After 23 games last year the Canucks had 27 points. The Canucks in 2010-11 had 29 points after 23 games. The Canucks this year have 28 points after 23 games.
Well Caboose after 48 games last year the Canucks had 62 points. And in 2010-11 the Canucks had 67 points. I think that's enough points to make the playoffs this year. And based on the stats it appears the Canucks are following down the same path.