Game Notes: Canucks vs. Wild

CANUCKS VS WILD

TV: Sportsnet Pacific, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Wisconsin

Radio: Sportsnet 650

MATCH-UP INFO

• Tonight marks the first of three meetings between the Canucks and Wild this season: Dec. 7 (home), Dec. 16 (road), Feb. 19 (road).

• Vancouver is 47-37-5-11all-time against Minnesota, including a 25-14-3-7 record on home ice.

• The Canucks are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games against the Wild (0-3-2 in their last five).

• J.T. Miller leads all active Canucks skaters in scoring against the Wild with 14 points (7-7-14) in 19 career games.

• Thatcher Demko is 0-3-2 with a 3.40 GAA and a .900 SV% in five career games against the Wild.

• In four career games (4-0-0), Casey DeSmith has a 2.22 GAA and a .931 SV% all-time against Minnesota.

QUICK NUMBERS

• Quinn Hughes has registered 20 points (5-15-20) in his last 15 games, totaling 36 points overall (9-27-36). He ranks t-4th amongst all skaters in points and he is t-1st in the league for assists (27). Hughes is also 1st for points amongst blueliners.

• J.T. Miller has 39 points overall this season (14-25-39) and has 23 points (8-15-23) in his last 15 games. He ranks 2nd in the league for points.

• Brock Boeser has scored 18 goals this season, ranking 1st in the league.

• Filip Hronek has eight points (1-7-8) in his last ten games. Hronek ranks t-3rd for points amongst defensemen.

• Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek have the most points by a defencemen pairing this season (61).

• The Vancouver Canucks are currently t-3rd in the Western Conference and t-5th in the league. They also have the second-highest goal differential (+31) in the league.

LAST MEETING - MAR. 2/23: VAN 1 vs. MIN 2

Brock Boeser scored his twelfth goal of the season on the power play at 14:03 of the first period to tie the game...Vitali Kravtsov and Conor Garland tallied assists on the marker...Sheldon Dries led the team in shots, totaling 4...Dakota Joshua, Noah Juulsen and Kyle Burroughs all tied for the lead in hits with 6 apiece...Thatcher Demko made 34 saves on 36 shot attempts with a save percentage of .944.

2023.24 TEAM RANKS

LAST GAME PLAYED – Dec. 5/23: VAN 5 vs NJD 6

J.T. Miller tied the game at 8:24 of the first period on the power play, recording his 14th goal of the season...Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson picked up assists on the play...Dakota Joshua tucked home a rebound with 20 seconds remaining in the first period for his fourth goal of the year to cut the lead in half...Conor Garland and Teddy Blueger tallied helpers on the goal...Boeser scored his league- leading 18th goal of the season at 7:02 of the third period...the lone assist went to Miller...Sam Lafferty tipped home a point shot for his seventh of the season at 13:58 of the third period...Hughes and Pettersson picked up helpers on the play...Nils Höglander potted his eighth goal of the year to tie the game at 16:34 of the third period...Both Miller and Hughes pick up their second assist each of the game...Boeser (1-1-2), Miller (1-2-2), Pettersson (0-2-2) and Hughes (0-2-2) each had multi-point games...Höglander, Miller, Pettersson and Hughes co-led the team in shots (4)...Thatcher Demko made 26 saves.

LAST 5 - vs MINNESOTA

• Mar. 2/23: VAN 1 vs MIN 2

• Dec. 10/22: VAN 0 vs MIN 3

• Oct. 20/22: VAN 3 at MIN 4 (OT)

• Apr. 21/22: VAN 3 at MIN 6

• Mar. 24/22: VAN 2 at MIN 3 (OT)

FOUR OF A KIND

• On Dec. 5/23 vs NJD, the Canucks became the first team with four 30+ point players (J.T. Miller – 39, Quinn Hughes – 36, Elias Pettersson – 34, Brock Boeser – 30) in a season’s first 26 games since the 1995.96 Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Miller, Hughes, Pettersson and Boeser became the first quartet in NHL history to each register 25 points through the season’s first 23 games.

MILLER THE MAGNIFICENT

• Recording three points (1-2-3) on Dec. 5/23 vs NJD, J.T. Miller reached 39 points (14-25-39) on the season, passing Tony Tanti, Pavel Bure, and Alexander Mogilny (all 37) for the most points in franchise history through 26 games.

• After assisting on two goals on Nov. 28/23 vs ANA, Miller had 35 points this season in just 23 games. He ranks t-2nd for fewest games needed to reach that mark in a season in franchise history. Only Tony Tanti (21 GP) accomplished this feat faster.

BROCKSTAR

• Picking up two points (1-1-2), including his league-leading 18th goal of the season on Dec. 5/23 vs NJD, Brock Boeser now has 30 points (18-12-30) through 26 games this season, placing him fourth in the league among primary right wingers.

• Brock Boeser (7 power-play goals) ranks t-4th for most power-play goals in a single calendar month since 2013.14.

• After recording two goals on Nov. 28/23 vs ANA, Brock Boeser (17 goals) ranks t-4th for most goals scored in a players first 23 games of a season in Canucks franchise history. Pavel Bure (23), Tony Tanti (20) and Alexander Mogilny (20) are the only players in franchise history with more goals in 23 games.

TEAMMATES ON A TEAR

• Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek (25 GP) became the fastest Canucks defencemen duo to each collect 25 points in a season. The previous record was set by Jiri Bubla and Rick Lanz in 1983.84 when they each recorded 25 points in 33 games. They are also the fifth defencemen teammates with 25+ points in the first 25 games of a season in NHL history.

• After Elias Petersson recorded his 30th point of the season on Nov. 28/23 vs ANA, the Vancouver Canucks became the third team in the past 30 years to have three teammates record 30+ points through 23 games. They joined the Ottawa Senators (2005.06, Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson & Dany Heatley) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (1995.96, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr & Ron Francis) as the only teams to complete this feat.

• The Canucks became the first team in NHL history to have two different defencemen achieve a point streak of at least 11 games in the same season (Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek, both 11 GP). This also marked the third time in franchise history the Canucks have had two skaters both record a point streak of at least 11 games prior to the 25th game of the season. Pavel Bure and Anatoli Semenov (23 GP, 1992.93) and Tony Tanti and Jiri Bubla (15 GP, 1983.84) are the only other duos to complete this feat.

• After both registering an assist on Nov. 25/23 at SJS, Quinn Hughes (22 GP) and Filip Hronek (22 GP) became the second fastest pair of defencemen teammates in NHL history to each have 20 assists in a season. Only Bobby Orr and Carol Vadnais (21 GP, 1974.75) did it faster.

• 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 duos 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.

QUINNSANITY

• After recording a goal on Dec. 2/23 at CGY, Quinn Hughes extended his road point-streak to 11 games, becoming the sixth defenseman to complete this feat in the past 25 years.

• Hughes extended his point streak to 11 games after recording an assist on Nov. 25/23 at SJS. He matched the longest run by a defenceman in Canucks history.

• Quinn Hughes (22 points) set the Canucks franchise record for most points in a calendar month by a defenceman. Hughes (17 assists) also ranks t-8th for most assists by a Canuck in a single calendar month.

• Quinn Hughes (33 points, 8-25-33) ranks t-2nd in Canucks franchise history for most points by a player in their first 22 games of a season. Only Tony Tanti had more points in 22 games (35 points, 1983.84).

• Hughes has recorded 25 assists in 22 games this season, only two players have done this faster, Bobby Orr 4x, (16 GP 1969.70, 19 GP 1973.74, 21 GP 1971.72 and 1974.75), and Ray Bourque (21 GP 1989.90). Randy Carlyle also completed this feat (22 GP, 1981.82).

• Hughes ranks fourth for most assists (240) by a defenceman in Canucks franchise history. He is currently two 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 defenceman. He has also become the 3rd defenceman 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 defenceman 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.

STARGAZING

• Quinn Hughes was named NHL’s third star of the month after setting a franchise record for most points by a Canucks defenceman in a single calendar month (22 points, 5-17-22). During this month, Hughes also matched the longest point- streak by a Canucks defenceman (11 GP) ranking as the best of his career. He began the month by setting a career high in points (5 points, 1-4-5) on Nov. 2/23 at SJS, one of his four multi-point games during the month. Hughes also led the league in power-play assists (11) during the month.

• With Quinn Hughes being named NHL’s third star of the month, this marks the second straight month a Vancouver Canuck was named a star of the month. Elias Pettersson was named NHL’s second star of the month in October.

NILS SQUARED

• After scoring a goal on Nov. 24/23 at SEA, Nils Höglander extended his point-streak to five games (4-1-5), the longest of his career, lasting from Nov. 16/23 at CGY to Nov. 24/23 at SEA.

• On Nov. 24/23 at SEA, Nils Åman recorded his first career two assist game and his third career two-point game. HRONEK SHOOTING HIS BEST SHOT

• On Nov. 15/23 vs NYI, Filip Hronek recorded his first goal as a Canuck. With his goal, Hronek tied the longest point streak by a Canuck defenceman (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). He was later joined by Quinn Hughes, who had an 11-game point streak (Nov. 6 – 25, 2023).

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.

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).

2023.24 CANUCKS MILESTONES

• Rick Tocchet coached his 500th career NHL game, Dec. 5 vs NJD

• 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

• Matt Irwin reassigned to Abbotsford, Dec. 2

• Nikita Zadorov acquired from Calgary in exchange for a fifth-round pick (2024) and a third-round pick (2026), Nov. 30

• Cole McWard reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Linus Karlsson recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Matt Irwin recalled from Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Akito Hirose reassigned to Abbotsford, Nov. 29

• Conditional fifth-round pick (2024) acquired from Chicago in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Nov. 28

• 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

THE LAST TIME...

• The Canucks won when leading after 1P: Dec. 2/23 at CGY

• The Canucks lost when leading after 1P: Nov. 18/23 vs SEA

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 1P: Mar. 31/23 vs CGY

• The Canucks won when leading after 2P: Dec. 2/23 at CGY

• The Canucks lost when leading after 2P: Oct. 17/22 at WSH

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when leading after 2P: Mar. 31/23 vs CGY

• The Canucks won when trailing after 1P: Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• The Canucks lost when trailing after 1P: Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 1P: Oct. 28/23 vs NYR

• The Canucks won when trailing after 2P: Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• The Canucks lost when trailing after 2P: Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when trailing after 2P: Mar. 28/23 at STL

• The Canucks won when tied after 1P: Nov. 20/23 vs SJS

• The Canucks lost when tied after 1P: Nov. 25/23 at SJS

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 1P: Mar. 28/23 at STL

• The Canucks won when tied after 2P: Nov. 28/23 vs ANA

• The Canucks lost when tied after 2P: Nov. 25/23 at SJS

• The Canucks lost in OT/SO when tied after 2P: Oct. 28/23 vs NYR

2023.24 SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS

• Most Goals Scored, Game: 10, Nov. 2/23 at SJS

• Most Goals Scored, Period: 4, 2x, Nov. 2/23 at SJS, 1st and 2nd period

• Most Goals Allowed, Game: 6, Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• Most Goals Allowed, Period: 4, Dec. 5/23 vs NJD 1st period

• Fewest Goals Scored, Game: 0, Oct. 17 at PHI

• Fewest Goals Allowed, Game: 0, 2x, Latest Nov. 4/23 vs DAL

• Most PPG Scored, Game: 4, Nov. 2/23 at SJS

• Most PPG Allowed, Game: 3, Oct. 28/23 vs NYR

• Most SHG Scored, Game: 1, 4x, Latest Nov. 24/23 at SEA

• Most SHG Allowed, Game: 0

• Most Shots, Game: 43, Nov. 15/23 vs NYI

• Most Shots, Period: 19, Oct. 27/23 vs STL, 1st period

• Fewest Shots, Game: 16, 2x, Latest Nov. 9/23 at OTT

• Fewest Shots, Period: 3, 3x, Latest Nov. 9/23 at OTT, 1st period

• Most Shots Allowed, Game: 44, Nov. 30/23 vs VGK

• Most Shots Allowed, Period: 22, Oct. 17/23 at PHI, 2nd period

• Fewest Shots Allowed, Game: 18, Oct. 24/23 at NSH

• Fewest Shots Allowed, Period: 2, Nov. 24/23 at SEA, 3rd period

• Most Hits, Game: 33, 2x, Latest Dec. 5/23 vs NJD

• 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: 3 goals, 4x, Latest Nov. 30/23 vs VGK

• Longest Win Streak: 5 games, Oct. 31/23 – Nov. 9/23

• Longest Point Streak: 9 games, Oct. 21/23 – Nov. 9/23

• Longest Winless Streak: 2 games, 2x, Latest Nov. 16/23 - Nov. 18/23

• Longest Pointless Streak: 2 games, 2x, Latest Nov. 16/23 - Nov. 18/23

VANCOUVER 2023.24 RECORD WHEN...

• Score 4+ Goals: 12-1-0

• Score 3 Goals or Less: 4-8-1

• Allow 4+ Goals: 0-8-1

• Allow 3 Goals or Less: 16-1-0

• Scoring First: 13-4-0

• Allowing First Goal: 3-5-1

• On 0 Days Rest: 1-2-1

• On 1 Day Rest: 7-5-0

• On 2 Days Rest: 7-2-0

• On 3+ Days Rest: 1-0-0

• Score a PPG: 9-4-1

• Give up a PPG: 9-5-1

• 25 or More Shots on Goal: 12-6-1

• Less than 25 shots: 4-3-0

THREE STARS - DECEMBER

• Mikheyev – 5 pts

• Hronek – 5 pts

• Boeser – 5 pts

NOVEMBER WINNER – Hughes, Demko (30 pts)
OCTOBER WINNER – Pettersson (15 pts)
*5 points are awarded for each Three Stars selection