The 2000-01 Vancouver Canucks season was a significant turning point for the franchise, as they reached the playoffs for the first time since 1996 with a solid 36-28-11-7 record. Under head coach Marc Crawford, the team exceeded expectations and was led by the sensational performance of captain Markus Naslund, who recorded a career-high 75 points. The season also marked the exciting emergence of the West Coast Express line and featured a potent offense that ranked among the top half of the league, ultimately securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference and providing fans with a thrilling return to postseason hockey.