LAST GAME PLAYED – APR. 28/24: VAN 4 at NSH 3 (OT)
Brock Boeser opened scoring for the game with a goal at 2:55 in the first period…J.T. Miller and Carson Soucy were credited with the assists…Nashville answered back with three goals…Boeser scored a goal to cut the lead to one with 2:49 left in the third period…Elias Lindholm and Miller assisted the goal…Boeser scored the game tying goal with 8 seconds left in the third period off a rebound, and recorded his first career playoff hattrick…Miller and Elias Pettersson were awarded with the assists…Lindholm scored the GWG 62 seconds into OT, the third fastest overtime goal in franchise history…Conor Garland and Dakota Joshua recorded the assists…Boeser led the team in shots (8)…Nikita Zadorov led the team in hits (5)…Lindholm won 15 faceoffs… Artūrs Šilovs recorded his first playoff win and stopped 27 shots.
LAST 5 – vs NASHVILLE (REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS)
- Apr. 28/24: VAN 4 at NSH 3 (OT)
- Apr. 26/24: VAN 2 at NSH 1
- Apr. 23/24: VAN 1 vs NSH 4
- Apr. 21/24: VAN 4 vs NSH 2
- Dec. 19/23: VAN 5 at NSH 2
IN THE BOES-T OF TIME
- Tying the game with eight seconds left in regulation, Brock Boeser (59:52) scored the third latest game-tying goal in franchise history. Matt Cooke has the two-latest goals (59:58 and 59:54).
- Scoring a hat trick in Game 4 at Nashville, Brock Boeser became the 5th player in franchise history to record a hattrick in the playoffs. The last player to do so was Trevor Linden in 1996.
ARTY PARTY
- Artūrs Šilovs became the 7th goaltender in Canucks franchise history to secure a win in their first start in the NHL playoffs.
THREE OF A KIND
- Thatcher Demko, Casey DeSmith and Artūrs Šilovs have each secured wins during the 2024 Vancouver Canucks’ first round series against Nashville. This marked the third instance of three different goalies winning a game in the same series for a club in NHL history. The other instances were the 2004 Vancouver Canucks (Dan Cloutier, Johan Hedberg, Alex Auld) and the 1972 Black Hawks (Tony Esposito, Gary Smith, Gerry Desjardins).
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT
- Scoring 1:02 into overtime, Elias Lindholm scored the 3rd fastest goal in overtime in Canucks franchise history. Alex Burrows (0:11, Game 2 2011 Stanley Cup Final) and Chris Tanev (0:11, Game 4 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers).
- Coming back from a two-goal deficit with 2:49 left in Game 4 at Nashville, the 24 Vancouver Canucks (57:11, 8th latest) were the 8th team in NHL History with a multi-goal comeback win in under the final three minutes of a playoff game. The latest was set by the Boston Bruins in 2012.13 (58:38). Game 4 at Nashville also marked the second time in NHL history a team has recorded a game-tying goal in the final 10 seconds of a game and the GWG in the opening two minutes of overtime.
- By opening the scoring on their first shot of the game in Game 4 at Nashville, the Vancouver Canucks scored on their first shot on goal for the 13th time this season, tops in the NHL.
- 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).
MILLER MAGIC
- Recording three assists in Game 4 at Nashville, J.T. Miller recorded his 16th game with 3+ assists (regular season and playoffs combined) for the Canucks franchise. He ranks 4th for most 3+ assist games in franchise history.
DIALED IN DEMKO
- On Apr. 29/24, the NHL announced that Thatcher Demko is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. During the 2023.24 regular season, Demko recorded a record of 35-14-2, a 2.45 GAA, and .918 save percentage, setting career highs in wins, GAA and save percentage. He also recorded five shutouts, the most he has ever had in a season.
- 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.
QUINNSANITY
- Playing in his 20th career Stanley Cup Playoff game in Game 3 at Nashville, Quinn Hughes recorded his 17th and 18th career playoff assists, tying Gary Suter and Adam Fox for the most assists by a defenceman in their first 20 career playoff games.
- Recording his 19th and 20th career Stanley Cup Playoff points in Game 3 at Nashville, Quinn Hughes became the third player in Vancouver Canucks history to have at least 20 points through their first 20 career postseason contests, joining Trevor Linden (21) and Thomas Gradin (21) (also joined by J.T. Miller during Game 3).
- Assisting on two power play goals in Game 3 at Nashville, Quinn Hughes tied Jeff Brown and Mattias Ohlund for the third-most power play assists in playoff franchise history by a defenceman. He trails Sami Salo (11) and Jyrki Lumme (15).
- 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.
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.
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
- Nikita Tolopilo recalled from Abbotsford under emergency conditions, Apr. 23
- 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. 26/24 at NSH
- 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. 26/24 at NSH
- 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. 23/24 vs NSH
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Feb. 10/24 at DET
- The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Apr. 10/24 vs ARI
- The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- 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, 2x, Latest Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Most Goals Scored, Period: 3, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 3rd period
- Most Goals Allowed, Game: 4, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Most Goals Allowed, Period: 2, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH, 2nd period
- Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 1, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 1, Apr. 26/24 at NSH
- Most PPG Scored, Game: 2, Apr. 26/24 at 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, 2x, Latest Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Most Shots, Period: 10, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH, 2nd period
- Most Shots, OT: 1, Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Fewest Shots, Game: 12, Apr. 26/24 at NSH
- Fewest Shots, Period: 3, 2x, Latest Apr. 26/24 at NSH, 3rd period
- Fewest Shots, OT: 1, Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Most Shots Allowed, Game: 30, 2x, Latest Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Most Shots Allowed, Period: 14, Apr. 26/24 at NSH, 3rd period
- Most Shots Allowed, OT: 0, Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 16, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 4, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH, 1st and 3rd period
- Fewest Shots Allowed, OT: 0, Apr. 28/24 at NSH
- Most Hits, Game: 47, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Fewest Hits, Game: 25, Apr. 26/24 at NSH
- Most Blocked Shots, Game: 28, Apr. 26/24 at NSH
- Fewest Blocked Shots, Game: 8, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Largest Margin of Victory: 2 goals, Apr. 21/24 vs NSH
- Largest Margin of Defeat: 3 goals. Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
- Longest Win Streak: 2 games, Apr. 26/24 – Apr. 28/24
- Longest Winless Streak: 1 game, Apr. 23/24 vs NSH
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: 2-0-0
- Score 3 Goals or Less: 1-1-0
- Allow 4+ Goals: 0-1-0
- Allow 3 Goals or Less: 3-0-0
- Scoring First: 2-0-0
- Allowing First Goal: 1-1-0
- On 0 Days Rest: 0-0-0
- On 1 Day Rest: 1-1-0
- On 2 Days Rest: 2-0-0
- On 3+ Days Rest: 0-0-0
- Score a PPG: 1-0-0
- Give up a PPG: 1-0-0
- 25 or More Shots on Goal: 0-0-0
- Less than 25 shots: 3-1-0
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)
- Boeser – 10 pts
- Miller – 10 pts
- Joshua – 5 pts
- Hughes – 5 pts
- Zadorov – 5 pts
- Lindholm – 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
