Just past the halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks find themselves in a playoff spot heading into Monday’s games. Yes, they sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, but they deserve credit for getting there, as they’ve arguably faced more adversity than anyone up to this point in the campaign.

The interesting thing about the Canucks, however, is that at the time of writing, they have the worst home record of all 16 NHL teams in a playoff position. In fact, with a record of 7-8-6, they are the only team with a losing record among the 16th. (For some context, the Minnesota Wild are the second-worst with a record of 11-9-1.)

Despite this poor record on home ice at Rogers Arena, Canucks fans still come out in droves to support the team. And that is reflected The athlete‘s midseason analysis of NHL viewership (subscription required).

Canucks placed in the top division

Compiled by James Mirtle and Hailey Salvian, they divide NHL teams into three tiers: Tier 1 for guaranteed sellouts, Tier 2 for strong performances at 92 percent or higher, and Tier 3 with room for growth. And Canucks fans will certainly be proud to learn that they have been placed in Tier 1.

Now, it should be noted that the Canucks are not technically a sellout as they are averaging 18,723 fans per home game through 21 games. The capacity of Rogers Arena is 18,910 spectators, meaning Vancouver’s attendance rate is 99 percent.

For comparison, last season the Canucks averaged 18,826 fans per home game – more than this season, but still just under the arena’s capacity. In any case, they had an excellent record at home during the 2023-24 regular season, with a mark of 27-9-5 in 41 contests.

The smallest decline in visitor numbers is in Vancouver

In terms of average year-over-year attendance, the Canucks have seen a decline of -0.2 percent – ​​at least to this point – which puts them 21st among the 31 NHL teams. (Utah is not included, as the team played in Arizona last season.) None of this should be a cause for concern, however, as hockey fans in Vancouver are extremely passionate and loyal.

There in occupation Is However, if fans are concerned, consider that the 18,723 the Canucks have averaged so far in the 2024-25 season, excluding last season, is the most since 2013-14. This season, Vancouver averaged 19,771 fans, and that was only because one of the games was the Heritage Classic, played in front of 54,194 spectators at BC Place.

Overall, however, the Canucks are in an extremely healthy position off the ice, with a fan base that continues to support the team and be there for them through thick and thin. If only the Cancuks could be healthier To the ice, previously in terms of injuries and team morale/chemistry…