Trap trap trap all night long
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 1, 2009 1:32 AM PDT
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This game was far less exciting than the game against Chicago. Both teams played their tight defensive structures but the Canucks prevailed 2-1 to take over the top spot in the Northwest Division.
The stats in this game were mind-boggling. The Wild outshot the Canucks 34-19 overall, including 11-0 in the 3rd period and had 5 powerplay opportunities to Vancouver's 2, yet still came out the losers. The Canucks looked to trap and get the lead and just hold onto it until the game was over. Unfortunately Marian Gaborik tied the game only 5:14 into the 3rd period.
Yet there wasn't too much panic in the Canucks' camp. Well, Salo took that delay of game penalty late into the 3rd period to give the Wild a shot at a win but the Canucks killed off that penalty. The Canucks' PK was great all night.
Then in overtime, out of the blue, they break into the Wild zone in overtime and Hank Sedin blasts a slapper past Backstrom.
I'd say that win stuck a knife into Minnesota's playoff hopes but it did not fully do that. They now only trail the 8th spot by 3 points instead of 4. Still, this was a bit of a stinger.
Speaking of of stingers: The Canucks will be without Willie Mitchell for 6-8 weeks with a knee injury. That is one serious blow to the team. Oh god.....
Hey Calgary, how does it feel being second? It's about f@cking time!
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Willie Mitchell out 6 weeks
and I hear that Luongo has demanded a trade to Toronto.
yeah that link to Mitchell being out is broken. i don’t see any reference to an injury in the sun or province either.
i missed the game though. was he injured in play?
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No word anywhere on a willie mitchell injury. He blocked a shot on the PK last night late in reg or early OT. I never saw him even leave the bench. Stayed on the ice like a trooper for at least 20 seconds after blocking the shot in pain. Then to the bench where he was wincing in pain but from my knowledge he never left.
Mitchell out = April Fools?
Boring game, but good win. Damn it feels good to be a Canucks fan right now.
by CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG on Apr 1, 2009 6:13 AM PDT reply actions
I should check dates more often!
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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 1, 2009 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions
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