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Who scored the very first goal of the season, and also scored the last goal in the Minnesota series of 2003?

Todd Bertuzzi. This goal was scored on the power play on a one-timer from the slot. The opponent was a team that fans would get to know quite well, the Calgary Flames.

In 2004, Trevor Linden passed Stan Smyl on the Canucks' scoring list with an assist. Who was the opposition that night?

Colorado Avalanche. Sadly, this momentous event came on the night of a 9-2 pasting by the Avs. It was also overshadowed by the infamous Todd Bertuzzi-Steve Moore incident.

Who scored the goal that propelled Linden past Smyl on the points list?

Brad May. May scored both Canuck goals in this game, representing a sizeable chunk of his total season output.

Who did Vancouver play in their final regular season game?

Edmonton Oilers. This game, won 5-2 by the Canucks, locked the Northwest Division title.

Who scored the final goal of the regular season?

Mattias Ohlund. A rock on defense, Ohlund scored a power play goal to make it 5-2.

Who scored the Canucks' final goal in the playoffs?

Matt Cooke. Matt Cooke scored both Vancouver goals in the game seven loss to Calgary.

How much time (in seconds) was left on the clock at the time of the Canucks' final goal?

5.7. The enduring image after this goal was scored was Ed Jovanovski jumping up and down in the penalty box. Ironically, he was still there when Martin Gelinas scored the OT winner to eliminate Vancouver.

The Canucks won the Northwest Division championship in 2003-04.

t. For the first time in recent memory, the Canucks were atop their division. Interestingly (playing it fast and loose with the word interesting), the Northwest Division champ has been eliminated in the first round by the third-place finisher in the division (Colorado was defeated in seven games by Minnesota in 2002-03).

Who scored overtime goals against Dallas on March 27 and against Calgary in triple OT in game six of their playoff series?

Brendan Morrison. Morrison picked up his game after Todd Bertuzzi was suspended. These two goals were arguably his most important of the year.

Who led the Canucks in total points in 2003-04?

Markus Naslund. Naslund has led the Canucks in scoring ever since he was named captain following Mark Messier's departure. In '03-'04, Naslund tallied 35 goals and 49 assists, for a total of 84 points.