2018–19 Vancouver Canucks season

The 2018–19 Vancouver Canucks season was the 49th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.[2] On July 25, 2018, president of hockey operations, Trevor Linden left the organization and his role was assumed by general manager Jim Benning.[3] The Canucks were eliminated from playoff contention on March 29, 2019, after the Colorado Avalanche's overtime win against the Arizona Coyotes.[4]

2018–19 Vancouver Canucks
Division5th Pacific
Conference12th Western
2018–19 record35–36–11
Home record20–16–5
Road record15–20–6
Goals for225
Goals against254
Team information
General managerJim Benning
CoachTravis Green
CaptainVacant
Alternate captainsMichael Del Zotto (Oct. 3 – Jan. 16)
Alexander Edler
Bo Horvat
Brandon Sutter
Christopher Tanev
ArenaRogers Arena
Average attendance18,022 (95.3%)[1]
Minor league affiliate(s)Utica Comets (AHL)
Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsElias Pettersson (28)
AssistsElias Pettersson (38)
PointsElias Pettersson (66)
Penalty minutesAntoine Roussel (118)
Plus/minusTroy Stecher (+9)
WinsJacob Markstrom (28)
Goals against averageJacob Markstrom (2.77)

Off season

On June 22, the Canucks drafted Quinn Hughes with the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[5] They also selected Jett Woo, Tyler Madden, Toni Utunen, Artyom Manukyan and Matthew Thiessen.[6]

Standings

Pacific Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 z Calgary Flames 82 50 25 7 50 289 227 +62 107
2 x San Jose Sharks 82 46 27 9 46 289 261 +28 101
3 x Vegas Golden Knights 82 43 32 7 40 249 230 +19 93
4 Arizona Coyotes 82 39 35 8 35 213 223 10 86
5 Vancouver Canucks 82 35 36 11 29 225 254 29 81
6 Anaheim Ducks 82 35 37 10 32 199 251 52 80
7 Edmonton Oilers 82 35 38 9 32 232 274 42 79
8 Los Angeles Kings 82 31 42 9 28 202 263 61 71
Source: National Hockey League
x Clinched playoff spot; z Clinched conference.
Western Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 CE x Dallas Stars 82 43 32 7 42 210 202 +8 93
2 CE x Colorado Avalanche 82 38 30 14 36 260 246 +14 90
3 PA Arizona Coyotes 82 39 35 8 35 213 223 10 86
4 CE Chicago Blackhawks 82 36 34 12 33 270 292 22 84
5 CE Minnesota Wild 82 37 36 9 36 211 237 26 83
6 PA Vancouver Canucks 82 35 36 11 29 225 254 29 81
7 PA Anaheim Ducks 82 35 37 10 32 199 251 52 80
8 PA Edmonton Oilers 82 35 38 9 32 232 274 42 79
9 PA Los Angeles Kings 82 31 42 9 28 202 263 61 71
Source: National Hockey League
x Clinched playoff spot.

Schedule and results

Pre-season

The Canucks released their pre-season schedule on June 13, 2018.[7]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.[8]

2018–19 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Detailed records

Player statistics

Final stats[9][10][11]

Skaters

Regular season[9]
Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM
Elias Pettersson71283866312
Bo Horvat82273461−433
Brock Boeser69263056−222
Alexander Edler56102434354
Antoine Roussel65922315118
Loui Eriksson81111829−1122
Nikolay Goldobin6372027−1018
Jake Virtanen70151025−444
Troy Stecher7822123932
Markus Granlund77121022−420
Ben Hutton6951520−2343
Josh Leivo4910818425
Tyler Motte749716−1210
Alex Biega4121416022
Sven Baertschi269514−96
Jay Beagle5731013−818
Tanner Pearson19931204
Adam Gaudette565712−818
Derrick Pouliot623912−130
Christopher Tanev5521012318
Tim Schaller473710−29
Erik Gudbranson57268−2783
Brandon Sutter26426−126
Brendan Leipsic17235−102
Michael Del Zotto2313438
Ryan Spooner11044−10
Sam Gagner7123−34
Brendan Gaunce312330
Quinn Hughes503302
Darren Archibald9112−112
Luke Schenn18022−49
Ashton Sautner17011−22
Zack MacEwen4011−45
Brogan Rafferty2000−10
Guillaume Brisebois8000−40
Reid Boucher100000
Josh Teves1000−12

Goaltenders

Regular season[9]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Jacob Markstrom60603,599:21282391662.771,896.9121032
Thatcher Demko98534:09431252.81288.9130010
Anders Nilsson1212717:56381373.09353.8950000
Richard Bachman1160:0001066.0029.7930000
Michael DiPietro1160:0001077.0024.7080000

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Canucks. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and honours

Awards

Regular season
PlayerAwardAwarded
Elias PetterssonNHL Rookie of the Month for OctoberNovember 1, 2018[12]
Elias PetterssonNHL Second Star of the WeekNovember 5, 2018[13]
Elias PetterssonNHL First Star of the WeekDecember 10, 2018[14]
Elias PetterssonNHL Rookie of the Month for DecemberJanuary 2, 2019[15]
Elias PetterssonNHL All-Star game selectionJanuary 2, 2019[16]

Milestones

Regular season
PlayerMilestoneReached
Elias Pettersson1st career NHL game
1st career NHL goal
1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
October 3, 2018[17]
Bo Horvat300th career NHL gameOctober 13, 2018[18]
Erik Gudbranson400th career NHL gameOctober 22, 2018[19]
Christopher Tanev400th career NHL gameOctober 24, 2018[20]
Adam Gaudette1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
October 25, 2018[21]
Bo Horvat100th career NHL assistNovember 21, 2018[22]
Adam Gaudette1st career NHL goalNovember 24, 2018[23]
Brock Boeser100th career NHL gameDecember 31, 2018[24]
Elias Pettersson1st career NHL hat-trickJanuary 2, 2019[25]
Josh Leivo100th career NHL gameJanuary 16, 2019[26]
Bo Horvat200th career NHL pointJanuary 18, 2019[27]
Jay Beagle500th career NHL gameFebruary 4, 2019[28]
Michael DiPietro1st career NHL gameFebruary 11, 2019[29]
Zack MacEwen1st career NHL game
1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
February 11, 2019[29]
Guillaume Brisebois1st career NHL gameFebruary 14, 2019[30]
Loui Eriksson900th career NHL gameFebruary 16, 2019[31]
Brock Boeser100th career NHL pointFebruary 16, 2019[32]
Troy Stecher200th career NHL gameFebruary 28, 2019[33]
Alexander Edler800th career NHL gameMarch 7, 2019[34]
Jake Virtanen200th career NHL gameMarch 13, 2019[35]
Josh Teves1st career NHL gameMarch 26, 2019[36]
Quinn Hughes1st career NHL game
1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
March 28, 2019[37]
Brogan Rafferty1st career NHL gameApril 4, 2019[38]
Markus Granlund300th career NHL gameApril 4, 2019[39]

Records

PlayerRecordDate
Alexander EdlerMost games played by Canucks defencemanDecember 22, 2018[40]
Elias PetterssonMost points by Canucks rookie in single seasonMarch 18, 2019[41]
Alexander EdlerMost goals scored by Canucks defencemanMarch 28, 2018[42]

Transactions

The Canucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

DateDetailsRef
June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23) To Washington Capitals
6th-round pick in 2018
To Vancouver Canucks
6th-round pick in 2018
6th-round pick in 2019
[43]
June 24, 2018 (2018-06-24) To Chicago Blackhawks
Michael Chaput
To Vancouver Canucks
Tanner Kero
[44]
December 3, 2018 (2018-12-03) To Toronto Maple Leafs
Michael Carcone
To Vancouver Canucks
Josh Leivo
[45]
January 2, 2019 (2019-01-02) To Ottawa Senators
Darren Archibald
Anders Nilsson
To Vancouver Canucks
Mike McKenna
Tom Pyatt
6th-round pick in 2019
[46]
January 16, 2019 (2019-01-16) To Anaheim Ducks
Michael Del Zotto
To Vancouver Canucks
Luke Schenn
7th-round pick in 2020
[47]
February 12, 2019 (2019-02-12) To New York Rangers
7th-round pick in 2020
To Vancouver Canucks
Marek Mazanec
[48]
February 16, 2019 (2019-02-16) To Edmonton Oilers
Sam Gagner
To Vancouver Canucks
Ryan Spooner
[49]
February 25, 2019 (2019-02-25) To Pittsburgh Penguins
Erik Gudbranson
To Vancouver Canucks
Tanner Pearson
[50]
February 25, 2019 (2019-02-25) To San Jose Sharks
Jonathan Dahlen
To Vancouver Canucks
Linus Karlsson
[51]

Free agents

DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Jay Beaglefrom Washington Capitals4-year[52]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Nic Dowdto Washington Capitals1-year[53]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Antoine Rousselfrom Dallas Stars4-year[54]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Tim Schallerfrom Boston Bruins2-year[55]
July 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)Jayson Megnato Washington Capitals1-year[56]
July 5, 2018 (2018-07-05)Griffen Molinoto Toronto Marlies (AHL)Unknown[57]
July 9, 2018 (2018-07-09)Patrick Wierciochto Dinamo Minsk (KHL)Unknown[58]
July 31, 2018 (2018-07-31)Cole Casselsto Grizzlys Wolfsburg (DEL)1-year[59]
August 20, 2018 (2018-08-20)Joseph LaBateto Belleville Senators (AHL)1-year[60]
September 5, 2018 (2018-09-05)Mackenze Stewartto Toledo Walleye (ECHL)1-year[61]
December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)Mitch Eliotfrom Sarnia Sting (OHL)3-year[62]
February 19, 2019 (2019-02-19)Michael Leightonfrom Utica Comets (AHL)1-year[63]
March 12, 2019 (2019-03-12)Josh Tevesfrom Princeton Tigers (ECAC Hockey)1-year[64]
April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)Jake Kiellyfrom Clarkson Golden Knights (ECAC Hockey)2-year[65]
April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)Brogan Raffertyfrom Quinnipiac Bobcats (ECAC Hockey)1-year[66]

Waivers

DatePlayerTeamRef
December 3, 2018 (2018-12-03)Brendan Leipsicto Los Angeles Kings[67]
January 4, 2019 (2019-01-04)Mike McKennato Philadelphia Flyers[68]

Signings

DatePlayerContract termRef
June 22, 2018 (2018-06-22)Markus Granlund1-year[70]
June 26, 2018 (2018-06-26)Derrick Pouliot1-year[71]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Sven Bartschi3-year[72]
July 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)Darren Archibald1-year[73]
July 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)Troy Stecher2-year[74]
July 25, 2018 (2018-07-25)Jake Virtanen2-year[75]
March 10, 2019 (2019-03-10)Quinn Hughes3-year[76]
March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)Jett Woo3-year[77]
April 24, 2019 (2019-04-24)Thatcher Demko2-year[78]
June 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)Alexander Edler2-year[79]

Draft picks

Below are the Vancouver Canucks' selections at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 7 Quinn Hughes D United States University of Michigan (B1G)
2 37 Jett Woo D Canada Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
3 68 Tyler Madden C United States Tri-City Storm (USHL)
5 130 Toni Utunen D Finland LeKi (Mestis)
6 1861 Artyom Manukyan RW Russia Avangard Omsk (KHL)
7 192 Matthew Thiessen G Canada Steinbach Pistons (MJHL)

Notes:

  1. The Washington Capitals' sixth-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on June 23, 2018, that sent a sixth-round pick in 2018 (161st overall) to Washington in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2019 and this pick.[80]

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