Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Avalanche 1 Canucks 2 (OT)
I know it's late, but after Friday's 2-1 OT win versus the Colorado Avalanche, Tracy and I took off for the long weekend to visit family and hang out with some good friends. We're back now, and I have to say that after three consecutive wins, things are much, much better in Canuck-land. The weather may be crappy, but when the Canucks are winning, even the rain smells good.
With their win on Friday, the Canucks passed the Calgary Flames for 3rd place in the division. They also moved to within four points of the second-place Minnesota Wild, who they play twice in the next week. I'm looking forward to the next five games to see if they can gain any more on the Northwest Division.
Friday's game was easily the most entertaining I've seen at GM Place this season. Both teams played great. There were numerous chances at both ends and only some good saves by both Roberto Luongo and Jose Theodore kept it a low-scoring affair.
From the Canucks' side, the Sedins had another great game against the Avs. They lit them up for six points a week ago; on Friday, Henrik scored both goals.
Once again, Ryan Kesler played a heckuva game. He didn't show up on the score sheet but man, he was skating like the wind out there. He certainly created some good chances by using his speed.
The defense was also solid. Alex Edler was steady, Aaron Miller's getting better and Willie Mitchell was very good. I know I've criticized Mike Weaver in the past, but to give credit where credit's due, he was also very good.
It was a nice team effort all around. Let's have more of those please.
Catching up on some pieces from the MSM:
Comments/Questions: Feel free to post in the comments section or email me at gocanucksgo10 (at) hotmail (dot) com.
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With their win on Friday, the Canucks passed the Calgary Flames for 3rd place in the division. They also moved to within four points of the second-place Minnesota Wild, who they play twice in the next week. I'm looking forward to the next five games to see if they can gain any more on the Northwest Division.
Friday's game was easily the most entertaining I've seen at GM Place this season. Both teams played great. There were numerous chances at both ends and only some good saves by both Roberto Luongo and Jose Theodore kept it a low-scoring affair.
From the Canucks' side, the Sedins had another great game against the Avs. They lit them up for six points a week ago; on Friday, Henrik scored both goals.
Once again, Ryan Kesler played a heckuva game. He didn't show up on the score sheet but man, he was skating like the wind out there. He certainly created some good chances by using his speed.
The defense was also solid. Alex Edler was steady, Aaron Miller's getting better and Willie Mitchell was very good. I know I've criticized Mike Weaver in the past, but to give credit where credit's due, he was also very good.
It was a nice team effort all around. Let's have more of those please.
Catching up on some pieces from the MSM:
- Burrows bulks up to win (Brad Ziemer, Vancouver Sun)
- Best offence isn't a good defence this season (Brad Ziemer, Vancouver Sun)
- Healthy Miller picks up play (Elliott Pap, Vancouver Sun)
- Left-winger Cowan back after hip injury (Elliott Pap, Vancouver Sun)
- Bourdon learns to play simple game (Jim Jamieson, Vancouver Province)
- PK unit gets better of late (Jim Jamieson, Vancouver Province)
- Morrison out to prove critics wrong (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province)
- GM Place ice a carnival-like circus of sorts at practice (Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province)
- As Sedins go, so do Canucks (Jason Botchford, Vancouver Province)
- Canucks finding successful passage through Northwest (Jason Botchford, Vancouver Province)
- Forwards better going backward (Jason Botchford, Vancouver Province)
- Raymond back in the hunt (Ken Wiebe, Winnipeg Sun)
Comments/Questions: Feel free to post in the comments section or email me at gocanucksgo10 (at) hotmail (dot) com.
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