Vancouver Canucks Playoff History

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Vancouver Canucks Playoff History
Vancouver Canucks


The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Presently, the team competes in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference with Rick Tocchet serving as the head coach of the team. The ownership rests in the hands of the Canucks Sports & Entertainment, with Francesco Aquilini serving as the chairman. The team also has minor league affiliations in the form of Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) and the Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL). Notably, its players have been successful in bringing the Calder Memorial Trophy, Jack Adams Award, NHL Man of the Year Award (1991-92), Lester B. Pearson Award, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, William M. Jennings Trophy, Frank J. Selke Trophy among many more.


Vancouver Canucks NHL Playoff History and Appearances

The Vancouver Canucks have been playing in the NHL since 1971 and have made the playoffs 28 times in 53 seasons. Despite reaching the Stanley Cup Finals three times in 1982, 1994, and 2001 the Vancouver Canucks have never won the championship. Moreover, they have been successful in adding three conference championships, two Presidents' Trophy and ten Division championships to their trophy cabinet.


The below explores Vancouver Canucks' NHL playoff history and appearances till date alongside their results:


YearRecordResult
202450-23-9Currently playing conference semi finals
202338-37-7Missed Playoffs
202240-30-12Missed Playoffs
202123-29-4Missed Playoffs
202036-27-6Lost Conference Semi-Finals
201935-36-11Missed Playoffs
201831-40-11Missed Playoffs
201730-43-9Missed Playoffs
201631-38-13Missed Playoffs
201548-29-5Lost First Round
201436-35-11Missed Playoffs
201326-15-7Lost First Round
201251-22-9Lost First Round
201154-19-9Lost Stanley Cup Final
201049-28-5Lost Conference Semi-Finals
200945-27-10Lost Conference Semi-Finals
200839-33-10Missed Playoffs
200749-26-7Lost Conference Semi-Finals
200642-32-8Missed Playoffs
200443-24-10-5Lost First Round
200345-23-13-1Lost Conference Semi-Finals
200242-30-7-3Lost First Round
200136-28-11-7Lost First Round
200030-29-15-8Missed Playoffs
199923-47-12Missed Playoffs
199825-43-14Missed Playoffs
199735-40-7Missed Playoffs
199632-35-15Lost First Round
199518-18-12Lost Conference Semi-Finals
199441-40-3Lost Stanley Cup Final
199346-29-9Lost Conference Semi-Finals
199242-26-12Lost Conference Semi-Finals
199128-43-9Lost First Round
199025-41-14Missed Playoffs
198933-39-8Lost First Round
198825-46-9Missed Playoffs
198729-43-8Missed Playoffs
198623-44-13Lost First Round
198525-46-9Missed Playoffs
198432-39-9Lost First Round
198330-35-15Lost First Round
198230-33-17Lost Stanley Cup Final
198128-32-20Lost First Round
198027-37-16Lost First Round
197925-42-13Lost First Round
197820-43-17Missed Playoffs
197725-42-13Missed Playoffs
197633-32-15Lost First Round
197538-32-10Lost Conference Semi-Finals
197424-43-11Missed Playoffs
197322-47-9Missed Playoffs
197220-50-8Missed Playoffs
197124-46-8Missed Playoffs


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Vancouver Canucks Conference History

The Vancouver Canucks have won three conference championships till date. Notably, all of them have occurred in different decades, under different coaches, different managers and in different conditions. The years of them winning the conference championships are 1981-82, 1993-94, 2010-11.


The table below explores Vancouver Canicks' conference history alongside their results:

SeasonConferenceResult
2023-2024WesternWon in first round, 4–2 (Predators)
Second round vs. Edmonton Oilers
2022–23WesternDid not qualify
2021–22WesternDid not qualify
2020–21Did not qualify
2019–20WesternWon in qualifying round, 3–1 (Wild) Won in first round, 4–2 (Blues) Lost in second round, 3–4 (Golden Knights)
2018–19WesternDid not qualify
2017–18WesternDid not qualify
2016–17WesternDid not qualify
2015–16WesternDid not qualify
2014–15WesternLost in first round, 2–4 (Flames)
2013–14WesternDid not qualify
2012–13WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Sharks)
2011–12WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Kings)
2010–11WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Blackhawks) Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Predators) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Sharks) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Bruins)
2009–10WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Kings) Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Blackhawks)
2008–09WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–0 (Blues) Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Blackhawks)
2007–08WesternDid not qualify
2006–07WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Stars) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Ducks)
2005–06WesternDid not qualify
2003–04WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Flames)
2002–03WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Blues) Lost in conference semifinals, 3–4 (Wild)
2001–02WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Red Wings)
2000–01WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Avalanche)
1999–2000WesternDid not qualify
1998–99WesternDid not qualify
1997–98WesternDid not qualify
1996–97WesternDid not qualify
1995–96WesternLost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Avalanche)
1994–95WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Blues) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 (Blackhawks)
1993–94WesternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Flames) Won in conference semifinals, 4–1 (Stars) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Rangers)
1992–93CampbellWon in division semifinals, 4–2 (Jets) Lost in division finals, 2–4 (Kings)
1991–92CampbellWon in division semifinals, 4–3 (Jets) Lost in division finals, 2–4 (Oilers)
1990–91CampbellLost in division semifinals, 2–4 (Kings)
1989–90CampbellDid not qualify
1988–89CampbellLost in division semifinals, 3–4 (Flames)
1987–88CampbellDid not qualify
1986–87CampbellDid not qualify
1985–86CampbellLost in division semifinals, 0–3 (Oilers)
1984–85CampbellDid not qualify
1983–84CampbellLost in division semifinals, 1–3 (Flames)
1982–83CampbellLost in division semifinals, 1–3 (Flames)
1981–82CampbellWon in division semifinals, 3–0 (Flames) Won in division finals, 4–1 (Kings) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Black Hawks) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Islanders)
1980–81CampbellLost in preliminary round, 0–3 (Sabres)
1979–80CampbellLost in preliminary round, 1–3 (Sabres)
1978–79CampbellLost in preliminary round, 1–2 (Flyers)
1977–78CampbellDid not qualify
1976–77CampbellDid not qualify
1975–76CampbellLost in preliminary round, 0–2 (Islanders)
1974–75CampbellLost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Canadiens)
1973–74Did not qualify
1972–73Did not qualify
1971–72Did not qualify
1970–71Did not qualify

Vancouver Canucks Division History

When the Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970, they faced a tough start. For the first four seasons, they struggled and often finished near the bottom of their division. However, in the 1974- 75 season, the Canucks showed improvement, winning their first division title. Although they were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens. The Canucks made four playoff appearances in the six seasons between 1975-76 and 1980-81. However, they were eliminated in the preliminary round each time. In the 1981-82 season, despite finishing with a losing record in the regular season, they managed to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. Unfortunately, they were swept in four games by the New York Islanders. Notably, they have ten division championships to their name.


The table below explores Vancouver Canucks' division history along with their regular season record:


YearDivisionRecord
2024Pacific50-23-9
2023Pacific38-37-7
2022Pacific40-30-12
2021North23-29-4
2020Pacific36-27-6
2019Pacific35-36-11
2018Pacific31-40-11
2017Pacific30-43-9
2016Pacific31-38-13
2015Pacific48-29-5
2014Pacific36-35-11
2013Northwest26-15-7
2012Northwest51-22-9
2011Northwest54-19-9
2010Northwest49-28-5
2009Northwest45-27-10
2008Northwest39-33-10
2007Northwest49-26-7
2006Northwest42-32-8
2004NorthWest43-24-10-5
2003Northwest45-23-13-1
2002Northwest42-30-7-3
2001Northwest36-28-11-7
2000Northwest30-29-15-8
1999Northwest23-47-12
1998Northwest25-43-14
1997Pacific35-40-7
1996Pacific32-35-15
1995Pacific18-18-12
1994Pacific41-40-3
1993Pacific46-29-9
1992Smythe42-26-12
1991Smythe28-43-9
1990Smythe25 - 41 - 14
1989Smythe33 - 39 - 8
1988Smythe25 - 46 - 9
1987Smythe29 - 43 - 8
1986Smythe23 - 44 - 13
1985Smythe25 - 46 - 9
1984Smythe32 - 39 - 9
1983Smythe30 - 35 - 15
1982Smythe30 - 33 - 17
1981Smythe28 - 32 - 20
1980Smythe27 - 37 - 16
1979Smythe25 - 42 - 13
1978Smythe20 - 43 - 17
1977Smythe25 - 42 - 13
1976Smythe33 - 32 - 15
1975Smythe38 - 32 - 10
1974East24 - 43 - 11
1973East22 - 47 - 9
1972East20 - 50 - 8
1971East24 - 46 - 8


Note: The 2004-05 season was cancelled due to NHL lockout.


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FAQ's On Vancouver Canucks Playoff History

A. Since joining the National Hockey League in 1970, the Canucks haven't won the Stanley Cup and they are the only franchise that is 0-3 in finals.

A. The canucks have made it to 30 playoffs in their 54 seasons, the last time they reached in conference semi-finals but did not advance to next round

A. The Canucks compete in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

A. The Canucks reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011 but lost against the Boston Bruins

A. The Canucks play their home games at the Rogers Arena.

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