The 1981–82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 12th in the NHL. The Vancouver Canucks made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0.
Season standings
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Vancouver. Stats reflect time with the Canucks only.
*Denotes player traded by Vancouver midway through the season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average
Trophies and awards
Cyclone Taylor Award (Canucks MVP): Richard BrodeurCyrus H. McLean Trophy (Canucks Leading Scorer): Thomas GradinBabe Pratt Trophy (Canucks Outstanding Defenceman): Harold SnesptsFred J. Hume Award (Canucks Unsung Hero): Lars LindgrenMost Exciting Player Award: Thomas GradinMolson Cup (Most Three-Star selections): Richard BrodeurNote: Only records that stand as of 2007–08 are listed
Fewest losses at home: (8) - repeated in 1994-95Most ties at home: (12) - repeated in 1977-78Longest road losing streak: 12 games, November 28, 1981 - February 7, 1982Most points, rookie: Ivan Hlinka (60) - repeated in 1991-92 (Pavel Bure)Most goals, one game: Rosaire Paiement (4) - repeated eleven timesMost penalty minutes, one series: 285, 1982 Campbell Conference Finals versus Chicago Black HawksShortest overtime: 1:23, April 18, 1982, versus Los Angeles Kings (Colin Campbell)Most penalty minutes, one game: 106, April 29, 1982, versus Chicago Black HawksMost penalty minutes, one game by opponent: 90, May 6, 1982, versus Chicago Black HawksMost penalty minutes, one game by both teams: 188, April 29, 1982, versus Chicago Black HawksFewest shots on goal, one game: 16, April 19, 1982, versus Los Angeles KingsMost goals against, one game: 4, May 11, 1982, versus New York Islanders (repeated 5 times)Most shots on goal by opponent, one period: 19, April 29, 1982, versus Chicago Black Hawks (repeated in 1994)Fastest goal to start game: 0:08, April 7, 1982, versus Calgary Flames (Stan Smyl)Fastest goal to start period: 0:08, April 7, 1982, versus Calgary Flames (Stan Smyl)Most penalty minutes, one year: Tiger Williams (116)Longest assist streak: Lars Mollin (5)Most penalty minutes, one series: Tiger Williams versus Chicago Black Hawks (51)Fastest two goals in one period, opposition: Mike Bossy, New York Islanders, May 16, 1982 (3:00 in 2nd period)The Canucks were involved in the following transactions during the 1981-82 season.
Vancouver's picks at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec.
