Canucks make valiant effort but slow start to season too much to overcome - Sportsnet.ca

The Vancouver Canucks season seemingly ended with Thursday's loss to the Wild. But it was the hole they dug themselves into earlier this season that ultimately cost them a playoff spot.

All that will, and Elias Petterssons skill, were just not enough for the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday when their 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild felt like the end of their playoff dream. Up 3-2 late… [+5478 chars]

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