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NHL Power Rankings: Bruins climb as the Golden Knights fall

By Derek Grochowski

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 17: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Girardi (5) and Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) collide in the second period of the NHL game between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning on March 17, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 17: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Girardi (5) and Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) collide in the second period of the NHL game between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning on March 17, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 17: Vancouver Canucks Winger Sam Gagner (89) and Defenseman Alexander Edler (23) and Left Wing Daniel Sedin (22) celebrate Edler’s goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in a NHL hockey game on March 17, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 17: Vancouver Canucks Winger Sam Gagner (89) and Defenseman Alexander Edler (23) and Left Wing Daniel Sedin (22) celebrate Edler’s goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in a NHL hockey game on March 17, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

25. Vancouver Canucks (+4)

The Vancouver Canucks finally scored some goals on Saturday. Before that, they were shut out three straight games. That highlights their biggest issue on the season. Outside of Brock Boeser, there has not been any consistent offensive threat. The Sedin twins are well past their prime and cannot be relied on to carry an offense anymore. Both Daniel and Henrik are set to become free agents at the end of the season. Vancouver will not be able to resign them if they want to keep making $7 million dollars a year. If the twins will agree to take a pay cut, they likely will stay, and it won’t as painful to bump them down the lineup.

That three-game shutout streak included losses to the Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. Halfway through the first period against San Jose, Nikolay Goldobin was able to break the drought and get a goal. The Canucks were able to score two more times but ultimately lost to the San Jose Sharks. For a team struggling to score goals, it doesn’t get much harder for the Canucks. They start a four-game road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights, then head through the Central Division to play the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars.

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