LAST GAME PLAYED – APR. 21/24: VAN 4 vs NSH 2
Nashville opened scoring for the game in the first period...Elias Lindholm tied the game up with a goal at 0:47 in the second period...Dakota Joshua and Nikita Zadorov were credited with the assists...The Predators took back the lead with a goal on the power play...Pius Suter tied the game with a goal at 8:59 in the third period...Quinn Hughes and Brock Boeser assisted the goal...Joshua took the lead 12 second later with the GWG, setting a record for the two fastest back to back goals in franchise playoff history...Conor Garland and Hughes were awarded with the assists...Joshua netted an empty net goal at 18:32 in the third period to extend the lead...Teddy Blueger and J.T. Miller assisted the goal...Joshua set a playoff career high in points, goals and assists (2-1-3)...Tyler Myers played in his 50th career playoff game...Suter led the team in shots (4)...Joshua led the team in hits (6)...Thatcher Demko faced 22 shots and saved 20.
LAST 5 – vs NASHVILLE
- Apr. 21/24: VAN 4 vs NSH 2
- Dec. 19/23: VAN 5 at NSH 2
- Oct. 31/23: VAN 5 vs NSH 2
- Oct. 24/23: VAN 3 at NSH 2
- Mar. 6/23: VAN 4 vs NSH 3 (SO)
DAK TO THE FUTURE
- After recording his playoff career high in points goals and assists (3 points (2-1-3)) in his playoff debut as a Canuck on Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, Dakota Joshua became the fourth player in franchise history to have 3+ points in their playoff debut in franchise history. The other players were Geoff Courtnall, Cliff Ronning and Brian Bradley. Joshua also became the third player in history to have 2+ goals in their playoff debut with the franchise. The others were Geoff Courtnall and Mikael Samuelsson.
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT
- Scoring two goals including the GWG within 12 seconds of each other in Game 1 against Nashville, the 24 Vancouver Canucks set the record for the fastest two goals in franchise playoff history. The previous record for fastest back-to-back goals was set in 1989 (15 seconds).
QUINNSANITY
- With two assists in Game 1 vs Nashville, Quinn Hughes has now recorded 18 points through the first 18 games of his playoff career, tying him with Brian Leetch for the sixth-most by a defenceman in NHL history through their first 18 career playoff games.
- Recording his 67th multi-assist game (regular season and playoffs combined) in Game 1 vs Nashville, Quinn Hughes ranks t-6th for most career multi-assist games in NHL history prior to turning the age 25. Bobby Orr (117 GP) paces the list.
DIALED IN DEMKO
- Securing the win in the fifth playoff game of his career, Thatcher Demko has recorded a .974 save percentage through his first five playoff games of his career. He has the second highest save percentage by a goaltender through five playoff games. Ilya Bryzgalov (.975) paces the list.
TEAM AWARDS
J.T. Miller: Cyclone Taylor Trophy – “Most Valuable Player”
Quinn Hughes: Walter (Babe) Pratt Trophy – “Best Defenceman”
J.T. Miller: Pavel Bure Award – “Most Exciting Player” & Leading Scorer
Dakota Joshua: Fred J. Hume Award – “Unsung Hero”
Elias Pettersson: Three Stars Award
Quinn Hughes: Daniel and Henrik Sedin Award – “Community Leadership”
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
- Artūrs Šilovs recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Apr. 21
- Vasily Podkolzin agreed to terms on a two-year contract, Apr. 18
- Thatcher Demko activated from LTIR, Apr. 16
- Arturs Silovs reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 16
- Arshdeep Bains reassigned to Abbotsford, Apr. 4
- Sawyer Mynio assigned to Abbotsford from Seattle (WHL), Mar. 31
- Ty Mueller signed to a three-year entry-level contract, Mar. 30
- Dakota Joshua activated from LTIR, Mar. 28
- Arshdeep Bains recalled from Abbotsford, Mar. 27
- Thatcher Demko retroactively placed on LTIR, Mar. 27
- Jonathan Lekkerimäki assigned to Abbotsford from Orebro, Mar. 25
- Christian Felton signed to a one-year entry-level contract, Mar. 14
- D Elias Pettersson assigned to Abbotsford from Orebro, Mar. 13
- Arturs Silovs recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Mar. 12
- Dakota Joshua retroactively placed on LTIR, Mar. 12
- Vasily Podkolzin recalled from Abbotsford, Mar. 9
- Vasily Podkolzin reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 8
- Vasily Podkolzin recalled from Abbotsford, Mar. 7
- Guillaume Brisebois activated from LTIR and assigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 6
- Vasily Podkolzin reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 6
- Carson Soucy activated from LTIR, Mar. 5
- Guillaume Brisebois placed on waivers, Mar. 5
- Matt Irwin reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 4
- Vasily Podkolzin recalled from Abbotsford, Mar. 2
- Matt Irwin recalled from Abbotsford, Mar. 2
- Elias Pettersson agreed to terms on an eight-year contract, Mar. 2
- Arshdeep Bains reassigned to Abbotsford, Mar. 1
THE LAST TIME… (REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS)
- The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Apr. 16/24 vs CGY
- The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Mar. 16 vs WSH
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 1P: Mar. 13/24 vs COL
- The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Apr. 16/24 vs CGY
- The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Feb. 19/24 at MIN
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 2P: Mar. 13/24 vs COL
- The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Apr. 6/24 at LAK
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Feb. 10/24 at DET
- The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Apr. 6/24 at LAK
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Apr. 10/24 vs ARI
- The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Apr. 8/24 vs VGK
- The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Apr. 18/24 at WPG
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 1P: Apr. 10/24 vs ARI
- The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Mar. 5/24 at LAK
- The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Apr. 18/24 at WPG
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 2P: Dec. 21/23 at DAL
2023.24 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS (PLAYOFFS)
- Most Goals Scored, Game: 4, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most Goals Scored, Period: 3, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 3rd period
- Most Goals Allowed, Game: 2, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most Goals Allowed, Period: 1, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 1st and 2nd period
- Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 4, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 2, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most PPG Scored, Game: 0, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most PPG Allowed, Game: 1, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most SHG Scored, Game: N/A
- Most SHG Allowed, Game: N/A
- Most Shots, Game: 21, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most Shots, Period: 10, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 2nd period
- Most Shots, OT: N/A
- Fewest Shots, Game: 21, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Shots, Period: 4, 21, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 1st period
- Fewest Shots, OT: N/A
- Most Shots Allowed, Game: 22, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most Shots Allowed, Period: 10, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 3rd period
- Most Shots Allowed, OT: N/A
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 22, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 6, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 1st and 2nd period
- Fewest Shots Allowed, OT: N/A
- Most Hits, Game: 41, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Hits, Game: 41, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Most Blocked Shots, Game: 11, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 11, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Largest Margin of Victory: 2 goals, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Largest Margin of Defeat: N/A
- Longest Win Streak: 1 game, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Longest Point Streak: 1 game, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Longest Winless Streak: N/A
- Longest Pointless Streak: N/A
2023.24 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS (REGULAR SEASON)
- Most Goals Scored, Game: 10, Nov. 2/23 at SJS
- Most Goals Scored, Period: 5, Jan. 2/24 vs. OTT, 1st period
- Most Goals Allowed, Game: 10, Feb. 19/24 at MIN
- Most Goals Allowed, Period: 7, Feb. 19/24 at MIN, 3rd period
- Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 0, 2x, Latest Feb. 8/24 at BOS
- Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 0, 7x, Latest Mar. 9/24 vs WPG
- Most PPG Scored, Game: 4, Nov. 2/23 at SJS
- Most PPG Allowed, Game: 4, Feb. 19/24 at MIN
- Most SHG Scored, Game: 1, 7x, Latest Apr. 16/24 vs CGY
- Most SHG Allowed, Game: 2, Feb. 8/24 at BOS
- Most Shots, Game: 43, Nov. 15/23 vs NYI
- Most Shots, Period: 20, 2x, Latest Apr. 6/24 at LAK, 2nd period
- Most Shots, OT: 6, Oct. 28/23 vs NYR
- Fewest Shots, Game: 16, 2x, Latest Nov. 9/23 at OTT
- Fewest Shots, Period: 1, Dec. 14/23 vs FLA, 3rd period
- Fewest Shots, OT: 0, 2x, Latest Mar. 13/24 vs COL
- Most Shots Allowed, Game: 46, 20/24 vs TOR
- Most Shots Allowed, Period: 25, Jan. 15/24 at CBJ, 2nd period
- Most Shots Allowed, OT: 7, Feb. 27/24 vs PIT
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 17, 2x, Latest Mar. 21/24 vs MTL
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 1, Feb. 13/24 at CHI, 1st period
- Fewest Shots Allowed, OT: 0, 4x, Latest Mar. 5/24 at LAK
- Most Hits, Game: 52, Jan. 20/24 vs TOR
- Fewest Hits, Game: 7, Nov. 2/23 at SJS
- Most Blocked Shots, Game: 25, Oct. 14/23 at EDM
- Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 2, Oct. 27/23 vs STL
- Largest Margin of Victory: 9 goals, Nov. 2/23 at SJS (10-1 W)
- Largest Margin of Defeat: 4 goals, 2x, Latest Feb. 29/24 vs LAK
- Longest Win Streak: 5 games, 2x, Latest Jan. 6/24 – Jan. 13/24
- Longest Point Streak: 12 games, Jan. 6/24 – Feb. 6/24
- Longest Winless Streak: 4 games, Feb. 17/24 - Feb. 22/24
- Longest Pointless Streak: 4 games, Feb. 17/24 - Feb. 22/24
VANCOUVER 2023.24 RECORD WHEN… (PLAYOFFS)
- Score 4+ Goals: 1-0-0
- Score 3 Goals or Less: 0-0-0
- Allow 4+ Goals: 0-0-0
- Allow 3 Goals or Less: 1-0-0
- Scoring First: 0-0-0
- Allowing First Goal: 1-0-0
- On 0 Days Rest: 0-0-0
- On 1 Day Rest: 0-0-0
- On 2 Days Rest: 1-0-0
- On 3+ Days Rest: 0-0-0
- Score a PPG: 0-0-0
- Give up a PPG: 1-0-0
- 25 or More Shots on Goal: 0-0-0
- Less than 25 shots: 1-0-0
VANCOUVER 2023.24 RECORD WHEN… (REGULAR SEASON)
- Score 4+ Goals: 32-2-0
- Score 3 Goals or Less: 18-21-9
- Allow 4+ Goals: 4-17-7
- Allow 3 Goals or Less: 46-6-2
- Scoring First: 38-11-4
- Allowing First Goal: 12-12-5
- On 0 Days Rest: 5-3-1
- On 1 Day Rest: 28-14-6
- On 2 Days Rest: 14-5-1
- On 3+ Days Rest: 3-1-1
- Score a PPG: 27-8-5
- Give up a PPG: 18-13-6
- 25 or More Shots on Goal: 38-13-7
- Less than 25 shots: 12-10-2
THREE STARS – APRIL (PLAYOFFS)
- Joshua – 5 pts
- Hughes – 5 pts
APRIL WINNER (REGULAR SEASON) – Garland, Hughes (10 pts)
MARCH WINNER – Hughes (30 pts)
FEBRUARY WINNER – Miller (25 pts)
JANUARY WINNER – Pettersson (30 pts)
DECEMBER WINNER – DeSmith (15 pts)
NOVEMBER WINNER – Hughes, Demko (30 pts)
OCTOBER WINNER – Pettersson (15 pts)
*5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection
