Iain MacIntyre

Canucks' Thatcher Demko has chance to prove strength of mental game ahead of playoffs

Iain MacIntyre

Canucks Takeaways: After a return to form, division title all but locked up

The Canucks looked Saturday like the formidable team they’ve become this season and beat the Oilers 3-1 to put a chokehold on what would be Vancouver’s first division title since 2013.

Demko's return nears with Canucks trying to hold off Oilers in race for division crown

One step forward, two steps back: Canucks' OT loss another example of uneven play

The Vancouver Canucks were unable to use arguably the biggest win of their season as a springboard Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes, who won 4-3 in overtime at Rogers Arena.

Canucks Notebook: Silovs' calm demeanour a by-product of world championship run

When Canuck coach Rick Tocchet talks about Silovs’ demeanour and how calm he is on the ice, he is referring to by-products of the six-foot-four goalie’s dream tournament.

Miller's prank on Garland eases Canucks' tension, leads to best game in a month

'Definite concern' mounts for Canucks as crunch-time struggles continue

Looking at the Canucks’ 22-game sample, a swath of play equivalent to slightly more than one quarter of a National Hockey season, it seems fair to ask: Are they just in a slump and struggling or is this who they really are?

After slow start with Canucks, Lindholm preparing to play ‘best hockey’ in playoffs

Sidelined the past five games, Canucks forward Elias Lindholm has had time to physically heal and mentally reset. Now, his goal is to play his best hockey when it truly matters.

Q&A: Jim Rutherford on taking Canucks back to playoffs, where they go from here

Playing better than ever, Canucks' Quinn Hughes is leading by example

As the Canucks seek their top form ahead of the playoffs, captain Quinn Hughes has somehow found another level. Wednesday, much like he's done all year, he was leading by example.