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Vancouver Canucks: Week 5 Preview, Predictions

By Jeff Godley

Apr 1, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Vancouver Canucks coach Willie Desjardins reacts during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The Canucks defeated the Ducks 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Vancouver Canucks coach Willie Desjardins reacts during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The Canucks defeated the Ducks 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) looks to pass the puck defended by Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Canucks 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) looks to pass the puck defended by Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Canucks 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Canucks @ New York Rangers

Someone forgot to tell the New York Rangers their window had closed.

They were supposed to be offensively challenged this year, with a weak defense and an aging goalie whom they relied on too much.

So much for that. The Rangers are crushing the league right now. They’ve rattled off 10 wins in 13 games. And they lead the league in goal-scoring, with 55 — the next-closest team has 47.

Preventing goals hasn’t been a problem so far, either. They’ve only allowed 29, good for eighth in goals-against. Henrik Lundqvist is his usual self.

Incidentally, former Canuck Michael Grabner leads them in goals.

Like the other New York team, the Rangers have gone off-script this season. Unlike the Islanders, it’s working to their benefit.

Predictions:

Alex:

95. Final. 2. 104. 3

Canucks fans always feel emotional about visits to MSG, given the historic seven-game series for the Stanley Cup 22 years ago. But the Rangers have exceeded expectations thus far. Henrik Lundqvist is still on top of his game, while Derek Stepan and Rick Nash are carrying a loaded offence. Bad news for the Canucks.

Gerald:

1. 104. 3. 95. Final

The Rangers are a dangerous and high scoring offensive team. I doubt it is sustainable, but they should be able to push around the Canucks and score a few goals. The Canucks will score one, or two, but King Henrik will keep the Rangers awful defense from looking as bad as it is.

Jeff:

104. 5. 95. Final. 2

After an emotional win, the Canucks won’t have much left in the tank for this game. They’ll manage two goals, but will be overwhelmed by a deeper Rangers team.

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