from Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province,

At a similar point in last season's schedule, the Canucks were 10-5-2 and, if memory serves, John Tortorella was getting some early run for coach-of-the-year. You may also remember the way 2012-13 ended. Tires. Fire. Shame. Everyone getting fired.

Just putting it out there. It could happen again.

And with that out of the way, let's get to the fun part.

With their 4-3 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, the Canucks own the best record in the Western Conference and are tied for first overall with Tampa Bay. The Canucks. In first place. Take a picture. Put it on your fridge. Remember this day.

After all, it's been a while.

"When you've got a lot of new guys and new coaches, it's important," Henrik Sedin said of the Canucks' start, shortly after he took out an easel and painted the game-winner with his brother Daniel. "A lot of doubt would have crept into this dressing room if you come out and you're below .500. I think the guys trust each other and we trust the coaches. We have something to build on."

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