Through 20 games of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have probably performed better than most people expected.
That, or they’re probably right where you thought they would be.
Right now, the Canucks are on pace for 84 points. That’s a large improvement off of last season’s performance, but it’s not enough to put them into the playoffs. They also ripped off to a 6-3-1 start, but they’ve faltered since then with a 3-5-2 record.
Their mixed bag of results have included some successes and failures. The Canucks now have a legitimate first line, and those three players have been carrying the team.