The Vancouver Canucks made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals , losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0 .
The 1981 -- 82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team 's 12th in the NHL .
The Vancouver Canucks made Vancouver Canucks ' first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals , losing to the New York Islanders 4 games to 0 .
The 1981 -- 82 Vancouver Canucks season was the team 's 12th in the NHL .