VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks are learning -- the hard way -- that just being close is not good enough in the NHL.
The Canucks (20-19-6) head into Tuesday's home game against the Nashville Predators (20-16-7) reeling from four straight close losses.
"We've got to find a way to win, and it's unfortunate the last few games have gone the way they have," Vancouver captain Henrik Sedin said. "We've been right there in very even games."
Coach Willie Desjardins scrapped a scheduled practice Monday in favor of a team day off, giving the Canucks a chance to rest after Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to New Jersey at home and three setbacks on the road.