The Canucks keep finding more and more interesting ways to win, and Roberto Luongo is leading the league in shutouts.  Four shutouts in 14 games is not a bad percentage at all, particularly when you consider that Luongo hasn’t even played in all 14 of those games.

Kevin Bieksa was the only one to score last night in what turned into an almost perfect defensive game from the Canucks.  They blocked shots, and anything that they didn’t block, Luongo was able to stop because he had a clear view of the puck.  No screens, and no wild acrobatics were required.

It wasn’t the most wildly entertaining game to watch, but it sure was great to see that when the Canucks need to really shut the opposition down, they can do so.  Now granted, Phoenix ain’t the Detroit Red Wings, but the principles were all there.

And for the first time in awhile, it was nice to see that the Canucks didn’t lose a game after wining one.  Let’s hope that that’s a trend that continues for awhile.

Next up is a 4-pointer against the Wild, that will provide a real challenge for the Canucks, in what will probably turn into a battle for first place in the Northwest.