GDT: WCQF GAME #2: Canucks vs. Blues | 3:30 p.m. PST

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

I’m gonna chime in on the Cormac talk, line up talk, van Halen talk and final score talk


Niccccccce


And done

 

[supercanuck]

Is this rigged? On espn it shows Canucks lead 2-0 lol

I like it.

 

[moog35]

Canucks need Jake clicking if they expect to win this series.

I know it wont happen, but I would play him 12 -14 minutes and take the consequences this game, to get him going. We lose this game and it's a best of 5 against the defending champs which if someone told you that on March 10 you would be ecstatic.

When Jake is out there regularly doing what he can do, opposing D start to cough up the puck even when there is no pressure on them. We need that.

Sometimes you have to lose a little to win a lot.

Jake sucks. He shouldn’t need 12-14 minutes to get going. He should be motivated because it’s playoff hockey. Instead he’s barely been noticeable. Tyler Motte has way less size and skill yet he’s made way more of an impact with limited minutes because he plays like he actually gives a f***. Jake needs to wake up

 

[Snatcher Demko]

I'd expect a tighter game from the Blues. They may allow the Canucks to get plenty of perimeter shots to warm up Binnington,but they'll block off the middle like they like to do so well.

The Canucks just have to keep racing down the wings and keep them turning and chasing.

Marky will have to be huge tonight. Think the Blues will try to come harder after the Canucks D which I'm sure they will pound and pound.

The homer in me is calling for a 3-2 OT win, and perhaps we come from behind to do it.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

cover needs to be someone's Avatar

Why don't why we just go with Van Halen for the Playoff Avatars?

Being a massive VH fan, I'd be 100% onboard with this (hell, I'm already rocking one!)

 

[Ginger Papa]

I'd expect a tighter game from the Blues. They may allow the Canucks to get plenty of perimeter shots to warm up Binnington,but they'll block off the middle like they like to do so well.

The Canucks just have to keep racing down the wings and keep them turning and chasing.

Marky will have to be huge tonight. Think the Blues will try to come harder after the Canucks D which I'm sure they will pound and pound.

The homer in me is calling for a 3-2 OT win, and perhaps we come from behind to do it.

 

[Huggy]

Drinking at 330.

You love to see it.

 

[Zippgunn]

This will probably pivot on the goalies. If Marky continues his fantastic play we have a great shot at winning this, even if Binny bounces back. Any weak goals on us will be killers. Blues will be even tougher and trying harder to exploit tiny weaknesses which have so far not shown themselves. We could play great and still lose to these guys...

 

[Ginger Papa]

Drinking at 330.

You love to see it.

 

[TruKnyte]

Blues will come out hard I think. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them score early if the Canucks don’t match their intensity.

 

[Diversification]

I expect them to run Marky early to try and get him off his game. Lots of crease crashing and gamesmanship after whistle.

and true to form, the refs will let them get away with it.

 

[Balls Mahoney]

Trying to not get emotionally involved as hockey in August unholy and against God. But it's exciting any time the Canucks are in the running for the Cup.

 

[Captain Bowie]

I feel a big game from Jake and Marky coming. 3-1 win.

 

[Hockeyphysio]

Interesting break down of the series by Travis Yost...

"There were a few important takeaways from Game 1. First and most importantly: Vancouver clearly belongs. This was not an inexperienced team that looked rattled. In fact, I thought they did an excellent job of using their speed on the wings to effectively counterattack St. Louis on a number of occasions, an important development considering the Blues’ ability to own the puck for extended periods of games."

Intriguing chess match developing between Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues - TSN.ca

I was listening to 1040 the other day and Button was trying to claim Millers line was dominant. Yost piece basically shows the opposite at 5 on 5

 

[Bleach Clean]

St Louis is the better team 5v5. Which means, the Canucks have to keep converting against the run of the play. That’s it.

The Stecher goal came at a time when the Canucks were buckling under the pressure from the Blues. It changed the game. They need a play like that this game. Something unexpected.

Ultimately, it is their conversion rate that will decide things. They’re not going to consistently outshoot the Blues.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Binnington is starting.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

St Louis is the better team 5v5. Which means, the Canucks have to keep converting against the run of the play. That’s it.

The Stecher goal came at a time when the Canucks were buckling under the pressure from the Blues. It changed the game. They need a play like that this game. Something unexpected.

Ultimately, it is their conversion rate that will decide things. They’re not going to consistently outshoot the Blues.

Helps if Binnington is still off his game.

 

[Captain Bowie]

Binnington is starting.

Was there doubt?

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

No lineup changes for Vancouver as of now.

 

[Fire Benning]

Blues juggling their lines by the looks of it

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Blais and noted Canuck-killer Steen appear to be in for the Blues.

 

[Eyeseeing]

Hey guys.
I have the same feeling about your team that I had about St. Louis last year.
I feel your team is going to do this.
( I like St.Louis) as a Jets fan

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Hey guys.
I have the same feeling about your team that I had about St. Louis last year.
I feel your team is going to do this.
( I like St.Louis) as a Jets fan

Well, I certainly hope you’re onto something!

 

[AzNightmare]

Canucks poked the sleeping bear last time... I wonder if it's awake or still sleeping.

 

[Indiana]

HD stream of the game.

For those who need it:

http://www.720pstream.me/vancouver-canucks-live-stream