Vancouver Canucks Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Pacific Division · 8thWestern ConferenceRogers Arena, Vancouver
Record3-16-17 points · 8th in the Pacific
Playoff odds0.0%
Projected points6180% range 52–71
Division title0.0%Presidents' Trophy 0.0%
Last 101-9-0
Rangers at Canucks
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game daySat, Nov 21Minnesota WildSat, Nov 21 · Home · 10:00 PM ET · Rogers ArenaGame day
Sun, Nov 22Chicago BlackhawksSun, Nov 22 · Home · 8:00 PM ET · Rogers ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7@ Edmonton OilersAwayL2–4Before launch
Nov 5@ Winnipeg JetsAwayL2–6Before launch
Nov 3Anaheim DucksHome · Rogers ArenaL4–5Before launch
Oct 31Toronto Maple LeafsHome · Rogers ArenaL2–4Before launch
Oct 29@ San Jose SharksAwayL2–3Before launch
Oct 27@ Anaheim DucksAway · OTW6–5Before launch
Oct 25Minnesota WildHome · Rogers ArenaL2–4Before launch
Oct 22Detroit Red WingsHome · Rogers ArenaL2–5Before launch
Oct 20Carolina HurricanesHome · Rogers ArenaL3–6Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Canucks rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6032nd
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6032nd
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP21st
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded32nd
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken20th
Bars are longer for better ranks. bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense and penalty kill.
Pacific Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
25 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 14PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
6Brock BoeserBurnsville, MN · USARW · 29 yrs · 6′1″ · USARWR296′1″ · 2082071017
7Brendan GallagherEdmonton, AB · CANRW · 34 yrs · 5′9″ · CANRWR345′9″ · 18517022
13Arshdeep BainsSurrey, BC · CANLW · 25 yrs · 6′0″ · CANLWL256′0″ · 18415224
18Drew O'ConnorChatham, NJ · USALW · 28 yrs · 6′4″ · USALWL286′4″ · 20920235
23Marco RossiFeldkirch · AUTC · 25 yrs · 5′9″ · AUTCL255′9″ · 18218347
40Elias PetterssonSundsvall · SWEC · 28 yrs · 6′2″ · SWECL286′2″ · 1762041620
47Paul CotterCanton, MI · USALW · 26 yrs · 6′2″ · USALWL266′2″ · 21319448
62Jacob QuillanDartmouth, NS · CANC · 24 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCL246′1″ · 2043011
63Max SassonBirmingham, MI · USAC · 26 yrs · 6′1″ · USACL266′1″ · 18120527
74Jake DeBruskEdmonton, AB · CANLW · 30 yrs · 6′1″ · CANLWL306′1″ · 198185510
77Filip ChytilKromeriz · CZEC · 27 yrs · 6′2″ · CZECL276′2″ · 2107022
88Jonathan LekkerimäkiTullinge · SWERW · 22 yrs · 5′11″ · SWERWR225′11″ · 172207815
92Liam OhgrenStockholm · SWELW · 22 yrs · 6′0″ · SWELWL226′0″ · 18719639
94Linus KarlssonLandsbro · SWEC · 26 yrs · 6′1″ · SWECR266′1″ · 178204610
NumberDefense · 8PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
2Luke SchennSaskatoon, SK · CAND · 37 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDR376′2″ · 22512022
4Jamie OleksiakToronto, ON · CAND · 33 yrs · 6′7″ · CANDL336′7″ · 25218257
5Tom WillanderStockholm · SWED · 21 yrs · 6′1″ · SWEDR216′1″ · 18016033
8Zeev BuiumSan Diego, CA · USAD · 20 yrs · 6′0″ · USADL206′0″ · 18320044
17Filip HronekHradec Kralove · CZED · 29 yrs · 6′0″ · CZEDR296′0″ · 1902011213
25Elias PetterssonVasteras · SWED · 22 yrs · 6′2″ · SWEDL226′2″ · 18520314
51Cameron CrottyOttawa, ON · CAND · 27 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDR276′3″ · 2120000
55Guillaume BriseboisLongueuil, QC · CAND · 29 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDL296′2″ · 1756011
NumberGoalies · 3PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
31Leevi MeriläinenOulu · FING · 24 yrs · 6′3″ · FINGL246′3″ · 1861428.889
32Kevin LankinenHelsinki · FING · 31 yrs · 6′2″ · FINGL316′2″ · 198918.808
35Thatcher DemkoSan Diego, CA · USAG · 30 yrs · 6′4″ · USAGL306′4″ · 192000—
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachManny Malhotra
General managerRyan Johnson
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsElias PetterssonC · 20 GP41620
Brock BoeserRW · 20 GP71017
Jonathan LekkerimäkiRW · 20 GP7815
Filip HronekD · 20 GP11213
Jake DeBruskLW · 18 GP5510
Linus KarlssonC · 20 GP4610
Our calls on Canucks games
1 of 1favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1970
Stanley CupsNone yet
ArenaRogers Arena
Home cityVancouver, BC
DivisionPacific · Western
Useful links
Canucks questions
Will the Canucks make the playoffs?
They make it in 0.0% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 61 points (80% range 52–71). They win the Pacific Division 0.0% of the time.
When do the Canucks play next?
Friday, Nov 13, at home against the New York Rangers, 9:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Canucks' starting goalie?
Leevi Meriläinen has started 12 of 20 games (2-8-1, .889). Kevin Lankinen has started 8 of 20 games (1-8-0, .808). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Canucks?
Manny Malhotra is head coach and Ryan Johnson is general manager.
How good are the Canucks this season?
bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense and penalty kill in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 3-16-1 record has them 8th in the Pacific.
Other Pacific teams
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