Vancouver Canucks Eliminated From Post-Season Contention, Will Not Qualify For The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Mar 24, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Vancouver Canucks players celebrate after defeating the New Jersey Devils in overtime shootouts at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The Vancouver Canucks have offically been eliminated from playoff contention. Vancouver will not qualify for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Minnesota Wild defeated the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in overtime on Wednesday. While the Canucks can still collect 93 points, both the Wild and the St. Louis Blues have more regulation wins, which means they have the tie-breaker over Vancouver.
Advertisement
Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site:
Four Canucks Prospect Advance To The Second Round Of The 2025 CHL Playoffs
Canucks Tyler Myers Remains The Only Active NHLer To Play A Playoff Game For The Buffalo Sabres
Dakota Joshua Named Canucks Nominee For The 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
After making the post-season in 2024, the Canucks will miss the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five season. Vancouver has only qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs twice in the previous ten seasons, with the other occasion being back in 2020. In 78 games this season, the Canucks are 36-29-13, and have collected 85 points.
Advertisement
With four games left in the season, the focus shifts to 2025-26 as players compete for spots on the roster. Vancouver currently has multiple players called up from the AHL who are competing for spots next season, including Aatu Räty, Victor Mancini, and Linus Karlsson. All three are also eligable for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs and are set to play big roles for the Abbotsford Canucks once returned to the AHL.
There will also be a large focus among the fan base on where the Canucks will finish in this year's draft lottery. Vancouver is projected to finish with the 15th overall pick and is currently ineligible to move up to first overall. Based on point totals around the league, the Canucks will most likely won't move up or down, and head into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a top-15 pick.
Vancouver wraps up their mini two-game road trip with a game on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Canucks have had the Avalanche's number this season, going 2-0 against them so far this season. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm PT from Ball Arena.
Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Creed Humphrey, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat at NBA Finals Game 2: See celebs in OKC
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The NBA Finals are in town, and Game 2 has attracted several celebrities and notable figures to Oklahoma City. So who came to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals? Advertisement Here's who we've seen so far. More: Which celebrities are at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City? See photos, video Which celebrities are at the NBA Finals Game 2 in Oklahoma City? Kai Cenat YouTuber and online streamer Kai Cenat was courtside for Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. Cenat is the second most-followed Twitch streamer in the world with more than 17.6 million followers, as well as the most-subscribed Twitch streamer. Chris Paul and son NBA All-Star Chris Paul was spotted with his son, Chris Paul II, sitting courtside. Creed Humphrey Kansas City Chiefs center and OU alum Creed Humphrey was spotted at Game 2. NBA Finals: These celebs were at Game 1 in OKC Haley Kalil TikTok star and model Haley Kalil and her boyfriend Kyle Vieira are attending Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Kalil, a Minnesotan living in New York City, told KOCO that while she was hoping either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the New York Knicks would make it to the finals, she is rooting for OKC. Druski Actor, comedian and influencer Drew Desbordes, known by the stage name Druski, was seen courtside at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Social media influencer Drew Desbordes, aka Druski, looks on during the first quarter between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Porter Moser The head coach of the University of Oklahoma men's basketball team was seen at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. James Goldstein This basketball superfan and courtside legend shared a photo standing behind NBA-TV commentators, including NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Isiah Thomas, prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. John Haliburton The father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, John Haliburton, was previously banned from attending Pacers games. The ban has since been lifted as he was spotted at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, even sharing a moment with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's dad, Vaughn Alexander. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's (0) father, John Haliburton, watches the action on the court Thursday, June 5, 2025, during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Shaquille O'Neal The NBA legend was seen courtside at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, as well as crashing the pregame show. Dwight Howard Also known as "Superman," Dwight Howard was spotted taking a photo with a fan as he made his way to his seat at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Celebrities at NBA Finals: Kai Cenat, Creed Humphrey in OKC for Game 2
Washington Post
3 hours ago
- Washington Post
Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jeevan Badwal scored his first career goal in the 40th minute, Daniel Ríos added his first goal of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Sunday night to extend their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Nouhou Tolo — known simply as 'Nouhou' — and Jon Bell were shown a red cards in the 51st minute and 55th minutes and Seattle (7-6-5) played two-men down the rest of the way.
Hamilton Spectator
4 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Resilient Vancouver Whitecaps blank nine-man Seattle Sounders 3-0 to set club record
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps overcame a string of adversity to blank their regional rivals, the Seattle Sounders, 3-0 on Sunday. The result extended the 'Caps (10-1-5) unbeaten streak in Major League Soccer play to a club record 11 games. Homegrown talent Jeevan Badwal notched his first MLS goal in the 40th minute, Mexican striker Daniel Rios scored to cushion the lead in the 70th, and veteran striker Damir Kreilach put away a penalty kick in the 88th. Goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka recorded his eighth clean sheet of the season. The Sounders (7-6-5) went down to nine men early in the second half following a pair of red cards. Seven of Vancouver's 11 starters were listed as questionable for the game after about half of the team came down with a gastrointestinal illness following the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City on June 1. The 'Caps were also without nine additional players who have been called up to their national teams, and star attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld, who remains sidelined with a knee injury. Vancouver signed seven Whitecaps FC 2 players to short-term agreements Sunday to bolster their ranks. Six of the players were on the bench at the start of Sunday's game, including central midfielders Jackson Castro and Antoine Coupland, centre back Adrian Pelayo, left back Daniel Russo, right back Nikola Djordjevic and striker John Selemani. The visitors came close to opening the scoring in the 31st minute when midfielder Pedro de la Vega sent a ball skittering along the turf from the top of the penalty area. His shot appeared to deflect off the leg of a Whitecaps defender and sail just wide of the far post. Nine minutes later, a 'Caps rookie got his side on the board. Wing back Edier Ocampo sliced a ball to J.C. Ngando at the top of the six-yard box and he ticked it on to Badwal. The 19-year-old Whitecaps academy product from Surrey, B.C., stuck out his right leg just in time to redirect the ball in past Seattle 'keeper Stefan Frei to make it 1-0. The Sounders controlled 65.1 per cent of possession across the first half and held a 6-5 edge in shots, but the Whitecaps registered the lone on-target shot. Vancouver came into the second half with renewed energy and pressed to create chances. Seattle appeared to get frustrated and the emotions boiled over in the 52nd minute when wing back Nouhou grabbed his Vancouver counterpart Mathias Laborda around the neck and hauled him down as Laborda charged toward the Sounders net. Referee Ricardo Fierro pulled the red card from his pocket, leaving the visitors with 10 men. The 'Caps briefly appeared to double their lead in the 53rd minute when centre back Bjorn Utvik booted a shot in off a corner kick. The goal was quickly called off because Vancouver defender Ranko Veselinovic made contact with Frei as he leapt for a header, hauling the goaltender down and impeding his ability to stop Utvik's shot. Seattle ran into more trouble in the 55th minute when centre back Jonathan Bell made contact with Priso as he charged up the field. Fierro once again pulled out the red card. The Sounders players argued the call, but Bell soon walked off to the locker rooms, leaving Seattle with just nine players on the pitch. Rios boosted Vancouver's lead to 2-0 in the 70th minute, collecting a pass from Priso at the top of the penalty area and firing a right-footed shot in from the top of the penalty area for his second goal of the season. Ocampo had a prime chance to make it 3-0 in the 73rd minute. In alone, the wing back twisted to blast a jumping right-footed shot on target, but Frei dove to punch the ball away. Priso, too, had a chance in the 76th minute with a high shot that appeared poised to sneak in below the crossbar. But the Seattle netminder leapt up and touched it over to keep the score 2-0. Another Sounders foul late in the game proved costly. Midfielder Joao Paulo made contact with 'Caps striker Emmanuel Sabbi inside the area and Fierro signalled for a penalty kick. Kreilach, who came off the bench for Badwal in the 74th minute, stepped up and sent a low ball rolling into the corner of the goal in the 88th minute as Frei dove in the opposite direction. UP NEXT The Whitecaps will be back in action Saturday when they visit the Columbus Crew. The Sounders will start their quest for the FIFA Club World Cup next Sunday against Brazilian club Botafogo. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2025.
