How the Vancouver Canucks Stack Up 65 Games into the 2025-26 NHL Season
The Vancouver Canucks have had a challenging season, sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings after 65 games. However, their recent 4-3 shootout victory over the Nashville Predators showcased their resilience and determination post-trade deadline. Let's dive into how the Canucks compare to the rest of the league at this stage.
Team Stats
One of the more surprising stats for the Canucks is their faceoff win percentage, standing at 48.7%, tying them for 21st in the NHL. This is a significant improvement, especially when you consider teams like the Minnesota Wild (46.5%) and Buffalo Sabres (45.2%) rank even lower. Interestingly, the Tampa Bay Lightning also trail with a 47.3% win rate.
The Canucks' power play, while inconsistent, boasts an 18.1% success rate, tying them with the Winnipeg Jets for 22nd in the league. This places them ahead of some playoff-bound teams like the New York Islanders (16.2%), Colorado Avalanche (16.3%), and Utah Mammoth (16.6%).
Individual Skater Stats
Leading the charge for Vancouver in points are Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson, who are tied with other notable players like Patrick Kane and Valeri Nichuskin for 141st in the NHL. Brock Boeser has emerged as the Canucks' top goal-scorer, netting his 16th goal in their recent win against Nashville.
Aatu Räty leads the team in hits with 115, tying him with players like Andrei Svechnikov. However, Filip Hronek, Evander Kane, and Elias Pettersson are close behind, though they are unlikely to catch up to Kiefer Sherwood, who ranks second in the NHL with 260 hits.
Goaltending Stats
Thatcher Demko, despite being sidelined since January 10, still leads the team with eight wins and a 2.90 GAA. Meanwhile, Nikita Tolopilo's .851 save percentage ties him for sixth-highest in the NHL, ranking above several other notable goaltenders. However, it's important to note that Tolopilo has faced fewer high-danger shots compared to many of his peers.
Looking Ahead
The Canucks continue their eight-game homestand with a matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Following that, they will host the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, St.
Louis Blues, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings before hitting the road again. This stretch offers a chance for the Canucks to build some momentum and evaluate their progress as the season winds down.