The 2023–24 Vancouver Canucks season was the 54th season for the

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franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. On March 30, 2024, the Canucks clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020, after the

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defeated the

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. On April 16, 2024, the Canucks clinched the Pacific Division title for the first time in franchise history and their first franchise division title since winning the Northwest Division in

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; following a 4–1 win over the

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in their last regular season home game. In game one of the

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in their first round series against the

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, the Canucks played their first home playoff game at

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since 2015, securing a 4–2 win over Nashville. The Canucks would go on to defeat the Predators in six games. In the second round, the Canucks faced the

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, losing in seven games.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023. Two weeks prior to the first preseason game,

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was named the new captain, replacing

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, who was traded midway through the prior season.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023.

Playoffs

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Canucks. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and honours

Awards

Milestones

Records

Transactions

The Canucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2023–24 season. Key: Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2024–25 season.

Trades

''Notes'' *Canucks retain 15% of Mikheyev's remaining salary.

Players acquired

Players lost

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Vancouver Canucks' selections at the 2023 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 28 to 29, 2023, at

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. Notes

References

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