Monday, November 07, 2005
Canucks 3 Flames 4
The Vancouver Canucks lost their second game in a row, falling 4-3 to the Calgary Flames. This is the first time this season the Canucks have lost both games of a back-to-back in the same city. The game recap is here; the score sheet and stat sheet are here and here.
My notes from the game:
My notes from the game:
- I'm awaiting Tom Benjamin's recap on this game - I'm sure the ending provided him with lots of ammunition. After the referees put the whistles away, they called Bryan Allen for an interference penalty late in the third period. Call it all game or don't call it at all. While not to completely blame the loss on the call - the subsequent Linden and Ohlund penalties gave the Flames a couple of late 5-on-3's - it took the momentum away from a very spirited game.
- I hope this isn't another false alarm, but Bertuzzi tonight reminded me of Bertuzzi circa 2002-2003. One hand on the stick, one hand thwarting off the defender, then generating scoring chances for himself or Naslund.
- The Canucks - again - had a lot of turnovers in the Flames zone. For a team built with skillful, puck-handling skaters, they have had problems bringing the puck up the ice. It was noticeable against the Wild and especially noticeable against the Flames - both teams known for their speed and agressive forecheck. I sure hope this doesn't get picked up on scouting reports.
- Alex Auld looks good so far, don't you think? More on him later.
- The Canucks finish their 8-of-9 game run against Northwest Division opponents on Thursday. Of the seven games they have played, they have won 3, and are now 4-4-2 against Northwest Division teams for the season. With Edmonton losing tonight, the Canucks retain their four-point lead for first place.
- Was Steve McCarthy playing tonight?
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