Canucks Make Bold Statement in 7-1 Destruction Over Canadiens

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 7, 2009 10:48 PM PDT in Game Review Comment 24 comments

10/8, 10:03 AM Update: According to the Team 1040 and some threads, Carey Price punched a hole in the dressing room wall after last night's game. Perhaps he was aiming for Jacques Martin and missed.

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Maybe the naysayers and bandwagon jumpers will hop back on board after the slaughter tonight, maybe not. It is only one game after all. But what a way to break out of a slump! The Canadiens could not contain a possessed Canucks squad and also did little to help out their buddy Carey Price (in front of his pops no less). So many positives to take out of this game.

-The Raymond-Kesler-Samuelsson line looked good, with all 3 scoring tonight. The Keslord had a goal and 2 assists. I think that line should remain in tact for now. Go with what works.

-The Sedins combined for 7 points, with Henrik, the game's first star, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.

-Steve Bernier potted one as well, playing on the power play with the Twins. From what I can recall, AV was shuffling both Bernier and Burrows on the top line 5 on 5.

-The 3rd and 4th lines...good energy even though they didn't get on the scoresheet. So it's official, Rick Rypien may be a middleweight, but can fight in the heavyweight class. Nice seeing Hal Gill's head pop back from those lefts.

It makes me wonder though...do we really need Darcy Hordichuk? Much is said about the leadership he brings, but we don't need 2 goons on that 4th line do we? I'd put someone like Tanner Glass on that line instead.

-Roberto Luongo had a lot of help from his buddies tonight, but besides the weak goal he let in, he was solid. An NM reader mentioned that Lou still doesn't look to be in top form yet and I would have to agree. Nevertheless, cheers to Lou for responding the way he did.

The win couldn't come at a better time. The Canucks don't play again until Sunday against the Stars, and then don't play again until Friday against the Flames. It was pretty crucial to get this monkey off their back as well. Great job by the team. Way to get it done in ass-kicking style.

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nice writeup!

by jozsef on Oct 7, 2009 11:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

19 points spread amongst the Canucks and not one for Willie Mitchell? Now how did that happen?

by thelastjohnny on Oct 7, 2009 11:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor Willie. He was leading the team with 3 points after 3 games, and Hank went ahead and got 4 points in one game. Ouch.

by Beantown Canuck on Oct 7, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That may be, but Willie’s still on a 60-point pace ;)

by east_van_joe on Oct 8, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep great call Sean

by Kelownakid on Oct 8, 2009 12:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good win and Hordichuk

Hordichuk made an excellent pass on a 3-2 that Wellwood then put through to Stone Hands Bernier (who miffed it)

Hordichuk has more skill and jump than he’s given credit for; he’s better than Rypien defensively too and doesn’t need to show off by fighting anything

tho yeah, the Rypien Gill tilt was hilarious Don Cherry material to be sure.

by montreal on Oct 8, 2009 1:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bernier

I don’t know if that name is going to stick forever. He’s looked a lot better this year, including a nice finish last night.

Granted, I could have finished that Daniel feed, but last year he puts it over the net.

by Jevant on Oct 8, 2009 4:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I delerious from being awake this early, or did Shirokov get sent down? It was up on my FB page.

OK, stop laughing.

I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.

by Smoboy41 on Oct 8, 2009 4:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup

He got sent down because the Moose have back to back games in the next few days whereas the Canucks don’t play again until Sunday night. He’ll more than likely be called back for Sunday but I doubt he’ll suit up after the win. I’d guess his next game is next Friday in Calgary.

'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.

by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 4:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I doubt Shirokov plays next Friday in Calgary...

…coaches rarely make lineup changes after back-to-back wins.

by Jevant on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There’s basically two games in seven days. Lots of downtime. Since AV still seems keen on seeing what Shriok can do you can’t keep him out of the game for too long. Against a tough Calgary team may be exactly the situation AV wants to chuck him back into. Vancouver plays in Minny the next day so maybe he’ll slot in there.

'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.

by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 4:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Impressive Win

I was disappointed with the first two Canucks games I watched but this one was a lot better. Passing was so good last night compared to the first two games and the way they were able to stretch the Canadiens defense was impressive to me. I knew the first two games weren’t the best indicator of Vancouver (hoping the same thing for my Red Wings) and knew it was a matter of time simply.

Glad my former Red Wing Mikael Samuelsson tallied a goal!

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Oct 8, 2009 6:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I can see why you guys called Samuelsson streaky. He was good the first game, then OK in Colorado, a disaster against the Blue Jackets and solid last night.

If only we could play a shattered, tired defense every night.

'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.

by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs