Most “experts” predicted (or still predict?) the Vancouver Canucks to finish 30th in the 2016-17 NHL season. Three games in, however, the Canucks are still unbeaten, and set a slightly unusual NHL record: the first team to win their first three games without having a single regulation lead.
It’s a much-needed breath of fresh air. In 2015-16, we were used to seeing the Canucks lose in overtime or shootouts. Even when they had an early lead, they always seemed to find a way to lose. Times have changed — at least for now.
Against the St.