At this point in the season, the Vancouver Canucks probably face a fork in the road: “Save face” or “Tank to oblivion.”
They saved some face on Thursday, breaking their franchise-record scoring drought when Bo Horvat scored about seven minutes into tonight’s game against the red-hot Nashville Predators.
The Canucks seemed relieved right down to their Twitter feed:
Later, drought. pic.twitter.com/tjEv5WgHmd
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 25, 2016
Long overdue hockey hugs.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 25, 2016
1-0 #Canucks, mid-1st period. Shots are 8-2 Van. pic.twitter.com/fl0EuYA5VW
It’s easy to see why, too:
#Canucks goalless drought ends at 234:52
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 25, 2016
That's the 4th longest skid in the NHL in the past 30 years
It’s probably an exaggeration to say that this opened the floodgates, but Henrik Sedin DID add another goal to make it 2-0 in the first period. In doing so, Sedin is now 88th all-time in scoring, passing legend Maurice “Rocket” Richard in the process.
Future hall of famer. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/ZzFkcGCxux
— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) March 25, 2016
Dust off your “break up the Canucks” jokes ...
Yes, two goals. Yes, in one period. Hardy har har. #Canucks lead the Predators 2-0 after 20. pic.twitter.com/uIgDcffMYG
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 25, 2016