Had to overcome some crap officiating but did so in style. Raymond reinforced his image as a diver and at some point needed a unsportsmen-like penalty. Canucks needed good goaltending but a lot of that was due to the penalties. Only concern is the PP which remains unproductive even when it seems to be working okay.
Good
Lindhom - thought he was obviously our best forward. Talent combined with smarts. Very good two way game and starting to look better with Pettersson. Is quickly showing himself to be probably the best two way player on the team
Pettersson - kept yelling at him to move the puck faster and he was not without some of his usual glitzes. Still he was much of the offense in this game and certainly worked both ends of the ice.
Juulsen - continues to play with excellent focus. Seems to be getting more confidence with the puck. Surprise story of the year. If he continues to improve his play as rapidly has this season becomes a cheap option moving ahead. That will be huge for cap purposes moving ahead.
Zadorov - big presence again. Moved puck well, took people out of the play and provide push back when things got physical.
Hronek - play in transition was excellent. Moved puck up fron the back well all game. In both the neutral and defensive zones his positioning and movement allow him to consistently cut off lanes and prevent passes.
Demko - outstanding. Has looked the best he been all season in the last few game. Clearly the first star
Others
Garland - I think he clearly missed Joshua. Wasn't bad but not the player he has been recently and for most of the season. Thought Blueger carried that line in this game.
Hughes - Again struggled a bit deep in his end and not as good on the PP. Was brutally cross checked out of the play on the only goal against. While this should have been a penalty, it kind of indicated that he was getting caught a little flat footed around his net. Thought his play was little more random in terms of offense.
Micheyev - while there were some postive steps, still not near the player Joshua has been. If the Canucks have to off load salary in the offseason might be looking at this player - thus the need for him to start showing more.
Diuseppe - thought he was best player on the 4th line. Overall, however line wasn't that good. Need to get Lafferty back to the player he was at the beginning of the season.
Felt that this might be a very tough game for the team. First game back from a road trip, missing Joshua, Detroit needing to pick up points -- but this Canuck team continues to play through whatever problems or situations they face.