a 3.04 GAA and .929 SV%.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 22 points (9-13-22) in his last 17 games and is two points away from breaking 100 this season.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 21 points (9-12-21) in his last 15 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has 17 points (10-7-17) in his last 16 games.</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 11 games.</li>
<li>Brock Boeser has eight points (4-4-8) in his last seven games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 17-11-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
<li>Vancouver possesses an 85.5% penalty kill percentage (47/55) since March 1, which ranks seventh in the NHL.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - MAR. 31/23: VAN 4 vs CGY 5 (OT)
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring 8:30 into the contest on an unassisted breakway goal...Elias Pettersson doubled the lead 36 seconds into the second period on the power play...Quinn Hughes and Andrei Kuzmenko registered the assists...Aidan McDonough scored his first NHL goal at the 12:12 mark of the second period...Sheldon Dries and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-studnicka-8480021" data-player-link="8480021">Jack Studnicka</a>&nbsp;picked up the assists...Anthony Beauvillier put the Canucks up with 3:54 left in the second period...Pettersson led the team with five shots...Kyle Burroughs had seven hits...Tyler Myers blocked four shots...Thatcher Demko made 36 saves.
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 6/23: VAN 3 vs CHI 0
Andrei Kuzmenko netted the Canucks' first goal of the game for the 12th time this season (most on the team) at 16:16 in the first period...Elias Pettersson recorded the first assist and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;collected the second assist for his first career NHL point in just his third game played...Vitali Kravtsov scored his first goal as a Canuck at 3:53 in the second period, assisted by Conor Garland and Hirose, who registered a two-point game (0-2-2)...J.T. Miller secured the victory with an empty net goal for his 30th of the season at 19:35 in the third period, assisted by Brock Boeser and Tyler Myers...Boeser led all Canucks in shots (5), while Myers led in blocks (4) and co-led in hits with Kravtsov (5)...Thatcher Demko made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and third of his career.
LAST 5 vs CALGARY
<ul>
<li>Mar. 31/23: VAN 4 vs&nbsp;CGY 5 (OT)</li>
<li>Dec. 31/22: VAN 2 @&nbsp;CGY 3</li>
<li>Dec. 14/22:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;@ CGY 3 (SO)</li>
<li>Apr. 23/22: VAN 3 @&nbsp;CGY 6</li>
<li>Mar. 19//22: VAN 2 vs&nbsp;CGY 5</li>
</ul>
TIDYING UP AT HOME
The Canucks conclude their 2022.23 home schedule tonight against the Calgary Flames, marking the ninth time in history that the club has played their final home game of the season against the Flames. In the previous eight such games against Calgary, Vancouver has posted a 5-2-1-0 record, including winning the past three games dating back to 2009.10.
In their last 14 home season finales, Vancouver has posted a 12-2-0 record. Overall, the Canucks have a 29-17-5-0 record against 13 different teams in their final home game of the regular season since 1970.71.
NEARING THE CENTURY MARK
Collecting an assist on Andrei Kuzmenko's opening goal on Apr. 6 vs CHI, Elias Pettersson tied Todd Bertuzzi for eighth-most points by a Canucks skater in a single season. With 98 points (37-61-98) this season, he now sits just two points shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark and the first since Daniel Sedin (41-63-104) in 2010.11.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).</li>
</ul>
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/cole-mcward-8484287" data-player-link="8484287">Cole McWard</a>'s NHL debut on Apr. 6 vs CHI, a total of six players have made their NHL debuts with Vancouver this season, tied for third-most in the League (w/ NSH, NYI, OTT) behind only Chicago (7) and Columbus (7). The Canucks have now had 38 skaters appear in at least one game this season, matching the franchise record for most skaters dressed in a season (1987.88). McWard also became the 16th defenceman to play for the team, two more than the previous club record of 14 (1997.98, 2005.06, and 2018.19).
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson currently also holds a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which is the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
</ul>
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Scoring the game-opening goal on Apr. 6 vs CHI, Andrei Kuzmenko regained sole possession of the team lead in goals this season (38), one up on Elias Pettersson. Kuzmenko's 38 goals are also tied for the sixth-most in an NHL player's first season since 1988.89, one goal behind Sidney Crosby's 39-goal rookie campaign in 2005.06.
<ul>
<li>Previously on Mar. 28 at STL, Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19, and on Mar. 23 vs SJS, he set the record for most goals (35) in a season in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 27.0% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
Opening the Canucks' scoring on Mar. 25 at DAL,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a>&nbsp;registered the team's 14th shorthanded marker of 2022.23 to previously lead the NHL this season (now second to the Edmonton Oilers with 16) and is the most by a Canucks team since 2002.03.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
</ul>
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and seven others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li>Akito Hirose recorded his first NHL point (assist), Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Cole McWard appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 6 vs CHI</li>
<li>Akito Hirose appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 2 vs LAK</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Tyler Myers appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li>Conor Garland appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 6</li>
<li>Cole McWard signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Apr. 4</li>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
<li>Demko (5 pts)</li>
<li>Garland (5 pts)</li>
<li>Hirose (5 pts)</li>
<li>Kravtsov (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

GAME NOTES | CANUCKS VS FLAMES - APR. 8/23

MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the third and final meeting between the Canucks and Blackhawks this season: Jan. 24 (5-2 W @ VAN), Mar. 26 (4-2 W @ CHI), and Apr. 6 (home).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 88-83-22-7 all-time against the Blackhawks, including 54-31-15-1 at home.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games against Chicago (4-1-0 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;leads all active Canucks skaters in career points against the Blackhawks with 15 (2-13-15) in 19 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (4-8-12) in 12 career games against Chicago.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 11 points (4-7-11) in 11 career games against Chicago.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has four points (2-2-4) in two career games against Chicago.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;leads active Canucks skaters in career games played against the Blackhawks with 29 (1-8-9 in those 29 GP).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 2-1-0 with a 1.35 goals against average and a .953 save percentage in three career games against Chicago.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 goals against average and a .911 save percentage in 2 career games against Chicago.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 21 points (9-12-21) in his last 16 games and is three points away from breaking 100 this season.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 20 points (8-12-20) in his last 14 games.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko has 16 points (9-7-16) in his last 15 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last 10 games.</li>
<li>Brock Boeser has seven points (4-3-7) in his last six games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 16-11-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - MAR. 26/23: VAN 4 at CHI 2
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/phillip-di-giuseppe-8476858" data-player-link="8476858">Phillip Di Giuseppe</a>&nbsp;scored the Canucks' first goal at 19:43 in the second period to tie the game at one...J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes registered assists...Elias Pettersson scored his first of two goals at 12:06 in the third...Ethan Bear and Andrei Kuzmenko were both credited with the assists...Pettersson extended the Canucks' lead sixty-three seconds later on the power play...Kuzmenko tied the franchise record for most points in by a first year NHL-er (66) with the first helper...Brock Boeser recorded the second helper...Boeser regained the two goal lead with an empty netter at 18:57...Bear registered the sole assist on the play...Delia recorded his second Vancouver Canucks: Media Notes career win against his former team stopping 29 shots...Pettersson led the team in shots (7)...Dakota Joshua led the team in hits (4) and blocked shots (3).
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 4/23: VAN 2 vs SEA 5
Elias Pettersson opened the scoring 4:31 into the game with his 37th of the season...Andrei Kuzmenko and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a>&nbsp;picked up the assists...Anthony Beauvillier scored just past the 13 minute mark of the period to extend the lead to 2-0...Conor Garland and Nils Åman recorded the assists...Brock Boeser led the team with five shots on goal...Jack Studnicka and Philip Di Giuseppe each had six hits...Kyle Burroughs had four blocked shots...Collin Delia made 23 saves.
LAST 5 vs CHICAGO
<ul>
<li>Mar. 26/23:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;@ CHI 2</li>
<li>Jan. 24/23:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;vs CHI 2</li>
<li>Jan. 31/22:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;at CHI 1</li>
<li>Nov. 21/21: VAN 0 vs&nbsp;CHI 1</li>
<li>Oct. 21/21:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;at CHI 1</li>
</ul>
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson currently also holds a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which is the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
</ul>
CLIMBING THE LEADERBOARD
Following his goal on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson is only one point away from tying Todd Bertuzzi for eighth-most points by a Canucks skater in a single season, after surpassing Henrik Sedin's 94-point campaign in 2010.11 for the ninth-most on Mar. 28 at STL. He now sits just four points shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark. Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Burying two goals for his team-leading 36th and 37th goals of the season on Mar. 28 at STL, Andrei Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19. Previously, on Mar. 23 vs SJS, Kuzmenko scored his 35th goal of the season for the most in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.
<ul>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 26.6% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
<li>On Mar. 31 vs CGY, Kuzmenko registered his 32nd assist in 2022.23, making him only the second Canucks skater in the last 40 years to have at as many helpers in their first NHL season (trailing Pettersson who had 38 in 2018.19).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
Opening the Canucks' scoring on Mar. 25 at DAL, Dakota Joshua registered the team's 14th shorthanded marker of 2022.23 to previously lead the NHL this season (now second to the Edmonton Oilers with 16) and is the most by a Canucks team since 2002.03.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
</ul>
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and seven others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
RAINING THREE'S FOR BOESER
Recording three assists on Mar. 14 vs DAL, Brock Boeser reached 300 career NHL points, becoming the 10th player from the 2015 NHL Draft class to reach this milestone. Boeser's three assists set a new career high for most assists in a season with 33 (previously 30 in 2018.19) and was his fifth career three-assist game (second this season).
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 2 vs LAK</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Tyler Myers appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Cole McWard signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Apr. 4</li>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-rathbone-8480056" data-player-link="8480056">Jack Rathbone</a>&nbsp;recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
<li>Ethan Bear activated from injured reserve, Mar. 18</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough signed to a two-year entry level contract, Mar. 13</li>
<li>Phillip Di Giuseppe signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 12</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
<li>Garland (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

GAME NOTES | CANUCKS VS BLACKHAWKS - APR. 6/23

MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the fourth and final meeting between the Canucks and Kraken this season: Oct. 27 (5-4 W @ SEA), Dec. 22 (6- 5 SOW @ VAN), Jan. 25 (6-1 L @ SEA), and Apr. 4 (home).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 6-1-0 all-time against Seattle, including a 3-0-0 record at home.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 4-1-0 in their last five games against the Kraken.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;(4-5-9 in 7 GP) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;(3-6-9 in 7 GP) co-lead all active Canucks skaters in career points against Seattle with nine.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;has eight points (1-7-8) in seven career games against the Kraken.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has seven points (1-6-7) in six career games against the Kraken.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has five points (2-3-5) in three career games against the Kraken.</li>
<li>Four Canucks co-lead the team among active players in the most career games played against Seattle at seven (Conor Garland, J.T. Miller,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>, and Elias Pettersson).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 4-0-0 in four career games against the Kraken with a 2.50 GAA and a .921 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;has yet to face Seattle in his career.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson has 20 points (8-12-20) in his last 15 games and is four points away from breaking 100 this season.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 20 points (8-12-20) in his last 13 games.</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko has 15 points (9-6-15) in his last 15 games.</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last nine games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has seven points (4-3-7) in his last five games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 16-10-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - JAN. 25/23: VAN 1 at SEA 6
Conor Garland scored the Canucks' lone goal at 19:52 in the second period extending his point streak to three games...Curtis Lazar registered his second assist of the season with the first helper...Dakota Joshua was credited with the second assist to extend his career-high in points to 11...Spencer Martin faced 35 shots...Tyler Myers led the team in shots (5)...Kyle Burroughs led the team in blocked shots (5)...Bo Horvat won 11 out of 19 faceoffs (57.9%).
LAST GAME PLAYED - APR. 2/23: VAN 1 vs LAK 4
Brock Boeser scored the Canucks' only goal of the contest at 5:56 in the first period...J.T. Miller registered his 47th assist of the season on the play...Phillip Di Giuseppe recorded his fourth assist of the season and tenth point, reaching double digit points for only the third time in his career...Thatcher Demko faced 24 shots on goal...Kyle Burroughs led the team in blocked shots (5)...Miller and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a>&nbsp;co-led the team in hits (6)...Miller also led the team in shots (4).
LAST 5 vs SEATTLE
<ul>
<li>Jan. 25/23: VAN 1 at&nbsp;SEA 6</li>
<li>Dec. 22/22:&nbsp;VAN 6&nbsp;vs SEA 5 (SO)</li>
<li>Oct. 27/22:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;at SEA 4</li>
<li>Apr. 26/22:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;vs SEA 2</li>
<li>Feb. 21/22:&nbsp;VAN 5&nbsp;vs SEA 2</li>
</ul>
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (from Mar. 4 vs TOR to Mar. 31 vs CGY with 8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL during that time. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson currently also holds a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which is the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into seventh place for all-time points (238) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just three points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60). The contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games.</li>
</ul>
CLIMBING THE LEADERBOARD
Following his goal on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson is only one point away from tying Todd Bertuzzi for eighth-most points by a Canucks skater in a single season, after surpassing Henrik Sedin's 94-point campaign in 2010.11 for the ninth-most on Mar. 28 at STL. He now sits just four points shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark. Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Burying two goals for his team-leading 36th and 37th goals of the season on Mar. 28 at STL, Andrei Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19. Previously, on Mar. 23 vs SJS, Kuzmenko scored his 35th goal of the season for the most in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.
<ul>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 26.6% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
<li>On Mar. 31 vs CGY, Kuzmenko registered his 32nd assist in 2022.23, making him only the second Canucks skater in the last 40 years to have at as many helpers in their first NHL season (trailing Pettersson who had 38 in 2018.19).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT Opening the Canucks' scoring on Mar. 25 at DAL, Dakota Joshua registered the team's 14th shorthanded marker of 2022.23 to previously lead the NHL this season (now second to the Edmonton Oilers with 16) and is the most by a Canucks team since 2002.03.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.</li>
</ul>
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and seven others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
RAINING THREE'S FOR BOESER
Recording three assists on Mar. 14 vs DAL, Brock Boeser reached 300 career NHL points, becoming the 10th player from the 2015 NHL Draft class to reach this milestone. Boeser's three assists set a new career high for most assists in a season with 33 (previously 30 in 2018.19) and was his fifth career three-assist game (second this season).
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;appeared in his first career NHL game, Apr. 2 vs LAK</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Tyler Myers appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li>Conor Garland appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-rathbone-8480056" data-player-link="8480056">Jack Rathbone</a>&nbsp;recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li>Akito Hirose signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
<li>Ethan Bear activated from injured reserve, Mar. 18</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough signed to a two-year entry level contract, Mar. 13</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/phillip-di-giuseppe-8476858" data-player-link="8476858">Phillip Di Giuseppe</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 12</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
<ul>
<li>Boeser (5 pts)</li>
</ul>
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

GAME NOTES | CANUCKS VS KRAKEN - APR. 4/23

MATCH-UP INFO
<ul>
<li>Tonight marks the third of four meetings between the Canucks and Kings this season: Dec. 3 (4-1 W @ VAN), Mar. 18 (3-2 SOW @ LAK), Apr. 2 (home), Apr. 10 (away).</li>
<li>Vancouver is 118-101-32-11 all-time against Los Angeles, including a 70-38-16-6 record at home.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 9-0-1 in their last 10 games against the Kings (4-0-1 in their last five).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jt-miller-8476468" data-player-link="8476468">J.T. Miller</a>&nbsp;(5-15-20 in 18 GP) leads active Canucks skaters in career points against Los Angeles.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/elias-pettersson-8480012" data-player-link="8480012">Elias Pettersson</a>&nbsp;has 19 points (8-11-19) in 12 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/brock-boeser-8478444" data-player-link="8478444">Brock Boeser</a>&nbsp;has 18 points (13-5-18) in 14 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/conor-garland-8478856" data-player-link="8478856">Conor Garland</a>&nbsp;has 12 points (3-9-12) in 17 career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/quinn-hughes-8480800" data-player-link="8480800">Quinn Hughes</a>&nbsp;has 11 points (1-10-11) in nine career games against the Kings.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/thatcher-demko-8477967" data-player-link="8477967">Thatcher Demko</a>&nbsp;is 4-0-0 in three career games against Los Angeles with a 1.20 GAA and a .966 SV%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/collin-delia-8480420" data-player-link="8480420">Collin Delia</a>&nbsp;is 1-2-0 in three career games against Los Angeles with a 3.75 GAA and a .905 SV%.</li>
</ul>
QUICK NUMBERS
<ul>
<li>Elias Pettersson is on a career-high 14-game point streak with 20 points (8-12-20) in those games.</li>
<li>J.T. Miller has 19 points (8-11-19) in his last 12 games.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/andrei-kuzmenko-8483808" data-player-link="8483808">Andrei Kuzmenko</a>&nbsp;has 15 points (9-6-15) in his last 14 games.</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes has 12 points (2-10-12) in his last eight games.</li>
<li>Brock Boeser has six points (3-3-6) in his last four games.</li>
<li>The Canucks are 16-9-4 since Rick Tocchet took over as Head Coach on January 22.</li>
</ul>
LAST MEETING - MAR. 18/23: VAN 3 at LAK 2 (SO)
Brock Boeser opened the scoring at 10:53 in the first period...J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes recorded assists...Thatcher Demko stopped Adrian Kempe's penalty shot attempt to keep the contest tied at one...Elias Pettersson scored six-seconds into the power play at 11:33 in the third period to tie the game at two...Hughes and Miller were credited with the assists...Andrei Kuzmenko scored the game deciding goal in the first round of the shootout...Demko faced 40 shots...Ethan Bear led the team in blocked shots (4) in his first game since returning from injury...Kyle Burroughs led the team in hits (8).
LAST GAME PLAYED - MAR. 31/23: VAN 4 vs CGY 5 (OT)
Conor Garland opened the scoring 8:30 into the contest on an unassisted breakway goal...Elias Pettersson doubled the lead 36 seconds into the second period on the power play...Quinn Hughes and Andrei Kuzmenko registered the assists...Aidan McDonough scored his first NHL goal at the 12:12 mark of the second period...Sheldon Dries and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-studnicka-8480021" data-player-link="8480021">Jack Studnicka</a>&nbsp;picked up the assists...Anthony Beauvillier put the Canucks up with 3:54 left in the second period...Pettersson led the team with five shots...Kyle Burroughs had seven hits...Tyler Myers blocked four shots...Thatcher Demko made 36 saves.
LAST 5 vs LOS ANGELES
<ul>
<li>Mar. 18/23:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;@ LAK 2 (SO)</li>
<li>Nov. 18/22:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;vs LAK 1</li>
<li>Apr. 28/22:&nbsp;VAN 3&nbsp;vs LAK 2 (OT)</li>
<li>Dec. 30/21: VAN 1 at&nbsp;LAK 2 (SO)</li>
<li>Dec. 6/21:&nbsp;VAN 4&nbsp;vs LAK 0</li>
</ul>
PETEY'S POINT STREAK
Scoring his 36th goal of the season on Mar. 31 vs CGY, Elias Pettersson extended his career-high point streak to 14 games (8-12-20 in those games), matching Clayton Keller (ARI) for the longest active point streak in the NHL. He tied Darcy Rota (1982.83) for the third longest point streak in franchise history, only trailing Petr Nedved (1992.93) and Todd Bertuzzi (2001.02) who each had point streaks of 15 games.
<ul>
<li>Pettersson also currently holds a road point streak of 13 games (10-11-21), which is the second longest of its kind in franchise history behind Pavel Bure's 15-game road point streak (18-12-30) in 1993.94.</li>
</ul>
ANOTHER RECORD... BUT HUGHES COUNTING?
Recording two goals and adding an assist on Mar. 28 at STL, Quinn Hughes (7-65-72 in 70 GP) became the fifth NHL defenceman in the last 30 years to record a 70-point season before the age of 24. The three-point effort (2-1-3) was the 16th such occasion of Hughes' career, tying him with Jyrki Luume for the most three-point games by a Canucks blueliner in franchise history. Hughes has been on a tear all season, recently breaking the following records:
<ul>
<li>Mar. 28 at STL - Moved into into seventh place for all-time points (237) by a Canucks defenceman, past Sami Salo (236). He is now just four points back of matching Kevin Bieksa's 241 points in a Canucks uniform for sixth-most by a Vancouver defenceman.</li>
<li>Mar. 26 at CHI - Notched his 69th point of the season for the most points by a defenceman in a single season (previously 68 in 2021.22).</li>
<li>Mar. 21 vs VGK - Broke his own franchise record for most assists in a single season by a defenceman with 62 (last set in 2021.22 at 60).</li>
<li>Mar. 4 vs TOR - Became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 career NHL assists in just 263 games. Tuesday's contest against the Golden Knights was also Hughes' 17th multi-assist game of the season to become only the second Canuck (fifth instance) in franchise history to register at least as many multi-assist performances in a single season (joining Henrik Sedin in 2006.07 [19], 2009.10 [23], 2010.11 [20], and 2011.12 [19]).</li>
</ul>
CLIMBING THE LEADERBOARD
Following his two assists on Mar. 28 at CHI, Elias Pettersson surpassed Henrik Sedin's 94-point campaign in 2010.11 for the ninth- most points by a Canucks skater in a single season. He now sits just five points shy of becoming the sixth player (seventh instance) in team history to reach the 100-point mark. Pettersson is also just the second Canuck (third instance) to register at least 95 points in a season by age 24 or younger (trailing only Pavel Bure who had 107 points in 1993.94 and 110 points in 1992.93).
CAN'T STOP KUZY
Burying two goals for his team-leading 36th and 37th goals of the season on Mar. 28 at STL, Andrei Kuzmenko became the Canucks' all-time leader for points in a season by a first year NHL player, surpassing Elias Pettersson's mark of 66 points in 2018.19. Previously, on Mar. 23 vs SJS, Kuzmenko scored his 35th goal of the season for the most in franchise history by a first-year player, surpassing Pavel Bure (34) in 1991.92.
<ul>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko now owns an NHL-best 27.0% shooting percentage (min. 50 shots) so far this season, and currently possesses the highest shooting percentage in NHL history (min. 100 shots) since the stat started being tracked in 1959.60. He is also just the second player in the League since 1994.95 with a minimum of 100 shots to hold a shooting percentage above 25.0% in a season, joining Mike Ribeiro (25.2% in 2007.08).</li>
<li>On Mar. 26 at CHI, Kuzmenko registered his 30th and 31st assists in 2022.23, making him only the second Canucks skater in the last 40 years to have at as many helpers in their first NHL season (trailing Pettersson who had 38 in 2018.19).</li>
</ul>
"SCORING ON THE PK" - A CANUCKS' SHORT
Opening the Canucks' scoring on Mar. 25 at DAL,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/dakota-joshua-8478057" data-player-link="8478057">Dakota Joshua</a>&nbsp;registered the team's 14th shorthanded marker of 2022.23 to lead the NHL this season (now tied with Edmonton) and is the most by a Canucks team since 2002.03.
<ul>
<li>Previously, burying back-to-back shorthanded goals in a span of just 44 seconds on Mar. 4 vs TOR, Elias Pettersson (6:49, 3rd period) and J.T. Miller (7:33, 3rd period) recorded the fourth-fastest pair of shorthanded goals in Canucks history to turn a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 lead. It also marked the sixth time in franchise history (second time this season: also Feb. 18 vs PHI) that the</li>
</ul>
Canucks have scored multiple times on the same two-minute penalty against, and the first occasion not involving an empty net since Apr. 9/98 vs CGY.
MILLER'S SPECIAL SAUCE
Scoring both a shorthanded penalty shot and a power play goal on Mar. 21 vs VGK, J.T. Miller registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season, which ranks third on the team. This marked the fourth time in his career (four in 2016.17, four in 2021.22, five in 2019.20) that he has recorded at least four multi-goal games in the same season.
<ul>
<li>Miller's penalty shot on Mar. 21 vs VGK was the second successful penalty shot goal of his career to become only the fourth Canuck to have multiple penalty shot goals with the team (tying Henrik Sedin and Markus Naslund, and trailing Pavel Bure [4]).</li>
<li>The shorthanded marker on Mar. 21 vs VGK was Miller's fifth of the 2022.23 season to surpass Elias Pettersson and four others to now lead the League in shorthanded goals.</li>
</ul>
RAINING THREE'S FOR BOESER
Recording three assists on Mar. 14 vs DAL, Brock Boeser reached 300 career NHL points, becoming the 10th player from the 2015 NHL Draft class to reach this milestone. Boeser's three assists set a new career high for most assists in a season with 33 (previously 30 in 2018.19) and was his fifth career three-assist game (second this season).
2022.23 CANUCKS MILESTONES
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/aidan-mcdonough-8481683" data-player-link="8481683">Aidan McDonough</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 31 vs CGY</li>
<li>Andrei Kuzmenko set the franchise record for most points by a first-year NHL player (67), Mar. 28 at STL</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough appeared in his first career NHL game, Mar. 26 at CHI</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/guillaume-brisebois-8478465" data-player-link="8478465">Guillaume Brisebois</a>&nbsp;recorded his first NHL goal, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>Brock Boeser recorded his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 14 vs DAL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller appeared in his 700th career NHL game, Mar. 8 vs ANA</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson registered his 300th career NHL point, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/tyler-myers-8474574" data-player-link="8474574">Tyler Myers</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Mar. 6 vs NSH</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes became the fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 200 assists (263 GP), Mar. 4 vs TOR</li>
<li>Dakota Joshua appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Mar. 2 vs MIN</li>
<li>Conor Garland appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/sheldon-dries-8480326" data-player-link="8480326">Sheldon Dries</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 27 at DAL</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson appeared in his 300th career NHL game, Feb. 21 at NSH</li>
<li>Arturs Silovs recorded his 1st career NHL win, Feb. 18 vs PHI</li>
<li>Conor Garland recorded his 100th career NHL assist, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/vasily-podkolzin-8481617" data-player-link="8481617">Vasily Podkolzin</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 100th career NHL game, Feb. 13 vs DET</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/oliver-ekman-larsson-8475171" data-player-link="8475171">Oliver Ekman-Larsson</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 900th career NHL game, Feb. 11 at DET</li>
<li>J.T. Miller registered his 500th career NHL point, Feb. 8 at NYR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ilya-mikheyev-8481624" data-player-link="8481624">Ilya Mikheyev</a>&nbsp;recorded his 100th career NHL point, Jan. 27 vs CBJ</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes recorded his 200th career NHL point, Jan. 12 at TBL</li>
<li>Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Jan. 5 vs COL</li>
<li>J.T. Miller recorded his 300th career NHL assist, Dec. 5 vs MTL</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/ethan-bear-8478451" data-player-link="8478451">Ethan Bear</a>&nbsp;appeared in his 200th career NHL game, Nov. 21 vs VGK</li>
<li>Elias Pettersson recorded his 100th career NHL goal, Oct. 18 at CBJ</li>
</ul>
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
<ul>
<li>Nikita Tolopilo signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 31</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-rathbone-8480056" data-player-link="8480056">Jack Rathbone</a>&nbsp;recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 30</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/akito-hirose-8484254" data-player-link="8484254">Akito Hirose</a>&nbsp;signed to a one-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 29</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 28</li>
<li>Max Sasson signed to a two-year, entry-level contract, Mar. 26</li>
<li>Jack Rathbone recalled under emergency conditions, Mar. 24</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/christian-wolanin-8478846" data-player-link="8478846">Christian Wolanin</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 23</li>
<li>Ethan Bear activated from injured reserve, Mar. 18</li>
<li>Aidan McDonough signed to a two-year entry level contract, Mar. 13</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/player/phillip-di-giuseppe-8476858" data-player-link="8476858">Phillip Di Giuseppe</a>&nbsp;signed to a two-year contract extension, Mar. 12</li>
</ul>
THREE STARS - APRIL
MARCH WINNER - Miller/Pettersson (25 pts) FEBRUARY WINNER - Pettersson (15 pts) JANUARY WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) DECEMBER WINNER - Pettersson (20 pts) NOVEMBER WINNER - Horvat (40 pts) OCTOBER WINNER - Horvat, Kuzmenko (10 pts) *5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection

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