Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head

Wild built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 12 of 23 decided meetings (52%) (plus 5 ties). In the shootout era they are 47-45 against each other (51% Wild). 5 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 11 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Wild's 6-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Wild hold a 14-6 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 61 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 2000, so the rivalry has spanned 26 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Wild won 5-2 on Apr 2, 2026. Through the 2020s Wild have led 15-7 between the teams.