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Canucks Gameday Preview #65: A Must-Win Game Against The Calgary Flames

The Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11) wrap up their back-to-back on Wednesday when they take on the Calgary Flames (20-23-10). This will be the final regular season meeting between these two clubs, with Calgary holding a 2-1 series lead. Wednesday will be a must-win in regulation for both the Canucks and Flames, as they are two of the four teams battling for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

Abbotsford Canucks’ Linus Karlsson Breaks Franchise Goal Record

While the Vancouver Canucks gave up an important two points against the Montréal Canadiens last night, the Abbotsford Canucks were celebrating more than just their impressive 6–2 victory against the Bakersfield Condors. The go-ahead goal was scored by none other than Linus Karlsson who, with his 19th goal of the season, breaks the franchise record for goals scored with 66 in his career with Abbotsford.

How Does The Canucks’ Power Play Stack Up To The Rest Of The NHL?

Would you be surprised to hear that the Vancouver Canucks are 16th in the NHL in power play percentage? While the team is currently floating around the middle of the pack in this stat, eye tests of their man-advantage say otherwise. Even more incriminating is the data provided by Natural Stat Trick, which indicates that Vancouver’s power play offense is not as effective as it may seem to be from a surface-level point of view.

Vancouver Canucks 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Odds With 20 Games Remaining

The 2024-25 regular season is coming to a close, with the Vancouver Canucks down to their final 20 games. After 62 games, the Canucks have collected 69 points and are in a race for the final Wild Card spot. While Vancouver does enter Sunday, March 9, just below the playoff bar, there is still a good chance they will qualify for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

What The Biggest Western Conference Trade Deadline Moves Mean For The Vancouver Canucks: Part 2

The Vancouver Canucks are currently in the hunt for the last wild card spot in the Western Conference. Many of the teams in this conference made big improvements before the March 7 cutoff. Last time, we looked at what the Colorado Avalanche, the Dallas Stars, and the Edmonton Oilers did within a week of the NHL Trade Deadline. Let’s take a look at what some of the other Western Conference teams did, as well as what this means for the Canucks and their playoff hopes.

Abbotsford Canucks Acquire Jujhar Khaira From The Syracuse Crunch

The Abbotsford Canucks added some experience to their roster on Friday, acquiring forward Jujhar Khaira from the Syracuse Crunch in exchange for future considerations. The 30-year-old is from Surrey, B.C. and brings over 300 games of NHL experience to Abbotsford. This season with the Crunch, Kharia has nine points in 18 games and collected his 50th career AHL assist back in February.

Comparing The Vancouver Canucks Post-Trade Deadline: 2023–24 Versus 2024–25

Now that the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline has passed, it’s time for all teams to put their focus on the postseason — whether that means playoffs or draft picks. After last season’s March 8 trade deadline, the Vancouver Canucks sat atop the entire Western Conference with 89 points in 65 games played. This season, they are currently fighting their way past the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, and Utah Hockey Club for the second wild card spot in the conference. Let’s take a look at how the two teams di