Canucks enter Red Wings matchup amid eight-game skid

The rebuilding Vancouver Canucks have fallen into an eight-game winless streak, with players and coaches voicing frustration as the team struggles to turn close games into wins. In their latest loss, Vancouver was tied 3-3 with Carolina entering the third period before surrendering three unanswered goals; it was the fourth straight game the Canucks lost after being tied or ahead after two periods. The skid has exposed broader problems, including a league-worst penalty kill and weak shot totals, while veteran Luke Schenn has called for more progress and coach Manny Malhotra has stressed the need to sustain the team’s game for all 60 minutes. Beyond the results, the losing run has raised concerns about whether Vancouver is providing a strong development environment for young prospects during its rebuild. The Canucks now look to stop the slide against Detroit.