Some Scary Canucks Numbers

After the somewhat shocking first round exit by the Vancouver Canucks, I thought I would put on my stats-hat and take a look back at their last 10 playoff games. Now keep in mind these were the final five games against Boston in the SCF last year (after being up 2-0 in the series), and the five games against LA this year. I know the team had some different players but the core was pretty much the same, and as you can see, so were the terrible numbers.

Canucks last 10 playoff games:

• 2-8 record
• GF: 13 - including being shutout 3 times
• GA: 33 - Gave up 4 or more goals 6 times
• Have scored more than 1 goal only 4 times
• Given up 4 or more goals 6 times
• Lost last 4 home playoff games
• PP - 4/46 (8.7%)

And here are the leaders of this team over their last 10 playoff games:

H Sedin - 6 pts
D Sedin - 4 pts (7 games)
R Kesler - 3 pts
A Edler - 2 pts (has only been + once in last 10 games)
A Burrows - 1pt

Oh snap why did i do that Not that pretty. I am not here to imply that this team needs to be blown up or dismantled. I merely was looking at stats and was blown away with some of the numbers I saw. Curiosity escalated and now the sad reality is settling in. Just look at those ugly numbers.....look at them...


** All stats provided by nhl.com

TJ MOLLAND