LAST GAME PLAYED - NOV. 24/23: VAN 5 at SEA 1
Teddy Blueger scored a shorthanded goal (unassisted) at 5:05 in the first period to open the scoring for the game...With this goal, he recorded his 100th career point...Dakota Joshua registered his third goal of the season...Conor Garland and Nils Åman were credited with the assists...Garland recorded his 200th career point on the play...Sam Lafferty scored his fifth goal of the season at 9:43 in the third period...Filip Hronek and Quinn Hughes posted the assists...Hughes extended his point streak to 10 games (4-12-16)...Nils Hoglander registered a goal at 12:38 in the third period to extend his point streak to five games (4-1-5), the longest of his career...Åman was credited with the lone assist on the play...Åman recorded his first career two assist game and third career two point game...Ilya Mikheyev extended the lead with a goal at 17:30 in the third period, Garland and Tyler Myers assisted the goal...10 Canucks were on the scoresheet...Thatcher Demko faced 24 shots and saved 23...Brock Boeser (4) led the team in shots...Joshua (3) and Myers (3) co- led the team in hits.
LAST 5 - vs SAN JOSE
- Nov. 20/23: VAN 3 vs SJS 1
- Nov. 2/23: VAN 10 at SJS 1
- Mar. 23/23: VAN 7 vs SJS 2
- Dec. 27/22: VAN 6 vs SJS 2
- Dec. 7/22: VAN 6 at SJS 5 (OT)
NILS SQUARED
- After scoring a goal on Nov. 24/23 at SEA, Nils Hoglander extended his point-streak to five games (4-1-5), the longest of his career.
- On Nov. 24/23 at SEA, Nils Åman recorded his first career two assist game and his third career two-point game.
HITTING HARD
- The Vancouver Canucks (401) currently lead the league in hits. Dakota Joshua (57) leads the Canucks and currently ranks t- 6th in the NHL in hits.
TAKING A BITE OUT OF THE SHARKS
- The Canucks 10-1 victory on Nov. 2/23 at SJS was the first time the Canucks had scored 10 goals in a game since Mar. 1/92 versus Calgary.
- With their 3-1 victory on Nov. 20/23 vs SJS, the Canucks extended their winning streak against the Sharks to11 games. It is the third-longest active win streak against a single franchise in the NHL. It is tied for the for the Canucks longest win streak against a single opponent in franchise history (Jan. 10/06 - Feb. 2/13 vs TOR, 11 GP).
NON-STOP NOVEMBER
- The Vancouver Canucks are currently second place in the Western Conference and t-3rd in the league. They also have the highest goal differential (+33) in the league.
- On Nov. 15/23, the Canucks extended their season-opening home game point streak to seven games (6-0-1), tying the second longest run-in franchise history.
- The Canucks recorded their 60th goal of the season on Nov. 11/23 at TOR, marking the second time they have ever reached that mark in 14 games or fewer. They last time they accomplished this feat was in 1983.84 (13 GP).
- On Nov. 9/23 vs OTT, the Canucks set a new franchise record for the fewest games to reach 10 wins (13 GP). The record was previously 14 games set in 2005.06 and 2014.15. They also started the month of November 4-0-0, for the first time since 2010.
- The Canucks lead the league in goals per game (4.05).
- With the 6-2 win on Nov. 6/23 vs EDM, the Vancouver Canucks are off to their best start in franchise history through 12 games (9-2-1).
HRONEK SHOOTING HIS BEST SHOT
- On Nov. 15/23 vs NYI, Filip Hronek recorded his first goal as a Canuck. The shot was recorded at 100.37 mph. With his goal, Hronek tied the longest point streak by a Canuck defenseman (1-13-14, 11 GP) in franchise history with Dennis Kearns and Jiri Bubla.
- Hronek became the third player in Canucks franchise history with an assist streak of 10+ games on Nov. 12 at MTL, joining Daniel Sedin (11 GP 2009.10) and Dennis Kearns (11 GP, 1976.77).
TEAMMATES ON A TEAR
- Quinn Hughes and J.T. Miller are the fastest pair of Canucks teammates to each reach 30 points (20 GP) in franchise history. Tony Tanti and Patrik Sundstrom (1983.84) and Tony Tanti and Greg Adams (1987.88) are the duo that held the previous record of 23 GP.
- Quinn Hughes (8-23-31), Elias Pettersson (8-20-28) and J.T. Miller (13-17-30) are the first teammate trio with 27+ points in their teams first 17 games of a season since Dany Heatley, Daniel Alfredsson, and Jason Spezza did it in 2005.06 for the Ottawa Senators.
- Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller are the first pair of Canucks teammates to each record 10+ goals through the first 16 games of a season since Alexander Mogilny and Trevor Linden in 1995.96.
- On Nov. 9 at OTT, Quinn Hughes (18) and Filip Hronek (16) became one of three defencemen pairs in NHL history to each register 14+ assists through the first 13 games of a season and the first since 1991.92.
QUINNSANITY
- Quinn Hughes is currently on a 10-game point streak, the longest active point streak in the league, after collecting an assist on Nov. 24/23 at SEA. He is one game shy of the longest streak by a Canucks defenseman. Filip Hronek also matched this record earlier this season.
- Hughes ranks fourth for most assists (239) by a defenseman in Canucks franchise history. He is currently three behind Doug Lidster (242) for third all-time amongst Canucks defensemen.
- On Nov. 22/23 at COL, Quinn Hughes (5-16-21, November 2023) became the second player in Canucks franchise history to have 20 points in a single calendar month. Dennis Kearns is the only Canuck to complete this feat (1-20-21, March 1977)
- After recording 2 points (1-1-2) on Nov. 20/23 vs SJS, Quinn Hughes ties Bobby Orr (1972.73) for 4th in fewest games from the start of a season to record 30 points by a defenseman. He has also become the 3rd defenseman in NHL history to record 30 points in less than 20 games, trailing Bobby Orr (5x, Latest 14GP in 1974.75) and Al MacInnis (18GP, 1990.91). Quinn Hughes was the first player in the league to reach the 30 points mark this year.
- After scoring a goal on Nov. 20/23 vs SJS, Hughes matched his career high for most goals scored in a season (8) in just 19 GP.
- Assisting on J.T. Miller’s goal on Nov. 20/23 vs SJS, Quinn Hughes required the second-fewest games in franchise history to record 30 points in a season, trailing Tony Tanti in 1983.84 (17 GP).
- Quinn Hughes is the fourth defenseman in NHL history to record five three-point games within the first 16 games of a season. Other notable names include Bobby Orr (2x), Denis Potvin, Doug Wilson.
- After recording two assists on Nov. 15/23 vs NYI, Quinn Hughes owns the Canucks franchise record for fewest games (16 GP) needed to record 20 assists. Henrik Sedin previously held the record (17 GP, 2010.11).
- With his lone assist on Nov. 12/23 at MTL, Quinn Hughes recorded his 18th assist of the season through his first 15 games, marking the second time he has accomplished this feat (also 2022.23). Bobby Orr is the only other defenseman to achieve this feat multiple times.
- Hughes (24) currently sits t-1st in the league in assists.
- By collecting four points (1-3-4) on Nov. 6/23 vs EDM, Hughes owns the record for most 3+ assist efforts by a defenceman within their first 300 games all-time (16, 295 GP). Notable names on the list include Bobby Orr (15) and Paul Coffey (13). He is also the sixth defensemen all-time with four three-point games in the first 12 games of a season.
- Hughes is ranked t-3rd for fastest defenceman to reach 20 points in a season (12 GP). Only three defensemen have done it faster, Paul Coffey (10 GP, 1988.89), John Carlson (11 GP, 2019.20) and Bobby Orr (11 GP, 1974.75).
- After posting three assists on Nov. 6/23 vs EDM, Hughes (21) ranks 2nd in Canucks franchise history for most career regular season or playoff 3+ assist efforts. He trails only Henrik Sedin (38) for most in franchise history.
- On Nov. 2/23 at SJS, Hughes (1-4-5) set a new career-high for points in a single-game, he tied the single-game franchise record for points by a defenceman, a record also held by Jeff Brown (1994.95). He is the fifth defenceman in the past five years to accomplish this feat and ninth active defenseman to post five points in a contest.
- Hughes currently leads all defenceman in assists since the 2019.20 regular season (236).
PETEY'S PUTTING UP THE POINTS
- With his assist on Nov. 18/23 vs SEA, Elias Pettersson became the third player in franchise history to record 20 assists in 18 or fewer games. Quinn Hughes (2x, 16 GP, 2023.24 & 17 GP, 2022.23), Henrik Sedin (17 GP, 2010.11) are the only other players to complete this feat.
- On Nov. 11/23, Pettersson matched the Canucks franchise record of fastest player to reach 25 points in a season (14 GP). Tony Tanti also completed this feat in 1983.84.
- After his three-point outing on Nov. 9/23 at OTT, Pettersson (28) is t-11th with Petri Skriko for most three-point games in Canucks franchise history.
- On Nov. 4/23 vs DAL, Elias Pettersson (11) tied the Canucks franchise record for the fewest games needed to score 20 points in a season. Tony Tanti and Patrik Sundstrom both accomplished this feat in 1983.84.
SENSATIONAL STARTS
- On Nov. 9/23 vs OTT, Brock Boeser scored the fastest goal to begin a game this season, it also marked the first time the Canucks have scored inside the first 15 seconds of a road game since Henrik Sedin’s goal on Oct. 24/14 at COL.
- Scoring within 62 seconds to start the second period on Oct. 19/23 at TBL, Brock Boeser and Tyler Myers recorded the fifth- fastest instance of two goals to start any period in Canucks history.
- On Oct. 11/23 vs EDM, Brock Boeser (4-0-4), Elias Pettersson (1-3-4) and J.T. Miller (1-3-4) became the fourth trio in NHL history to each record four+ points in a season opener.
DIALED IN DEMKO
- Thatcher Demko (15 GP) ranks third for fewest number of games to record 10 wins in a season in Canucks franchise history. Ryan Miller (13 GP, 2014.15) and Kirk McLean (14 GP, 1991.92) are the only other goalies to do it faster.
- Demko recorded his second shutout of the season and fifth of his career in the 2-0 win on Nov. 4/23 vs DAL. This marked the first time he has recorded two shutouts in the same season.
- Demko (12) owns the record for fewest goals allowed by a Canucks goalie through their first eight appearances of a season. Other notable names include Roberto Luongo (13, 2012.13) and Kirk McLean (15, 1991.92).
BROCKSTAR
- Brock Boeser (13 goals) is currently t-4th in the league.
- With his sixth goal of the season, registered on Oct. 21/23 at FLA, Boeser currently ranks third all-time amongst Canucks skaters for most goals through the first five games of a season. Tony Tanti (7 goals, 1983.84) and Alexander Mogliny (7 goals, 1995.96) are tied for first.
GO SHORTY
- By recording a shorthanded goal on Nov. 24/23 at SEA, Teddy Blueger recorded his 100th career point.
- On November 20/23 vs SJS, Sam Lafferty recorded a shorthanded goal at 19:59 in the second period. He has tied the Canucks franchise record for latest shorthanded goal in a period.
- After posting his fifth SHG of his career on Oct. 28/23 vs NYR, Tyler Myers now ranks t-2nd for most SHG among active defensemen, trailing only Mark Giordano (13). This marked his third SHG with the Canucks ranking him t-3rd for most SHG by a Vancouver defenseman in franchise history. Jyrki Lumme (6) and Mattias Ohlund (5) top the list.
2023.24 CANUCKS MILESTONES
- Teddy Blueger recorded his 100th career point, Nov. 24 at SEA
- Conor Garland recorded his 200th career point, Nov. 24 at SEA
- Andrei Kuzmenko appeared in his 100th NHL game, Nov. 22 at COL
- Quinn Hughes appeared in his 300th NHL game, Nov. 16 at CGY
- Linus Karlsson appeared in his first NHL game, Nov. 16 at CGY
- Ilya Mikheyev appeared in his 200th NHL game, Nov. 6 vs EDM
- Elias Pettersson recorded his 200th career assist, Nov. 2 at SJS
- Anthony Beauvillier appeared in his 500th NHL game, Nov. 2 at SJS
- Brock Boeser appeared in his 400th NHL game, Oct. 14 at EDM
- Rick Tocchet recorded his 200th career win, Oct. 14 at EDM
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
- Cole McWard recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 24
- Nils Åman recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 24
- Pius Suter placed on IR, Nov. 24
- Carson Soucy placed on LTIR, Nov. 24
- Akito Hirose recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 17
- Linus Karlsson reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 17
- Linus Karlsson recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 16
- Akito Hirose reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 16
- Akito Hirose recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 14
- Jack Studnicka reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 14
THREE STARS - NOVEMBER
OCTOBER WINNER - Pettersson (15pts)
*5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection
