The Vancouver Canucks showcased impressive performances from several players during the latter half of February 2025, with key contributions driving the team’s momentum. Filip Hronek stepped up defensively, logging significant ice time in Quinn Hughes’ absence, while Nils Höglander proved to be a consistent offensive threat despite limited scoring. Conor Garland emerged as a vital player, scoring two crucial goals and assisting in crucial moments, helping secure wins against division rivals. Jake DeBrusk and Kevin Lankinen also made noteworthy impacts, with DeBrusk showcasing his scoring ability and Lankinen delivering solid goaltending for the team.

Conor Garland's overtime heroics propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Scoring his second goal of the night, Garland delivered a wrist shot past goalie David Rittich, marking his 16th goal of the season. This victory allowed the Canucks to seize the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, with Kevin Lankinen stopping 24 shots.

Nils Hoglander contributed to the Canucks' offense with an impressive wrist shot that opened the scoring. Despite trailing 2-0 after two periods, the Kings rallied in the third with goals from Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele. The game’s pivotal moment came when Foegele’s goal was initially reviewed for goalie interference but ultimately stood, tying the game.

In a thrilling overtime battle, Conor Garland's second goal of the game propelled the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Garland, who also scored during the power play, secured his 16th goal of the season with a skillful wrist shot from the left faceoff circle.

Nils Hoglander opened the scoring for Vancouver, while Kevin Lankinen turned away 24 shots to solidify the Canucks' position in the playoff race, moving them into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Kings attempted a comeback with goals from Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele, but fell just short.

Quinn Hughes returned to the Canucks lineup after a six-game absence, contributing an assist on the winning goal. His presence was felt as he logged almost 22 minutes of ice time. The Kings, on the other hand, played without star defenseman Drew Doughty, who is still recovering from injury.

In a thrilling matchup, Linus Karlsson netted his first NHL goal, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-1 victory against the Nashville Predators in Nashville. This win marks the Canucks' third consecutive victory, driven by goals from Nils Hoglander and Pius Suter, along with two assists from Quinn Hughes. Goalie Thatcher Demko stood strong, making 31 saves to secure the win.

The game's opening goal came from Hoglander, who displayed impressive skills with a toe-drag before beating Juuse Saros. Nashville's Tommy Novak equalized shortly after but was unable to keep the Canucks at bay as they regained control.

Kyle Connor shone in the Winnipeg Jets' 6-1 triumph over the Vancouver Canucks, achieving a natural hat trick within the first period. His three goals came in just 6:38, marking the third fastest in franchise history. Connor expressed that the night was a welcome change after previous games where the team struggled to find the net. He attributed his success to being in the right place at the right time, notably benefiting from a pass from Gabe Vilardi.

Alongside Connor, Mark Scheifele, Neal Pionk, and Nino Niederreiter added goals, contributing to the Jets' dominance and extending their point streak to four games. Connor's performance was complemented by goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who recorded 23 saves, achieving his 27th win of the season.