2023–24 Vancouver Canucks season
National Hockey League season
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The 2023–24 Vancouver Canucks season was the 54th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.[2]
| 2023–24 Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|
Pacific Division champions | |
| Division | 1st Pacific |
| Conference | 3rd Western |
| 2023–24 record | 50–23–9 |
| Home record | 27–9–5 |
| Road record | 23–14–4 |
| Goals for | 279 |
| Goals against | 223 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Patrik Allvin |
| Coach | Rick Tocchet |
| Captain | Quinn Hughes |
| Alternate captains | J. T. Miller Elias Pettersson |
| Arena | Rogers Arena |
| Average attendance | 18,824[1] |
| Minor league affiliates | Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Brock Boeser (40) |
| Assists | Quinn Hughes (75) |
| Points | J. T. Miller (103) |
| Penalty minutes | Nikita Zadorov (102) |
| Plus/minus | Quinn Hughes (+38) |
| Wins | Thatcher Demko (35) |
| Goals against average | Thatcher Demko (2.45) |
On March 30, 2024, the Canucks clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020, and their first in a 82-game season since 2015, after the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues.[3] On April 16, 2024, the Canucks clinched the Pacific Division title for the first time in franchise history and their first franchise division title since winning the Northwest Division in 2013; following a 4–1 win over the Calgary Flames in their last regular season home game.[4]
In game one of the playoffs in their first round series against the Nashville Predators, the Canucks played their first home playoff game at Rogers Arena since 2015, securing a 4–2 win over Nashville.[5] The Canucks would go on to defeat the Predators in six games.[6] In the second round, the Canucks faced the Edmonton Oilers, losing in seven games.[7]
Standings
Divisional standings
| Pos | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | RW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | y – Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 44 | 279 | 223 | +56 | 109 |
| 2 | x – Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 49 | 27 | 6 | 39 | 294 | 237 | +57 | 104 |
| 3 | x – Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 37 | 256 | 215 | +41 | 99 |
| 4 | x – Vegas Golden Knights | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 34 | 267 | 245 | +22 | 98 |
| 5 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 32 | 253 | 271 | −18 | 81 |
| 6 | Seattle Kraken | 82 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 217 | 236 | −19 | 81 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 27 | 50 | 5 | 21 | 204 | 295 | −91 | 59 |
| 8 | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 19 | 54 | 9 | 14 | 181 | 331 | −150 | 47 |
Source: National Hockey League[8]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
x – Clinched playoff spot; y – Clinched division
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
x – Clinched playoff spot; y – Clinched division
Conference standings
| Pos | Div | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | RW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CE | x – Nashville Predators | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 38 | 269 | 248 | +21 | 99 |
| 2 | PA | x – Vegas Golden Knights | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 34 | 267 | 245 | +22 | 98 |
| 3 | CE | St. Louis Blues | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 31 | 239 | 250 | −11 | 92 |
| 4 | CE | Minnesota Wild | 82 | 39 | 34 | 9 | 32 | 251 | 263 | −12 | 87 |
| 5 | PA | Calgary Flames | 82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 32 | 253 | 271 | −18 | 81 |
| 6 | PA | Seattle Kraken | 82 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 217 | 236 | −19 | 81 |
| 7 | CE | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 36 | 41 | 5 | 28 | 256 | 274 | −18 | 77 |
| 8 | PA | Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 27 | 50 | 5 | 21 | 204 | 295 | −91 | 59 |
| 9 | CE | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 23 | 53 | 6 | 17 | 179 | 290 | −111 | 52 |
| 10 | PA | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 19 | 54 | 9 | 14 | 181 | 331 | −150 | 47 |
Source: National Hockey League[9]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
x – Clinched playoff spot
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
x – Clinched playoff spot
Schedule and results
Preseason
The preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023.[10] Two weeks prior to the first preseason game, Quinn Hughes was named the new captain, replacing Bo Horvat, who was traded midway through the prior season.[11]
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Recap |
| 1 | September 24 | Vancouver | 0–10 | Calgary | Silovs | 15,452 | 0–1–0 | [12] | |
| 2 | September 27 | Vancouver | 1–2 | Edmonton | OT | DeSmith | 16,700 | 0–1–1 | [13] |
| 3 | September 28 | Vancouver | 1–3 | Seattle | Demko | 17,151 | 0–2–1 | [14] | |
| 4 | September 30 | Edmonton | 2–5 | Vancouver | Demko | 18,488 | 1–2–1 | [15] | |
| 5[a] | October 4 | Seattle | 2–1 | Vancouver | DeSmith | 6,563 | 1–3–1 | [16] | |
| 6 | October 6 | Calgary | 1–3 | Vancouver | Demko | 18,353 | 2–3–1 | [17] | |
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Regular season
The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023.[18]
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Player statistics
Skaters
Goaltenders
| Player | GP | GS | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO | G | A | PIM |
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| Thatcher Demko | 51 | 51 | 3,015:53 | 35 | 14 | 2 | 123 | 2.45 | 1,492 | .918 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Casey DeSmith | 29 | 27 | 1,663:29 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 80 | 2.89 | 759 | .896 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arturs Silovs | 4 | 4 | 243:13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2.47 | 84 | .881 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | GP | GS | TOI | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO | G | A | PIM |
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| Arturs Silovs | 10 | 10 | 598:18 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 2.91 | 283 | .898 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thatcher Demko | 1 | 1 | 60:00 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 24 | .917 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey DeSmith | 2 | 2 | 118:58 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.02 | 45 | .911 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Canucks. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Awards and honours
Awards
| Player | Award | Awarded | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | NHL Second Star of the Week | October 16, 2023 | [118] |
| Elias Pettersson | NHL Second Star of the Month | November 1, 2023 | [119] |
| Quinn Hughes | NHL First Star of the Week | November 6, 2023 | [120] |
| Quinn Hughes | NHL Third Star of the Month | December 1, 2023 | [121] |
| Thatcher Demko | NHL Second Star of the Week | December 18, 2023 | [122] |
| Quinn Hughes | NHL All-Star game selection | January 4, 2024 | [123] |
| J.T. Miller | NHL All-Star game selection | January 13, 2024 | [124] |
| Brock Boeser | NHL All-Star game selection | January 13, 2024 | [124] |
| Thatcher Demko | NHL All-Star game selection | January 13, 2024 | [124] |
| Elias Pettersson | NHL All-Star game selection | January 13, 2024 | [124] |
| Elias Pettersson | NHL First Star of the Week | January 15, 2024 | [125] |
| Elias Pettersson | NHL Third Star of the Month | February 1, 2024 | [126] |
| Thatcher Demko | NHL Third Star of the Week | March 11, 2024 | [127] |
| Rick Tocchet | Jack Adams Award | May 22, 2024 | [128] |
| Quinn Hughes | James Norris Memorial Trophy | June 27, 2024 | [129] |
Milestones
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Records
| Player | Record | Date | Ref |
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| Quinn Hughes | Second defenceman in Canucks history to record a five-point game | November 2, 2023 | [133] |
Transactions
The Canucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2023–24 season.
Key:
† Contract is entry-level.
‡ Contract initially takes effect in the 2024–25 season.
Trades
| Date | Details | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2023 | To Montreal Canadiens Tanner Pearson 3rd-round pick in 2025 |
To Vancouver Canucks Casey DeSmith |
[169] |
| October 8, 2023 | To Toronto Maple Leafs 5th-round pick in 2024 |
To Vancouver Canucks Sam Lafferty |
[170] |
| October 17, 2023 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Jack Rathbone Karel Plasek |
To Vancouver Canucks Mark Friedman Ty Glover |
[171] |
| November 28, 2023 | To Chicago Blackhawks Anthony Beauvillier |
To Vancouver Canucks conditional 5th-round pick in 2024 |
[172] |
| November 30, 2023 | To Calgary Flames conditional 5th-round pick in 2024 3rd-round pick in 2026 |
To Vancouver Canucks Nikita Zadorov |
[173] |
| December 15, 2023 | To San Jose Sharks Jack Studnicka |
To Vancouver Canucks Nick Cicek 6th-round pick in 2024 |
[174] |
| January 31, 2024 | To Calgary Flames Hunter Brzustewicz Joni Jurmo Andrei Kuzmenko 1st-round pick in 2024 conditional 4th-round pick in 2024 |
To Vancouver Canucks Elias Lindholm |
[175] |
| June 26, 2024 | To Chicago Blackhawks Sam Lafferty Ilya Mikheyev* 2nd-round pick in 2027 |
To Vancouver Canucks 4th-round pick in 2027 |
[176] |
Notes
- Canucks retain 15% of Mikheyev's remaining salary.
Players acquired
| Date | Player | Former team | Term | Via | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Teddy Blueger | Vegas Golden Knights | 1-year | Free agency | [177] |
| Ian Cole | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-year | Free agency | [178] | |
| Matt Irwin | Washington Capitals | 1-year | Free agency | [179] | |
| Tristen Nielsen | Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) | 2-year† | Free agency | [180] | |
| Zach Sawchenko | San Jose Sharks | 1-year | Free agency | [179] | |
| Carson Soucy | Seattle Kraken | 3-year | Free agency | [181] | |
| August 11, 2023 | Pius Suter | Detroit Red Wings | 2-year | Free agency | [182] |
| March 14, 2024 | Christian Felton | Merrimack College (Hockey East) | 1-year† | Free agency | [183] |
Players lost
| Date | Player | New team | Term | Via | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Brady Keeper | Montreal Canadiens | 1-year | Free agency | [184] |
| July 1, 2023 | Justin Dowling | New Jersey Devils | 2-year | Free agency | [185] |
| July 1, 2023 | Kyle Burroughs | San Jose Sharks | 3-year | Free agency | [186] |
| July 1, 2023 | Collin Delia | Winnipeg Jets | 1-year | Free agency | [187] |
| July 1, 2023 | John Stevens | Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) | 2-year | Free agency | [188] |
| July 12, 2023 | Travis Dermott | Arizona Coyotes | 1-year | Free agency | [189] |
| September 29, 2023 | Spencer Martin | Columbus Blue Jackets | Waivers | [190] |
Signings
| Date | Player | Term | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | Noah Juulsen | 2-year | [191] |
| July 2, 2023 | Akito Hirose | 2-year | [192] |
| July 9, 2023 | Nils Hoglander | 2-year | [193] |
| September 24, 2023 | Sawyer Mynio | 3-year† | [194] |
| September 25, 2023 | Ty Young | 3-year† | [195] |
| November 24, 2023 | Nils Aman | 2-year‡ | [196] |
| March 2, 2024 | Elias Pettersson | 8-year‡ | [197] |
| March 30, 2024 | Ty Mueller | 3-year† | [198] |
| June 18, 2024 | Filip Hronek | 8–year‡ | [199] |
| June 19, 2024 | Mark Friedman | 1–year‡ | [200] |
| June 20, 2024 | Linus Karlsson | 1–year‡ | [201] |
| Cole McWard | 1–year‡ | ||
| June 26, 2024 | Teddy Blueger | 2–year‡ | [202] |
| June 27, 2024 | Dakota Joshua | 4–year‡ | [203] |
| Tyler Myers | 3–year‡ | [204] |
Draft picks
Below are the Vancouver Canucks' selections at the 2023 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 28 to 29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club (League) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Tom Willander | D |  Sweden |
Rögle BK (J20 Nationell) |
| 3 | 75 | Hunter Brzustewicz | D |  United States |
Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 89[A] | Sawyer Mynio | D |  Canada |
Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) | |
| 4 | 105[B] | Ty Mueller | C | Canada |
Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks (NCHC) |
| 107 | Vilmer Alriksson | LW | Sweden |
Djurgårdens IF (J20 Nationell) | |
| 119[C] | Matthew Perkins | C | Canada |
Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) | |
| 6 | 171 | Aiden Celebrini | D | Canada |
Brooks Bandits (AJHL) |
Notes
- The Toronto Maple Leafs' third-round pick will go to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on February 28, 2023, that sent Luke Schenn to Toronto in exchange for this pick.[205]
- The Detroit Red Wings' fourth-round pick will go to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on March 1, 2023 that sent the Islanders' conditional first-round pick and a second-round pick both in 2023 to Detroit in exchange for Filip Hronek and this pick.[206]
- The New York Rangers' fourth-round pick will go to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on March 21, 2022, that sent Tyler Motte to New York in exchange for this pick.[207]