Post-Game Talk: WCSF GM05 | Canucks defeat Oilers | 3-2 (Soucy, Di Giuseppe, & Miller) | JT MILLER *clap* *clap* *clap*

[Zippgunn]

The reffing can’t be this bad in game 6 can it?

Do NOT tempt fate, please...

 

[mdobbs]

at this pt i think you can’t put demko back in until silovs has two stinkers in a row

if demko is healthy you gotta go back to him

 

[VanJack]

Still a 'toss-up' series. Oilers won the last one with a last minute goal; and the Canucks returned serve tonight. Arguably their best two periods of hockey in these playoffs in the second and third.

One thing is for certain, if the Canucks take another five minor penalties, the Oilers aren't going to go 0-5 on the PP back at home.

And listening to PDG on the post-game interviews, what an ordeal he's been under. This of course this is the part of players' lives that fans never. So gratifying to see him pot one in this game.

Still a good possibility of a seven-game series. But at least it's the Oilers who will be stewing for the next 48 hours, not the Canucks.

 

[platotld]

omg

 

[Hockeyphysio]

I thought the 4th line looked excellent and was actually a presence tonight vs the rest of the playoffs. PDG several excellent scoring chances alongside his goal. But Pod was also very physical, finished his checks and looked on the right side defensively. Aman made several smart deflections on the PK.

i feel Aman has the potential to be a very useful 4th line center and top PKer

 

[Red]

https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/1791331984230494429

 

[garbageteam]

I would go with the same exact lineup for next game except do something with Cole.

Demko doesn't need to play in this series. Silovs will take care of these Coilers.

Unless the unthinkable happens and Silovs gets absolutely pasted by the Oilers in Game 6, then I think Demko is the Vezina card to play for Game 7. But if he puts on a clinic and we still unfortunately lose by 1, we probably ride him for the whole series even if Demko is ready.

 

[Peen]

Do NOT tempt fate, please...

I learned this the hard way today

 

[MS]

Only one player played bad and Tocchet rightfully benched him. Pretty safe to assume Juulsen’s back in for the game in EDM. If we are only playing a guy for 10 minutes a night, then I’d rather have Juulsen because he’s the better PKer.

Damn, I could tell they'd cut Cole back but 12:31 tonight.

I still don't think he'll come out, though. And Juulsen scares the crap out of me.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

x.com

Pizzaman has had a tumultuous year, but I couldn't be happier for the guy.

 

[Szechwan]

Few things:

Despite the Canucks dominance through most of that game Silovs came up huge with some very key stops on guys all alone in the slot. What a story that kid has been.

Thought Bluegar played a great game, and was happy to see him fit like a glove back between G & J.

DiGuiseppe looked like he did early in the season on the wing with Miller and Boeser.

EP showing some legit signs of life after being given some actual wingers that require defensive coverage by the other team. He battled tonight, but he also had space for the first time because other teams can usually just ignore Mik and Hog.

And finally, the biggest congrats goes to Tocc for finally getting out of his own way and mixing up the lines. Easy to forget he's still got some learning to do as a head coach in the post season.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Do NOT tempt fate, please...

Bah god....thats Kelly Sutherland music

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

McDavid looked super flat this game and only played 23 minutes despite all the powerplay time. Wondering if the 30 minutes per game is starting to wear away at him.

Even Draisatil didn't have anywhere near the jump he's had before. McDavid looked downright awful. I think you may be on to something. Between the LA series and grinding them out against out, they seem to be finally running out of gas.

Can't take them lightly on Saturday. We need to come in ready to end the series.

 

[Flik]

Damn, I could tell they'd cut Cole back but 12:31 tonight.

I still don't think he'll come out, though. And Juulsen scares the crap out of me.

He's GOTTA sit though, no?

I mean seriously. He was a good soldier for us this year, but even during the regular season he showed signs of fatigue, and in this series he's been a liability. He has to come out.....

 

[bbud]

that kind of effort gives me a unsettling amount of hope

like... we're one away from the third round for the 4th time ever. what

Exceeded expectations now win it blow the doors off

 

[God]

Damn, I could tell they'd cut Cole back but 12:31 tonight.

I still don't think he'll come out, though. And Juulsen scares the crap out of me.

He needs to be cut back... and he played much better the rest of the game after his horrendous 1st. And that isn't even age-related cardio, it's just poor clears and decision making.

Juulsen drawing in would be horrendous. He's on the right side of 30 and still making boneheaded reads.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Do NOT tempt fate, please...

Kelly Sutherland: "Hold my 64oz of beer."

 

[aquaweenie]

So important to end this Saturday. f*** these guys let’s finish it

 

[beckstreaker07]

 

[bbud]

if demko is healthy you gotta go back to him

Ride silovs till game 7 let demmer rest

 

[ziploc]

Silovs has earned the right to close it out

Unless he plays an absolute stinker on Saturday and Demko is truly ready to go, I think we see Silovs finish this series. It would be a huge luxury to win this series without Demko and let him rest and come back for Dallas or Colorado. Not counting any chickens before they hatch though.

In other words: Yay fans. Screw you media.

 

[Flik]

I know he's been less than ideal for this post-season, but god damn man

Very inspired effort by Petey tonight.

 

[mdobbs]

He's GOTTA sit though, no?

I mean seriously. He was a good soldier for us this year, but even during the regular season he showed signs of fatigue, and in this series he's been a liability. He has to come out.....

For who though? Juulsen is not better right now

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

The reffing can’t be this bad in game 6 can it?

No.

It'll be worse.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

Only one player played bad and Tocchet rightfully benched him. Pretty safe to assume Juulsen’s back in for the game in EDM. If we are only playing a guy for 10 minutes a night, then I’d rather have Juulsen because he’s the better PKer.

i think juulsen is unplayable on the road

but at home, i don’t hate him as the 6th man to give cole a much needed rest. hopefully game 3 against dallas...