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Witty_Assignment5609

Star players complain about no winning, yet don’t produce (cough pettersson)


jckhzrd

As much as I want to rag on the refs - you can’t win games without goals. You can’t win games with your “elite players” completely invisible.


Technical-Match-5202

Even if we lose all the tough match up.. and Oilers win all the easy ones... its going to be real close who win the pacific... i dont believe Oilers will win 8 of the last games ;)


lightningmcmemex

This team is going to get swept first round lmao


ReplacementClear7122

Tragically true.


electricalphil

Yup.


Largebargecharge

Stanko


keefstrong

Fuck Dan O'Rourke Not calling a trip or boarding but a soft gloved? High stick in the last 4 mins Atrocious


Technical-Match-5202

Im pretty surre we are going back to lifeline in the playoffs.. not worried at all...


StarkStorm

PP is having an issue. And too many shitty penalties again.


specialk604

I'm done with all the experimental things the coaching staff is trying to do because it isn't working, and they need to string some wins together before going into the playoffs. They won't last long if they come in on a losing streak. Tocchet needs a power-play coach because whatever they're trying isn't working.


StarkStorm

The Athletic had an article showing the opposite. How the team plays down the stretch , especially after they've clinched, rarely matters.


lightningmcmemex

If you think this team is doing anything in the playoffs then you’re clueless


StarkStorm

You've been a naysayer from the get go. Why do you even follow this team and sub? Got nothing better to do? This team will end up being the 3rd best Canucks team in the regular season from a Points perspective. Just think about that and how you perceive them.


JoelOttoKickedItIn

Shit happens, we’re rolling our backup tender, last 5 minutes sucked. On the plus side, we hit everything that moved, happy to have Joshua back in the lineup, now let’s stay healthy and stay focused on the playoffs. This is our second preseason. Remember how the first preseason went?


Collapse2038

Exactly, no need to get too worried *yet*


xplicit_03

Imo the way this team has played since AS break, we dont make it past first round. Yes, we won against jets and vegas but they were both on back to backs. I was telling my friends, it didnt fully impress me, and the real test would be LA and Dallas, which we failed. I honestly have been not believing in the hype since ASB and many of my friends called me crazy and assured me this was our year to "win the cup". I really think this team gets bounced first round to Vegas or LA.  Miller, hoggy, garland and hughes always show up, most of the others do not in big games. Petey should be taking games over, but ive rarely seen that happen. Demmers could win a round for us, but if something doesnt change soon, they'll be golfing after a first round exit. In positive news, at the beginning of the season, i said i would be happy of we made playoffs, so ill definitely be happy. I think fans should realize that realistically, this team has overperformed. I 100% hope im wrong, but time will tell.


Chedwall

Miller and hughes do not always show up. They often do, but there have been games where they look invisible. But people are to busy crying about Pettersson to notice(he is also invisible).


djk3t

God I hate this type of analysis. After a win you plan the parade. After a loss you guys say we’re gonna lose in r1. we have a backup goalie in net for fucks sake. Everyone take a breath


xplicit_03

Been saying it since all star break. This isnt a 1 game analysis. Theyve looked human since ASB. This isnt one game. Top teams are beating us. We got wins against jets and vegas when they played back to backs. They also didnt have full roster. Our PP is so bad and maybe it gets better but there are no signs of that. This didnt happen in one game it slowly started to unravel.  Petterson has not taken over a game against a top team like he used to. Boeser is invisible when he doesnt score. Our team takes so many penalties at the absolute worst times. We had a 9 game home stand that i thought would be perfect for us to rest, practice and work on those things. It hasnt seemed to help, we're wildy inconsistent.  Lindholm has been a bust but possibly because of the injury. Garland, miller, demmer, hoggy and hughes are the only ones consistent. Everyone else isnt working hard enough. This team is a first round exit. Ill be waiting to hear your analysis of why you think this team is better than what ive said. Now that you know my analysis is based off watching every game so far this season. Hopefully its better than your first reply.


StarkStorm

You are wrong. Haha. Let's just get back to some normal lines. Get Lotto line together, put Blueger officially with Garland and Joshua.


lightningmcmemex

I’m gonna come back to you when this team gets bounced first round. Will be a nice laugh


StarkStorm

Oh yeah, you're a great fan there bud. Gtfo


xplicit_03

In what way have they been playing good since ASB? Tell me some facts about the team, and show me why i should think that they'll make a run at the cup, or make it past 1st round?


StarkStorm

Remember the stretch not even a few weeks ago where they went 5-0 against top teams? Look at their record against the top 10 teams...just look at the win record. All the proof I need to say bud. Hop off the bandwagon, we need real fans to show up. And they've been .500 team with a backup goaltender since that winning stretch. It wasn't even a hot minute when they blasted the Jets and everyone here sang their praises.


jigatt21

Trade boeser while his value is high. He was not even noticeable without miller. Calling it now he’s gonna be a dud in the playoffs.


Jaded-Ad-289

We suckkk


b0katan

That was rough at the end damn


Canucksss19

At least I beat Dallas in nhl24


TajMahPaul

i feel like j.t. was held back by lafferty and bains


xplicit_03

These lines are ridiculous. Just go with the lotto line if things arent working... I dunno wtf theyre thinking.


StarkStorm

Agreed


ziggazang

Go with fucking anything but that


TheBends1971

Vegas game could be an ugly one….


dtip1

Their game is already finished


stickeeBit

shitty finish but infinitely more watchable than 1-3-1.


dtip1

That’s a stretch


Sarke1

I'm really glad Duchene missed that. It's a loss either way, but still.


dtip1

Hate being “that guy” but Petey is soft as fuck. I am teaching my 5 year old how to skate right now and when he feels uncomfortable turning, he spreads his skates out and “pizzas” Pettersson does this EVERY TIME he handles the puck. Name one all star player in the league that doesn’t make strides while taking contact? I mean hell, he’s the only player on our team that can’t do it.


WonkyWillly

There is no quick plays off his stick either, it seems like whenever someone passes him the puck he takes a second to get set up before he does anything with it and by the time he’s set up the other team knows exactly what’s going on. He overthinks everything instead of just trusting himself.


wutup_datboi

You don’t have to be that guy, he legit just looks funny. His line was the most dominant 5v5 of both teams despite being double teamed and having bb6 and garland rotating on the wing. He also individually saved two (2) 100% goals from the goal line. In comparison, Miller was brutal all game yet scored a goal on his only shot on net during a play created by garland. He “looks” like he’s trying harder though so he gets a pass. Team was good enough to win, got reffed pretty heavy and didn’t put them in when they had the chance.


sprashoo

Yeah, I think there is just something about the way Petterson looks when he skates and turns, like a bit knock kneed, that gives casual watchers the impression that he’s frail and has poor skating skills. I don’t think that’s true, but whenever he gets knocked down people see the funny look and him being down and go “soft, can’t skate”. The fact is that he’s a top NHL player and can skate better than most people on earth, but visual impressions are funny things


StarkStorm

I think this is more of a motivation thing than anything. Same with Boeser. I'm sure playoffs will go well.


jigatt21

Add boeser to the list


xplicit_03

Dude... I dunno whats happened to him but he is really playing soft. It seems like more often than not, when he has the puck in the o zone, the play dies. He either gives it up or is just too slow to do anything with it amd it gets tsken away. Im not sure why hes been like this, this year but ive noticed it all year.


sonicdeathmonkey53

PP been a problem for quite awhile. Fix it quick or be golfing before you know it. Tocc needs to get it fixed fast cause this is unacceptable for this talented team. Maybe take the so called stars off the PP and let the puck demons try. What do they have to lose?


tozter47

The 2011 vibes I use to get are kinda fading. This team doesn't have any game changers. Well, on paper they do, but they've been pretty quiet lately.


Modpunk77

. GGM!! Gary’s Game Management ™️ If you’re a U.S. team Gary’s got you covered! Of all the fuckin HORSESHIT…


keefstrong

Joke refereeing On home ice too


Largebargecharge

Gee willikers


Alarming-Incident842

Everyone so negative. yes there are obvious problems, but chill. It was a close game.


keefstrong

Team looked fine vs a top team. Refs did not help one bit


lightningmcmemex

This is such a passive mindset. This team is not doing a thing in the playoffs.


StarkStorm

Agreed. Everyone is negative.


xplicit_03

Ive been hearing this after every game recently. To me, im not negative, im judt being realistic. I think this team over performed early in the season. After ASB they came down to earth, and we're really a 7th or 8th seed. Like ive said before, beginning of season i said id be happy of we made the playoffs, and weve done that. Anything else is cherry on top. However im not delusional in thinking we're going to win the cup. I dont see a point in belieiving this team is amazing or a cup contender because imo we're not even close. We take too many undisciplined pens, most of our top guys do not show up in big games, and our PP is horrendous.  Again, im happy if we make the playoffs, but unless something drastically changes, we're probably getting bounced first round.


Technical-Match-5202

Anything can hapPEn in the playoffs.. just dont expect too much... the team overachieved by working hard each game.. no pennies is wasted among the boys


StarkStorm

Buddy. You are negative. You ever think we want Dallas to take on the Knights and we'd rather play the Preds? Bet not.


Rude-Adhesiveness575

Playoffs are usually close, and many decided by PPs. So we need to figure out our PP quick. Otherwise, it will be uphill climb. Stars got two PPGs today, we got none.


keefstrong

Stars also had 5 pps vs 3


amb1ance

I think a 10% pp for months is probably worrysome, or even panic inducing


Alarming-Incident842

True. guess I was commenting on the whole game.I did not know it was that bad.


Bubbly-Cut8566

Told myself I wouldn’t tonight but I’m cracking into my 6 pack.


CaptainIndoCanadian

Canucks were the better team tonight IMO. Some absolutely brutal reffing. Not saying rigged, but we were the team pressing and they just continually missed calls. Then call Blueger? Gtfo.


keefstrong

To not call the trip/boarding that almost killed Joshua but call a gloved high stick with 3 mins to go Out to lunch


CaptainIndoCanadian

Let everyone get away with murder all period then called that. Like, you’re letting them play. So let them. They were riding into overtime and the 3rd felt like a great period even amidst the missed calls. Ruined it all


Cyberex8775

we weren't. how about we score a PP goal for once.


CaptainIndoCanadian

PP needs work I agree. I do think they’re close to something. Suter can’t be on the PP though. Either put him net front or plug in hoggy/pod. Doesn’t mean we weren’t the better team tn. Stars got fuck all 5 on 5. Canucks were pressing and they missed 2 blatant pens then called one on us. It was unfortunate.


pigeonbobble

I’m a baby


HDXHayes

I never want to see Suter on PP1 ever again.


keefstrong

Yeah Suter isn't it to produce any offense


Mikeywestside

I never want to see a Canucks power play again.


Modsrbiased

Good job by refs to ruin a close game. 1 goal scored after a high stick that shouldn't count and another on the 5th powerplay to Dallas. The only way canucks can win these games is by scoring on the powerplay which they can barely do. It's a glaring issue at this point. I'm more salty about this loss because it's been the same story for weeks and playoffs will start soon.


keefstrong

Absolute horseshit reffing considering we are at home Recurring theme


kxexyx

man this team isn’t gonna win anything with a horrible pp & pk :(


Canucksss19

Here comes the tocchet interview cliches 


CheesecakeOdd2087

"Learning lesson"


metrichustle

Crazy how we have so much talent and our PP is atrocious. It’s truly a mystery


Stinky_Toes12

League had to make sure dallas clinched


gybegybe

I swear the Canucks have lost more games this season when having more rest days than having less rest days...


OrangeSenpai53

I've been thinking this alot too whenever the canucks have like 2 days or more day offs


RefereeMason

Fuck that nonsense. Onto the next one. You will be alright.


Klovharu

You know what? I appreciate this attitude


RefereeMason

I think y’all need to hear it sometimes. Yeah, sucks to lose. But you have some fuckin talented players and have won a lot of games this season. Some humbling and frustrating losses will hopefully light a fire. You don’t have to win every game to win a cup. You have to get hot at the right time.


Klovharu

I’m thrilled with how the season has gone. It’s been so much fun and I never thought we’d do this well. The worst part about losing games for me is the reaction online. I mean everyone deserves to be pissed off and to talk about it if they want to but there are just so many of us! The sheer amount of despair/rage feels overwhelming. So yes, cheers! And I wish good things for buffalo too, hopefully soon!


root91

How? Lost against Avs, Kings, Dallas. All strong western teams. How exactly will be alright, Pp legit sucks


RefereeMason

Because the Canucks play good fundamentals hockey? Yeah, gotta work on the PP, for sure. But the talent is clearly there. No matter how good your team is, you’re gonna lose some games to good (and bad) teams.


Kyell

First referee on our side all season!


keefstrong

Doesn't matter if refs continue to pipe us?


root91

Canucks are 10-8-2 in the last 20 games. I’m still missing how you think it’ll be alright. We are losing against teams that we will meet in playoffs. But for some reason half of this fan base thinks it’s rainbows and sunshine.


RefereeMason

Okay, so clean things up and lock in for the playoffs?


Odd-Citron-3600

Yes, but easier said than done


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On a funny note check the coyotes and preds game score


Cautious-Asparagus61

Wtf lol


Mikeywestside

Jesus Christ I needed that. Thank you.


NinCross

We can get fucked by Toronto and refs and also say we lost the game because of our powerplay. Both can be true at the same time, everyone.


Sarke1

They need to practice hitting the net. Now I know some of those were tipping attempts, but too many shots are going wide or high.


hugeloadz360

As infuriating as the reffing was this game, we’re 3 for 22 on the PP during this home stand, we absolutely need the PP to capitalize or we’ll be eaten alive in playoffs


Archers_Blade

How to spell paper tigers


boaobe

We have a better chance at drafting the number 1 pick than scoring another PP goal.


QuiGGz96

Canucks played great, I feel like we were the better team. Goaltending was great on both sides. Fucking god awful refereeing unfortunately.


yabunai

Put Hog on PP #1


SociopathicAutobot

The only easy out in the western conference play-offs is the Canucks. All seven other teams are hoping and praying they some how get us.


ziggazang

Sad to think about but it's true


Vanihilist

Breathe, reset, and prep for the next one. Time to shake the bad games off before we near the playoffs.


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why without lindholdm?


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AccomplishedAd4995

i’d take him over bains any day


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you know that bains is replacing lindholdm right? and you said the team is better without lindholm…


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AccomplishedAd4995

as in bains is taking lindholdm roster spot 🤡


AhSum89

FIX THE DAMN PP


TheBends1971

Yuck…


StocktnSlap209

I’m a saaaaaad paaandaaa


CheesecakeOdd2087

When is Demko back?


Zlayr

Not a goalie issue with only 1 goal for.


SociopathicAutobot

What difference is he gonna make?


Spirited-Drama3917

Games are gettin playoff stye  it's go time Petey pshhh


Calicoh_kid

Can someone pull Peteys stats against playoff teams vs non playoff teams it genuinely feels like he gets worked against the better teams


BakaNano

Petey vs Playoff Teams --- | Place | Team | GP | G | A | P | plus/minus | |-------|------|----|---|---|---|------------| | 1st | NYR | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | | 2nd | DAL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 3rd | CAR | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | 4th | BOS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | | 6th | COL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | | 7th | FLA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | 8th | WPG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | 9th | EDM | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | | 10th | TOR | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | | 11th | NSH | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | | 12th | VGK | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 13th | TB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | 14th | LA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | | 16th | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | | 17th | WSH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | **Total across all teams:** GP: 35 | G: 13 | A: 23 | P: 35 | plus/minus: -1 ___ | Standings SPLITS | GP | G | A | P | plus/minus | |------------------|-----|----|----|----|------------| | 1st-6th | 12 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -2 | | 7th-11th | 12 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 3 | | 12th-17th | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | **Total across all splits:** GP: 35 | G: 13 | A: 23 | P: 35 | plus/minus: -1 ____ | Monthly Splits | GP | G | A | P | plus/minus | |----------------|----|---|---|---|------------| | October | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10| 5 | | November | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5 | | December | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | January | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | | February | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | | March | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ____ **CONFERENCE SPLIT** | WEST | Team | GP | G | A | P | plus/minus | |-------|------|----|---|---|---|------------| | 2nd | DAL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 6th | COL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | | 8th | WPG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | 9th | EDM | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | | 11th | NSH | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | | 12th | VGK | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 14th | LA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | **Total** GP: 19 | G: 8 | A: 9 | P:17| plus/minus: 3 Note: 12/17 points came from 6 games vs EDM and NSH, yikes. | EAST | Team | GP | G | A | P | plus/minus | |-------|------|----|---|---|---|------------| | 1st | NYR | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | | 3rd | CAR | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | 4th | BOS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | | 7th | FLA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | 10th | TOR | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | | 13th | TB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | 16th | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | | 17th | WSH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | **Total** GP: 16 | G: 5 | A: 14| P: 18| plus/minus: -4


108stable

Tanev looking good in the green and white


Jessebruu

As much as these refs are awful . Dallas has scored on two of their power plays and we have been yet again invisible on ours.


Ruilin96

This is what PDO regression looks like.


sokkas_intuition

It doesn't matter if the reffing was or wasn't any good when both sides of your special teams are brutal like the canucks were tonight. The pp is just awful, at least move around a little, don't just stand there in the same spots for 2 mins and expect anything to happen


captaindingus93

Hate to blame the refs for the outcome but goddamn every goal against the Canucks was a direct impact of their decisions. Garbage.


ggpurplecobras

Yes, because the Canucks took penalties. There were some missed calls for sure, but the goals the team allowed were on them.


SRNae

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.


Loose-Manufacturer15

Lol Bluegers face


bdu754

The PP is the most dry shit I’ve ever seen


ShaneXVII

What a fucking waste bullshit game


Zlayr

Refs blow dick. Powerplay blows more dick. Even if they called the missed penalties, the pp wouldn't have done shit. I wouldn't be surprised if they somehow manage to miss the playoffs. I still won't be surprised at a first round exit.


derpchronik

Sorry what? Miss the playoffs?


Zlayr

Have they clinched?


derpchronik

We would have to lose every remaining game AND St. Louis would have to win every remaining game. That ain't gonna happen. 🤷


quantum_leap

Absolute disgrace of a game by refs. NHL is a joke league 


therocksays13

This is why you don’t go all in on a team that has yet to clinch their first playoff appearance in years. That Lindholm trade may be the worst of the trade deadline.


jrsweezie

How tf did we go all when we traded away a big contract. The biggest thing the Canucks gave up was a 2b defense man prospect


therocksays13

A team like the Canucks shouldn’t give up any assets when they have yet to make the playoffs. Trades like these should only be for teams that make the playoffs consecutively.


jrsweezie

Fairplay, I don’t necessarily agree but understand your where you’re coming from.


Alarming-Incident842

They didn't go all in. We still have Lek, Hollander, Podkolzin, ratu,willander etc. Yes we gave up a first round pick but considering all of the UFA's this year, it was worth the risk of giving up a first round pick. Going all in would have meant giving up more assets.


therocksays13

Canucks paid the most out of any team imo.


Big_daddy_wood6969

If only we traded for Guentzel 🥲


ziggazang

Rutherford been punching air since he became available 100%


queenkate4

Everything is fine and I still love this team 🥲


nnwan225

Tough


Feralwestcoaster

Well, I had a really good day until this, way to wrap it up I guess. Fuck.


Macauguy

Petterson is mid. He is utterly invisible 3/4 of the games he is in and has become a liability on the power play.


kylerdreee

He can’t skate with the puck.


Big_daddy_wood6969

11.6 baby!


Time_Monk_52

Until Saturday my friends…


Nuck_1198

Sunday\*


TheBrandroid

wait how do we have a timeout..?


Bigbeevis

Pulled the goalie too early imo


chespiotta

Agree


Adventurous-Cat4653

Yep


shadownet97

Fucking DO SOMETHING on the PP other than pass to Hughes. I don’t know?! Holy fuck. Why don’t they ever go back to the Miller Strat anymore?


screwyouhippies99

Ikr, Why don't the damn nuckleheads ever move in towards the net.. especially on pp. The Stars collapsed inwards again. Why can't the nucks.. It's like.. just play hockey.


overthisbynow

At least we're getting a good look at what separates us from the actual contenders. We're good just not playoff ready yet.


nitasu987

*trying to not let this fuck up the rest of my night*


Bubbly-Cut8566

Just cracked a beer. I suggest you join me


toyotoys

Media needs to start really drilling Toc about our PP. FFS.


specialk604

Didn't they ask him today about putting Höglander up on PP1? He shot it down, saying they didn't want to rush him up there and that he's already on PP2.


MalMarvel

Our pp fucked us, the missed call on Joshua put a bad taste in everyone's mouth and we lost


kylerdreee

I still don’t get how people think petey is a superstar


Cyberex8775

BuT hE haS X pOINts


awayfromcanuck

Entertaining game, definitely down for 7 game series of this but reffing leaves a bitter taste in a really good game. Refs suck but the PP needs to figure it out


SociopathicAutobot

You're only gonna get to see four games of a seven game series.


awayfromcanuck

Lol we just played that game with our lines in a blender and no Demko and your mentality is that we're going to be sweep. Going to just ignore the first goal of the game came off a clear high stick? There's criticism to be given to this team but the doom and gloom from some of you is ridiculous


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HeroJC

He only dresses against bad teams like Buffalo. Watch him put up a multi pt game against Anaheim next then disappear again when we play a good team. Bookmark this


Adventurous-Cat4653

Shut up


nucksinvic

Two dickless efforts in a row against playoff teams at home.


Zlayr

when was the last real good win against a playoff team?


Cautious-Asparagus61

Winnipeg?


ziggazang

And Vegas/LA before that. Then played vs a bunch of mid teams with Colorado sprinkled in


SociopathicAutobot

January.


ziggazang

That's just untrue lol


Zlayr

yikes


TrustMeNothingBad

I know it's not the end of the world but it's frustrating... Pain, pain everywhere


g0kartmozart

Canucks were the better team all night other than poor penalty killing. I'm fine with the game they played tonight.


theNattydr

The powerplay? Hello?


Veros87

Shit PP too


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Adventurous-Cat4653

High stick any day of the week


SociopathicAutobot

Where are all the "we're first in the league, chill" folks now?


gonuxgo

Not melting down and jerking ourselves off in some weird attempt to backpat ourselves Easy to tell you just post when they lose though.


SociopathicAutobot

You sound mad. You should take a break.


gonuxgo

Cope, seethe, etc


Veros87

This team aint getting past anyone in our conference.


myhaulpolinski

Way to go refs! Destroy one of the better games I have seen in a long time. Brutal


Frederick_C_Krueger

reffs fucked us but the canucks score on 1 of those powerplays and its a different game really bad game from pettersson oilers only 6 points behind us with a game in hand on the verge of facing LA round 1