The Canucks had a very good penalty kill last year, and the power play had a solid year too. In the Pacific, indeed the entire NHL, special teams are the key to winning. At least in the regular season, before the whistles go into hibernation for the playoffs. Then it's "Katie Bar The Door" time.
It is hard enough to score in the NHL these days, what with super fast twitch reflex freaks ( all legs and torso with the flexibility of a Cirque Du Soleil acrobat ) inhabiting the creases. The average in the NHL is three power plays per game.