The Vancouver Canucks became the first team to be eliminated from 2026 playoff contention. The "E" went up next to the Canucks name on the NHL's standings page late on Sunday night. Vancouver has played 69 games so far this season and has picked up just 50 points. The Canucks have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. Since 2014-15, Vancouver has only qualified for the post-season three times. The last time the Canucks were in the playoffs was in 2024, when they reached Game 7 of the second round. Vancouver missing the playoffs has been a known fact for the last few months. At this rate, the Canucks are projected to finish 32nd in the league and will have the best odds at first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Of Vancouver's 13 remaining games, five are at Rogers Arena while the remaining eight are on the road. Mar 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle (7) celebrates a goal scored on goalie Nikita Tolopilo (60) (not pictured) by forward Bobby McMann (74) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/91a101de-0c4c-4132-866b-c76b6f65177a.jpeg] Mar 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle (7) celebrates a goal scored on goalie Nikita Tolopilo (60) (not pictured) by forward Bobby McMann (74) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images 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, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Vancouver Goes 0–8 In Back-To-Back Saturday Quadruple-Headers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-goes-0-8-in-back-to-back-saturday-quadruple-headers] 2 Canucks Prospects Qualify For 2026 NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/2-canucks-prospects-qualify-for-2026-ncaa-di-men-s-ice-hockey-championship] Canucks Set New Franchise Record For Losses On Home-Ice [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-set-new-franchise-record-for-losses-on-home-ice] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*if85lf*_ga*MjAzNzYwNzU2Ny4xNzczNDI1NzEw*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzM0MjU3MDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM0MzA3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/79c107cd-b49d-41b6-8b28-1bf4310d7894.jpeg] The Hockey News
