[codynw]

Originally Posted by Obsidian

You're definitely right about that. While 2004 was pretty intense, the rivalry post-2004 picked up, like tenfold (though a bit more tame in the past couple seasons).

Every loss would feel like the end of the world, and every win would feel almost like a cup win. And with this team's flair for the dramatic, a series against the Canucks would definitely take a toll on the ol' heart.