2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season
| 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Division Champions | ||
| Division | 1st Northwest | |
| Conference | 3rd Western | |
| 2003–04 record | 43–24–10–5 | |
| Home record | 21–13–7–0 | |
| Road record | 22–11–3–5 | |
| Goals for | 235 | |
| Goals against | 194 | |
| Team information | ||
| General Manager | Brian Burke | |
| Coach | Marc Crawford | |
| Captain | Markus Naslund | |
| Alternate captains | Todd Bertuzzi Ed Jovanovski Trevor Linden Brendan Morrison | |
| Arena | General Motors Place | |
| Average attendance | 18,630 | |
| Team leaders | ||
| Goals | Markus Naslund (35) | |
| Assists | Markus Naslund (49) | |
| Points | Markus Naslund (84) | |
| Penalties in minutes | Brad May (137) | |
| Wins | Dan Cloutier (33) | |
| Goals against average | Dan Cloutier | |
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The 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 34th NHL season. It was the first time since the Northwest Division was created that a team other than the Colorado Avalanche won the division title.
Regular season
Divisional standings
| No. | CR | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 43 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 194 | 101 |
| 2 | 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 40 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 235 | 198 | 100 |
| 3 | 6 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 200 | 176 | 94 |
| 4 | 9 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 221 | 208 | 89 |
| 5 | 10 | Minnesota Wild | 82 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 188 | 183 | 83 |
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
| R | Div | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P- Detroit Red Wings | CE | 82 | 48 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 255 | 189 | 109 |
| 2 | Y- San Jose Sharks | PA | 82 | 43 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 255 | 183 | 104 |
| 3 | Y- Vancouver Canucks | NW | 82 | 43 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 194 | 101 |
| 4 | X- Colorado Avalanche | NW | 82 | 40 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 236 | 198 | 100 |
| 5 | X- Dallas Stars | PA | 82 | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 194 | 175 | 97 |
| 6 | X- Calgary Flames | NW | 82 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 200 | 176 | 94 |
| 7 | X- St. Louis Blues | CE | 82 | 39 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 191 | 198 | 91 |
| 8 | X- Nashville Predators | CE | 82 | 38 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 216 | 217 | 91 |
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| 9 | Edmonton Oilers | NW | 82 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 221 | 208 | 89 |
| 10 | Minnesota Wild | NW | 82 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 188 | 183 | 83 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Kings | PA | 82 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 205 | 217 | 81 |
| 12 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | PA | 82 | 29 | 35 | 10 | 8 | 184 | 213 | 76 |
| 13 | Phoenix Coyotes | PA | 82 | 22 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 188 | 245 | 68 |
| 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | CE | 82 | 25 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 177 | 238 | 62 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | CE | 82 | 20 | 43 | 11 | 8 | 188 | 259 | 59 |
Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific, NW – Northwest
P- Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y- Clinched Division; X- Clinched Playoff spot
Conference standings
| Western Conference | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 48 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 255 | 189 | 109 |
| y-San Jose Sharks | 82 | 43 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 219 | 183 | 104 |
| y-Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 43 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 194 | 101 |
| x-Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 40 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 235 | 198 | 100 |
| x-Dallas Stars | 82 | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 194 | 175 | 97 |
| x-Calgary Flames | 82 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 200 | 176 | 94 |
| x-St. Louis Blues | 82 | 39 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 191 | 198 | 91 |
| x-Nashville Predators | 82 | 38 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 216 | 217 | 91 |
| e-Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 36 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 221 | 208 | 89 |
| e-Minnesota Wild | 82 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 188 | 183 | 83 |
| e-Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 205 | 217 | 81 |
| e-Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 82 | 29 | 35 | 10 | 8 | 184 | 213 | 76 |
| e-Phoenix Coyotes | 82 | 22 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 188 | 245 | 68 |
| e-Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 25 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 177 | 238 | 62 |
| e-Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 20 | 43 | 11 | 8 | 188 | 259 | 59 |
p- Presidents' Trophy winner, x- qualified for playoffs, e- did not qualify for playoffs, y- divisional winner
Schedule and results
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 9, 2003 | 4–1 | Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 1–0–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 11, 2003 | 3–0 | Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 2–0–0–0 |
| 3 | L | October 13, 2003 | 2–3 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2003–04) | 2–1–0–0 |
| 4 | L | October 16, 2003 | 2–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings (2003–04) | 2–2–0–0 |
| 5 | T | October 18, 2003 | 2–2 OT | @ Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 2–2–1–0 |
| 6 | W | October 20, 2003 | 6–1 | Buffalo Sabres (2003–04) | 3–2–1–0 |
| 7 | W | October 22, 2003 | 3–2 | St. Louis Blues (2003–04) | 4–2–1–0 |
| 8 | T | October 26, 2003 | 3–3 OT | Phoenix Coyotes (2003–04) | 4–2–2–0 |
| 9 | W | October 28, 2003 | 6–3 | Columbus Blue Jackets (2003–04) | 5–2–2–0 |
| 10 | W | October 30, 2003 | 3–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings (2003–04) | 6–2–2–0 |
| 11 | W | October 31, 2003 | 4–1 | @ Phoenix Coyotes (2003–04) | 7–2–2–0 |
| 12 | W | November 3, 2003 | 5–1 | Detroit Red Wings (2003–04) | 8–2–2–0 |
| 13 | W | November 5, 2003 | 4–3 | @ Nashville Predators (2003–04) | 9–2–2–0 |
| 14 | L | November 6, 2003 | 2–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (2003–04) | 9–3–2–0 |
| 15 | W | November 8, 2003 | 4–3 | Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 10–3–2–0 |
| 16 | L | November 11, 2003 | 0–1 | @ Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 10–4–2–0 |
| 17 | L | November 13, 2003 | 3–4 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers (2003–04) | 10–4–2–1 |
| 18 | L | November 15, 2003 | 1–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins (2003–04) | 10–4–2–2 |
| 19 | W | November 18, 2003 | 5–4 OT | Montreal Canadiens (2003–04) | 11–4–2–2 |
| 20 | W | November 20, 2003 | 3–2 OT | Chicago Blackhawks (2003–04) | 12–4–2–2 |
| 21 | L | November 22, 2003 | 3–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs (2003–04) | 12–5–2–2 |
| 22 | L | November 24, 2003 | 1–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2003–04) | 12–6–2–2 |
| 23 | W | November 25, 2003 | 5–2 | @ Montreal Canadiens (2003–04) | 13–6–2–2 |
| 24 | W | November 27, 2003 | 3–2 OT | @ Ottawa Senators (2003–04) | 14–6–2–2 |
| 25 | T | November 29, 2003 | 4–4 OT | @ Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 14–6–3–2 |
| 26 | L | December 4, 2003 | 1–4 | Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 14–7–3–2 |
| 27 | T | December 6, 2003 | 1–1 OT | Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 14–7–4–2 |
| 28 | W | December 9, 2003 | 4–3 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins (2003–04) | 15–7–4–2 |
| 29 | T | December 11, 2003 | 1–1 OT | Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 15–7–5–2 |
| 30 | W | December 14, 2003 | 2–1 OT | Carolina Hurricanes (2003–04) | 16–7–5–2 |
| 31 | W | December 16, 2003 | 2–1 OT | @ Nashville Predators (2003–04) | 17–7–5–2 |
| 32 | L | December 17, 2003 | 1–3 | @ Dallas Stars (2003–04) | 17–8–5–2 |
| 33 | W | December 20, 2003 | 3–0 | @ Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 18–8–5–2 |
| 34 | T | December 22, 2003 | 4–4 OT | Los Angeles Kings (2003–04) | 18–8–6–2 |
| 35 | W | December 26, 2003 | 2–0 | @ Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 19–8–6–2 |
| 36 | L | December 27, 2003 | 2–6 | Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 19–9–6–2 |
| 37 | W | December 29, 2003 | 3–2 | @ Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 20–9–6–2 |
| 38 | W | December 31, 2003 | 4–3 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks (2003–04) | 21–9–6–2 |
| 39 | L | January 2, 2004 | 2–4 | Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 21–10–6–2 |
| 40 | W | January 3, 2004 | 3–1 | @ Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 22–10–6–2 |
| 41 | L | January 5, 2004 | 1–2 | San Jose Sharks (2003–04) | 22–11–6–2 |
| 42 | W | January 8, 2004 | 3–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings (2003–04) | 23–11–6–2 |
| 43 | W | January 9, 2004 | 5–2 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003–04) | 24–11–6–2 |
| 44 | T | January 11, 2004 | 2–2 OT | Florida Panthers (2003–04) | 24–11–7–2 |
| 45 | W | January 13, 2004 | 4–1 | @ Phoenix Coyotes (2003–04) | 25–11–7–2 |
| 46 | L | January 15, 2004 | 1–3 | @ San Jose Sharks (2003–04) | 25–12–7–2 |
| 47 | L | January 17, 2004 | 1–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003–04) | 25–13–7–2 |
| 48 | L | January 19, 2004 | 2–3 | Dallas Stars (2003–04) | 25–14–7–2 |
| 49 | W | January 21, 2004 | 5–4 OT | Tampa Bay Lightning (2003–04) | 26–14–7–2 |
| 50 | W | January 25, 2004 | 4–1 | Nashville Predators (2003–04) | 27–14–7–2 |
| 51 | W | January 27, 2004 | 3–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (2003–04) | 28–14–7–2 |
| 52 | W | January 29, 2004 | 4–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (2003–04) | 29–14–7–2 |
| 53 | W | January 31, 2004 | 6–1 | @ Washington Capitals (2003–04) | 30–14–7–2 |
| 54 | L | February 2, 2004 | 3–4 | @ New York Rangers (2003–04) | 30–15–7–2 |
| 55 | L | February 3, 2004 | 4–5 OT | @ New York Islanders (2003–04) | 30–15–7–3 |
| 56 | W | February 5, 2004 | 4–0 | @ New Jersey Devils (2003–04) | 31–15–7–3 |
| 57 | L | February 11, 2004 | 2–3 | Calgary Flames (2003–04) | 31–16–7–3 |
| 58 | L | February 13, 2004 | 1–4 | Atlanta Thrashers (2003–04) | 31–17–7–3 |
| 59 | L | February 14, 2004 | 1–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003–04) | 31–18–7–3 |
| 60 | W | February 16, 2004 | 1–0 | @ Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 32–18–7–3 |
| 61 | L | February 19, 2004 | 2–6 | @ Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 32–19–7–3 |
| 62 | L | February 21, 2004 | 3–4 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 32–19–7–4 |
| 63 | W | February 24, 2004 | 4–2 | Detroit Red Wings (2003–04) | 33–19–7–4 |
| 64 | W | February 26, 2004 | 3–2 OT | San Jose Sharks (2003–04) | 34–19–7–4 |
| 65 | W | February 28, 2004 | 2–0 | St. Louis Blues (2003–04) | 35–19–7–4 |
| 66 | T | March 3, 2004 | 5–5 OT | @ Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 35–19–8–4 |
| 67 | L | March 5, 2004 | 1–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings (2003–04) | 35–20–8–4 |
| 68 | W | March 6, 2004 | 4–0 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2003–04) | 36–20–8–4 |
| 69 | L | March 8, 2004 | 2–9 | Colorado Avalanche (2003–04) | 36–21–8–4 |
| 70 | T | March 10, 2004 | 1–1 OT | Minnesota Wild (2003–04) | 36–21–9–4 |
| 71 | W | March 12, 2004 | 4–3 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 37–21–9–4 |
| 72 | L | March 13, 2004 | 1–2 | Ottawa Senators (2003–04) | 37–22–9–4 |
| 73 | T | March 16, 2004 | 2–2 OT | Nashville Predators (2003–04) | 37–22–10–4 |
| 74 | L | March 18, 2004 | 0–3 | @ Dallas Stars (2003–04) | 37–23–10–4 |
| 75 | L | March 19, 2004 | 3–4 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks (2003–04) | 37–23–10–5 |
| 76 | L | March 21, 2004 | 4–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets (2003–04) | 37–24–10–5 |
| 77 | W | March 24, 2004 | 1–0 | Los Angeles Kings (2003–04) | 38–24–10–5 |
| 78 | W | March 27, 2004 | 3–2 OT | Dallas Stars (2003–04) | 39–24–10–5 |
| 79 | W | March 29, 2004 | 6–1 | Phoenix Coyotes (2003–04) | 40–24–10–5 |
| 80 | W | March 31, 2004 | 2–1 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003–04) | 41–24–10–5 |
| 81 | W | April 2, 2004 | 4–1 | @ San Jose Sharks (2003–04) | 42–24–10–5 |
| 82 | W | April 3, 2004 | 5–2 | Edmonton Oilers (2003–04) | 43–24–10–5 |
Playoffs
Western Conference Quarter-Finals vs. (6) Calgary Flames
After splitting the first two games in Vancouver, Dan Cloutier was injured midway through game three in Calgary. With backup Johan Hedberg playing in relief, Vancouver would also split games three and four in Calgary. Alex Auld took over in goal starting in game five, which the Canucks lost 2-1. Facing elimination in game six, Brendan Morrison scored the winner in the third overtime period to force a game seven in Vancouver. In the series-deciding game, the Canucks found themselves down a goal and on the penalty kill in the last minute. With Auld on the bench for the extra attacker, winger Matt Cooke tied the game with 5.7 seconds left to force overtime. However, with Ed Jovanovski still in the penalty box, former Canuck Martin Gélinas eliminated the Canucks on the power play.
Vancouver loses series 4-3
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Series |
| 1 | April 7 | Calgary | 3 - 5 | Vancouver | Cloutier | 18,630 | 1 – 0 | |
| 2 | April 9 | Calgary | 2 – 1 | Vancouver | Kiprusoff | 18,630 | 1 – 1 | |
| 3 | April 11 | Vancouver | 2 – 1 | Calgary | Hedberg | 19,289 | 2 – 1 | |
| 4 | April 13 | Vancouver | 0 – 4 | Calgary | Kiprusoff | 19,289 | 2 - 2 | |
| 5 | April 15 | Calgary | 2 – 1 | Vancouver | Kiprusoff | 18,630 | 3 – 2 | |
| 6 | April 17 | Vancouver | 5 – 4 | Calgary | 3OT | Auld | 19,289 | 3 – 3 |
| 7 | April 19 | Calgary | 3 – 2 | Vancouver | OT | Kiprusoff | 18,630 | 4 – 3 |
Note:
- Green background indicates win
- Red background indicates loss
Player statistics
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Markus Naslund | 78 | 35 | 49 | 84 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | ||
| Brendan Morrison | 82 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||
| Todd Bertuzzi | 69 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 122 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Daniel Sedin | 82 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Henrik Sedin | 76 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Brent Sopel | 80 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Trevor Linden | 82 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Mattias Ohlund | 82 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 73 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | ||
| Sami Salo | 74 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Matt Cooke | 53 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 73 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | ||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Team. Stats reflect time with the Team only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | Min | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Dan Cloutier | 60 | 3539 | 33 | 21 | 2 | 134 | 5 | 2.27 | 3 | 138 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2.17 | ||
| Johan Hedberg | 21 | 1098 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 2.51 | 2 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.45 | ||
| Alexander Auld | 6 | 349 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2.06 | 3 | 222 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2.43 | ||
Awards and records
Team awards
- Cyclone Taylor Trophy - Markus Naslund
- Cyrus H. McLean Trophy - Markus Naslund
- Fred J. Hume Award - Brent Sopel
- Babe Pratt Trophy - Mattias Ohlund
- Most Exciting Player Award - Todd Bertuzzi
- Molson Cup - Dan Cloutier
Transactions
The Canucks were involved in the following transactions during the 2003–04 season.
Trades
| October 30, 2003 | To Vancouver Canucks Sean Pronger |
To Columbus Blue Jackets Zenith Komarniski |
| December 17, 2003 | To Vancouver Canucks Wade Brookbank |
To Nashville Predators future considerations |
| January 17, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks future considerations |
To Boston Bruins Jiri Slegr |
| February 16, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Peter Sarno |
To Edmonton Oilers Tyler Moss |
| March 9, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Martin Rucinsky |
To New York Rangers R.J. Umberger Martin Grenier |
| March 9, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Sergei Varlamov |
To St. Louis Blues Ryan Ready |
| March 9, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Marc Bergevin |
To Pittsburgh Penguins conditional draft pick |
| March 9, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Geoff Sanderson |
To Columbus Blue Jackets 3rd round pick in 2004 |
| March 9, 2004 | To Vancouver Canucks Sylvain Blouin |
To Montreal Canadiens Rene Vydareny |
Free Agents
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Vancouver's picks at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, held in Nashville, Tennessee.[3]
| Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 23 | Ryan Kesler | C |  United States | Ohio State University (NCAA) |
| 2 | 60 | Marc-Andre Bernier | RW |  Canada | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 4 | 111 | Brandon Nolan | LW | Canada | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
| 4 | 128 | Ty Morris | LW | Canada | St. Albert (AJHL) |
| 5 | 150 | Nicklas Danielsson | RW |  Sweden | Brynäs IF (SWE) |
| 6 | 190 | Chad Brownlee | D | Canada | Vernon Vipers (BCHL) |
| 7 | 222 | Francois-Pierre Guenette | C | Canada | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 8 | 252 | Sergei Topol | F |  Russia | OMSK (RUS) |
| 8 | 254 | Nathan McIver | D | Canada | Toronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL) |
| 9 | 285 | Matthew Hansen | D | Canada | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
See also
References
- ↑ "2003-2004 Division Standings". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ↑ "2003–2004 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ↑ 2003 NHL Entry Draft results, nhl.com, accessed April 25, 2008
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