San Jose Sharks Bookend New Year vs. Vancouver Canucks

The San Jose Sharks have not played well against the Vancouver Canucks in 2011.

After taking three of four against their coastal rivals in the 2009-10 season, the Sharks lost the first matchup of last season the day after Thanksgiving. Then they proceeded to lose two of the next three (one in overtime) during the regular season before dropping four of five in the playoffs.

This season has started just as the last. A loss on the day after Thanksgiving was followed by another Wednesday night in overtime. What is the Sharks' problem against the Canucks?

They lack the Canucks physicality,...

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