The 2019-20 NHL season has begun, and the Vancouver Canucks have had a decent start so far. After four games, they have two wins and two losses, including an 8-2 drubbing of the Los Angeles Kings in their home opener.
The prediction game has been on for months now as to whether the Canucks will be able to make the playoffs for the first time in five years. Despite some exceptions, a consensus seems to have been reached that the team will be competitive all season but will narrowly miss the playoffs.
However, it is very possible for the Canucks to exceed those expectations, as long as they adjust their play in these three ways.