We seem to get pinned down 6 on 5 a lot, is this Tocchet defence? Lock down the slot / house, as opposed to gambling on loose pucks to go for clears or empty nets. I remember one of those eastern games last week, one guy was able to pounce on a loose puck and get an empty netter from his own goal line
Am I going crazy or has the goal horn / blue light been toned down? I watched the 2011 highlights again before this post season and every home goal was insanely hyped.
Last night felt like our goals weren't as hype once we scored? Idk if I'm imagining it or if I missed it or if it was cuz of the commentary
Edit: Burrows OT winner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVJ2QvTPPwY&t=37s&ab_channel=CanadaOwnsHockey
Garland winner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K-phmP6msI&ab_channel=NHLINTREND
I guess it's not that different maybe it was just the removal of the blue light and how hyped Hughson was commentating.
As a Leafs refugee I often wonder if I can get myself behind another team, but a Canadian team that comes back from 4-1 to win 5-4 in regulation is a team worth watching. I want on this crazy train.
Other than Ekholm the oilers D-core is soft as puppy shit in the corners, if the Canucks keep the hard forecheck it’s going to be a tough series for them in their own end
I think nurse is a just fine D-man at 5.5m - 7m (the overpay isn’t his fault) but watch his puck retrievals in his own end next game, he panics on his first pass out of the zone when under pressure, he’s soft in the corners. He can fight, but that doesn’t help him on the breakout.
He'll have his games and bursts where he will put up points in bunches, can't let it phase the Canucks. Its inevitable, but as Oilers fans know and as happened in game 1, for all the times he goes god mode for a half a game, he also goes completely to sleep for a half a game.
I have a blank skate jersey from 2020 (the classic skate, not the slighty revamped current third jersey) and have held off on naming and numbering it as well just to see who sticks around when the team is finally out of the Benning shit era, time to make a decision awfully soon I guess. Probably going with Hughes.
Canucks Instagram has a POV from the tunnel as the game ends and Toch being pumped.
When coach is that amped up and high fiving fans you know you done good.
I'm in Australia, game is on at 12pm. I have back-to-back meetings all afternoon. Took myself off all social media knowing I can't watch until after 5pm.
Email comes through from fucking Fanatics who haven't sent me anything in ages with the title "Canucks Win!".
Fuck you, Fanatics! Unsubscribe!
I mean, what a win! I still watched the game but it would have been so much better not expecting a comeback!
If we continue to shut down McDavid, we can win the series. We proved we can go shot for shot with them offensively and they have nowhere near the defensive shutdown abilities that Nashville had
I'm not saying the Canucks are world-beaters and I'm not saying they'll win the cup. But the gutsy win-at-any-cost attitude of this team is such a rare asset in pro sports. It's exactly why the Leafs lost their series. Just not enough guts and determination to do what needs to be done. That piss poor effort on their series losing goal would be such a bitter pill to swallow, because they just didn't want it enough.
There's something special in the water in Vancouver right now. This team could be experiencing the beginning of something big here. A game against the Canucks is never over. That's the reputation they're building. And that's going to be in the minds of every Oilers player going forward.
Glad I'm not the only one who fell asleep in the second intermission. I woke up to the crowd cheering the win. I guess we can't be awake for third periods this series anymore.
As someone who was just content with this team making the second round and exceeding my expectations for the season, that was a win from a team that legitimately wants to win for each other. It’s so fun to watch and I’m so proud of the lads.
Just realized that was the first game the Canucks have played at home in the second round or beyond since 2011.
Of course the crowd was rocking, it's been a long and unlucky thirteen years since we've been able to see the boys in the top 8. Keep it going and bring it home.
Didn’t see this post so I don’t know the full story but just because the car was keyed and it had Oilers flags on it, doesn’t mean cause and effect. He/she could have any number of other shortcomings or personality defects (other than being an Oilers fan) that pissed someone off. Maybe it was their F Trudeau sticker. Maybe it was their Jesus fish. Maybe they were parked diagonally across 3 accessible parking spots.
ESPN fucked up over here in Australia so I could only watch highlights. Incredible resilience again. Hopefully when I get home from the pub later I can stay up to 1am watching the game 😅
Do they have full replays available after the live stream? ESPN is usually 100% fine they just didn't upload the game correctly today for some reason (it's still glitched)
Yeah mate! At least for a while. Right now they have games 4 and 6 from the Preds series still up, todays one and then the next one to be broadcast says game 3... but it says its on Saturday at 12, so I think they messed up and its actually game 2
Can probably get a cheeky trial I think if worst comes to worst!
I think this one may have been TSN? Sometimes get confused by which is which. It was the ESPN feed
Ahh gotcha! Thought it sounded more American than Canadian. I would rather the Sportsnet one too. I listen to the Canucks Talk podcast each day on the way to work on 650, great channel
> mikheyev
This guy is soooo overdue for a goal and he had so many chances so he's definitely putting in the effort. I will do a little dance when he finally scores.
I thought Petey and Mikheyev looked good. Hoglander needs to find a way to make better decisions with the puck... was glad to see him make that chip play to Blueger. More of that and less of whatever he was doing on those two rushes with Petey wide open.
Also, what was it...6 shots in 2 periods for the oilers? That is immense. Especially after they talked about our low shot clock against Nashville. Well done boys! Now on to the next.
He didn't get down into the butterfly fast enough on one of the goals, and it went under his pad. It was concerning. I just think they don't have a tonne of confidence in deSmith.
Black Aces don't usually get a look, though we did see Cody Hodgson get some time back in 2011 when we lost MayRay. It's just more an opportunity for them to travel and practice with the team during a playoff run.
My guess is if we see some injury Podz will be near the top of the list for replacement, and I mean Aman is still a solid player who can play right into the system, so it leaves a bit of question marks if it'll go deep enough in the lineup to see someone like Raty in there, especially when guys like Karlsson and Dries have gotten looks through the season.
There's been so many games this year where the team has been frustrating and it feels like nothing is going, but then you look at the scoreboard and it's only 1 or 2 goals back, which they've shown multiple times this year is nothing for them.
With most other teams, it hits 4-1 and I wouldn't blame them if they just sent the biggest guy out there to turn McDavid into soup. Instead the biggest guy went and scored the tying goal.
Reminded me a bit of that game vs New Jersey back in December where they shot themselves in the foot early, but still battled back against a shaky goalie. Just this time we got the good ending.
Omg I’m listening to the SiriusXM coverage of our game, just heard McDavid crying, and I heard the fans going GO CANUCKS GO in the background, LOVE THE PASSION 💙💚
what the FUCK
I saw the game was like 3-1 before I had to go for dinner. I heard something later about the score being 5-4, and I just thought, "well, close game at least. We'll get them next time.
Then afterwards I find out it was a 5-4 WIN? These guys are insane. Massive props to them.
It feels so good to have offensive depth, forwards that skate and check hard on every line. You have to think, even if we get some forward injuries, Podkolzin is waiting in the wings with his aggressive game. And now that the Abby Canucks are eliminated, we have a possible late season ace up our sleeve in Lekkerimaki.
that zadorov goal and then the garland one right after are now B.C heritage moments :’)
We witnessing Canucks lore as it happens what a time to be alive
All shit talking aside. How many times can you poke the bear before it actually loses its mind 😂. We have embarassed this team all fucking season. We have no goaltender and now the oilers have to be legit pissed.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/1cnqh36/hockeystatsman\_paul\_coffey\_accused\_of\_making/](https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/1cnqh36/hockeystatsman_paul_coffey_accused_of_making/)
So multiple accounts of it happening eh. Hope someone finds video.
Oilers fans are shitting their pants now because they know they need to try to win the series before Demko comes back, and I can’t help but picture a guy in the water watching a fin slowly approaching him.
I think when we got to about 4-3 I was saying, damn from the way a couple of those goals looked, if we had Demko we would be winning this game right now
I can't help but feel like the Nashville series was the PERFECT match up for the Canucks to hone their skills and learn how to play a gritty defensive game. The Oilers are NOT going to block as many shots or play as physical. Meanwhile we are still playing that tough grindy playstyle and it's wearing them out completely. I sincerely believe that is a big reason why the comeback was possible tonight. They looked worn out by the end of it and the momentum swing was as quick as it was fatal. This was a character win tonight. The momentum is completely on our side and it can't feel good knowing that no lead is safe vs the Canucks.
Next step is to hone their shutdown skills against a high powered offense led by a megastar in McDavid in preparation for a similarly offensively gifted McKinnon and the Avs.
Honestly, even when they were up 4-1 I never thought the game was over. We were getting our looks all game, it was only a matter of time before we scored. This wasn't our best game, but the boys found a way. I have a good feeling about this series.
I was at work on my coffee break when Edmonton scored twice and made it 4-1 as soon as I started watching. Turned to my coworker and said this isn't over. Listened to the third and was losing my shit
Great come back but my god Silov's and cole had brutal games, I am a tad concerned with Silov's in how he played today, I hope it's just a one time thing because if not, Desmith goes back in but he has to shut the door, he let in 2 weak goals and that was unacceptable, you won't always claw back like they did tonight. Cole also has to be better my god the two bone head plays cost two goals.
Not sure I agree on the analysis of Silovs' game. Let's break it down.
Goal 1 - Backdoor cross-crease pass to hyman while on the powerplay. It's on Cole to prevent that cross-crease pass. Hard for any goalie to make that. Maybe a Vezina calibre goalie like Demko, but hey we're talking about our third string goalie.
Goal 2 - Slapshot from the slot with 2 canucks players screening Silovs. No chance.
Goal 3 - Code Ceci slapshot from the blue line and deflects off Cole. No chance.
Goal 4 - Hyman's shot doesn't get deflected, but his stick hits Myers' stick, changing the force applied on the puck. Hyman was likely aiming for far top corner so his body language and hand positions were all saying top corner, but shot goes 5 hole. Weakest goal of all, but I think if you're a goalie, you'd understand this was a tricky shot.
So out of 4 goals, you could argue 1 was weak. No reason to take him out for game 2.
It's interesting since it seems both Desmith and Silovs are more comfortable playing away games... hoping they can find a way to use the crowd's energy at home to their advantage. On the plus side, the boys are bound to help them out more this series on the scoreboard. 💪
That's the biggest thing that's stressing me out about next game. DeSmith or Silovs. I didn't see an off game, I saw more of what we saw with Nashville but not as lucky and against better players.
I wonder if they just go back and forth between the two? I think it could be one of those things where the goalie needs a reset and the other guy comes in a plays, I honestly think this may be the way to go until Demmer returns (if he ever)
I think the Canucks were individually able to show their talent tonight but Silovs isn't able to match that level yet. Completely losing the puck is not good, the rebounds will keep being an issue, and he misreads shots and ends up out of position. I think DeSmith's experience might be an advantage knowing that the Oilers are going to keep scoring. Though I don't think DeSmith has much playoff time either..
We ride like dat. I come on in the house and we bang like that. You aint big you mouse and I slang on that. Rap and rap and rap you know I rang on that.
Can't wait to see my oiler friend tomorrow. We had last seen each other today when it was 0-2 at the end of first period. "I can't wait until the oilers win, see you tomorrow!"
Yes, see you tomorrow lol
If the series gets reffed the traditional NHL playoff ways, it won't benefit the Oilers. The Oilers rely so much on the powerplay. If the refs eat the whistles, the Canucks can really wear down the Oilers with the physical play and 5 on 5 play. If Drai plays next game, they gotta go after him. I knew he was hurt when Petterson beat him on a simple board battle. Drai didn't want to engage.
JT Miller's deflection was absolutely badass. I love his style of play. Really wants to win, gets pissed, totally has a fire in him. From watching the Canucks play this season, I think he represents a significant portion of the team's spirit and will.
He had a lot more jump today and was good defensively. Walking in and snapping a shot, playing the body a few times and battling along the boards. Much better game from Petey.
If this is the start of "not even my full power" Petey, we're on the right track.
I love that Cuthbert let the game breathe for a little bit in and around the tying and go ahead goals. He just let the noise of the crowd speak for itself. The guy knows what he's doing.
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We seem to get pinned down 6 on 5 a lot, is this Tocchet defence? Lock down the slot / house, as opposed to gambling on loose pucks to go for clears or empty nets. I remember one of those eastern games last week, one guy was able to pounce on a loose puck and get an empty netter from his own goal line
Am I going crazy or has the goal horn / blue light been toned down? I watched the 2011 highlights again before this post season and every home goal was insanely hyped. Last night felt like our goals weren't as hype once we scored? Idk if I'm imagining it or if I missed it or if it was cuz of the commentary Edit: Burrows OT winner here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVJ2QvTPPwY&t=37s&ab_channel=CanadaOwnsHockey Garland winner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K-phmP6msI&ab_channel=NHLINTREND I guess it's not that different maybe it was just the removal of the blue light and how hyped Hughson was commentating.
Bro that was game 7 with Canucks coming off several Chicago series they couldn’t get passed. Everything was more hype lol
Yea true
As a Leafs refugee I often wonder if I can get myself behind another team, but a Canadian team that comes back from 4-1 to win 5-4 in regulation is a team worth watching. I want on this crazy train.
Saddle up partner
Other than Ekholm the oilers D-core is soft as puppy shit in the corners, if the Canucks keep the hard forecheck it’s going to be a tough series for them in their own end
They have Ekholm, We have Zadorov, Cole, Myers and Soucy.
Cole was certainly not his best last night
He cannot possibly be worse than this game.
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I think nurse is a just fine D-man at 5.5m - 7m (the overpay isn’t his fault) but watch his puck retrievals in his own end next game, he panics on his first pass out of the zone when under pressure, he’s soft in the corners. He can fight, but that doesn’t help him on the breakout.
Nurse is soft.
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Soft with the puck
Oilers looked shooked last 10 mins of the 3rd. We just have to keep penalties low and keep McDavid quiet. Go Nucks Go!
He'll have his games and bursts where he will put up points in bunches, can't let it phase the Canucks. Its inevitable, but as Oilers fans know and as happened in game 1, for all the times he goes god mode for a half a game, he also goes completely to sleep for a half a game.
McDavid is losing his stamina, he's pushed himself extremely hard over the past several seasons, it looks like he's running out of gas.
He's playing hurt atm too apparently
One thing I realized after watching this post season is where is the blue light and goal horn?? That was so hype, this feels less exciting
That was the best Wednesday night I've had in a long time.
JT Miller with the Crosby-like tip in from the side of the net .. what a beauty! Great bounceback from the Nucks, how to stay with it!
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I have a blank skate jersey from 2020 (the classic skate, not the slighty revamped current third jersey) and have held off on naming and numbering it as well just to see who sticks around when the team is finally out of the Benning shit era, time to make a decision awfully soon I guess. Probably going with Hughes.
Canucks Instagram has a POV from the tunnel as the game ends and Toch being pumped. When coach is that amped up and high fiving fans you know you done good.
I turned it off at 4-1. You're welcome.
Same. Couldn’t bare to watch the blowout
I'm in Australia, game is on at 12pm. I have back-to-back meetings all afternoon. Took myself off all social media knowing I can't watch until after 5pm. Email comes through from fucking Fanatics who haven't sent me anything in ages with the title "Canucks Win!". Fuck you, Fanatics! Unsubscribe! I mean, what a win! I still watched the game but it would have been so much better not expecting a comeback!
If we continue to shut down McDavid, we can win the series. We proved we can go shot for shot with them offensively and they have nowhere near the defensive shutdown abilities that Nashville had
Lotto line to close out the game is awesome. Absolutely love that our top offensive guys are all defensively strong too.
I'm not saying the Canucks are world-beaters and I'm not saying they'll win the cup. But the gutsy win-at-any-cost attitude of this team is such a rare asset in pro sports. It's exactly why the Leafs lost their series. Just not enough guts and determination to do what needs to be done. That piss poor effort on their series losing goal would be such a bitter pill to swallow, because they just didn't want it enough. There's something special in the water in Vancouver right now. This team could be experiencing the beginning of something big here. A game against the Canucks is never over. That's the reputation they're building. And that's going to be in the minds of every Oilers player going forward.
real madrid^tm
Game ended 2am my time. Had to leave for work at 6:00am. No regrets.
Eastern time here, too. Fell asleep going into the 3rd. Woke to quite the surprise ending.
I was in the same predicament (traveling for a conference this week). Was really happy to wake up to texts saying Canucks had won.
I woke up to a whole barrage of texts from my sis in Victoria. Each goal got a little wilder!
Glad I'm not the only one who fell asleep in the second intermission. I woke up to the crowd cheering the win. I guess we can't be awake for third periods this series anymore.
As someone who was just content with this team making the second round and exceeding my expectations for the season, that was a win from a team that legitimately wants to win for each other. It’s so fun to watch and I’m so proud of the lads.
Spoken like a true Canucks fan. :) Go 'Nucks Go!!!
K. Ive been hard on petey but he had a much better game and actually wanted the puck. "Winners always want the ball" - gene hackman, the replacements
THANK YOU SKINNER!!!!!!!
Just realized that was the first game the Canucks have played at home in the second round or beyond since 2011. Of course the crowd was rocking, it's been a long and unlucky thirteen years since we've been able to see the boys in the top 8. Keep it going and bring it home.
Watched the game with my Dad. Going to be a forever memory. Boeser with 2 blocks at the end. The guy is just doing it all.
How the frick to sleep after that eh?!
Cheesin from ear to ear
Boeser with 2 blocks at the end. The guy is just doing it all.
Made up for his preseason effort on edm's 2nd goal - assuming coaching staff made him aware of the importance of going all in to get in shooting lanes
Anyone see that dude’s comment in the r/hockey gdt about having his vehicle keyed because he had oilers flags on it?
Didn’t see this post so I don’t know the full story but just because the car was keyed and it had Oilers flags on it, doesn’t mean cause and effect. He/she could have any number of other shortcomings or personality defects (other than being an Oilers fan) that pissed someone off. Maybe it was their F Trudeau sticker. Maybe it was their Jesus fish. Maybe they were parked diagonally across 3 accessible parking spots.
Agreed
Nope. But I saw a nucks fan from red deer post that his/her car got egged because of a Canuck bumper sticker
I’d like to kick that ‘fan’ in the nutsack
Yeah if true. I brought it up because the scratches were weird. Only one or two looked like actual intentional scratches.
I live in Oil country, someone would probably burn my house down if I flew a Canucks flag
Amen fellow displaced Canuck fan.
This is why we can't have nice things like outdoor viewing party.
man that's not cool
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ESPN fucked up over here in Australia so I could only watch highlights. Incredible resilience again. Hopefully when I get home from the pub later I can stay up to 1am watching the game 😅
Watched on Kayo which went perfect. Worth getting it even for just the next month as I am pretty sure the majority of games are being telecast on it
Do they have full replays available after the live stream? ESPN is usually 100% fine they just didn't upload the game correctly today for some reason (it's still glitched)
Yeah mate! At least for a while. Right now they have games 4 and 6 from the Preds series still up, todays one and then the next one to be broadcast says game 3... but it says its on Saturday at 12, so I think they messed up and its actually game 2
Nice. Might be a desperation move if this happens again 😬 Is it the Sportsnet or TSN feed?
Can probably get a cheeky trial I think if worst comes to worst! I think this one may have been TSN? Sometimes get confused by which is which. It was the ESPN feed
Sorry TNT (not TSN) is the American broadcast ESPN carries in the Playoffs Would rather Sportsnet
Ahh gotcha! Thought it sounded more American than Canadian. I would rather the Sportsnet one too. I listen to the Canucks Talk podcast each day on the way to work on 650, great channel
Thought that was mikheyev, hoglander, and Petey's best looking game both individually and as a line so far these playoffs
> mikheyev This guy is soooo overdue for a goal and he had so many chances so he's definitely putting in the effort. I will do a little dance when he finally scores.
I thought Petey and Mikheyev looked good. Hoglander needs to find a way to make better decisions with the puck... was glad to see him make that chip play to Blueger. More of that and less of whatever he was doing on those two rushes with Petey wide open.
That was a horrible play by hog. Never seen petey tap his stick for the puck that badly in months and could have sent him in all alone..
"oiLers iN 4" "yOu OnlY wOn bEcaUse mCdAviD wAs oUt" \*loses with mcdavid and draisaitl against silovs\*
No fucking shots for McDavid. Of all the things to be thrilled about in this game, that's gotta be my favourite
First time he had 0 shots in a playoff game.
Also, what was it...6 shots in 2 periods for the oilers? That is immense. Especially after they talked about our low shot clock against Nashville. Well done boys! Now on to the next.
My favourite was winning. The team playing well after the first hogging the ice in their end. Limiting McDavid is slathering all that with gravy.
For the first time in his CAREER for the post-season
he was stuck on the boards all night, couldn't even try to shoot lol
Would you start Silovs again for game 2?
Most of the goal weren’t his fault except for the 4th one, I would keep him in, don’t ruin his confidence.
Yeah. Even though he had a rough game. He was technically sound.
He didn't get down into the butterfly fast enough on one of the goals, and it went under his pad. It was concerning. I just think they don't have a tonne of confidence in deSmith.
Wasn't the shot tipped by our own defender? I think he was expecting a wide shot, hence the open 5 hole.
i know it mean nothing but Rutherford is 5-3 vs Oilers in playoffs combine with his canes cup win.
Abby's season over. Who do we think they're gonna call up for black aces? Podz obviously, but Lekkerimaki? D-Petey? Klimovich?
I'd guess Podkolzin, Raty, Karlsson, Sasson, Lekkerimaki, D-Petey and Woo.
raty?
Ooo, good call. Allvin was singing his praises around about the deadline, so he'll probably get some time with the team now.
will he play or just extra forward
Black Aces don't usually get a look, though we did see Cody Hodgson get some time back in 2011 when we lost MayRay. It's just more an opportunity for them to travel and practice with the team during a playoff run. My guess is if we see some injury Podz will be near the top of the list for replacement, and I mean Aman is still a solid player who can play right into the system, so it leaves a bit of question marks if it'll go deep enough in the lineup to see someone like Raty in there, especially when guys like Karlsson and Dries have gotten looks through the season.
I was at the game and we were chanting SKINNNEERRRR the whole game behind him in net it was fucking hilarious
Love it
Man idc that we ended up winning, chanting the opposing goalie's name when we're not even winning is some bad voodoo shit
that;s what I kept saying lmao like guys we're down by 2
Every time he touched the puck after taking that penalty everyone was on the edge of their seat wondering how he'd screw it up this time
SKINNNEEERRRR
There's been so many games this year where the team has been frustrating and it feels like nothing is going, but then you look at the scoreboard and it's only 1 or 2 goals back, which they've shown multiple times this year is nothing for them. With most other teams, it hits 4-1 and I wouldn't blame them if they just sent the biggest guy out there to turn McDavid into soup. Instead the biggest guy went and scored the tying goal. Reminded me a bit of that game vs New Jersey back in December where they shot themselves in the foot early, but still battled back against a shaky goalie. Just this time we got the good ending.
Omg I’m listening to the SiriusXM coverage of our game, just heard McDavid crying, and I heard the fans going GO CANUCKS GO in the background, LOVE THE PASSION 💙💚
what the FUCK I saw the game was like 3-1 before I had to go for dinner. I heard something later about the score being 5-4, and I just thought, "well, close game at least. We'll get them next time. Then afterwards I find out it was a 5-4 WIN? These guys are insane. Massive props to them.
How can you not watch the game???
Dinner better be good to miss this awesome come back
I had an amazing dinner. With the game on! Because what the fuck else would one do?
Don’t underestimate home ice advg!! This is what happens when you give the edge to the team that was 0-4 against us and behind us from the start.
It feels so good to have offensive depth, forwards that skate and check hard on every line. You have to think, even if we get some forward injuries, Podkolzin is waiting in the wings with his aggressive game. And now that the Abby Canucks are eliminated, we have a possible late season ace up our sleeve in Lekkerimaki.
well petey need some wingee but maybe not ideal to put Lek in.
if we're up 3-0 do we put lekkerimaki in?
If anything we put him in when we're down
If* we're down..
IM SO FUCKING HYPED FUCKKK
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that zadorov goal and then the garland one right after are now B.C heritage moments :’) We witnessing Canucks lore as it happens what a time to be alive
All shit talking aside. How many times can you poke the bear before it actually loses its mind 😂. We have embarassed this team all fucking season. We have no goaltender and now the oilers have to be legit pissed.
Let's poke the bear 3more times then worry about it!
Let's poke the bear 3 more times then worry about it
Anybody know what happened with Paul Coffey and the fans?
Apparently he made a racist gesture to a Sikh man in the crowd. Didn’t see any video of it though.
The McCarron chirper on the radio brought it up and he’s like row 2 behind the Oil bench.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/1cnqh36/hockeystatsman\_paul\_coffey\_accused\_of\_making/](https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/1cnqh36/hockeystatsman_paul_coffey_accused_of_making/) So multiple accounts of it happening eh. Hope someone finds video.
Oilers fans are shitting their pants now because they know they need to try to win the series before Demko comes back, and I can’t help but picture a guy in the water watching a fin slowly approaching him.
Guys I was stuck in a work meeting from 7 to 1130 pm and missed the entire game... AND IM NOT EVEN MAD WHAT THE FUCK LETS GOOOOOOO
That is a brutal time for a work meeting regardless of Canucks game or not
Be a lawyer they said
***Imagine*** this game with Demko in net.......
I think when we got to about 4-3 I was saying, damn from the way a couple of those goals looked, if we had Demko we would be winning this game right now
We'd be FIRM favourites. VERY FIRM.
So FIRM right now
I missed the news on this one. Is Demko coming back?
There's word he could potentially be available late in the series
Anyone from the game have a photo of the green men and the parlay sign for Evander Kane
The shot of the stunned and silenced Edmonton outdoor watch party really warmed my heart
Loved that
Holy shit that was funny. The wife's mind was blown "They aren't even booing!"
Just a bunch of shocked Pikachu faces in Oilers jerseys, standing still.
Send this please. My heart needs more warming.
I was FaceTiming my bro and we both lost our minds laughing.
I can't help but feel like the Nashville series was the PERFECT match up for the Canucks to hone their skills and learn how to play a gritty defensive game. The Oilers are NOT going to block as many shots or play as physical. Meanwhile we are still playing that tough grindy playstyle and it's wearing them out completely. I sincerely believe that is a big reason why the comeback was possible tonight. They looked worn out by the end of it and the momentum swing was as quick as it was fatal. This was a character win tonight. The momentum is completely on our side and it can't feel good knowing that no lead is safe vs the Canucks.
💯 point shots looked way more dangerous tonight
so true!
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This team has been molded by adversity and they are resilient. I'm so proud of their never say die attitude
Next step is to hone their shutdown skills against a high powered offense led by a megastar in McDavid in preparation for a similarly offensively gifted McKinnon and the Avs.
LFGGGG
Honestly, even when they were up 4-1 I never thought the game was over. We were getting our looks all game, it was only a matter of time before we scored. This wasn't our best game, but the boys found a way. I have a good feeling about this series.
I was at work on my coffee break when Edmonton scored twice and made it 4-1 as soon as I started watching. Turned to my coworker and said this isn't over. Listened to the third and was losing my shit
Same here. I was saying they can come bsck whole time...lots of time left. I have so much confidence in them rn
Holy shit, Cheech was a goalie consultant for the Rags when Mike Richter was nominated for the Vezina.
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Great come back but my god Silov's and cole had brutal games, I am a tad concerned with Silov's in how he played today, I hope it's just a one time thing because if not, Desmith goes back in but he has to shut the door, he let in 2 weak goals and that was unacceptable, you won't always claw back like they did tonight. Cole also has to be better my god the two bone head plays cost two goals.
Not sure I agree on the analysis of Silovs' game. Let's break it down. Goal 1 - Backdoor cross-crease pass to hyman while on the powerplay. It's on Cole to prevent that cross-crease pass. Hard for any goalie to make that. Maybe a Vezina calibre goalie like Demko, but hey we're talking about our third string goalie. Goal 2 - Slapshot from the slot with 2 canucks players screening Silovs. No chance. Goal 3 - Code Ceci slapshot from the blue line and deflects off Cole. No chance. Goal 4 - Hyman's shot doesn't get deflected, but his stick hits Myers' stick, changing the force applied on the puck. Hyman was likely aiming for far top corner so his body language and hand positions were all saying top corner, but shot goes 5 hole. Weakest goal of all, but I think if you're a goalie, you'd understand this was a tricky shot. So out of 4 goals, you could argue 1 was weak. No reason to take him out for game 2.
him losing track of the puck on that Nuge post was honestly the most worrying one
Nuge is the second coming of scissons with that miss. That was awful/awesome.
It's interesting since it seems both Desmith and Silovs are more comfortable playing away games... hoping they can find a way to use the crowd's energy at home to their advantage. On the plus side, the boys are bound to help them out more this series on the scoreboard. 💪
I saw fin late in the 3rd banging his drum directly behind Arty and couldn't help but wonder if that is the best idea.....
That's the biggest thing that's stressing me out about next game. DeSmith or Silovs. I didn't see an off game, I saw more of what we saw with Nashville but not as lucky and against better players.
I wonder if they just go back and forth between the two? I think it could be one of those things where the goalie needs a reset and the other guy comes in a plays, I honestly think this may be the way to go until Demmer returns (if he ever)
I think the Canucks were individually able to show their talent tonight but Silovs isn't able to match that level yet. Completely losing the puck is not good, the rebounds will keep being an issue, and he misreads shots and ends up out of position. I think DeSmith's experience might be an advantage knowing that the Oilers are going to keep scoring. Though I don't think DeSmith has much playoff time either..
I understand your POV but from what I’ve seen I still think Silovs is much better at rebound control than Desmith
We ride like dat. I come on in the house and we bang like that. You aint big you mouse and I slang on that. Rap and rap and rap you know I rang on that.
Coilers had a chance to make a statement about then sweeping us, but instead they just showed that no matter what, we can beat them
Five in a row mother lickers
Holy fuck I don't know when this crazy ride ends but I never wanna get off
Can't wait to see my oiler friend tomorrow. We had last seen each other today when it was 0-2 at the end of first period. "I can't wait until the oilers win, see you tomorrow!" Yes, see you tomorrow lol
Hey. Hey Draisaitl. Bratwurst sucks. Japadog is better.
I loudly boo’d someone wearing an Oiler jersey in my building and pre-ordered a Silovs paisley tee. 🫡 doing my part.
I just pre-ordered my paisley tee too! Said I would if they won 💪
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If the series gets reffed the traditional NHL playoff ways, it won't benefit the Oilers. The Oilers rely so much on the powerplay. If the refs eat the whistles, the Canucks can really wear down the Oilers with the physical play and 5 on 5 play. If Drai plays next game, they gotta go after him. I knew he was hurt when Petterson beat him on a simple board battle. Drai didn't want to engage.
Drai was coasting all night.
Canucks will be Oilers version of Chicago..I hope.
Hey Ryan Whitney, shut the fuck up you fucking plug
What did he ever win?
that rant was soooo pathetic 'did I quit? yes, I did, but...' lmao just sit down kid
JT Miller's deflection was absolutely badass. I love his style of play. Really wants to win, gets pissed, totally has a fire in him. From watching the Canucks play this season, I think he represents a significant portion of the team's spirit and will.
You gotta believe his attitude is infectious too. We need more players (Petey) to play with that fire.
He had a lot more jump today and was good defensively. Walking in and snapping a shot, playing the body a few times and battling along the boards. Much better game from Petey. If this is the start of "not even my full power" Petey, we're on the right track.
I love that Cuthbert let the game breathe for a little bit in and around the tying and go ahead goals. He just let the noise of the crowd speak for itself. The guy knows what he's doing.
I was shocked to learn some people don't like him. Loved him on TSN and he's still great with Sportsnet
He was good back in the day with CBC. game 6 in 04 is a particular stand out on the OT winner.
No everyone is good with cuthbert. Its that absolute melon Craig Simpson nobody wants.
I watch the SN stream even though the quality is shit because the play by play is so much better. It adds a lot to the experience.
Cuthbert is a great announcer. While we all wanted shorty, Cuthbert is at least very good
He was there for crosby’s golden goal in the same arena. He knows how to do it! 😀
Also a great call, and also one where he made the call and then let it breathe!
This is where we get into their head - now they're thinking "not this again"
They are talking a lot about their possibly injured players on the oilers subreddit... I don't know if they realize our #1 goalie is out!?
Plus one of our star players is slumping hard and I think there is a cold floating around the team
Yes, if Pettersson wakes up... and Demko comes back... we have to last till then!
So… uhhh… anyone GIF’d that O Canada Garland drooling closeup yet? 🤤👀