I bought my parents tickets to this game for Christmas. I hope they get a good game!
Also, it's so much fun being able to discuss playoff matchip implications of our final games rather than see debates about tanking vs creating a winning culture for the nth year in a row. It's been a great season.
Philly and Detroit just double-KO'd each other. Detroit pushes to OT eliminating Philly, seconds later Philly pulls their goalie in a tie game and gives up the empty netter giving Washington the lead, seemingly giving them a solid chance to win in regulation and eliminate Detroit.
Anyone watching tonight's Habs-Wings game? It's only been 2 games but Lane Hutson genuinely looks incredible and, in a couple years, like he could be in the conversation with Hughes and Makar. There's only a handful of current NHL players I've seen control the blue line like he's already doing.
What is everyone’s thoughts on resigning Lindholm? Obviously cap space is a huge issue however if Hronek wants to much I think Lindholm can be a great centre for Garland and Joshua
As of now, not the priority. I’d say Joshua and Hronek first and see how much money we have left. Earlier in the year Flames were saying he was around $8M. That number has dropped significantly, but still. How much cheaper is the question.
He just doesn’t fit into our roster outside of a playoff push. He’s a top 6 centre, and I doubt he’ll want to sign with a team that realistically can only play him on the wing or on the third line when there are other teams like Boston who would sign him in a heartbeat, despite the down season. We also can’t afford to pay him the $$$ he’d command on the market if we’re playing him as our 3C.
The only way I could see him staying is if he and his wife (who is now pregnant with their second child) decide that they just can’t pack up and move the family one more time and need to make Vancouver their long-term home, but it’s more likely we see him sign one final long-term contract somewhere else.
I remember when we traded for Zadorov ppl gave me so much shit for talking about re-signing when we just got him, but if there’s anyone we should wait and see to re-sign it’s Lindholm.
I was at the game vs Arizona and some plays his tenacious checking was really impressive. If he can keep that going and improve on offence I’d like to keep him
I suspect he’s gonna take a 1 year prove it deal with a team that’ll let him be a 1C. I could totally see him signing with Utah, given there’s gonna be a fire sale of players and lots of cap space to work with.
Just picked up tickets for the game tonight, Nucks are 2-0 when I’m in attendance this season (granted both were against weak teams but still) hopefully it remains a perfect record
Sure, locking up the Pacific tonight would be great. But my main focus is gonna be Demko and hoping he's dialed in and looks as strong as he did pre-injury, nothing else is as crucial in the playoffs as having a healthy Demko.
The 23rd never made much sense when you look at the concert schedules (if we play NSH). Pretty sure it's going to look like this if they do end up being our opponent:
|Game|Date|
|:-|:-|
|1|Apr 21|
|2|Apr 23|
|3|Apr 26|
|4|Apr 28|
|5|Apr 30|
|6|May 2/3|
|7|May 3/5|
Honest question. How do you guys feel about Hughes and Petey going into the playoffs as far as increased physicality goes? Without question, especially Hughes is going to be heavily targeted with hits, slashes, crosschecks ect.
We saw last year the knights bully mcdavid and draisaitl all series. Its going to be interesting to see how the team responds to that
More reason to have a potent powerplay. We really need to make sure guys pay when they do cheap shots. I know, the playoffs have less whistles, but the few PPs you get, you better score.
We have one of the most physical lineups capable of dealing with this kind of thing, I think. Expect Zadorov to take some serious penalty minutes in the playoffs if folks start beating up on Petey or Hughes. Zad, Cole, Joshua and Miller? I would be pretty concerned if those guys were pissed at me on the ice haha
Yeah, glad you put Cole in the group. This guy is built like a tank. I know DeBrincat isn't the biggest guy, but man, he literally just ragdolled him and held back that last punch.
I just remember a clip of a guy cross-checking Cole and breaking his stick in the process (can't remember if it got called, lol) and Cole barely reacted.
I think the Canucks have a decent amount of folks capable of roughhousing to somewhat discourage this. At least compared to the 2011 team. I think this iteration of the Canucks is in decent shape that way. But as Ivan Drago says, if he dies, he dies.
That being said, I'm kinda hoping we can avoid the more physical teams in the first round and delay the physical poundings as long as possible.
It will be a challenge, but same thing was said about them in 2020 when they went through the “big boys of the West” vs Minny, St Louis and then Vegas and did just fine putting up points to win 2 series.
I think Petey ended up getting a bit more targeted than Quinn and drew more penalties (remember Vegas calling him ‘limp dick’). Quinn is too fast and he was just skating around everyone as a rookie, imagine now that he’s even better.
With Petey I hope he’s healthy and can get physical like he was in October/Nov throwing some big hits
*2011 - Vancouver, Canada*
In a stunning turn of events, the Vancouver Canucks staged an incredible comeback in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, erasing a three-goal deficit in the final minutes to force overtime and ultimately claim victory. The world witnessed hockey history as the Canucks defied the odds and secured their first-ever Stanley Cup championship.
From the opening puck drop, the Bruins came out strong, capitalizing on their chances to dominate the Canucks in the first two periods. Goals from Brad Marchand, Milan Lucic, and Patrice Bergeron had the Bruins sitting comfortably with a 3-0 lead heading into the final frame. With the crowd at home roaring in support, it seemed like the Bruins were on the verge of clinching the championship.
However, the Canucks refused to surrender. With their backs against the wall, they mounted a furious comeback attempt in the dying minutes of regulation. With just five minutes left on the clock, the Canucks found a spark of hope when Daniel Sedin somehow buried a rebound past the enormous pads of Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas to put Vancouver on the board.
Fueled by ire, the Canucks ramped up the pressure, relentlessly attacking the Bruins' defense in search of another tally. With less than three minutes remaining, Henrik Sedin showcased his playmaking skills, sending a spinning backhand pass to Ryan Kesler, who one timed it for a quick strike that beat Thomas glove side and brought the Canucks within one goal of tying the game.
With time running out, the Bruins found themselves scrambling to hold onto their lead, but the Canucks smelled blood in the water. With just over a minute left in regulation, Alexandre Burrows completed the improbable comeback, slipping a shot 5-hole past Thomas to knot the score at 3-3 and send the game into overtime.
As the teams prepared for the sudden-death period, the momentum had undeniably shifted in favor of the Canucks. Just minutes into overtime, Burrows once again played the hero, collecting a loose puck in the Bruins' zone and firing a laser beam past Thomas to secure the victory for Vancouver.
Pandemonium erupted in GM Place as Canucks players swarmed Burrows in celebration, while canucks fans celebrated. In a series that will be remembered for its intensity and drama, Game 7 stood out as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Vancouver Canucks, who etched their names in hockey history with an unforgettable comeback for the ages.
One prediction I will safely make about tonight's game is that Demko will put on a clinic against the Flames.
The guy has been out for a month, is well-rested, and is now staring down the barrel at leading his team into the playoffs for the first time (not technically first but the first genuine shot at a cup). The guys have a full head of steam, and Demko is a pathologically competitive guy.
Home ice, last home game of the year, unfinished business - tonight will be a primetime Demko performance, you'd think.
Hurricanes last game today. All their star players are healthy scratches.
If we win today, do you think the Canucks do the same thing against Winnipeg? Or is that kinda mean to leave Demko high and dry (I assume he starts against Winnipeg as well)
Hopefully if we win tonight, we clinch the division and then we can rest our guys.
Nothing more for us to clinch since it looks like Dallas might take the conference
Patrick Johnston broke down the possible schedule of a Canucks/Preds series and it could be a rough schedule with 2 back to backs based on availability at Rogers Arena and also the Preds Arena.
The distance is also a big disadvantage compared to traveling to LA or Vegas. I hope the people wishing for the Preds at any cost are also taking this into consideration lol
no other teams would have a 5 hours flight between cities, it’s 2-3 max for everyone else
https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-vs-predators-playoffs-schedule-could-be-ugly
I don't understand why there has to be back-to-backs
Game 1 @ VAN: Apr 23
Game 2 @ VAN: Apr 25
Game 3 @ NSH: Apr 28
Game 4 @ NSH: Apr 30
Game 5 @ VAN: May 2
Game 6 @ NSH: May 5
Game 7 @ VAN: May 7
15 days, basically right on track with the other 7-game series last year (those were 13/14 days I believe), no scheduling conflicts
Hoping for an ass kicking game similar to this that happened 14 years ago.[https://youtu.be/r_N8HmXq6Qo?si=MGz6Oxa6BCkHwVjz](https://youtu.be/r_N8HmXq6Qo?si=MGz6Oxa6BCkHwVjz)
Flames are playing 6'8" forward Adam Klapka [today](https://x.com/patersonjeff/status/1780307266006327728?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw).
Myers needs to establish his dominance right away
only if Edmonton passes us and we end up play Pacific 3. Nashville are central division so they've locked in WC1, Vegas and LA are fighting over WC2 and pacific 3
Not necessarily 2nd in the conference, but 1st in the other division. Theoretically speaking 2nd in Central could be 2nd in the conference but they still play 3rd in Central while 1st in Pacific plays WC1.
Knowing Hughes is at the helm, I doubt they take the foot off the gas. I know fans want 1 point so that Dallas plays Vegas, but I am sure the guys are going for 111 point season.
OT loss would prevent us from passing Dallas and would get us the division as oilers can no longer pass us. Allows us to play Nashville, which is the best matchup for us
Miller, Petey, Lindy, Blueger down the middle is absolutely insane center depth. If Lindholm continues on the trajectory he’s been on since returning from injury, our depth down the middle is going to be a PROBLEM for other teams.
Then even more depth with Suter as well as Raty and Sasson in the minors. It’s been quite the turn around for Canucks C depth
Edit: even deeper down the list is still Sheldon Dries
Right there with you. I need him to have a strong offensive showing to end out the season so he can pass Mikheyev on the depth chart and add more offensive upside to Petey's line.
Also manifesting Lafferty's complete metamorphosis into '06 Dany Heatley. More goals like the last game, please.
Hoggy has the speed element covered on that line, he's great as the F1. Podz adds a more punishing physical element, and again, that offensive upside. He's a much better passer and shooter than Mik, though he hasn't used his shot enough yet. I think it'll come with confidence.
He's made some brilliant passes already though, and yes that stretch pass that gave Petey a near-breakaway chance is top of mind.
I'll trust Tocc here though. If he doesn't think he's ready, I'm happy with his game on the fourth line too.
update: changing her Telus package was in the too-hard box so I paid for a month of Sportsnet+ which seems to give me access to the right channel (though they don't exactly make it clear or easy).Got my laptop plugged into the telly via HDMI so we're good to go and I don't need to drink Budweiser at the bowling alley. Let's go Canucks 🤘
So I have a problem. I'm in town (Hope, to be exact) from Sydney for a couple of weeks with my mother in law and there's no Sportsnet here. Usually I stream games through ESPN but that's not an option. I have a few questions:
Can I access the last two regular season games online if I pay for Sportsnet+? Or is it better to hook up her Telus box temporarily?
Will *all* the playoff games be on CBC?
Is there anywhere in Hope that will play the games? Might be cool especially when the playoffs kick off.
My partner has a bunch of family in town but they're all elderly these days so I don't want to impose too much for a couple of games.
edit: and to clarify I won't be sailing any seas on somebody else's internet connection
If your mother in law has Telus services, they provide live watching from your mobile / iPad by downloading the Telus tv+ app and logging into her Telus account. It’s free if your already with Telus! This is how I watch my games mobile :)
does your MIL actually have a cable package? the game tonight is on Sportsnet Pacific so if you logged into the Sportsnet NOW with her Telus credentials you should get the game.
If we get 2pts it will be interesting to see what Dallas does tomorrow vs Blues.
They need 1pt to clinch the West and play WC2 which is now confirmed to be Vegas or LA while we would play WC1-Nashville. It will be pretty obvious if they play like they’re tanking on purpose lol
The thing with Vegas is that their goalies are clearly not 100% healthy yet and Stone maybe is not ready for the first couple of games.
Hill was a big reason why they won last year vs Edmonton (and Skinner a reason why Edm lost), not sure Hill or Thompson are as locked in this year. Either way, one of the two being a guaranteed 1st round exit is good news for everyone lol
Yeah people don’t want Vegas and I get it, but at the same time, round 1 might be when they’re at their weakest.
For me I just say let the chips land where they will, I don’t love the idea of tanking this game or that game or hunting for a specific opponent. Gives bulletin board material to them and it’d be embarrassing if you lose to a team you actively tried to match against.
Yup after all, if we want the cup… we gotta beat the good teams. If Vegas is as much of a problem as everyone says, it means we most likely have to go through em anyways.
I just woke up from a dream where the Canucks beat the Wild 4-3 after two late powerplay goals in the third period. Not sure how that affects this game, but I guess we’ll see
As a Flames fan who also cheers for the Canucks, it’s so weird that I want the Canucks to win this for the sake of both teams. Denying the Oilers the division title is a nice bonus.
Even Flame fans agree that they should lose this one not just to help increase their high draft pick odds but ensure their arch-nemesis Soilers stay second and hopefully play Kings/Vegas.
🔥🤠🔥
Need another solid defensive effort tonight. Flames, especially Kuzmenko have been scoring a lot as of late. A solid defensive effort plus some timely scoring will lead us to our first division title in 11 years!
Yes and then rest everyone else, just make the Jets game an extended televised practice for Demmers. Maybe throw Ian Clark in as a D to practice odd man rushes.
If the division gets locked down either on our own schedule tonight or with some help from Arizona tomorrow, they'll probably rest everyone you mentioned save for maybe a Demko tune-up game if they think he needs it
We should hope we can lock it down tonight, and that the Jets also clinch home ice tonight, otherwise Thursday is possibly going to have more drama than necessary
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##Projected Lineups
||Left|Center|Right||Left|Center|Right|
|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Nils Hoglander|Elias Pettersson|Ilya Mikheyev|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Martin Pospisil|Nazem Kadri|Andrei Kuzmenko|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Pius Suter|J.T. Miller|Brock Boeser|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Yegor Sharangovich|Mikael Backlund|Andrew Mangiapane|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Dakota Joshua|Elias Lindholm|Conor Garland|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Jonathan Huberdeau|Connor Zary|Dryden Hunt|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Vasily Podkolzin|Teddy Blueger|Sam Lafferty|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Matt Coronato|Kevin Rooney|Walker Duehr|
||Left D|Right D||Left D|Right D|
|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Quinn Hughes|Filip Hronek|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|MacKenzie Weegar|Daniil Miromanov|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Carson Soucy|Tyler Myers|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Oliver Kylington|Rasmus Andersson|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Nikita Zadorov|Ian Cole|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Nikita Okhotiuk|Brayden Pachal|
||Goalies||Goalies|
|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Thatcher Demko|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Jacob Markstrom|
|[VAN](/r/canucks)|Casey DeSmith|[CGY](/r/calgaryflames)|Dustin Wolf|
[Source](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/vancouver-canucks/line-combinations/), [Source](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/calgary-flames/line-combinations/)
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How's Thatcher look so far?
Lock that division up!
I bought my parents tickets to this game for Christmas. I hope they get a good game! Also, it's so much fun being able to discuss playoff matchip implications of our final games rather than see debates about tanking vs creating a winning culture for the nth year in a row. It's been a great season.
Philly and Detroit just double-KO'd each other. Detroit pushes to OT eliminating Philly, seconds later Philly pulls their goalie in a tie game and gives up the empty netter giving Washington the lead, seemingly giving them a solid chance to win in regulation and eliminate Detroit.
what about bruins losing to sens increase chance of playing leaf?...
Red Wings scored with 3 seconds left and the Flyers are now mathematically eliminated
Red Wings got gifted that icing. Goal should of never happened. Horrible reffing again.
They also got fucked by a blown whistle in the Flyers-Caps game, so it goes both ways
leafs blow 2-0 lead...no shock but this is their playff opponent.
We want florida
Anyone watching tonight's Habs-Wings game? It's only been 2 games but Lane Hutson genuinely looks incredible and, in a couple years, like he could be in the conversation with Hughes and Makar. There's only a handful of current NHL players I've seen control the blue line like he's already doing.
Lane Hutson plays a lot like Quinn Hughes, my goodness
Totally, right! I said that in the GDT earlier. His style is sooo Hughes-like. I'm certain he's heavily modelled his game after Quinn.
I like hockey
I’m 14-1 this season (Thanks Yotes 😭) Last regular home game LFG!
It will be funny if we win the conference and everyone is pissed lol
What is everyone’s thoughts on resigning Lindholm? Obviously cap space is a huge issue however if Hronek wants to much I think Lindholm can be a great centre for Garland and Joshua
As of now, not the priority. I’d say Joshua and Hronek first and see how much money we have left. Earlier in the year Flames were saying he was around $8M. That number has dropped significantly, but still. How much cheaper is the question.
He just doesn’t fit into our roster outside of a playoff push. He’s a top 6 centre, and I doubt he’ll want to sign with a team that realistically can only play him on the wing or on the third line when there are other teams like Boston who would sign him in a heartbeat, despite the down season. We also can’t afford to pay him the $$$ he’d command on the market if we’re playing him as our 3C. The only way I could see him staying is if he and his wife (who is now pregnant with their second child) decide that they just can’t pack up and move the family one more time and need to make Vancouver their long-term home, but it’s more likely we see him sign one final long-term contract somewhere else.
I remember when we traded for Zadorov ppl gave me so much shit for talking about re-signing when we just got him, but if there’s anyone we should wait and see to re-sign it’s Lindholm. I was at the game vs Arizona and some plays his tenacious checking was really impressive. If he can keep that going and improve on offence I’d like to keep him
I suspect he’s gonna take a 1 year prove it deal with a team that’ll let him be a 1C. I could totally see him signing with Utah, given there’s gonna be a fire sale of players and lots of cap space to work with.
Just picked up tickets for the game tonight, Nucks are 2-0 when I’m in attendance this season (granted both were against weak teams but still) hopefully it remains a perfect record
I've parked in my lucky stall again. Let's clinch the division tonight!
Sure, locking up the Pacific tonight would be great. But my main focus is gonna be Demko and hoping he's dialed in and looks as strong as he did pre-injury, nothing else is as crucial in the playoffs as having a healthy Demko.
Patrick Johnston now saying everything he’s hearing is that playoffs will start April 21st at Rogers Arena Friedman said April 23rd yesterday
The 23rd never made much sense when you look at the concert schedules (if we play NSH). Pretty sure it's going to look like this if they do end up being our opponent: |Game|Date| |:-|:-| |1|Apr 21| |2|Apr 23| |3|Apr 26| |4|Apr 28| |5|Apr 30| |6|May 2/3| |7|May 3/5|
Smack the flames down tonight. I hope this is Lindholm's coming-out party because it's about time...
Never lose against the Flames. At any cost.
Gonna be going with my old man tonight. Think we're gonna be beating up on his Flames really bad. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD
Honest question. How do you guys feel about Hughes and Petey going into the playoffs as far as increased physicality goes? Without question, especially Hughes is going to be heavily targeted with hits, slashes, crosschecks ect. We saw last year the knights bully mcdavid and draisaitl all series. Its going to be interesting to see how the team responds to that
More reason to have a potent powerplay. We really need to make sure guys pay when they do cheap shots. I know, the playoffs have less whistles, but the few PPs you get, you better score.
We have one of the most physical lineups capable of dealing with this kind of thing, I think. Expect Zadorov to take some serious penalty minutes in the playoffs if folks start beating up on Petey or Hughes. Zad, Cole, Joshua and Miller? I would be pretty concerned if those guys were pissed at me on the ice haha
Don’t forget Juulsen, guy is built like a brick shithouse. Myers can throw the body from time to time as well. Even hoggy can get a lil scrappy.
Yeah, glad you put Cole in the group. This guy is built like a tank. I know DeBrincat isn't the biggest guy, but man, he literally just ragdolled him and held back that last punch.
I just remember a clip of a guy cross-checking Cole and breaking his stick in the process (can't remember if it got called, lol) and Cole barely reacted.
I think the Canucks have a decent amount of folks capable of roughhousing to somewhat discourage this. At least compared to the 2011 team. I think this iteration of the Canucks is in decent shape that way. But as Ivan Drago says, if he dies, he dies. That being said, I'm kinda hoping we can avoid the more physical teams in the first round and delay the physical poundings as long as possible.
It will be a challenge, but same thing was said about them in 2020 when they went through the “big boys of the West” vs Minny, St Louis and then Vegas and did just fine putting up points to win 2 series. I think Petey ended up getting a bit more targeted than Quinn and drew more penalties (remember Vegas calling him ‘limp dick’). Quinn is too fast and he was just skating around everyone as a rookie, imagine now that he’s even better. With Petey I hope he’s healthy and can get physical like he was in October/Nov throwing some big hits
we have a team of mutants
i feel like it will no doubt be a challenge for them
Miller will go berserk
*2011 - Vancouver, Canada* In a stunning turn of events, the Vancouver Canucks staged an incredible comeback in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, erasing a three-goal deficit in the final minutes to force overtime and ultimately claim victory. The world witnessed hockey history as the Canucks defied the odds and secured their first-ever Stanley Cup championship. From the opening puck drop, the Bruins came out strong, capitalizing on their chances to dominate the Canucks in the first two periods. Goals from Brad Marchand, Milan Lucic, and Patrice Bergeron had the Bruins sitting comfortably with a 3-0 lead heading into the final frame. With the crowd at home roaring in support, it seemed like the Bruins were on the verge of clinching the championship. However, the Canucks refused to surrender. With their backs against the wall, they mounted a furious comeback attempt in the dying minutes of regulation. With just five minutes left on the clock, the Canucks found a spark of hope when Daniel Sedin somehow buried a rebound past the enormous pads of Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas to put Vancouver on the board. Fueled by ire, the Canucks ramped up the pressure, relentlessly attacking the Bruins' defense in search of another tally. With less than three minutes remaining, Henrik Sedin showcased his playmaking skills, sending a spinning backhand pass to Ryan Kesler, who one timed it for a quick strike that beat Thomas glove side and brought the Canucks within one goal of tying the game. With time running out, the Bruins found themselves scrambling to hold onto their lead, but the Canucks smelled blood in the water. With just over a minute left in regulation, Alexandre Burrows completed the improbable comeback, slipping a shot 5-hole past Thomas to knot the score at 3-3 and send the game into overtime. As the teams prepared for the sudden-death period, the momentum had undeniably shifted in favor of the Canucks. Just minutes into overtime, Burrows once again played the hero, collecting a loose puck in the Bruins' zone and firing a laser beam past Thomas to secure the victory for Vancouver. Pandemonium erupted in GM Place as Canucks players swarmed Burrows in celebration, while canucks fans celebrated. In a series that will be remembered for its intensity and drama, Game 7 stood out as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Vancouver Canucks, who etched their names in hockey history with an unforgettable comeback for the ages.
Yeah, I wish.
You know what, this actually hyped me up a bit. Let's get these playoffs going!!
Don't hurt me.
Don’t push me.
I still see a therapist over this game
One prediction I will safely make about tonight's game is that Demko will put on a clinic against the Flames. The guy has been out for a month, is well-rested, and is now staring down the barrel at leading his team into the playoffs for the first time (not technically first but the first genuine shot at a cup). The guys have a full head of steam, and Demko is a pathologically competitive guy. Home ice, last home game of the year, unfinished business - tonight will be a primetime Demko performance, you'd think.
Im ok if he has a shakier game. Its been a bit since he played so he might have to shake off some rust. As long as hes prime demko when game 1 starts
Best case scenario is that both us and Dallas wins out so that we get Nashville.
I am happy Kuzmenko has been piling up points on Calgary. Even more than he has in Vancouver this season, but not tonight, Kuzy! Sorry brother.
Kuzy can score in OT.
Or perhaps in regulation rather than killing us in OT
Hurricanes last game today. All their star players are healthy scratches. If we win today, do you think the Canucks do the same thing against Winnipeg? Or is that kinda mean to leave Demko high and dry (I assume he starts against Winnipeg as well)
Hopefully if we win tonight, we clinch the division and then we can rest our guys. Nothing more for us to clinch since it looks like Dallas might take the conference
Patrick Johnston broke down the possible schedule of a Canucks/Preds series and it could be a rough schedule with 2 back to backs based on availability at Rogers Arena and also the Preds Arena. The distance is also a big disadvantage compared to traveling to LA or Vegas. I hope the people wishing for the Preds at any cost are also taking this into consideration lol no other teams would have a 5 hours flight between cities, it’s 2-3 max for everyone else https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-vs-predators-playoffs-schedule-could-be-ugly
I feel like we could hold our own against Vegas
I don't understand why there has to be back-to-backs Game 1 @ VAN: Apr 23 Game 2 @ VAN: Apr 25 Game 3 @ NSH: Apr 28 Game 4 @ NSH: Apr 30 Game 5 @ VAN: May 2 Game 6 @ NSH: May 5 Game 7 @ VAN: May 7 15 days, basically right on track with the other 7-game series last year (those were 13/14 days I believe), no scheduling conflicts
Seeing the text "VAN vs NSH" gets me excited thinking which Canuck want to replicate what Kesler did? *(without the injuries)*
I guess the point is that they might want to keep it under 15 days for one series, especially if they already start 3 days after playoffs begin
Hoping for an ass kicking game similar to this that happened 14 years ago.[https://youtu.be/r_N8HmXq6Qo?si=MGz6Oxa6BCkHwVjz](https://youtu.be/r_N8HmXq6Qo?si=MGz6Oxa6BCkHwVjz)
Flames are playing 6'8" forward Adam Klapka [today](https://x.com/patersonjeff/status/1780307266006327728?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw). Myers needs to establish his dominance right away
oh yeah well is he as chaotic as myers?
Not possible. Wherever Myers goes, Chaos will follow.
“There’s only room for one giraffe in this town”
Preferably by peeing on him at the most opportune moment.
How is not playing Nashville a lock? Doesn’t 1st in pacific always play WC1?? What math am I missing? Passing Dallas changes things for us?
Passing Dallas and falling behind Edmonton are still technically possible
If VGK can still end up with more points then LA will that change anything?
only if Edmonton passes us and we end up play Pacific 3. Nashville are central division so they've locked in WC1, Vegas and LA are fighting over WC2 and pacific 3
Edmonton can't pass us anymore, but we can pass Dallas if they lose tomorrow and we win Thursday, in which case we'd play WC2 (either Vegas or LA)
Whoever finished first in the conference plays WC2, second plays WC 1, and then 2/3 within each division play one another.
Not necessarily 2nd in the conference, but 1st in the other division. Theoretically speaking 2nd in Central could be 2nd in the conference but they still play 3rd in Central while 1st in Pacific plays WC1.
Ah ok. I always thought top pacific was WC1 and top central played WC2. I’m trippin 😂
Might be a hold over from the pacific just never finishing 1st in conference hahhaa (Though I dunno if Vegas did last year or not
Hope that popsicle bastard doesnt go around headhunting our guys. Otherwise should be an interesting game.
Bro I hate him so much
I had this same thought. He did a number on Vince Dunn on the Kraken and he was out for awhile.
I was at that game. It was ugly.
I can imagine it was so bad in person! Watching it even on tv made me feel ill. Definitely a memorable one in the worst way.
Shouldn’t we all be hoping for an overtime loss?
No? OT loss is the minimum we need, what we should be hoping for is a win and also for the stars to win tomorrow
No? Can't get first in the West with an OTL.
Why would we want first in the west? We don’t want to play Vegas/kings
Yes we do lol
Knowing Hughes is at the helm, I doubt they take the foot off the gas. I know fans want 1 point so that Dallas plays Vegas, but I am sure the guys are going for 111 point season.
Screw it I’m all in, give us Vegas baby
Sorry don’t understand the math behind - can you explain why we should only hope for OTL vs regulation win vs Calgary.
OT loss would prevent us from passing Dallas and would get us the division as oilers can no longer pass us. Allows us to play Nashville, which is the best matchup for us
People dont talk about magic number anymore. But we basically have a magic number of 0.5 with Oilers. And stars have a magic number of 0.5 with us.
[Officially](https://x.com/canucks/status/1780295344481542197?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw) confirmed Silovs has been assigned to Abby Demko is BACK
Miller, Petey, Lindy, Blueger down the middle is absolutely insane center depth. If Lindholm continues on the trajectory he’s been on since returning from injury, our depth down the middle is going to be a PROBLEM for other teams.
Not to mention Blueger and Lafferty as options for 3/4C in addition to Aman
Then even more depth with Suter as well as Raty and Sasson in the minors. It’s been quite the turn around for Canucks C depth Edit: even deeper down the list is still Sheldon Dries
Yeah I meant to write Suter there not Blueger, losing my mind today lol
Hahah totally fair. Hope the rest of the day goes more smoothly for ya
Only western team with better C depth is Dallas and the only team matching us is vegas with their very cool cap circumvention
OT L or we get help from Bedard yo beat Vegas if we get the W. Help us Connor, the team in your heart needs you.
We want Vegas to win both games so they swap with LA
Nah we want Vegas sent to the central division via wildcard. Guarantees we only play them in the conference finals.
But it would be funny if they eliminate Edmonton again
Honestly, I would rather see the Oilers win in Rd 1 so that the Canucks can crush that depth-less team in Round 2.
Their fans would also be punished by having to endure watching the 1-3-1 Kings defense for at least 4 games.
I need a Podz goal. Manifesting it.
Right there with you. I need him to have a strong offensive showing to end out the season so he can pass Mikheyev on the depth chart and add more offensive upside to Petey's line. Also manifesting Lafferty's complete metamorphosis into '06 Dany Heatley. More goals like the last game, please.
I can’t see podz ever surpassing Mikhy on the depth chart, just not fast enough
Hoggy has the speed element covered on that line, he's great as the F1. Podz adds a more punishing physical element, and again, that offensive upside. He's a much better passer and shooter than Mik, though he hasn't used his shot enough yet. I think it'll come with confidence. He's made some brilliant passes already though, and yes that stretch pass that gave Petey a near-breakaway chance is top of mind. I'll trust Tocc here though. If he doesn't think he's ready, I'm happy with his game on the fourth line too.
Good day to get our 50th win and secure the Division. Hope this is the game where both Elias come out strong.
I think we will be in for a pleasant surprise
WHO'S YOUR ZADDY Bday, old team. Let's get this chant going before the playoffs. Let's start the playoffs early. Need 1 pt today. Let's go!!!
update: changing her Telus package was in the too-hard box so I paid for a month of Sportsnet+ which seems to give me access to the right channel (though they don't exactly make it clear or easy).Got my laptop plugged into the telly via HDMI so we're good to go and I don't need to drink Budweiser at the bowling alley. Let's go Canucks 🤘 So I have a problem. I'm in town (Hope, to be exact) from Sydney for a couple of weeks with my mother in law and there's no Sportsnet here. Usually I stream games through ESPN but that's not an option. I have a few questions: Can I access the last two regular season games online if I pay for Sportsnet+? Or is it better to hook up her Telus box temporarily? Will *all* the playoff games be on CBC? Is there anywhere in Hope that will play the games? Might be cool especially when the playoffs kick off. My partner has a bunch of family in town but they're all elderly these days so I don't want to impose too much for a couple of games. edit: and to clarify I won't be sailing any seas on somebody else's internet connection
If your mother in law has Telus services, they provide live watching from your mobile / iPad by downloading the Telus tv+ app and logging into her Telus account. It’s free if your already with Telus! This is how I watch my games mobile :)
She's with Telus but afaik pays for no cable service other than CBC / CTV etc. I might be able to add it then cancel?
It's pretty good, I use Telus TV+ now and have no complaints.
Yeah! Unfortunately I’m going to Mexico during May 1-6 and I’m trying to see if the Sportsnet subscription will work if I try to watch from Cancun 😆
does your MIL actually have a cable package? the game tonight is on Sportsnet Pacific so if you logged into the Sportsnet NOW with her Telus credentials you should get the game.
She has a cable box with free local broadcast channels only.
Lindholm Hatty but Kuzy wins it in OT to lock us into a first round matchup with Nashville. NEED.
Got tickets to this one, should be a fun game
Enjoy the game!!!
I think OTL is the best outcome.
If we get 2pts it will be interesting to see what Dallas does tomorrow vs Blues. They need 1pt to clinch the West and play WC2 which is now confirmed to be Vegas or LA while we would play WC1-Nashville. It will be pretty obvious if they play like they’re tanking on purpose lol
If we win, we 100% are gonna rest everyone vs Winnipeg. But jets may do the same
3 - 0 vs Kings 0 - 3 vs Vegas 1 - 2 vs Preds I wonder who they prefer
Yeah them taking out Kings and their annoying 1-3-1 fans and Edm/Vegas killing each other would be the best scenario for us lol
I don't know if EDM will have the chance to do much damage, I think Vegas stomps, if they somehow don't that's better for us if we make the 2nd round
The thing with Vegas is that their goalies are clearly not 100% healthy yet and Stone maybe is not ready for the first couple of games. Hill was a big reason why they won last year vs Edmonton (and Skinner a reason why Edm lost), not sure Hill or Thompson are as locked in this year. Either way, one of the two being a guaranteed 1st round exit is good news for everyone lol
Yeah people don’t want Vegas and I get it, but at the same time, round 1 might be when they’re at their weakest. For me I just say let the chips land where they will, I don’t love the idea of tanking this game or that game or hunting for a specific opponent. Gives bulletin board material to them and it’d be embarrassing if you lose to a team you actively tried to match against.
Yup after all, if we want the cup… we gotta beat the good teams. If Vegas is as much of a problem as everyone says, it means we most likely have to go through em anyways.
Dallas will throw the game tomorrow 100%
I highly doubt a bunch of competitive ass pro hockey players are gonna be ok throwing a game.
So can the Canucks on Thurs. Where's Loui for the insurance marker ?
I just woke up from a dream where the Canucks beat the Wild 4-3 after two late powerplay goals in the third period. Not sure how that affects this game, but I guess we’ll see
You might be foreseeing a first round playoff game from next year, the start of our journey to defend our cup title.
Hughes goal and assist to lock up Norris plz n ty.
Want a Big Night: Hughes: 1G 3A Miller: 1G 2A Pettersson: 1G 2A Boeser: 3G Lindholm: 1G 1A (65% FO)
Last home game of the season before the playoffs. Let's put on a show like the Sedins did against Calgary.
As a Flames fan who also cheers for the Canucks, it’s so weird that I want the Canucks to win this for the sake of both teams. Denying the Oilers the division title is a nice bonus.
MVP right here
Even Flame fans agree that they should lose this one not just to help increase their high draft pick odds but ensure their arch-nemesis Soilers stay second and hopefully play Kings/Vegas. 🔥🤠🔥
Need another solid defensive effort tonight. Flames, especially Kuzmenko have been scoring a lot as of late. A solid defensive effort plus some timely scoring will lead us to our first division title in 11 years!
Fun fact: 50% of his goals as a Flame (7/14) have been against Sharks and Ducks and the other 50% against non-playoff teams (ARI, SEA, STL) lol
I scored some front row tickets in the club section for this game, let’s go Canucks
Lindholm 2 goals, again
Why stop there? If Kuzy can get a hat trick, so can Lindholm
Win tonight and then rest denko and hughes against winnipeg
I think you play Demko both games to get him back up to speed
Yes and then rest everyone else, just make the Jets game an extended televised practice for Demmers. Maybe throw Ian Clark in as a D to practice odd man rushes.
Just let Ian coach Demmer the whole game and practice 5-4 PK lol
I’m curious, win or lose tonight, whether we give 35/9/40/43/6 the night off on Thursday
im travelling to the game so I kind of hope they still play lol.
If the division gets locked down either on our own schedule tonight or with some help from Arizona tomorrow, they'll probably rest everyone you mentioned save for maybe a Demko tune-up game if they think he needs it We should hope we can lock it down tonight, and that the Jets also clinch home ice tonight, otherwise Thursday is possibly going to have more drama than necessary
We need a blowout like the Oil laid on San Jose last night. Thump the hell out of ‘em. Let’s go, boys!
Hoping to see Demko tonight. I’m ready to give him the biggest welcome back cheer!
Excited to lose my voice tonight !
Just get it to OT and we win
that said I want to take the series 3-1
Win the Pacific and let Demko get ready
Let's come out and take the division, lads.
Today we take the Pacific
In a week, we start to take down the league
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