However, as the season went along, several key players were hampered by injuries and the team failed to meet expectations, ultimately missing the playoffs.
As a result, coach Marc Crawford was fired, and the team underwent numerous changes over the summer.
[1] Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
[9] Vancouver's picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft in Ottawa, Ontario.
[62] AHL affiliate that is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and their home arena is the MTS Centre.