The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 shootout decision at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. It was a game that the Canucks almost won. But do you want to be almost winning — and eventually losing — against the lowest-ranked team in the NHL? Didn’t think so.
How much lower can the Canucks fall?
Vancouver has now lost three straight and has dropped four of its last five matches. Funny how the Canucks can give the Boston Bruins a run for their money but not Columbus.
Here are my five thoughts from the game.