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At the quarter mark of the season, the team's 5-5 F/A is 2.1. 21 goals for and 10 against (0.83 GA/G).

Anaheim (which the Canucks drubbed 5-0 most recently) is second at 1.71.

The Canucks are also the only team in the league to have given up more powerplay goals than even strength goals (10 and 11). Some of this can be blamed on the usual slow start to the season.

The total goals scored per game is a respectable 2.75, and the goals against per game an excellent 1.92, split between two elite goaltenders.

All of this while missing 2/3 of the second line, and the Sedins yet to heat up.

Many, many positive signs so far!

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At the quarter mark of the season, the team's 5-5 F/A is 2.1. 21 goals for and 10 against (0.83 GA/G).

Anaheim (which the Canucks drubbed 5-0 most recently) is second at 1.71.

The Canucks are also the only team in the league to have given up more powerplay goals than even strength goals (10 and 11). Some of this can be blamed on the usual slow start to the season.

The total goals scored per game is a respectable 2.75, and the goals against per game an excellent 1.92, split between two elite goaltenders.

All of this while missing 2/3 of the second line, and the Sedins yet to heat up.

Many, many positive signs so far!

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I've been saying for some time that the NHL is headed towards a more defensive type of game. The post 2005 lockout, speed and skill hockey is over. The players are being slowed down by a little hold here a hook there, especially on the fore check. It was only a matter of time as the speed in the game was causing a lot of injuries. It was particularly tough on Dmen when they went to retrieve the puck after a shoot in/dump in.

If the Canucks want to win the Cup they will have to play a trap type system over a more exciting and fun to watch system they've employed since MG took over as GM.

The Canucks have the team, including goal tending to be the best defensive team in the league. I think this is the way to success after the Bruins and Kings won the Cup past 2 seasons.

They made some move towards a more defensive game last year and its all defense this year. Casual fans who think Sedins are over the hill need to know its the system they play for their lack of production. Just like OV's scoring dropped past 2 seasons playing in a trap system the Sedins scoring will be down this year again.

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It's a good indication, but it's not the be all end all. The cup is difficult to win, the team needs to continue to improve their anticipation of puck movement, and remaining unpredictable in their skating, passing, shooting.

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what is amazing is that we have a small rookie centre (schroeder) that hasnt been on the ice for a goal against this season. the team defense plus goaltending really has been amazing.

We have stopped giving up 2on1's and breakaways and when we do have a breakdown our goalies have been outstanding. great to see.

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