Vancouver Finished Last. Its Luck Is About to Improve.

The Canucks finished 32nd for the first time since 1971-72, and they deserved to: 44 percent of the chances at 5-on-5, 31st in the league. But they were also the second-unluckiest team in hockey, 38.9 goals below expected, worth twelve to fifteen standings points. The summer's moves were right. The bounce back is the problem.