TORONTO — The volcano may have finally erupted for the Vancouver Canucks.
Yes, the much-needed goals came for a team that had been held off the score sheet in four of their last five games and was mired in a seven-game losing streak. The count is up to eight after they fell to the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night in Toronto.
The Canucks sauntered through the first period, looking lost defensively, allowing Toronto’s speedy young core to skate circles around them and put up 17 shots against. Those watching couldn’t help but wonder if another ugly game could lead to drastic changes for a team that now sits second to last in the Pacific Division.