Canucks' Playoff Hopes Dim After Jets Loss

The Vancouver Canucks' chances of securing a playoff spot have significantly diminished following a critical 3-1 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets. This loss, part of a 2-2-2 road trip, leaves the Canucks with a 34-27-13 record, six points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final Western Conference Wild Card spot, and with just a 9.7% chance of making the playoffs. The Canucks' inability to secure victories in overtime, with a league-high 13 losses in 21 such games, has exacerbated their plight. Despite strong individual performances earlier in the season, recent games have seen key players like Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko underperform at crucial moments. With only eight games remaining, five against playoff-bound teams, the Canucks need a near-perfect run and favorable outcomes from other teams to keep their playoff hopes alive. The team faces further pressure as they return home to play the Seattle Kraken, a team with nothing to lose, potentially playing spoiler.