2013–14 Vancouver Canucks season

2013–14 Vancouver Canucks
Division	5th Pacific
Conference	12th Western
2013–14 record	36-35-11
Home record	20–15–6
Road record	16–20–5
Goals for	196
Goals against	223
Team information
General manager	Mike Gillis (to Apr 8) Vacant (Apr 8–13)
Coach	John Tortorella Mike Sullivan (interim, Jan 19 – Feb 2)
Captain	Henrik Sedin
Alternate captains	Kevin Bieksa Daniel Sedin Ryan Kesler (Oct–Nov)
Arena	Rogers Arena
Average attendance	19,814 (101.0%) (39 games)
Minor league affiliate(s)	Utica Comets (AHL) Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL)
Team leaders
Goals	Ryan Kesler (25)
Assists	Henrik Sedin (39)
Points	Henrik Sedin (50)
Penalty minutes	Tom Sestito (213)
Plus/minus	(+): Dan Hamhuis (+13) (- −): Alexander Edler (-39 −39)
Wins	Roberto Luongo (19)
Goals against average	Roberto Luongo (2.38)

The 2013–14 Vancouver Canucks season was the franchise's 44th season in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Off-season

John Tortorella was hired as Vancouver's new head coach. He was fired after the regular season.

Vancouver's off-season began after they were swept out of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. On May 22, 2013, two weeks after their elimination, the Canucks fired head coach Alain Vigneault, as well as assistant coaches Rick Bowness and Newell Brown. Following Vigneault's departure, general manager Mike Gillis conducted head coach interviews with John Stevens, Glen Gulutzan, Dallas Eakins, Scott Arniel, and John Tortorella. Ultimately, it was speculated that former New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella would be hired by the Canucks, after he was spotted arriving at the Vancouver Airport on June 21. These reports were confirmed on June 25, when Tortorella was formally introduced to the Vancouver media. Coincidentally, a few days earlier, the Rangers had hired Vigneault to become Tortorella's successor as head coach of the Rangers. Gulutzan was later hired as an assistant coach, as was Mike Sullivan, who had previously been an assistant under Tortorella.

Another major issue for the Canucks heading into the off-season was their goaltending situation. Given that the salary cap for the 2013–14 season would be reduced by $6 million from the 2012–13 season, it was speculated that the Canucks would not be able to hold onto both Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider. Most trade rumours were centred on the 34 year old Luongo, despite the fact that his contract carried an annual cap hit of $5.33 million, and was set to expire at the end of the 2021–22 season. In the end, Luongo's contract was simply too much to move, and it would be Schneider leaving Vancouver: a deal with the New Jersey Devils sent Schneider to New Jersey, in exchange for the Devils's first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, which was used to select Bo Horvat.

With the cap shrinking the Canucks had limited space to sign new players. As a result Vancouver could not afford to pursue top end free agents like Jarome Iginla or Nathan Horton. Instead they used their cap space on restricted free agents Dale Weise, Jordan Schroeder, Kellan Lain, and Christopher Tanev, as well as unrestricted free agent role players Brad Richardson, Yannick Weber, and Mike Santorelli. The Canucks also signed unrestricted free agent Andrew Alberts, after his previous contract with the Canucks had expired at the end of the 2012–13 season. Richardson was brought in to center one of the bottom two lines in a checking role, add girt, and provide the team with another reliable face-off man. Alberts and Weber were competing for the sixth defenceman spot in the pre-season. Weber was also seen as a possible power play contributor as a right handed defenceman with a hard shot, potentially playing a similar role as former Canuck Sami Salo. Santorelli not initially expected to make the team, but instead add depth to the Canucks new American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets.

Training camp

Roberto Luongo and Eddie Lack (right)

Entering training camp Tortorella promised to make changes to the way the Canucks played and asked more of all of his players. He wanted to make the team tougher to play against. Some of the qualities he felt would accomplish this feat were a hard forecheck, protecting the puck, being strong along the wall, and an increase of shot blocking. The Canucks finished the 2012–13 season as the 27th ranked team in blocked shots while the Rangers finished sixth. Tortorella also stated that he would use the Sedin twins on the penalty kill. The Sedins had asked Vigneault to help on the penalty kill, but he decided not to use them in order to keep the rested for their offensive role. Upon hearing they would be killing penalties Henrik Sedin stated "It's something that I think is a big part of becoming a great player. You have to be on the ice for all situations. For us, we were counted upon to score goals, and if we didn't, then we were terrible. I think you grow as players when you play all situations." Tortorella put the Canucks through a physically demanding training camp. Players were asked to run 2 miles in 12 minutes and were put through a series of intense skating drills. Tortorella believed he could learn about his players when they were exhausted and asked to give a little more.

For the second consecutive year, goaltending was a focus going into camp. After choosing to keep Luongo, the team did not hear from him. He also fired his long time agent, and hired new representation. The move set off speculation that Luongo would not report to training camp and would try to force a trade. Shortly after the change in representation his new agents announced that Luongo would be at training camp. In his first interview following the Schneider trade Luongo stated that he looked into voiding his contract, but he planned to honor it and wanted to re-establish himself as an elite goaltender. The Canucks also had a battle for the back-up position, between Eddie Lack and Joacim Eriksson. Lack had been seen as the heir apparent to the back-up role, but following a season ending injury after playing only 12 game in the AHL his role was put into question. Eriksson was signed to a two-year two-way entry level contract with the Canucks in the off-season after helping Skellefteå AIK to the Swedish Hockey League championship. Though neither player had any NHL experience Lack was seen as the front runner because of his one-way contract.

Preseason

At the start of preseason, Vancouver hoped to begin a youth movement potentially adding six rookies to the team. While the goaltending situation was almost assured of adding one of the rookies, forwards Hunter Shinkaruk, Brendan Gaunce, Nicklas Jensen, and Horvat were attempting to make the team. Defenceman Frank Corrado was looking to secure a regular spot after he played the final three regular season and four playoff games for the Canucks in 2012–13. When asked about adding youngsters to the line-up Tortorella stated "We’re not going to force it, but we need to get some kids in our lineup." In Vancouver's first preseason game Shinkaruk and Gaunce scored goals while Lack stopped 25 of 27 shots in two periods of work. Vancouver lost the game 3–2 to San Jose as the Sharks out shot the Canucks 42–15.

Zack Kassian received an eight game suspension for the reckless use of his stick

Two games later, they played the Edmonton Oilers in what turned out to be an eventful game for the wrong reasons. Winger David Booth was scheduled to return to the line-up for the first time since an ankle injury ended his previous season in March. During the morning Booth suffered a groin injury and did not play, though he made his return in Vancouver's next game. Jordan Schroeder became the first casualty of shot blocking suffering a hairline fracture in his foot after being struck by a Nail Yakupov shot. Jensen was checked hard into the boards and sustained a shoulder injury. Dale Weise delivered a check to Taylor Hall striking the Oilers' forward in the head. Hall, who had hunched over to help protect the puck from a defender, later stated that the hit was "probably a mistake on both parts" and "I have to have my head up". Hall was uninjured on the play and stayed in the game while Weise received a two-minute minor for a check to the head. As the principal point of contact of the hit was Hall's head the hit was reviewed by NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan who suspended Weise for the remaining three games of the preseason. Later in the game Zack Kassian attempted to deliver a body check to Sam Gagner, who made a hard stop to avoid contact. Kassian, now out of position, began a spin move while swinging his stick towards Gagner. Kassian's back collided with the boards during his spin causing him to lose his balance helping to drive his stick into Gagner head. Gagner suffered a broken jaw on the play, eventually missing the first 13 games of the season. Kassian was assessed a double minor for high sticking. In a post game Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins called the play "A disturbing play by a disturbing player". During his disciplinary review of the play Shanahan stated that while he accepted Kassian's claim that he did not intend to strike Gagner in the head he was responsible for his actions and suspended him for eight games, the reaming three preseason and five regular season games.

With a week remaining preseason, Vancouver assigned Eriksson to the Comets giving Lack the back-up goaltender job. Eriksson made only one appearance in the preseason and stopped all nine shots he faced in relief. The move was seen as a way for Eriksson to have more playing time while adjusting to the smaller ice surface in North American rinks. In the battle for the sixth defencemn spot Alberts struggled in the preseason. In four games he registered 17 minutes in penalties, and was on the ice for eight goals against. Weber was inconstant. He played in five preseason games alternating good and bad games. In his first, third, and fifth games he combined for one goal and three assists, with a +4 rating, while in his second and fourth games he recorded 1 assist and a −4 rating. The duo struggled in the second to last preseason game against San Jose, combining for a −6 rating. Corrado was played well enough to be considered among the teams top eight defenceman, but was assigned to Utica. The decision to have Corrado play in the minor was made to allow him to play more minutes in every situation as a means of helping his development. Just prior to the Canucks 23 man roster being set, following the end of preseason, they claimed defenceman Ryan Stanton off waivers. Stanton had only one game of NHL experience, but was brought in as a possible replacement to Alberts in order to keep a balance between right and left handed defencemen. Up front the youth movement failed to take hold. Guance was sent back to the Belleville Bulls. Despite having a good camp, Gaunce was outplayed by fellow prospects, Horvat and Shinkaruk. Tortorella also felt that Gaunce needed to improve the tempo and the pace of his game and he would benefit from playing more minutes. Due to the injuries and suspensions it appeared that Horvat and Shinkaruk would start the season with the Canucks. However just days before the roster was set Vancouver acquired forwards Zac Dalpe and Jeremy Welsh from the Carolina Hurricanes. Following the trade Horvat was reassigned back to the London Knights, Shinkaruk remained with the team, but was returned to the Medicine Hat Tigers to make room for Stanton. As with the rest of the prospects Vancouver was pleased with their play, but wanted to do what was best for their development. Helping to make the decision to return the prospects to their junior teams was the emergence of Santorelli. Despite the Canucks initial expectations Santorelli had a strong camp where he was one of Vancouver's best forwards. He earned the trust of Tortorella who played Santorelli in all situations helping him make the team.

Regular Season

October

Mike Santorelli scored back to back game winners in October

Vancouver opened the season in San Jose. Jason Garrison scored a goal, as a member of the top power play unit, to give the Canucks the lead. Vancouver gave up four consecutive goals losing the game 4–1. Having Garrison play with the top unit was seen as a change in philosophy from the previous season. Garrison was originally brought in to help an inconstant Cauncks' power play however, he played sparingly with the top unit as the Canucks finished twenty-second in the league for power play percentage. In the game Alexandre Burrows blocked a slap shot on a penalty kill and suffered a hair line fracture in his foot causing him to miss 12 games. The Canucks earned Tortorella his first win as head coach in second game with a 6–2 win over Edmonton. In the team's third game Lack made his NHL debut, against the Calgary Flames. Vancouver started the game slowly and for the first two periods Lack held the team in the game giving them a chance to win the game. Tortorella altered his lines to get the team going, including splitting up Henrik, and Daniel Sedin, which was rarely done by Vigneault. The Canucks eventually won the game 5–4 in overtime on a Santorelli goal. Despite giving up four goals Lack earned praise for his performance. Following the Calgary game Vancouver faced off with the New Jersey Devils. The game was the first match-up of Luongo versus Schneider. Both goaltenders tried to down play the match-up, though Schneider admitted he was trying to outplay Luongo. Vancouver won the game in overtime with a second straight game-winning goal by Santorelli. Vancouver re-matched to San Jose on October 10, again losing 4–1. In the game Alexander Edler hit Sharks' rookie Tomas Hertl contacting Hertl's head and knocking his helmet off. Hertl was not hurt and no penalty was called on the play, but Edler was suspended three games the following day for the hit. The NHL Department of Player Safety deemed the hit illegal as the principle point of contact was with the head. The length of the suspension was increased due to Edler's status as a repeat offender. Tortarella believed that the suspension effected Edler negatively as the season progressed causing him to be more tentative defensively.

Canucks players congratulate Roberto Luongo on his 63rd career shutout

Vancouver lost their next game at home before starting a seven game road trip, their longest of the season. The Canucks were down in first game of the trip against the Philadelphia Flyers, when Tortarella again split the Sedin twins resulting in a comeback win for Vancouver. While the Canucks were fining ways to win their power play was struggling going 2-20 and being ranked twenty-seventh following the game in Philadelphia. There was a sense that the Canucks were not getting enough chances to produce a consistent power play, they ranked twentieth in the league in power play opportunities. While the Sedin twins practiced on separate lines following successful stints apart from each other, ultimately second line centre Ryan Kesler was moved to right wing to join Henrik and Daniel on the top line. In their next game against the Buffalo Sabres, Roberto Luongo made 25 saves helping Vancouver to a 3–0 win. It was Luongo's 63rd career shutout, giving him sole possession of fifteenth place all-time breaking the tie with Turk Broda. The Canucks lost their next two games, before recording three straight wins finishing with a 5–1–1 record,^{[note 1]} making it the most successful road trip in team history. The winning streak moved the Canucks into a first place tie in the Pacific Division with San Jose, though Vancouver had played a league high 13 games. Kesler recorded six goals and three assists on the trip which helped him earn the NHL's Third Star of the Week Award. Vancouver split their final two games finishing the month with a 9–5–1 record, finishing October in fourth place in the division, three points behind San Jose. Although the Canucks were competitive concerns were raised over the high amount of ice time Tortarella was giving his top players and if that would were them down as the season progressed. Kesler and the Sedin twins led the league in total ice time among forwards and trailed Sidney Crosby in terms of average ice time for forwards.

November

The Canucks retired Pavel Bure's #10 in November

On the first day of November Vancouver signed the Sedin twins to matching four year $28.5 million contract extensions. The following day before their November 2 game, the first of the month, Vancouver retired the number 10 in honour of Pavel Bure. Bure played seven seasons in Vancouver scoring 254 goals, including back to back 60 goal seasons. He won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year as a Canuck and was integral part of the teams 1994 Stanley Cup Finals run. To further honour Bure the team also changed the name of one of its end of the year team awards from the Most Exciting Player Award to the Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award. Bure called it a "great night" adding "It's probably the biggest honor you can get. I'm really pleased." Vancouver won the game 4–0, with their second goal coming on the power play. It was just the fifth power play goal for the Canucks on the season as they continued to struggle with the man advantage ranking twenty-eight in the league. During the game Burrows taunted Maple Leafs' forward Phil Kessel, by making slashing motions with his stick in reference to an altercation Kessel had with John Scott earlier in the season. This taunting led to a scuffle and both player receiving fighting majors. Also during the game Leafs' forward Dave Bolland was injured on a hit by Kassian. While finishing his check Kassian's skate came off the ice and cut Bolland's ankle cutting a tendon. Kassian stated after the game that he felt it was a clean hit, but added "Obviously, people are going to talk especially with my suspension before. But there's nothing there." Toronto's GM Dave Nonis noted that the injury was accidental.

Following the Toronto game Vancouver set out on a four game division road trip. There was a belief that how the Canucks did no the road trip would indicate how the team would ultimately finish in the Pacific Division. Before the first game of the trip, against the Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver made some personnel changes. Booth was assigned to Utica on a conditioning assignment to help strengthen his groin and get more ice time to help get up to game speed. Dalpe was called up to replace Booth after a conditioning stint of his own. They also changed their Power play set-up changing to four forwards one defenceman. Raising questions was Tortarella's decision to use Dan Hamhuis as the lone defenceman on the power-play. Hamhuis was more known as a shutdown defender and did not have one of the Canucks more powerful shots from the point. Vancouver led the game late, before giving up the tying goal with 1:15 reaming. The game went to a shootout where Phoenix took the lead, Henrik Sedin had a chance to tie, but lost control of the puck and did not register a shot. Henrik Sedin did however, extend his point streak to a career long 12 games and Hamhus scored a power play goal. With the power play conversion the Canucks were still twenty-sixth in the league at 10.9 percent. Two days later the Canucks defeated San Jose, breaking a nine game losing streak to the Sharks. Vancouver lost the final two games of the trip with a combined 8–2 score. Henrik Sedin went scoreless in the final three games of the trip, posting a –5, and being demoted to the second line. Returning home the Canucks faired no better losing five of six games posting a 1–2–3 record. In all five loses the Canucks were tied or leading the game in the third period. Before the team's November 28, game in Ottawa Totarella challenged Luongo to make more saves at important times of the game to help Vancouver earn victories. He also moved Kesler back to center after he had failed to score an even strength goal in 12 games. In the game Daniel Sedin scored his 300th career goal becoming the third player in franchise history to reach the mark, behind Markus Naslund and Trevor Linden. In the final game of the month Vancouver matched up with the Rangers and former coach Alain Vigneault. Daniel Sedin said of the game "I know our former coach is over there, but once you get into the game you're not going to think too much about it. He was with us for seven years and he meant a lot to this franchise, so it's going to be fun seeing him again but once the game gets going we want the two points, and so does he." Tortarella further stated "I'm not going to lie, it's a little weird for me coming back ,but once the game starts, it's about playing and trying to find a way to get a win." The Canucks lost the game 5–2, finishing the month with 31 points four points out of the final playoff spot.

Canucks players in the Olympics

Roberto Luongo won a gold medal for Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics as Canada's starting goaltender

For the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia the NHL took a two week break to allow players to represent their countries at the ice hockey tournament. Several Canucks players were in the running to represent their respective countries. When potential players were invited to orientation camps in the offseason for Olympic teams, seven Canucks players were invited, all of whom made their respective national teams.

Following the Winter Classic Kesler became the first Canuck to be officially named to his national team. After the announcement it was reviled that Kesler had not been a lock to make the United States National Team. Team USA's management had concerns over his declining play over the past two injury riddled seasons. Kesler's strong start to the season alleviated management's concerns. Five days later Weber was named to Team Switzerland. He was one of eight NHL players on the Swiss National Team. On December 7, 2014 both Canada and Sweden announced their teams. The Sedin twins and Alexander Edler were named to the Swedish National Team. While the Sedins were locks to make the team Edler was questionable due to the fact he was injured at the time of the announcement and he had to serve a two game suspension. During the 2013 IIHF World Championship Edler delivered a knee-on-knee hit Eric Staal, which resulted in a four game suspension and he served the fist two during World Championship. Later in the day Luongo and Dan Hamhuis were named to Team Canada. Luongo won a gold medal for Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics as the starting goaltender. Though at the time of the announcement it was unclear if he would return to the same role of if Carey Price would take over those duties. Hamhuis was a bit of a surprise to make the team, especially after having a rough start to the season. Helping him make the team was being left handed and head coach Mike Babcock wanted a balance or right and left handed defenceman. An eighth member of the Canucks organization was named to an Olympic team as prospect Ronalds Kenins joined the Latvia National Team. Kenins made the team after having a strong Olympic qualifying tournament.

With Canada and Sweden facing off in the gold medal game, the Canucks players were guaranteed to win at least four medals. Additionally, with the U.S. and Finland facing off in the bronze medal game, American Ryan Kesler had an opportunity to be Vancouver's fifth medallist. However, Finland earned a 5–0 victory over the U.S. in the bronze medal game, so Vancouver's only Olympic medals would come from the gold medal game. Team Canada finished the gold medal game with a 3–0 victory over Team Sweden, so Dan Hamhuis and Roberto Luongo returned to Vancouver with gold medals, while Alexander Edler and Daniel Sedin returned with silver medals.

Post season

John Tortorella was fired from his position of head coach soon after the regular season.

Standings

Divisional standings

Pacific Division

		GP	W	L	OTL	ROW	GF	GA	Pts
1	y – Anaheim Ducks	82	54	20	8	51	266	209	116
2	San Jose Sharks	82	51	22	9	41	249	200	111
3	Los Angeles Kings	82	46	28	8	38	206	174	100
4	Phoenix Coyotes	82	37	30	15	31	216	231	89
5	Vancouver Canucks	82	36	35	11	31	196	223	83
6	Calgary Flames	82	35	40	7	28	209	241	77
7	Edmonton Oilers	82	29	44	9	25	203	270	67

Conference standings

Top 3 (Central Division)

R		GP	W	L	OTL	ROW	GF	GA	Pts
1	y – Colorado Avalanche	82	52	22	8	47	250	220	112
2	St. Louis Blues	82	52	23	7	43	248	191	111
3	Chicago Blackhawks	82	46	21	15	40	267	220	107

Top 3 (Pacific Division)

R		GP	W	L	OTL	ROW	GF	GA	Pts
1	z – Anaheim Ducks	82	54	20	8	51	266	209	116
2	San Jose Sharks	82	51	22	9	41	249	200	111
3	Los Angeles Kings	82	46	28	8	38	206	174	100

Wild Card Teams

R	(Top 2 qualify for playoffs)	Div	GP	W	L	OTL	ROW	GF	GA	Pts
1	Minnesota Wild	CE	82	43	27	12	35	207	206	98
2	Dallas Stars	CE	82	40	31	11	36	235	228	91
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3	Phoenix Coyotes	PA	82	37	30	15	31	216	231	89
4	Nashville Predators	CE	82	38	32	12	36	216	242	88
5	Winnipeg Jets	CE	82	37	35	10	29	227	237	84
6	Vancouver Canucks	PA	82	36	35	11	31	196	223	83
7	Calgary Flames	PA	82	35	40	7	28	209	241	77
8	Edmonton Oilers	PA	82	29	44	9	25	203	270	67

bold – Clinched Playoff spot, y – Clinched Division, z – Clinched Conference

Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific

Schedule and results

Pre-season

2013 Pre-Season Game Log: 2–4–0 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–0)
#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	OT	Decision	Attendance	Record	Recap
1	September 16	San Jose	3–2	Vancouver		Cannata	18,910	0–1–0	Recap
2	September 18	Edmonton	4–1	Vancouver		Luongo	18,910	0–2–0	Recap
3	September 21	Vancouver	2–5	Edmonton		Lack	16,839	0–3–0	Recap
4	September 23	Phoenix	1–6	Vancouver		Luongo	18,910	1–3–0	Recap
5	September 24	Vancouver	0–5	San Jose		Lack	15,149	1–4–0	Recap
6	September 26	NY Rangers	0–5	Vancouver		Luongo	18,910	2–4–0	Recap

Regular season

2013–14 Game Log
October: 9–5–1 (Home: 3–3–0 ; Road: 6–2–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 1 October 3 Vancouver 1–4 San Jose Luongo 17,562 0–1–0 0 Recap 2 October 5 Edmonton 2–6 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 1–1–0 2 Recap 3 October 6 Vancouver 5–4 Calgary OT Lack 19,289 2–1–0 4 Recap 4 October 8 New Jersey 2–3 Vancouver OT Luongo 18,910 3–1–0 6 Recap 5 October 10 San Jose 4–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 3–2–0 6 Recap 6 October 12 Montreal 4–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 3–3–0 6 Recap 7 October 15 Vancouver 3–2 Philadelphia Luongo 19,588 4–3–0 8 Recap 8 October 17 Vancouver 3–0 Buffalo Luongo 18,374 5–3–0 10 Recap 9 October 19 Vancouver 3–4 Pittsburgh SO Luongo 18,657 5–3–1 11 Recap 10 October 20 Vancouver 1–3 Columbus Lack 14,168 5–4–1 11 Recap 11 October 22 Vancouver 5–4 NY Islanders OT Luongo 11,922 6–4–1 13 Recap 12 October 24 Vancouver 3–2 New Jersey SO Luongo 13,203 7–4–1 15 Recap 13 October 25 Vancouver 3–2 St. Louis OT Lack 17,604 8–4–1 17 Recap 14 October 28 Washington 2–3 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 9–4–1 19 Recap 15 October 30 Detroit 2–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 9–5–1 19 Recap
November: 4–5–4 (Home: 2–2–3 ; Road: 2–3–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 16 November 2 Toronto 0–4 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 10–5–1 21 Recap 17 November 5 Vancouver 2–3 Phoenix SO Luongo 13,459 10–5–2 22 Recap 18 November 7 Vancouver 4–2 San Jose Luongo 17,562 11–5–2 24 Recap 19 November 9 Vancouver 1–5 Los Angeles Luongo 18,118 11–6–2 24 Recap 20 November 10 Vancouver 1–3 Anaheim Lack 17,174 11–7–2 24 Recap 21 November 14 San Jose 2–1 Vancouver OT Luongo 18,910 11–7–3 25 Recap 22 November 17 Dallas 2–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 11–8–3 25 Recap 23 November 19 Florida 3–2 Vancouver SO Luongo 18,910 11–8–4 26 Recap 24 November 22 Columbus 2–6 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 12–8–4 28 Recap 25 November 23 Chicago 2–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 12–9–4 28 Recap 26 November 25 Los Angeles 3–2 Vancouver OT Luongo 18,910 12–9–5 29 Recap 27 November 28 Vancouver 5–2 Ottawa Luongo 17,931 13–9–5 31 Recap 28 November 30 Vancouver 2–5 NY Rangers Luongo 18,006 13–10–5 31 Recap
December: 10–1–2 (Home: 6–0–1 ; Road: 4–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 29 December 1 Vancouver 3–2 Carolina Lack 14,916 14–10–5 33 Recap 30 December 3 Vancouver 3–1 Nashville Luongo 15,330 15–10–5 35 Recap 31 December 6 Phoenix 2–3 Vancouver OT Luongo 18,910 16–10–5 37 Recap 32 December 8 Colorado 1–3 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 17–10–5 39 Recap 33 December 9 Carolina 0–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 18–10–5 41 Recap 34 December 13 Edmonton 0–4 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 19–10–5 43 Recap 35 December 14 Boston 2–6 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 20–10–5 45 Recap 36 December 17 Vancouver 2–3 Minnesota SO Luongo 18,531 20–10–6 46 Recap 37 December 19 Vancouver 1–4 Dallas Luongo 15,644 20–11–6 46 Recap 38 December 20 Vancouver 3–2 Chicago SO Lack 21,966 21–11–6 48 Recap 39 December 22 Winnipeg 1–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 22–11–6 50 Recap 40 December 29 Vancouver 2–0 Calgary Lack 19,289 23–11–6 52 Recap 41 December 30 Philadelphia 4–3 Vancouver SO Lack 18,910 23–11–7 53 Recap
January: 4–9–2 (Home: 3–4–1 ; Road: 1–5–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 42 January 1 Tampa Bay 4–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 23–12–7 53 Recap 43 January 4 Vancouver 1–3 Los Angeles Luongo 18,118 23–13–7 53 Recap 44 January 5 Vancouver 3–4 Anaheim OT Lack 17,174 23–13–8 54 Recap 45 January 7 Pittsburgh 5–4 Vancouver SO Lack 18,910 23–13–9 55 Recap 46 January 10 St. Louis 1–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 24–13–9 57 Recap 47 January 13 Vancouver 0–1 Los Angeles Lack 18,118 24–14–9 57 Recap 48 January 15 Vancouver 1–9 Anaheim Lack 17,145 24–15–9 57 Recap 49 January 16 Vancouver 0–1 Phoenix Lack 12,307 24–16–9 57 Recap 50 January 18 Calgary 2–3 Vancouver SO Luongo 18,910 25–16–9 59 Recap 51 January 21 Vancouver 2–1 Edmonton Luongo 16,839 26–16–9 61 Recap 52 January 23 Nashville 2–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 26–17–9 61 Recap 53 January 26 Phoenix 4–5 Vancouver OT Luongo 18,910 27–17–9 63 Recap 54 January 27 Edmonton 4–2 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 27–18–9 63 Recap 55 January 29 Chicago 5–2 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 27–19–9 63 Recap 56 January 31 Vancouver 3–4 Winnipeg Lack 15,004 27–20–9 63 Recap
February: 1–4–1 (Home: 1–0–1 ; Road: 0–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 57 February 3 Vancouver 0–2 Detroit Lack 20,066 27–21–9 63 Recap 58 February 4 Vancouver 1–3 Boston Luongo 17,565 27–22–9 63 Recap 59 February 6 Vancouver 2–5 Montreal Luongo 21,273 27–23–9 63 Recap 60 February 8 Vancouver 1–3 Toronto Luongo 19,662 27–24–9 63 Recap 61 February 26 St. Louis 0–1 Vancouver Lack 18,910 28–24–9 65 Recap 62 February 28 Minnesota 2–1 Vancouver SO Lack 18,910 28–24–10 66 Recap
March: 3–6–0 (Home: 1–2–0 ; Road: 2–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 63 March 2 (Heritage Classic) Ottawa 4–2 Vancouver Lack 54,194 (at BC Place) 28–25–10 66 Recap 64 March 4 Vancouver 0–1 Phoenix Lack 13,449 28–26–10 66 Recap 65 March 6 Vancouver 1–6 Dallas Lack 14,634 28–27–10 66 Recap 66 March 8 Calgary 1–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 29–27–10 68 Recap 67 March 10 NY Islanders 7–4 Vancouver Lack 18,910 29–28–10 68 Recap 68 March 12 Vancouver 3–2 Winnipeg SO Lack 15,004 30–28–10 70 Recap 69 March 14 Vancouver 3–4 Washington Lack 18,506 30–29–10 70 Recap 70 March 16 Vancouver 4–3 Florida SO Lack 14,215 31–29–10 72 Recap 71 March 17 Vancouver 3–4 Tampa Bay Lack 19,204 31–30–10 72 Recap 72 March 19 Nashville 0–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 32–30–10 74 Recap 73 March 23 Buffalo 4–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 33–30–10 76 Recap 74 March 26 Vancouver 5–2 Minnesota Lack 19,014 34–30–10 78 Recap 75 March 27 Vancouver 2–3 Colorado OT Lack 19,014 34–30–11 79 Recap 76 March 29 Anaheim 5–1 Vancouver Lack 18,910 34–31–11 79 Recap
April: 2–4–0 (Home: 2–3–0 ; Road: 0–1–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 77 April 1 NY Rangers 3–1 Vancouver Lack 18,910 34–32–11 79 Recap 78 April 5 Los Angeles 1–2 Vancouver Lack 18,910 35–32–11 81 Recap 79 April 7 Anaheim 3–0 Vancouver Lack 18,910 35–33–11 81 Recap 80 April 10 Colorado 4–2 Vancouver Markstrom 18,910 35–34–11 81 Recap 81 April 12 Vancouver 5-2 Edmonton Markstrom 16,839 35-35-11 81 Recap 82 April 13 Calgary 1-5 Vancouver Markstrom 18,910 36-35-11 83 Recap
Legend:       Win (2 points)       Loss (0 points)       Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Detailed records

Western Conference Central Division Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Chicago Blackhawks 0–2–0 1–0–0 1–2–0 2 6 9 Colorado Avalanche 1–0–0 0–0–0 1–0–0 2 3 1 Dallas Stars 0–1–0 0–1–0 0–2–0 0 2 6 Minnesota Wild 0–0–0 0–0–1 0–0–1 1 2 3 Nashville Predators 1–1–0 1–0–0 2–1–0 4 4 3 St. Louis Blues 2–0–0 1–0–0 3–0–0 6 6 3 Winnipeg Jets 1–0–0 0–1–0 1–1–0 2 5 5 Total 5–4–0 3–2–1 8–6–1 17 30 30 Pacific Division Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Anaheim Ducks 0–0–0 0–2–1 0–2–1 1 5 16 Calgary Flames 1–0–0 2–0–0 3–0–0 6 10 6 Edmonton Oilers 2–1–0 1–0–0 3–1–0 6 14 7 Los Angeles Kings 1–0–1 0–3–0 1–3–1 3 5 13 Phoenix Coyotes 2–0–0 0–1–1 2–1–1 5 10 10 San Jose Sharks 0–1–1 1–1–0 1–2–1 3 7 12 Vancouver Canucks – – – – – – Total 5–2–2 4–7–2 9–9–4 22 50 63

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Boston Bruins 1–0–0 0–1–0 1–1–0 2 7 5 Buffalo Sabres 1–0–0 1–0–0 2–0–0 4 7 2 Detroit Red Wings 0–1–0 0–1–0 0–2–0 0 1 4 Florida Panthers 0–0–1 0–0–0 0–0–1 1 2 3 Montreal Canadiens 0–1–0 0–1–0 0–2–0 0 3 9 Ottawa Senators 0–0–0 1–0–0 1–0–0 2 5 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 0–1–0 0–0–0 0–1–0 0 2 4 Toronto Maple Leafs 1–0–0 0–1–0 1–1–0 2 5 3 Total 2–3–1 2–4–0 4–7–1 9 28 30 Metropolitan Division Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Carolina Hurricanes 1–0–0 1–0–0 2–0–0 4 5 2 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–0–0 0–1–0 1–1–0 2 7 5 New Jersey Devils 1–0–0 1–0–0 2–0–0 4 6 4 New York Islanders 0–0–0 1–0–0 1–0–0 2 5 4 New York Rangers 0–0–0 0–1–0 0–1–0 0 2 5 Philadelphia Flyers 0–0–1 1–0–0 1–0–1 3 6 6 Pittsburgh Penguins 0–0–1 0–0–1 0–0–2 2 7 9 Washington Capitals 1–0–0 0–0–0 1–0–0 2 3 2 Total 4–0–2 4–2–1 8–2–3 19 41 37

Player statistics

Skaters

Final stats

Regular Season Player GP G A Pts +/- PIM Sedin, HenrikHenrik Sedin 70 11 39 50 +3 42 Sedin, DanielDaniel Sedin 73 16 31 47 0 38 Kesler, RyanRyan Kesler 77 25 18 43 -15 −15 81 Higgins, ChrisChris Higgins 78 17 22 39 -14 −14 30 Garrison, JasonJason Garrison 81 7 26 33 -5 −5 57 Kassian, ZackZack Kassian 73 14 15 29 -4 −4 124 Santorelli, MikeMike Santorelli 49 10 18 28 +9 6 Bieksa, KevinKevin Bieksa 76 4 20 24 -8 −8 104 Richardson, BradBrad Richardson 73 11 12 23 +1 39 Edler, AlexanderAlexander Edler 63 7 15 22 -39 −39 50 Hamhuis, DanDan Hamhuis 79 5 17 22 +13 26 Hansen, JannikJannik Hansen 71 11 9 20 -9 −9 43 Booth, DavidDavid Booth 66 9 10 19 +1 18 Tanev, ChristopherChristopher Tanev 64 6 11 17 +12 8 Stanton, RyanRyan Stanton 64 1 15 16 +5 32 Burrows, AlexandreAlexandre Burrows 49 5 10 15 -9 −9 71 Weise, DaleDale Weise 44 3 9 12 -1 −1 42 Weber, YannickYannick Weber 49 6 4 10 -7 −7 16 Sestito, TomTom Sestito 77 5 4 9 -14 −14 213 Dalpe, ZacZac Dalpe 55 4 3 7 -7 −7 6 Matthias, ShawnShawn Matthias 18 3 4 7 -3 −3 12 Jensen, NicklasNicklas Jensen 17 3 3 6 -1 −1 10 Schroeder, JordanJordan Schroeder 25 3 3 6 -7 −7 2 Archibald, DarrenDarren Archibald 16 1 2 3 +1 0 Diaz, RaphaelRaphael Diaz 6 1 1 2 -3 −3 0 Lain, KellanKellan Lain 9 1 0 1 +1 21 Corrado, FrankFrank Corrado 15 1 0 1 -2 −2 4 Welsh, JeremyJeremy Welsh 19 1 0 1 -1 −1 6 Zalewski, MikeMike Zalewski 2 0 1 1 +2 0 Ferriero, BennBenn Ferriero 2 0 0 0 0 0 Pelletier, PascalPascal Pelletier 3 0 0 0 0 0 Sauve, YannYann Sauve 3 0 0 0 -2 −2 0 Alberts, AndrewAndrew Alberts 10 0 0 0 +1 0 Totals 82 191 322 513 -102 −102 1,101

Goaltenders

Stats updated as of March 2, 2014

Regular Season

Player	GP	GS	TOI	W	L	OT	GA	GAA	SA	SV%	SO	G	A	PIM
Luongo, RobertoRoberto Luongo	42	42	2418-022,418:02	19	16	6	96	2.38	1,157	.917	3	0	0	0
Lack, EddieEddie Lack	41	37	2318-522,318:52	16	17	5	93	2.41	1,052	.912	4	0	0	0
Markstrom, JacobJacob Markstrom	4	3	0199-34199:34	1	2	0	10	3.01	76	.868	0	0	0	0
Eriksson, JoacimJoacim Eriksson	1	0	0036-0236:02	0	0	0	6	9.99	31	.806	0	0	0	0
Totals		82	4,972:30	36	35	11	205	2.47	2,316	.911	7	0	0	0

^†Traded to Canucks mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.
^‡Traded to another team mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and honours

Awards

Roberto Luongo was named the NHL Third Star of the Week for the week ending December 8, 2013

Player	Award	Ref
Ryan Kesler	NHL Third Star of the Week (week ending October 27, 2013)
Roberto Luongo	NHL Third Star of the Week (week ending December 8, 2013)
Team awards
Ryan Kesler	Cyclone Taylor Trophy (team MVP)
Eddie Lack	Fred J. Hume Award (unsung hero)
Dan Hamhuis	Babe Pratt Trophy (best defenceman)
Zack Kassian	Pavel Bure Most Exciting Player Award
Henrik Sedin	Cyrus H. McLean Trophy (leading point-scorer)

Milestones

Eddie Lack played in his first career game and recorded his first win and shutout during the season

Player	Milestone	Date	Ref
Ryan Stanton	1st NHL point 1st NHL assist	October 6, 2013
David Booth	200th NHL point	October 6, 2013
Dan Hamhuis	200th NHL assist	October 6, 2013
Eddie Lack	1st NHL game 1st NHL start 1st NHL win	October 6, 2013
Henrik Sedin	800th NHL point	October 15, 2013
Chris Tanev	100th NHL game	October 17, 2013
Ryan Stanton	1st NHL goal	October 17, 2013
Brad Richardson	400th NHL game	October 19, 2013
Darren Archibald	1st NHL game	October 25, 2013
Darren Archibald	1st NHL point 1st NHL assist	November 2, 2013
Ryan Kesler	600th NHL game	November 17, 2013
Zack Kassian	100th NHL game	November 17, 2013
Jeremy Welsh	1st NHL goal	November 22, 2013
Ryan Kesler	200th NHL assist	November 22, 2013
Dan Hamhuis	700th NHL game	November 22, 2013
Daniel Sedin	300th NHL goal	November 28, 2013
Eddie Lack	1st NHL shutout	December 9, 2013
David Booth	400 NHL game	December 14, 2013
Kevin Bieksa	500th NHL game	December 22, 2013
David Booth	100th NHL assist	December 22, 2013
Jason Garrison	100th NHL point	January 8, 2014
Tom Sestito	100th NHL game	January 10, 2014
Joacim Eriksson	1st NHL game	January 15, 2014
Kellan Lain	1st NHL game	January 18, 2014
Kellan Lain	1st NHL goal 1st NHL point	January 21, 2014
Alexandre Burrows	600th NHL game	March 2, 2014
Darren Archibald	1st NHL goal	March 8, 2014
Nicklas Jensen	1st NHL point 1st NHL assist	March 10, 2014
Henrik Sedin	1,000 NHL game	March 12, 2014
Nicklas Jensen	1st NHL goal	March 14, 2014
Daniel Sedin	800th NHL point	March 27, 2014
Mike Zalewski	1st NHL game	April 12, 2014
Frank Corrado	1st NHL goal 1st NHL point	April 13, 2014
Mike Zalewski	1st NHL assist 1st NHL point	April 13, 2014

Records

Player	Record	Date	Ref
Kellan Lain	Fastest fight to start an NHL career (two seconds)	January 18, 2014
Eddie Lack	Canucks rookie record for most shutouts (3)	February 28, 2014
Eddie Lack	Canucks rookie record for most consecutive starts (19) shared with Corey Hirsch	April 7, 2014

Transactions

The Canucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2013–14 season:

Trades

Date	Details
June 30, 2013	To Vancouver Canucks: 1st-round pick (9th overall) in 2013	To New Jersey Devils: Cory Schneider
September 28, 2013	To Vancouver Canucks: Zac Dalpe Jeremy Welsh	To Carolina Hurricanes: Kellan Tochkin 4th-round pick (96th overall) in 2014
February 3, 2014	To Vancouver Canucks: Raphael Diaz	To Montreal Canadiens: Dale Weise
March 4, 2014	To Vancouver Canucks: Jeff Costello	To Ottawa Senators: Patrick Mullen
March 4, 2014	To Vancouver Canucks: Shawn Matthias Jacob Markstrom	To Florida Panthers: Steven Anthony Roberto Luongo
March 5, 2014	To Vancouver Canucks: 5th-round pick in 2015	To New York Rangers: Raphael Diaz

Free agents acquired Player Former team Contract terms (in U.S. dollars) Ref Yannick Weber Montreal Canadiens 1 year, $650,000 Brad Richardson Los Angeles Kings 2 years, $2.3 million Alex Biega Buffalo Sabres 1 year, $600,000 Mike Santorelli Winnipeg Jets 1 year, $550,000 Benn Ferriero New York Rangers 1 year, $550,000 Brandon DeFazio New York Islanders 1 year, $550,000 Zach Hamill Florida Panthers 1 year, $550,000 Colin Stuart Iserlohn Roosters 1 year, $550,000 Pascal Pelletier SCL Tigers 1 year, $550,000

Free agents lost Player New team Contract terms (in U.S. dollars) Ref Keith Ballard Minnesota Wild 2 years, $3 million Guillaume Desbiens Colorado Avalanche 1 year, $600,000 Maxim Lapierre St. Louis Blues 2 years, $2.2 million Andrew Ebbett Pittsburgh Penguins 2 years, $1.1 million Derek Roy St. Louis Blues 1 year, $4 million Andrew Gordon Winnipeg Jets 1 year, $550,000 Steve Pinizzotto Florida Panthers 1 year, $650,000 Mason Raymond Toronto Maple Leafs 1 year, $1 million Manny Malhotra Carolina Hurricanes 1 year, $600,000

Claimed via waivers Player Previous team Date Ref Ryan Stanton Chicago Blackhawks September 30, 2013

Player signings Player Date Contract terms (in U.S. dollars) Ref Kellan Lain July 18, 2013 2 year, $1,200,000 contract extension Yann Sauve July 24, 2013 1 year, $708,750 contract extension Jordan Schroeder July 24, 2013 1 year, $600,000 contract extension Dale Weise July 24, 2013 1 year, $750,000 contract extension Ronalds Kenins July 30, 2013 2 year, $1,360,000 entry level contract Bo Horvat August 6, 2013 3 year, $2,775,000 entry level contract Hunter Shinkaruk August 6, 2013 3 year, $2,775,000 entry level contract Darren Archibald August 6, 2013 1 year, $660,000 contract extension Christopher Tanev August 22, 2013 1 year, $1,500,000 contract extension Andrew Alberts August 22, 2013 1 year, $600,000 contract extension Jannik Hansen September 29, 2013 4 year, $10,000,000 contract extension Daniel Sedin November 1, 2013 4 year, $28,000,000 contract extension Henrik Sedin November 1, 2013 4 year, $28,000,000 contract extension Eddie Lack November 15, 2013 2 year, $2,300,000 contract extension Cole Cassels December 4, 2013 3 year, $1,952,500 entry level contract Dane Fox December 28, 2013 3 year, $2,492,500 entry level contract Mike Zalewski March 14, 2014 2 year, $1,850,000 entry level contract Anton Cederholm May 20, 2014 3 year, $1,900,000 entry-level contract Draft picks The 2013 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 30, 2013 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Canucks had the following picks: Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club Team (League) 1 9[a] Bo Horvat C  Canada London Knights (OHL) 1 24 Hunter Shinkaruk LW  Canada Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 3 85[b] Cole Cassels C  United States Oshawa Generals (OHL) 4 115 Jordan Subban D  Canada Belleville Bulls (OHL) 5 145 Anton Cederholm D  Sweden Rögle BK (SHL) 6 175 Mike Williamson D  Canada Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) 7 205 Miles Liberati D  United States London Knights (OHL) Draft notes a New Jersey's first-round pick went to Vancouver, as the result of a trade on June 30, 2013 that sent Cory Schneider to New Jersey, in exchange for this pick. Vancouver's second-round pick went to the Dallas Stars as the result of a trade on April 2, 2013 that sent Derek Roy to the Canucks, in exchange for Kevin Connauton and this pick. b Vancouver's third-round pick went to the Florida Panthers, and was later sent back to Vancouver, as a result of the following trades: On February 28, 2011, the Canucks acquired Christopher Higgins from the Florida Panthers, in exchange for Evan Oberg and this pick. On October 22, 2011, the Canucks acquired David Booth, Steven Reinprecht, and their original third-round pick from the Florida Panthers, in exchange for Mikael Samuelsson and Marco Sturm. Notes ^ 1: The NHL uses a point system for their standings that awards two points for a win and one point an overtime or shootout loss. The denotation of a teams record is wins-losses-overtime/shootout losses. References