[PGT]Canucks vs Golden Knights - April 8th, 2024

[RWMc1]

 

 

[CanuckMan]

Congrats to Boeser for #40 and Miller for the 100 points! Hopefully this is the coming together of the team and Demko/Lindholm join us soon and we get into another gear going into the playoffs.

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

Garland is our golden goose 

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

What a win…

 

pulled it out of the fire 

 

so proud of our boys

 

They found their mojo…

 

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

1 hour ago, Kragar said:

Yeah man I started watching the game and boom Las Vegas scores 2 goals

 

I shut the game off boom Canucks score boom they’re tied up boom yeah they win because I didn’t watch

[Conscience]

5 minutes ago, I.AM.THE.WALRUS said:

Yeah man I started watching the game and boom Las Vegas scores 2 goals

 

I shut the game off boom Canucks score boom they’re tied up boom yeah they win because I didn’t watch

Good work keep it up bro

[hockeyfan-observer]

Great game - very happy with the result given their two comebacks in the game.  Although their PK gave up goals again tonight, they did nullify a key advantage in the third - on that kill, looks like they made several adjustments - hopefully they can continue to adapt / refine their PK moving forward.

 

Silov made some big saves as the game went along plus some good D play by Big Z.  With only 4 games left,Its almost all hands on deck right now as they prep for post season round the corner. At this point, all their possible playoffs opponents will be a challenge (but still do-able)  - so just prepare their best for whoever it is.

 

Congrats to JT for his 100pt and Garland 400game / 2 goals tonight.

Edited April 9 by hockeyfan-observer

[filthy animal]

2 hours ago, I.Am.Ironman said:

Anyone but LA. I think Vegas will be tough to beat with a healthy Hertl and Stone if he comes back. I'd be happy seeing them go up against the Oilers in round 1.

 

Agreed. No one wants to be in a bar during the playoffs watching a snoozefest

[The Aquaman]

Yay! JT Friggin Miller with the Century Mark! 
 

 

100, smackers nice!

[Future Considerations]

hot sticks coming back

[JamesB]

The way the game started I thought my main comment tonight would be about goaltending problems (again). Instead the Canucks pulled out a big character win with a gutty, gritty performance--with several big milestones along the way.

 

1. After giving up two goals on the first two shots against it would be easy to give up. But the Canucks just kept going hard and got a well-deserved win. The Canucks were ahead in all-strength expected goals 3.44 to 1.98. They did not give up many chances (especially at 5-on-5).

 

2. Silovs did not look great. The first goal just went right through him. On the second he seem to slip or get tangled up moving across the crease. And the third goal was just a shot from the blueline that he should have stopped. He had trouble finding the puck as he was partially screened, but NHL goalies usually make that play. After 3 goals on 9 shots I was worried. But Silovs settled down and stopped the next 14 shots in a row. He looked a bit shaky at times, but he finished strong. Credit to him for battling back after a tough start, but I will breathe a sigh of relief when Demmer is healthy again (along with all other Canuck fans).

 

3. Some great performances from the skaters. Hard to know where to start. Garland was first star, which he deserved. He scored two goals and could easily have had a couple more.

 

4. Hughes had  yet another huge game, despite taking a cheap shot hit to the head and some other questionable hits. Other teams are definitely going after him and the Canucks do not have much pushback. Of course, they could not afford to take any unnecessary penalties tonight. And Joshua can't fight after just coming back from breaking his little finger. And Z was being careful to avoid taking penalties tonight. 

 

5. Miller gets 3 assists to reach the elusive 100 pt mark after putting up 99 two years ago. Great to see.

 

6. Boeser gets his 40th after all the false starts and questions about whether he would ever reach 30. Really happy to see that.

 

7. I also want to mention Petey, who had a very good game. He "only" had one assist but he screened the goalie on 3 of the 4 Canuck goals, played a physical game, and was very good defensively. He is never going to be as visible on the ice as Miller or Hughes, but he is very good in a more subtle way. 

 

8. Credit to Tocchet for building a real character team. Everyone is pulling for each other and putting the team ahead of themselves.

 

9. Despite all the positives, I noticed a few issues in addition to goaltending. On the first Vegas goal, Z. did not have very good gap control. The same thing happened on a pp goal in the last game. He is just giving the opposing forward too much time and space. He needs to close on the shooter more quickly as the shooter enters a high danger area. I am not saying it is easy, but it is an important skill. Cole and Z. struggled tonight. Scoring chances were 8-1 against Cole and 9-1 against Z at 5-on-5. I would play Juulsen in the next game. Frankly, it would be reasonable to rest any of Cole, Z., or Soucy. Fortunately, Myers has somehow turned into a reliable, consistent, top-4 RD.

 

10. The Canucks need more offence from the bottom 6. They played well defensively tonight but are generating very few offensive chances.

 

Still, a very satisfying win as the Canucks clinch being ahead of Vegas and LA (and had already clinched being ahead of Nashville) so the Canucks are guaranteed home ice advantage in the first round. 

 

If Demko comes back healthy and sharp and Lindholm comes back healthy I think the Canucks have a good a shot as anyone in the playoffs.

 

 

[Elias Pettersson]

2 hours ago, Dr.BRR said:

Went to the game tonight. Atmosphere was awesome. One of my unsung heroes of the game was Zadorov. Thought he was great. Uo and down the ice, smart plays, couple big hits. Overall huge win!!

 

Go Nucks Go!!

 

Zadorov was a beast tonight.  Played over 20 minutes.  All over the ice.  He is going to he huge for us in the playoffs.  Literally huge...

[filthy animal]

16 minutes ago, JamesB said:

The way the game started I thought my main comment tonight would be about goaltending problems (again). Instead the Canucks pulled out a big character win with a gutty, gritty performance--with several big milestones along the way.

 

1. After giving up two goals on the first two shots against it would be easy to give up. But the Canucks just kept going hard and got a well-deserved win. The Canucks were ahead in all-strength expected goals 3.44 to 1.98. They did not give up many chances (especially at 5-on-5).

 

2. Silovs did not look great. The first goal just went right through him. On the second he seem to slip or get tangled up moving across the crease. And the third goal was just a shot from the blueline that he should have stopped. He had trouble finding the puck as he was partially screened, but NHL goalies usually make that play. After 3 goals on 9 shots I was worried. But Silovs settled down and stopped the next 14 shots in a row. He looked a bit shaky at times, but he finished strong. Credit to him for battling back after a tough start, but I will breathe a sigh of relief when Demmer is healthy again (along with all other Canuck fans).

 

3. Some great performances from the skaters. Hard to know where to start. Garland was first star, which he deserved. He scored two goals and could easily have had a couple more.

 

4. Hughes had  yet another huge game, despite taking a cheap shot hit to the head and some other questionable hits. Other teams are definitely going after him and the Canucks do not have much pushback. Of course, they could not afford to take any unnecessary penalties tonight. And Joshua can't fight after just coming back from breaking his little finger. And Z was being careful to avoid taking penalties tonight. 

 

5. Miller gets 3 assists to reach the elusive 100 pt mark after putting up 99 two years ago. Great to see.

 

6. Boeser gets his 40th after all the false starts and questions about whether he would ever reach 30. Really happy to see that.

 

7. I also want to mention Petey, who had a very good game. He "only" had one assist but he screened the goalie on 3 of the 4 Canuck goals, played a physical game, and was very good defensively. He is never going to be as visible on the ice as Miller or Hughes, but he is very good in a more subtle way. 

 

8. Credit to Tocchet for building a real character team. Everyone is pulling for each other and putting the team ahead of themselves.

 

9. Despite all the positives, I noticed a few issues in addition to goaltending. On the first Vegas goal, Z. did not have very good gap control. The same thing happened on a pp goal in the last game. He is just giving the opposing forward too much time and space. He needs to close on the shooter more quickly as the shooter enters a high danger area. I am not saying it is easy, but it is an important skill. Cole and Z. struggled tonight. Scoring chances were 8-1 against Cole and 9-1 against Z at 5-on-5. I would play Juulsen in the next game. Frankly, it would be reasonable to rest any of Cole, Z., or Soucy. Fortunately, Myers has somehow turned into a reliable, consistent, top-4 RD.

 

10. The Canucks need more offence from the bottom 6. They played well defensively tonight but are generating very few offensive chances.

 

Still, a very satisfying win as the Canucks clinch being ahead of Vegas and LA (and had already clinched being ahead of Nashville) so the Canucks are guaranteed home ice advantage in the first round. 

 

If Demko comes back healthy and sharp and Lindholm comes back healthy I think the Canucks have a good a shot as anyone in the playoffs.

 

 

 

I agree somewhat with the Silovs take. He was so so, but Id attribute it more to the guys in front of him. There was barely any grade A chances he needed to stop, but he still made them, which lately DeSmith hasn't been able to

 

Gawd I hope Lindholm, Mikeyev and Pettersson are saving all their goals for the post season

[kilgore]

Late to the party. obligations. Just finished watching it

 WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 So stoked. Such an important win. Not only for the points, but to prove to themselves, and fans, that they could win a playoff type of game against one of the best. And Vegas had a lot of impetus to win, having been humiliated by phoenix’s comeback, as well as being Hurdl’s first game back.

 

i was ready to kick the screen in after the first goal off of one of the worst calls by a ref this season on Brock. But dammit I loved that they just never got down. Kept pushing even after what could have been a few deflating goals.

 Garland, what can you say? From being on the trade bubble and questioning his role in the team to the hottest spark plug on the team.

 

 2am Gonna be hard to calm down after that show and get some zzzzzs

[BornMello]

5 hours ago, Toni Zamboni said:

kinda cheesy but i made this after Huggy's goal

What font did you use for this?

[Toni Zamboni]

16 minutes ago, BornMello said:

What font did you use for this?

not sure the font tbh
its a photoshop from this pic:

[J-23]

2 hours ago, filthy animal said:

 

I agree somewhat with the Silovs take. He was so so, but Id attribute it more to the guys in front of him. There was barely any grade A chances he needed to stop, but he still made them, which lately DeSmith hasn't been able to

 

Gawd I hope Lindholm, Mikeyev and Pettersson are saving all their goals for the post season

Pettersson was great tonight, he will score a lot in the playoffs as well.

Edited April 9 by J-23

[Silent Man]

2 hours ago, JamesB said:

The way the game started I thought my main comment tonight would be about goaltending problems (again). Instead the Canucks pulled out a big character win with a gutty, gritty performance--with several big milestones along the way.

 

1. After giving up two goals on the first two shots against it would be easy to give up. But the Canucks just kept going hard and got a well-deserved win. The Canucks were ahead in all-strength expected goals 3.44 to 1.98. They did not give up many chances (especially at 5-on-5).

 

2. Silovs did not look great. The first goal just went right through him. On the second he seem to slip or get tangled up moving across the crease. And the third goal was just a shot from the blueline that he should have stopped. He had trouble finding the puck as he was partially screened, but NHL goalies usually make that play. After 3 goals on 9 shots I was worried. But Silovs settled down and stopped the next 14 shots in a row. He looked a bit shaky at times, but he finished strong. Credit to him for battling back after a tough start, but I will breathe a sigh of relief when Demmer is healthy again (along with all other Canuck fans).

 

3. Some great performances from the skaters. Hard to know where to start. Garland was first star, which he deserved. He scored two goals and could easily have had a couple more.

 

4. Hughes had  yet another huge game, despite taking a cheap shot hit to the head and some other questionable hits. Other teams are definitely going after him and the Canucks do not have much pushback. Of course, they could not afford to take any unnecessary penalties tonight. And Joshua can't fight after just coming back from breaking his little finger. And Z was being careful to avoid taking penalties tonight. 

 

5. Miller gets 3 assists to reach the elusive 100 pt mark after putting up 99 two years ago. Great to see.

 

6. Boeser gets his 40th after all the false starts and questions about whether he would ever reach 30. Really happy to see that.

 

7. I also want to mention Petey, who had a very good game. He "only" had one assist but he screened the goalie on 3 of the 4 Canuck goals, played a physical game, and was very good defensively. He is never going to be as visible on the ice as Miller or Hughes, but he is very good in a more subtle way. 

 

8. Credit to Tocchet for building a real character team. Everyone is pulling for each other and putting the team ahead of themselves.

 

9. Despite all the positives, I noticed a few issues in addition to goaltending. On the first Vegas goal, Z. did not have very good gap control. The same thing happened on a pp goal in the last game. He is just giving the opposing forward too much time and space. He needs to close on the shooter more quickly as the shooter enters a high danger area. I am not saying it is easy, but it is an important skill. Cole and Z. struggled tonight. Scoring chances were 8-1 against Cole and 9-1 against Z at 5-on-5. I would play Juulsen in the next game. Frankly, it would be reasonable to rest any of Cole, Z., or Soucy. Fortunately, Myers has somehow turned into a reliable, consistent, top-4 RD.

 

10. The Canucks need more offence from the bottom 6. They played well defensively tonight but are generating very few offensive chances.

 

Still, a very satisfying win as the Canucks clinch being ahead of Vegas and LA (and had already clinched being ahead of Nashville) so the Canucks are guaranteed home ice advantage in the first round. 

 

If Demko comes back healthy and sharp and Lindholm comes back healthy I think the Canucks have a good a shot as anyone in the playoffs.

 

 

Thank you James, much appreciated as always.

This team will go as far as Demko takes them.

[IBatch]

What a great game.  What impresses me, and continues to impress me about this club, is our 5 x 5 play all season.    They've developed their own brand and keep working on it.   

That's going to be a key factor in the later rounds and games in each round, in the post season.    This team is so easy to like after years of waiting for something to happen.   

Brock bashers repent.   As soon as Horvat was traded, became the longest serving Canuck.   On that, pacifism culture has clearly been dealt with.    The Canucks brand was never like that until it was.   Glad Tochett and Co are working on that. 

 

 Vegas ...suck it!  This isn't remotely the same team we had in the bubble.   The core has matured.   The support players are better.   And won't stop pumping the D's tires.   They are good in the regular season, and will be even better in the post season.   Myers becomes an animal (did in WNP too),  Soucy was pasting our guys in the bubble - wait for it, it's coming the other way this time,  Zadarov is everything and more we hoped we had in Tryamkin ... Juulsen is arguably just as good.    And plays like it's playoffs in the regular season ... like to see what he does too.   

 

QHs.   Hope Tochett addresses the team about head shots.    He's got a target on his back.    The closest player to this sort of crap, needs to be ready to respond in kind.    
 

I'd sit QHs and EP for the final game against EDM, assuming we already have another banner in the bank.    Maybe Demko too.   

[IBatch]

5 minutes ago, Silent Man said:

Thank you James, much appreciated as always.

This team will go as far as Demko takes them.

Demko for sure is a critical part of the team.    Like Vasilevsky was for TB.   Our record without him playing our 2nd and 3rd goalie, is nothing like it was last season without Demko.   Which is pretty encouraging. 

[JeremyCuddles]

Boeser still has no 30 goal seasons, why haven't we bought that guy out yet? Smh.

[steviewonder20]

Kevin Woodley writing that Hughes scored on Silovs. Pretty stupid mistake to make for a professional sports writer.
 

‘Hughes tied it 2-2 with another power-play goal at 14:26, beating Silovs low with a point shot through a screen by Garland and Elias Pettersson.”

[Alflives]

22 minutes ago, steviewonder20 said:

Kevin Woodley writing that Hughes scored on Silovs. Pretty stupid mistake to make for a professional sports writer.
 

‘Hughes tied it 2-2 with another power-play goal at 14:26, beating Silovs low with a point shot through a screen by Garland and Elias Pettersson.”

Woodly is a friggin’ moran. 

[Chon derry]

[spook007]

Eddie Vedder was right ... Brock is not a 30 goals scorer....

He's a 40 goals scorer... 

 

Way to go boys for not folding despite going behind twice. 
 

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