I can't get over the scoring chance differential.
- Canuckleafer

We are a 7th place team it shows. It is what it is.

Who cost you the week?
- 1970vintage

No one really, you just had a strong week. You've made some good improvements. I'm still having troubles scoring goals but still had a good week.

Yeah, playing them shorthanded doesn't help either.
- golfingsince

Can someone explain when in OT, down 4-3 you don't just take a penalty when you need a change? Slash the guys stick in half, trip him, bear hug him, whatever it takes to get a whistle and change players. It's not like it will be 4 on 2

The point keeps them in the race, but the past couple of games are indicative of how good the top 3 teams are in the conference.
- Canuckleafer

The Canucks simply can't beat the top teams in the division. When we do manage to get a victory (@STL, @SJ) we're then treated to lengthy losing streaks and numerous game tying/winning goals given up in the 3rd period.

As a NJ fan I'm sure you can appreciate just how long ago a SCF run can feel only a couple years after. Tough to watch.

We were playing two b2b games and took this to within a second of a shootout against one of the best teams in the league, it wasn't that bad

Can someone explain when in OT, down 4-3 you don't just take a penalty when you need a change? Slash the guys stick in half, trip him, bear hug him, whatever it takes to get a whistle and change players. It's not like it will be 4 on 2
- 1970vintage

I hear ya, especially in the last minute. It's not like you're gonna get another shift.

Unless there's some no line change rule??

We were playing two b2b games and took this to within a second of a shootout against one of the best teams in the league, it wasn't that bad
- LeftCoaster

It wouldn't be if it didn't keep happening. I agree with Vantel, we are the 6th or 7th best team in the West and that's how the results have been panning out for us. I don't think we're under or over achieving. This team is about where it deserves to be.

I hear ya, especially in the last minute. It's not like you're gonna get another shift.

Unless there's some no line change rule??
- golfingsince

There must be something we're not considering, because someone would have done it by now. Unless we're actually smarter than all the NHL coaches, like we think we are...

It wouldn't be if it didn't keep happening. I agree with Vantel, we are the 6th or 7th best team in the West and that's how the results have been panning out for us. I don't think we're under or over achieving. This team is about where it deserves to be.
- AlexF

Most said from the beginning of the year that were a 5 to 8 team, right where we're at.

We were playing two b2b games and took this to within a second of a shootout against one of the best teams in the league, it wasn't that bad
- LeftCoaster

When Torts was with the rangers they used to thrive on the back 2 back games . He always thought his teams were in better shape . Have the Canucks not done well in the second game of b2b ?

When Torts was with the rangers they used to thrive on the back 2 back games . He always thought his teams were in better shape . Have the Canucks not done well in the second game of b2b ?
- way out west

I believe they've done fairly well, that said, it doesn't take away from the fact that they're a tired team.

There must be something we're not considering, because someone would have done it by now. Unless we're actually smarter than all the NHL coaches, like we think we are...
- 1970vintage

We're not? Such a buzzkill man.

Most said from the beginning of the year that were a 5 to 8 team, right where we're at.
- LeftCoaster

Then we're doing great. Carry on.

Just watching the game now (PVRed).

Ducks just tied it before the end of the 2nd—these refs need to (frank)ing kill themselves, but not before snuffing out any outlet where their DNA could have been passed on, including children, siblings, 2nd cousins, etc.

Just speechless.

They let the 4 hooks on Santorelli go, then call Bieksa on a great play to clear the crease that should have actually been a dive on Perry, then no call on an absolute mauling of Lack...

These (frank)ers should just eat poop and then drink cyanide.

And to think, their actually getting paid for this farce of a reffing job. (frank) them and their families...

(frank)ing Canucks better win this game, or I'll get a bit angry...

So how's everybody else doing tonight?

Just watching the game now (PVRed).

Ducks just tied it before the end of the 2nd—these refs need to (frank)ing kill themselves, but not before snuffing out any outlet where their DNA could have been passed on, including children, siblings, 2nd cousins, etc.

Just speechless.

They let the 4 hooks on Santorelli go, then call Bieksa on a great play to clear the crease that should have actually been a dive on Perry, then no call on an absolute mauling of Lack...

These (frank)ers should just eat poop and then drink cyanide.

And to think, their actually getting paid for this farce of a reffing job. (frank) them and their families...

(frank)ing Canucks better win this game, or I'll get a bit angry...

So how's everybody else doing tonight?
- Fosco

That's some serious consequences there

Can someone explain when in OT, down 4-3 you don't just take a penalty when you need a change? Slash the guys stick in half, trip him, bear hug him, whatever it takes to get a whistle and change players. It's not like it will be 4 on 2
- 1970vintage

If you take a second penalty in OT the other team goes up 5 on 3

If you take a second penalty in OT the other team goes up 5 on 3
- Redmile247

I knew there would be some rule I was unaware of. Thanks.

Just watching the game now (PVRed).

Ducks just tied it before the end of the 2nd—these refs need to (frank)ing kill themselves, but not before snuffing out any outlet where their DNA could have been passed on, including children, siblings, 2nd cousins, etc.

Just speechless.

They let the 4 hooks on Santorelli go, then call Bieksa on a great play to clear the crease that should have actually been a dive on Perry, then no call on an absolute mauling of Lack...

These (frank)ers should just eat poop and then drink cyanide.

And to think, their actually getting paid for this farce of a reffing job. (frank) them and their families...

(frank)ing Canucks better win this game, or I'll get a bit angry...

So how's everybody else doing tonight?
- Fosco

If you're pissed now, I look forward to your return...

I knew there would be some rule I was unaware of. Thanks.
- golfingsince

There's even a rule where they get an automatic goal if you take another penalty with under 2 minutes left.

Anyone ever watch those Sasquatch shows?

Anyone ever watch those Sasquatch shows?
- Yeti1181

Harry and the Hendersons

Anyone ever watch those Sasquatch shows?
- Yeti1181

Urban Rush ( Fiona Forbes )

If you're pissed now, I look forward to your return...
- Chest Rockwell

Just finished.

Just wow...

These refs need to be eaten alive by starved dogs N. Korean style.

Totally changed the face of the game with their phantom calls and then lack of makeup calls, or any sort of leniency to make up for their earlier absolute incompetency.

(frank) them, their families, and anybody who provides them with regular daily services

Just finished.

Just wow...

These refs need to be eaten alive by starved dogs N. Korean style.

Totally changed the face of the game with their phantom calls and then lack of makeup calls, or any sort of leniency to make up for their earlier absolute incompetency.

(frank) them, their families, and anybody who provides them with regular daily services
- Fosco

I find your posts to be more effective if you ease off on the restraint lever. Please give us your full thoughts, naked and unashamed.

We were playing two b2b games and took this to within a second of a shootout against one of the best teams in the league, it wasn't that bad
- LeftCoaster

Refs decided the game, plain and simple.

And (frank) these (frank)ing candy crush pop-ups in their (frank)ing faces almost as much as these poopty ass (frank)ing excuses for officials.

(frank) this, I'm out...