After being pegged by many to finish last in the NHL (hello, USA Today!), the Vancouver Canucks have surprised many and find themselves in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Despite disappointing years from Daniel and Henrik Sedin and Loui Eriksson, along with injuries to key players that include Chris Tanev, Jannik Hansen, Ben Hutton, Erik Gudbranson and Alexander Edler, the Canucks are 23-21-6 and just one point behind the Calgary Flames for the final wild card spot in the West.