Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head

Avalanche built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 52 of 88 decided meetings (59%) (plus 15 ties). In the shootout era they are 39-47 against each other (45% Avalanche). 15 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 10 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.2-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Avalanche's 7-goal win. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 60 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1979, so the rivalry has spanned 47 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Canucks won 8-6 on Apr 1, 2026.