The Canucks confirmed in a release on Friday that Bruce Boudreau, 67, will return for the 2022-23 season.

The Canadiens have won the lottery for the first-overall pick at the 2022 NHL draft, which will be held July 7-8 in Montreal.

Under Boudreau, the Canucks posted a regular-season record of 32-15-10, which translates into a 106-point pace over a full 82-game season.

‘I’m unhappy that we didn’t make the playoffs, but not unhappy with the way we played and I think the organization has a bright future.’

The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their regular season Friday night with a 3-2 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks at Roger Place.

Following the hiring of veteran coach Bruce Boudreau, the Canucks have responded, going 32-15-9 under his watch.

With a goal and two assists on Tuesday night, Quinn Hughes set a franchise record for most points by a defenceman in one season.

"I didn't know if I was going to get another one this season,'' said Lindholm, who had been stalled at 39 for the past three games.

The loss left the Canucks four points back in the race for the second, and last, wild card spot. Vancouver has just four games remaining.

The loss leaves Vancouver four points behind the Dallas Stars, who hold the second Western Conference wild-card spot.