Friday, March 02, 2007
Coyotes 3 Canucks 4
I don't know what it is about non-playoff bound teams like the Coyotes, the Blues, the Blue Jackets and the Kings that give the Canucks problems. Yes, the Canucks have managed to win most of their games against these teams - they have a 10-3-2 record these teams after all - but they've had to scrap and claw their way most times to get the two points. Shouldn't they be dominating these teams? Or am I just sounding like a spoiled fan right now?
Last night, the Canucks didn't put the Coyotes away early. Heck, they had to play catch-up after Shane Doan gave the Coyotes a 3-2 lead early in the third period. Daniel Sedin responded with his second goal of the night - his 29th of the season - to tie the game; Markus Naslund then scored the gamewinner with just over four minutes left in regulation. (By the way, does anyone know how many goals Markus has scored lifetime against Curtis Joseph? I swear, Cujo is one of Nazzy's favorite goalies.)
Besides the usual suspects, some Canucks stepped it up. Jeff Cowan did, especially after Josh Green went down with a serious knee injury; he played what was easily his best game as a Canuck. Brent Sopel and Bryan Smolinski also looked more comfortable and both recorded assists on Naslund's game-winning goal.
More from the Mainstream
Sunday night clash against the Minnesota Wild.
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Last night, the Canucks didn't put the Coyotes away early. Heck, they had to play catch-up after Shane Doan gave the Coyotes a 3-2 lead early in the third period. Daniel Sedin responded with his second goal of the night - his 29th of the season - to tie the game; Markus Naslund then scored the gamewinner with just over four minutes left in regulation. (By the way, does anyone know how many goals Markus has scored lifetime against Curtis Joseph? I swear, Cujo is one of Nazzy's favorite goalies.)
Besides the usual suspects, some Canucks stepped it up. Jeff Cowan did, especially after Josh Green went down with a serious knee injury; he played what was easily his best game as a Canuck. Brent Sopel and Bryan Smolinski also looked more comfortable and both recorded assists on Naslund's game-winning goal.
More from the Mainstream
- Last night's game won't win many artistic points. - Ben Kuzma (Vancouver Province), Tony Gallagher (Vancouver Province)
- After seven games in seven cities, the Canucks are home for a short while. - Iain MacIntyre (Vancouver Sun)
- Jeremy Roenick sat out this game and watched this game from the press box. Or The Keg. Somewhere. - Elliott Pap (Vancouver Sun)
- The Canucks are looking to sign Moose sniper Jason Jaffray to an NHL contract. - Ben Kuzma (Vancouver Province)
- Not exactly Canucks-related, but here's another Ryan Smyth piece. - Ed Willes (Vancouver Province)
About the game around the blogosphere
- The Chief Canuck has the good, the bad and the Bulis.
- Waiting For Stanley is erecting a statue in Jeff Cowan's honor. Okay, okay, he just changed his banner but you get the idea.
- Canucks Fangirl shares her recap of the game.
My 3 Stars of the Game
- Daniel Sedin (VAN): Two more goals give him 29 for the season.
- Shane Doan (DAL): Most dangerous Coyotes forward.
- Jeff Cowan (VAN): Best game as a Canuck.
Official Statistics
Next GameSunday night clash against the Minnesota Wild.
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Labels: Cowan, Coyotes, game recap
5 Comments:
Did you see those retarded penalties from Bulis? Why does this guy still get ice time?
Can you add San Jose to the Magic Number chart??
I was happy to see Cowan get more ice-time in the third period, as he certainly earned it. It's just a tragic shame that it had to come at the expense of Trevor Linden, who seems stymied (though not for lack of trying).
Now what are the chances of Cowan getting more icetime next game?
Justin - I was at the game with Trace. I was screaming when Vigneault put him on the ice with 2 minutes left.
anon - Done. Updated the post as well.
temujin and Zanstorm - If history is any indication, I'd expect Cowan to get more ice-time at the expense of Linden. It's the way he's worked all season, often rewarding the better performing players.
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