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Just gotta evaluate the D to answer your question. And I know you love looking at D.
- The-O-G

That's why I hated watching my team play last night. No (frank)ing D.

I screamed at the TV to stop the play thats a high stick my wife says I don't think he touched it. I said I bet those f@cks score on us now. BAM. F@ck me.
- thundachunk

I saw Weber and Sbisa get stuck out together and said to mine, "this isnt good, they are probably going to score here" aaaaaand then it was 1-1

If they finish lower than they did this year (which they very well could), do you consider that regression? Because I don't necessarily think it does.
- The-O-G

Yes I was talking about the team record not the teams development.

That's why I hated watching my team play last night. No (frank)ing D.
- bloatedmosquito

The problem I seen was lack of scoring AGAIN

The problem I seen was lack
- VANTEL

The problem I seen was lack of scoring AGAIN
- VANTEL

I would be more concerned if they were not getting grade A chances. Daniel could of had 3 last night. Lots of rebounds sitting around the net that could of been popped in.

That said I wouldn't mind seeing WD load up the top line a bit to get Vrbata going, nothing against Burrows but I think the nucks need Vrbata scoring to have success.

The problem I seen was lack of scoring AGAIN
- VANTEL

Yep. Only from the young gun.

I would be more concerned if they were not getting grade A chances. Daniel could of had 3 last night. Lots of rebounds sitting around the net that could of been popped in.

That said I wouldn't mind seeing WD load up the top line a bit to get Vrbata going, nothing against Burrows but I think the nucks need Vrbata scoring to have success.
- belcherbd

We've been saying that for years. Time to throw away the excuses and win. There are no trophies awarded for scoring chances.

- nucks_94

He let his first goal in with 12 minutes left

If we scored our 3 goals we win.

We've been saying that for years. Time to throw away the excuses and win. There are no trophies awarded for scoring chances.
- VANTEL

For sure, it's not an excuse, I'm just not worried after last nights performance.

DBL

DBL
- belcherbd

We all know it was game one. I do have huge concerns. I have seen this before where our scoring and PP dries up . We have one win our last 12 PO games and we get gallant efforts. If we have a hiccup in the next game we are screwed.

This is a veteran team , excuses are for losers. Get out there try harder and don't accept losing. Do whatever it takes.

We've been saying that for years. Time to throw away the excuses and win. There are no trophies awarded for scoring chances.
- VANTEL

They had their chances and Hiller had to make some good saves, but nothing that you will see on the highlight reel. He was good but didn't have to be great.

They had their chances and Hiller had to make some good saves, but nothing that you will see on the highlight reel. He was good but didn't have to be great.
- CubanBuffet

Because we didn't try hard enough. They didn't interfer with him, they were not there for rebounds and they just didn't try hard enough.

Because we didn't try hard enough. They didn't interfer with him, they were not there for rebounds and they just didn't try hard enough.
- VANTEL

Kassian

We all know it was game one. I do have huge concerns. I have seen this before where our scoring and PP dries up . We have one win our last 12 PO games and we get gallant efforts. If we have a hiccup in the next game we are screwed.

This is a veteran team , excuses are for losers. Get out there try harder and don't accept losing. Do whatever it takes.
- VANTEL

I have the same feeling. Did WD get outcoached as well perhaps?

Kassian
- VanHockeyGuy

We need him now.

The problem I seen was lack of scoring AGAIN
- VANTEL

Agreed. It's an issue that won't stop rearing its ugly head come playoff time.

Was anyone else surprised that the Sedins played only 16 mins last night?

They had their chances and Hiller had to make some good saves, but nothing that you will see on the highlight reel. He was good but didn't have to be great.
- CubanBuffet

The Canucks were pretty much hemmed into their own zone for the final 6 minutes or so. They might have had their chances earlier on but they got overwhelmed down the stretch. That's troubling.

All this said, this was always a long series in my mind and we are a decent road team. Lots of hockey to still be played.

The problem I seen was lack of scoring AGAIN
- VANTEL

And yes...scoring.

We all know it was game one. I do have huge concerns. I have seen this before where our scoring and PP dries up . We have one win our last 12 PO games and we get gallant efforts. If we have a hiccup in the next game we are screwed.

This is a veteran team , excuses are for losers. Get out there try harder and don't accept losing. Do whatever it takes.
- VANTEL

Exactly and if that means getting a little dirty so be it.

Yes I was talking about the team record not the teams development.
- belcherbd

Fair enough!

Because we didn't try hard enough. They didn't interfer with him, they were not there for rebounds and they just didn't try hard enough.
- VANTEL

I don't disagree. Their PK is great so why not make life difficult for Hiller and if you take a penalty along the way, so be it.

It's no accident that the Canucks' only goal was the result of traffic in front of the net, unfortunately it was all Flames.

The Canucks were pretty much hemmed into their own zone for the final 6 minutes or so. They might have had their chances earlier on but they got overwhelmed down the stretch. That's troubling.

All this said, this was always a long series in my mind and we are a decent road team. Lots of hockey to still be played.
- AlexF

They forgot all about defence, sticking close to their man and not giving any time and space. Singular focus on getting the goal back.

need to bear down for a complete game. I always think they get it in their heads that they work hard for a bit and then expect to coast...

I would be very surprised if Miller was in game 2. Lack was one our better players even though I called him out. Henrik and Burrows I thought played pretty good as well but had no finish. They need to pick it up. Higgins had legs but thats about it. PP sucked, PK was awesome. Vantel is right scoring is our problem. Not quite as bad at scoring as Nucker101. Finish needs to happen.