The Canucks were making their first playoff appearance since 2015, having defeated the Minnesota Wild in the qualifying round.

It's a rare opportunity for a husband and wife as they work inside Edmonton's NHL bubble.

Jared Spurgeon scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks to start their qualifying series Sunday.

The recently woebegone Vancouver Canucks are retooled and ready to make some noise in the NHL's return to play tournament, but first must avoid being smothered by the Minnesota Wild.

The National Hockey League will launch its 24-team post-season tournament Friday with a dozen teams in each of the bubble cities of Toronto and Edmonton.

The organization says at least 49 people, or about a quarter of its 200 full-time staff, have been laid off.

Minnesota Wild (35-27-7, sixth in the Central Division during the regular season) vs. Vancouver Canucks (36-27-6, third in the Pacific Division during the regular season)

The Winnipeg Jets skate into their lone pre-playoff action against Vancouver tomorrow night.

Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman and coach Jack McIlhargey has died.

A relative newcomer to the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Toffoli will be counted on to bring playoff experience to the team's talented but young core.