It was a shutout for the bruins – though not the kind hockey fans are used to.

Earlier this week, a Vancouver-area resident found a note from Canada Post at the mailbox up the street from his home, saying they couldn't deliver a package to him. The reason: "bear at door."

Ok, fair enough @canadapostcorp that’s a decent reason to not drop the package off at my door. pic.twitter.com/ykAldpWpEP — M Fane (@IamFane) September 24, 2014

The man told Huffington Post that bears are a common sight in his neighbourhood. He declined to give more details on the package's contents, and turned down an offer by Canada Post to investigate further.

@canadapostcorp how come? The service was great - just thought it was funny. — M Fane (@IamFane) September 24, 2014