Pre-Game Talk: Series Talk: Canucks vs. Blues in the Western Conference Quarterfinals

[Josepho]

Here is the game 3 5v5 ice time distribution.

And here is the game 4 5v5 ice time distribution.

We need something closer to what Green was doing in game 4 going forward in this series.

 

[mriswith]

If they call this series like last series then I very much like our chances.

If the whistles go away I think we get crushed as they will shut Petey's line down and it'll be up to the bottom six to carry the offense. It'll be like 2011 vs Nashville where the Sedins got dominated except there's no Kesler as the 1-2 punch.

 

[iFan]

Blues has Tyler frickin bozak playing? He was ran out of toronto lol.

I mean the Canucks have been one of the worst teams in the NHL for nearly a decade! Think that balances out Bozak?

 

[Captain Bowie]

If they call this series like last series then I very much like our chances.

If the whistles go away I think we get crushed as they will shut Petey's line down and it'll be up to the bottom six to carry the offense. It'll be like 2011 vs Nashville where the Sedins got dominated except there's no Kesler as the 1-2 punch.

That's where Bo comes in. What is the Blues second line in terms of matchups assuming ROR plays against Petey.

 

[F A N]

Looks like the Blues are firing with missing cylinders. Hopefully they keep it up. Go Canucks!

 

[Canucks LB]

Gotta get the jump early on the blues, use the energy from the last win and shock them early.
Blues are probably one of the most down to earth teams in the league honestly, Not much to dislike.

But I am sure after a few games, both fanbases will hate each-other.
Wouldn't have it any other way haha

 

[Bojack Horvatman]

Here is the game 3 5v5 ice time distribution.

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And here is the game 4 5v5 ice time distribution.

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We need something closer to what Green was doing in game 4 going forward in this series.

Green doesn't play Hughes or Pettersson with leads. He seems to think spending time in the opponent's zone with a lead will give you chlamydia.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Binnington
2018-2019 season
32 gp
GAA 1.89
SA% .927

2019 playoffs
GAA 2.46
SA% .914

2019-2020 season
GAA 2.56
SA% .912

Lets hope his statline keeps getting worse. Last season was unreal.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

The Blues lost every ranking game including the exhibition game. I think the Canucks will be more ready to start the series but need to score early and not let the Blues get into that grinding game they play so well.

 

[MikeK]

I want to say we win but I have the Blues in 6. Definitely hope I'm wrong.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

The Blues lost every ranking game including the exhibition game. I think the Canucks will be more ready to start the series but need to score early and not let the Blues get into that grinding game they play so well.

First goal of the game was so important against Minnesota, doubly so against St.
Louis.

 

[flying v 604]

Nice to see some positivity around here. I like it!

Remember the shade their goalie pulled on Petey? I can't believe some people here are going on the Blues board and wishing them luck. Quit being nice, do not humanize the enemy. You don't make friends with the cow before you slaughter it. Tho I heard it does taste better that way.
All Joking aside, whoever has the hotter goalie wins. Get the flags out boys.

 

[datboichoi]

I got Blues in 6

 

[Tonystretcher]

Petey will be facing one of Pietrangelo or Parayko at pretty much all times. Not looking forward to that. Will be a good test for him.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

2 goals, 7 assists for 9 points in 6 career games against St. Louis for Pettersson. Let’s hope he can bring it!

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Petey will be facing one of Pietrangelo or Parayko at pretty much all times. Not looking forward to that. Will be a good test for him.

I know it’s only regular season but He’s +9 in his career against the blues. They havent been able to stop him at even strength so far in 6 games.

he also just went up against the wild who have just as good a top 4. If they focus all their attention on Elias it will open up room for other players.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Remember Burrows and Kesler trash talking Backes? That was f***ing hilarious.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Canucks have the blues beat in young talent.

ROR is 30
Tarasenko is 28
Steen is 36

Thomas is their only young guy.

Schenn
Schwartz
Perron

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Remember Burrows and Kesler trash talking Backes? That was f***ing hilarious.

Ask and ye shall receive.

 

[The Stig]

If Buster Douglas can beat Mike Tyson
If Bianca Andreescu can beat Serena Williams
If Leicester City can win the Premier League
If the U.S. can beat the Soviets

We can beat the Blues.

 

[Hit the post]

Canucks in three.

 

[the_gman83]

2 goals, 7 assists for 9 points in 6 career games against St. Louis for Pettersson. Let’s hope he can bring it!

And Boeser has 5 goals in 8 career games against the Blues.

 

[PG Canuck]

If Buster Douglas can beat Mike Tyson
If Bianca Andreescu can beat Serena Williams
If Leicester City can win the Premier League
If the U.S. can beat the Soviets

We can beat the Blues.

Canucks vs Blues is that big of a mismatch? Damn, maybe I shouldn't have a bit of confidence.

 

[Kassattack]

Hard to judge the Blues too harshly based on round robin games but they've been awful. The Canucks need to pounce on them while they're still trying to get their intensity up for game 1. Use that confidence to get an early lead in the series.

Always felt like the Canucks matched up well against the Blues with their skill. Hopefully we get some guys back for game 1 (Toffolli, Gaudette especially)

 

[mriswith]

That's where Bo comes in. What is the Blues second line in terms of matchups assuming ROR plays against Petey.

Bo's gonna have Eriksson stapled to his wing all series and while Pearson is better than Loui it's not exactly star power, I don't see Horvat taking over a series like this. If he had better wingers then sure. He'll be against the Schenn line which looked bad in the round robin so that's in his favour.

The biggest thing in our favour is the Blues look so disinterested. I don't believe teams "flip the switch" so maybe we can get out to a 1 or 2 game lead in the series before the Blues round into form. If we can do that and if Markstrom can channel his regular season form we have a shot.