Winning solves everything and hides all the blemishes. But following a 9-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, problems for the Vancouver Canucks have been brought to the forefront– and it has forced the players to take a long look at themselves in the mirror.
The Canucks’ seven-game win streak boosted them up the standings, but it also covered up issues that exploded onto the scene against the Lightning. Here are the three problems that will have plagued Vancouver all year, that must be addressed.
1. Jacob Markstrom can’t do it all
Jacob Markstrom is having the best season of his career, and he’s slated to play in his first-ever NHL All-Star game.