Mar 16, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) walks onto the bench during warm up prior to a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/87c53b29-368f-4880-8773-3827223b0588.jpeg] Mar 16, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) walks onto the bench during warm up prior to a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images The Vancouver Canucks are down to their final 15 regular season games for 2024-25 and will need every point they can get in order to qualify for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vancouver will not be getting any breaks down the stretch, as they have one of the toughest schedules over the next month. This includes multiple matchups against the Winnipeg Jets and a six-game road trip that will take them to the East Coast. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Similarities And Differences Between Canucks And Warriors Game Days [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/similarities-and-differences-between-canucks-and-warriors-game-days] The Weekly Rewind: Vancouver Canucks Recaps From March 10 to 16, 2025 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/the-weekly-rewind-vancouver-canucks-recaps-from-march-10-to-16-2025] Abbotsford Canucks’ Nikita Tolopilo Records Fourth Shutout Of The Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/abbotsford-canucks-nikita-tolopilo-records-fourth-shutout-of-the-season] On top of providing a draft lottery simulation, the website Tankathon [https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/remaining_schedule_strength] ranks each team's remaining strength of schedule. As of March 17, the Canucks had the third most difficult schedule, with their strength of schedule being .571. The strength of the schedule is determined by the combined points percentage for all future opponents. As for some of the teams Vancouver is battling, all rank lower on Tankathon's list. The Utah Hockey Club [http://thn.com/utah] (15 GR) is the closest at 16th with a .549 combined points percentage, while the Calgary Flames [http://thn.com/calgary] (17 GR) are ranked 19th with a .543 combined points percentage. Lastly, the St. Louis Blues [http://thn.com/stlouis] (14 GR) have the easiest schedule in the NHL, with their combined points percentage at .525. In short, these percentages show that the Canucks are in a tough spot heading into the final 15 games of the season. Not only do they need to pull off some upsets over the next few weeks, but they also need to hope that teams like the Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks can take down the three other teams competing for a postseason berth. Ultimately, Vancouver can not afford any more slip-ups; otherwise, it could be another year with no postseason hockey. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d2beb038-68ed-4068-82c8-bf72085d48a2.jpeg] The Hockey News
