The Vancouver Canucks have seemingly given up on the playoffs, if their efforts on this road trip are an indication of anything.
Sure, they beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night, but don’t forget their uninspiring effort against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. That late third period meltdown against the Boston Bruins was also inexcusable, and it’s likely the final dagger in their hopes of being a postseason team.
The main question at this point is just how much will the Canucks struggle down the stretch? Will they be a top-five worst team once again?