Give the Vancouver Canucks credit. Even without two of their top three forwards and undisputed No. 1 defenceman in Chris Tanev, they’re finding ways to stick in games — only to lose it in inexcusable fashion.
48 hours after dropping five goals on Carey Price yet losing 7-5 to the Montreal Canadiens, the Canucks were able to post four against the San Jose Sharks — one of the NHL’s best defensive teams.
But oh, the Canucks found a way to play sloppy in the third period and overtime. When all was said and done, it was the Sharks who tamed the Canucks with a 5-4 victory.