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Tonight the Vancouver Canucks could have secured a playoff berth with a win against the Dallas Stars, but failed to do so because of sloppy play and in the process enabled the Stars to edge closer to a playoff spot themselves.
The main problem in this game was turnovers especially in the third period. The biggest were two at the hands of Zack Kassian who not only forced a pass, but also gave one away and both of which turned into goals. Although Kassian was not the only player who was guilty of committing turnovers especially with a final score of 5-1, he is the one that many have been insisting should play a bigger role on the team. This game does not bode well for that argument at all.
The Canucks will get another opportunity to clinch a playoff spot this Saturday when the Detroit Red Wings come to town, but if they continue to commit turnovers the Red Wings are a team that will no doubt take full advantage of it and deny Vancouver of another chance at clinching one.
Stephanie Lewark is an NHL and Pittsburgh Penguins Senior Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter (@steelcitysports), check out her Facebook page, or add her to your Google+ circle.
