Canucks Set Franchise Lows in Brutal Home Stretch: A Closer Look at the Numbers Behind Vancouver’s Struggles
The 2025-26 season has been a rough ride for the Vancouver Canucks, and nowhere has that been more evident than at Rogers Arena. Injuries, trades, and a roster in transition have all played a part, but the results on home ice have been historically poor - and the numbers tell a tough story.
Through their first 25 home games, the Canucks have managed just five wins. That’s not just disappointing - it’s a new low for the franchise.
The previous mark was set back in 1976-77, when Vancouver won six of its first 25 at home. This year’s group has now dipped below that, with a 5-17-3 record and only 13 points to show for their efforts.
It’s not just the win column that’s taken a hit. Vancouver’s goal differential at home sits at -35 - the worst in team history through the first 25 home games of a season.
They’ve scored 64 and allowed 99, and those 99 goals against are the fifth-most ever surrendered by the franchise in that span. The offense hasn’t fared much better: 64 goals is tied for the eighth fewest through 25 home games.
That’s a tough combination to overcome.
The time spent leading vs. trailing paints an even clearer picture. The Canucks have led for just 239 minutes and 25 seconds at Rogers Arena this season.
Meanwhile, they’ve spent a staggering 785 minutes and 5 seconds playing from behind. That’s more than three full games’ worth of time trailing on home ice - a stat that reflects not just losses, but the lopsided nature of many of them.
Special teams haven’t provided much relief either. The Canucks have scored just 12 power play goals at home, tied for the second fewest through 25 home games in franchise history.
On the flip side, they’ve allowed 24 power play goals - the ninth most in that same span. When your power play isn’t producing and your penalty kill is struggling, it’s hard to flip momentum, especially in front of your home crowd.
There have been some bright spots - like the recent win over the Capitals, where Kevin Lankinen, Brock Boeser, and Teddy Blueger celebrated a rare home victory - but those moments have been few and far between.
Yes, rebuilds come with growing pains. But for a fanbase that’s stuck with this team through thick and thin, the expectation is at least a competitive product on home ice. Blowouts and flat performances have become all too common this season, and while the long-term vision may still be intact, the short-term challenge is clear: find a way to be better at Rogers Arena.
For the Canucks, the second half of the season offers a chance to reset the tone at home. Wins might not come easy, but effort, competitiveness, and pride in the jersey have to show up every night. Because if there’s one thing Vancouver fans have proven, it’s that they’ll support a team that battles - even in a rebuild.