Canucks Conversation Nov. 21: Canucks play their best game of the season! (No further questions please) (ep. 912)
Nov 22, 2025
The Canucks showcased an impressive effort against Dallas, yet still fell short at home. A deep dive into five-on-five metrics revealed inconsistencies in their dominance. The hosts debated the need for more elite finishers to convert chances into wins. They highlighted the impact of Thatcher Demko's performance and discussed the evolving power play, particularly Kiefer Sherwood's role. Listeners were polled on season projections and trade deadline possibilities, while discussions on league contenders and injuries provided intriguing insights.
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Power Play Drove The Edge, Not 5-on-5
- Territorial control and expected goals were helped by the power play rather than dominant 5-on-5 superiority.
- At 5-on-5 the Stars still matched or out-created Vancouver in several high-danger metrics.
Keep Sherwood Running The Power Play
- Keep Kiefer Sherwood on the first power-play unit when his off-puck movement creates space for Elias Pettersson.
- Revert from static bumper roles to the freer Sherwood role to maintain PP dynamism.
Give Atu Ratu More Responsibility
- Bump Atu Ratu's minutes and deploy him in harder matchups to earn more middle-six impact.
- Play him more with Drew O'Connor and Jake Debrusk to offset his pace limitations.