Game 21: Canucks At Avalanche Preview: On The Road Again
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 22, 2011 8:15 PM PST
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Print| CANUCKS |
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| Time | Wed. 6:30 PM PST |
TV | Sportsnet Pac. |
| Season Series | 0 - 0 |
Last Meeting |
4-2 Canucks (Mar.16/11) |
| The Enemy | Mile High Hockey, Jibblescribbits | Scoring Leaders | D. Sedin: 6-18-24 Duchene: 9-7-16 |
| Canucks |
Category | Avalanche |
| 10-9-1 | Season Record | 9-11-1 |
| 11th |
Conference Position | 12th |
| Won 1 |
Streak | Lost 1 |
| 5-6-0 |
< Road Record / Home Record > |
3-7-0 |
| 6-4-0 |
Last 10 | 2-7-1 |
| +1 |
Goals For / Against +/- | -9 |
| 58 (9) |
Goals Scored | 53 (13) |
| 56 (18) |
Goals Against |
65 (25) |
| 0.80 (24) |
5 On 5 GF/GA | 0.72 (28) |
| 26.7 (1) |
Power Play % |
25.7 (2) |
| 85.4 (11) |
Penalty Kill % |
77.5 (26) |
| 72.7 (10) |
Winning % When Scoring First | 54.5 (27) |
| 83.3 (11) |
Winning % When Leading After 1 | 66.7 (22) |
| 100 |
Winning % When Leading After 2 | 83.3 |
| 52.3 (4) |
Faceoffs % | 52.5 (3) |
| 430 (11) |
Hits |
441 (10) |
| 208 (30) |
Blocked Shots |
284 (14) |
| 130 (21) |
Giveaways |
113 (29) |
| 128 (20) |
Takeaways |
187 (3) |
| 14.4 (25) |
PIM's Per Game Average |
11.0 (7) |
| NHL.com |
Funny how the Canucks' 2-1 win over Ottawa didn't inspire a lot of joy from many Canucks fans. It wasn't the most convincing win, and the guys almost blew the game with seconds left, plus a golden fail moments before that. But Cory Schneider saved the day and for that performance, he gets to start yet again with Roberto Luongo watching from the bench. This is a reward for
Ginger Jesus, but also, (as Alain Vigneault said today) a chance for Luongo to get a few more practices in after missing time with an upper body injury. Still though, is this the first time AV has rode the hot Schneider consecutively like this? And no, that didn't come out right.
At this point there is nothing inside of me that can convince me that this current Canucks squad is ready to snap out of mediocrity. Not with the 5 on 5 being so pathetic. Still a bit of puzzling defence in front of our goaltending. Still a Ryan Kesler who cannot snap out of his funk. Still line-swapping deluxe going on. But hey, a winning streak can start in the blink of an eye.
A quick look at Colorado's stats can be a bit of consolation. Lousy 5 on 5 like us. 2-7-1 record in their last 10, including a 1-4 record in their last 5. They have scored 10 goals in those last 5 games and given up 15. They are 3-7-0 on home ice. All this after going 6-2-0 in the first 8 games of their season. More woes: as brought up at Mile High Hockey, the Avs' top D pairing of Jan Hejda and Erik Johnson are a combined -28. Ouch. But don't worry, Avs fans. The Canucks have a way of helping struggling teams snap out of their funks. Got a player mired in a slump? WE CAN HELP! Or not. It depends on what kind of mood our boys are in tonight.
PROJECTED ROSTERS
Dank-Hank-Burrows
Booth-Kesler-Higgins
Hansen-Hodgson-Lapierre
Volpatti-Malhotra-Weise
We'll be lucky if Mason Raymond plays against the Avalanche. It's more likely he plays on the weekend.
Hamhuis-Bieksa
Edler-Salo
Rome-Alberts
Porter-Stastny-Yip
Jones-O'Reilly-Winnik
Galiardi-McClement-Kobasew
Hejda-Johnson
O'Brien-Quincy (SOB..who is that guy?)
Wilson-O'Byrne
STATS
-Milan Hejduk has 36 goals and 66 points in 72 career games against Vancouver. 9 of those goals are game winners. A true Canuck killer.
-Paul Stastny is 7-20-27 in 30 career games against the Canucks.
-Cory Schneider has a 2-0-0-1 record career vs the Avalanche.
-Daniel Sedin is 24-25-49 and a -10 in 58 career games vs Colorado. 5 of those goals are game winners.
-Henrik Sedin is 17-34-51 and a -6 in 63 career games vs the Avs.
-Canucks are 3-9 in their last 12 games following a win. WTF!?
-Canucks are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. FUKT!
-Canucks are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. DOOMED!
-Canucks are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games. DON'T EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME WATCHING!
-Avalanche are 14-40 in their last 54 overall. WHA?
-Avalanche are 12-39 in their last 51 vs. Western Conference. WAIT A MINUTE!
-Avalanche are 13-43 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. WE GOT 'EM BY THE BALLS!
-Avalanche are 6-21 in their last 27 home games. THESE GUYS A F***ING DEAD!
-Cover.com, you rock.
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GO CANUCKS GO!
3 GAMES OVER THE NEXT 4 NIGHTS? WOO!
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4-3 Canucks
Burrows gwg.
i think i have a great idea for the gamethread….
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@NM_missy
goodness Sean
They have won 4 of their last 6!
Words like pathetic? You are right of course though…it is funny on perspective though.
Tonight. Avs will score first, and then the Canucks will score more.
4-1. Cody Hodgson gets the GWG
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Ghandi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
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4 of their last 6? Yeah but does it feel like it???
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 22, 2011 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
But if you tack on 2 more games to that they’ve only won 4 of their last 8.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
shhhh
it was a question of perspective!
LOL
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okay
this is one of your funniest pregame threads in a while, Big Z… I take this as a sign the change we were all hoping for is coming.
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Holy crap. Look at Rome!!- Sean Zandberg
So what you're saying is
no one is going to win. :P ;)
by immie_8 on Nov 22, 2011 9:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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by missy on Nov 22, 2011 9:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Awesome!
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 22, 2011 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
i put it on right, took a mirror picture, then used photobucket to flip it to the readable way.
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@NM_missy
Kiss of death! Kiss if death! If Edler gets injured tonight I am blaming you!!! heheh
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
awesome missy
"Planet Earth is blue, and there's nothing I can do."
Dropping F-bombs since the early 70's.
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btw, this shirt was impossible to find in Victoria.
found it while i was in Vancouver yesterday.
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7-1 Canucks
Because, you know, whatever is popular in Toronto eventually makes it’s way west.
Kesler with the redeeming GWG in an otherwise one-sided game.
Great preview...I lol'd.
3-2 Canucks. Higgins scores GWG off his rippling abs (check out Pass It to Bulis post today if you don’t know what I’m talking about).
Aaron Rome once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.
6-1 Canucks
Keslord GWG.
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 22, 2011 10:31 PM PST reply actions
4-1 canucks!!
Keslord with the game winner
you can't wear your heart on your sleeve, if you're just gonna leave...
by kiyotok on Nov 22, 2011 10:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Also
are people up for another NM meetup next month between the 23rd and the 31st? Suggestions for venues (We usually go to St. Augustines) are welcome.
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 22, 2011 10:32 PM PST reply actions
Don’t suppose it could be after Dec. 3rd? I’d love to meet some of the folks here but am completely booked until after that day.
As for spots, Flying Beaver in Richmond is pretty cool. On game days they hand out cards with player numbers and if that player scores or gets into a fight you get a free shot. It’s kind of out in the middle of nowhere though.
by immie_8 on Nov 22, 2011 11:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
been there before. yummy wings!
you can't wear your heart on your sleeve, if you're just gonna leave...
by kiyotok on Nov 23, 2011 8:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Beaver is Smo’s territory. I’ve been there and love it. St. Augustine is probably a little more central. And CC means Dec 23rd – 31st, methinks.
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by Vancouverguy on Nov 23, 2011 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
It'll be after Dec 3rd for sure
I meant between Dec 23rd and Dec 31st.
Yeah St. Augustines is more central but Im very open to more suggestions.
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 23, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Beaver is really homey, but probably too small for all of us. Unless Smo can pull strings and block off an area for us…. Their wings are awesome too.
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by Vancouverguy on Nov 23, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Please re-read your comment and tell me I’m not the only one picking up a hilarious double entendre…
BAHAHAHA
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 23, 2011 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Lastly
can someone explain what happened with the fight in the stands in Montreal?
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 22, 2011 10:39 PM PST reply actions
CJ_Stevenson Chris Stevenson
Amost 6 million Canadians watched #crosby return on CBC. Guess it was a good call to show the game.
Oh Canada…
Aaron Rome once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.
and apparently
less than 200,000 Americans. Ouch.
by Canuckelhead on Nov 23, 2011 8:44 AM PST up reply actions
Little less than 20% of Canada watched it
I watched that shit in lecture on the HNIC website.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 23, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
4-2 Canucks
Lets go with… Rome? Sure, about as good a shot as any.
4-2 Canucks
Hank gwg
"Because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn."
3-1 Canucks, Dank
I think I’ve chosen Lappy as much as Sedinery for GWG so far this season. Weird.
Work hard, play harder, rest easy.
4-2 Hanson
In summing up, it's the Constitution, it's Mabo, it's justice, it's law, it's the vibe and... No, that's it, it's the vibe. I rest my case
6-2 Nucks
Bieksa…..GWG. Also calling a Gordie Howe hat trick for him since my prediction skills are so awesome. I need sleep.
Enjoying .500 hockey this year.
Let's start stringing together some W's
Maybe make a necklace or something
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
That'll
get your head taken off.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 23, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
4-3 Canucks
Higgins
The sexiest Canucks Fan in Mississauga, Ontario. Or something like that.
4-2 canucks
kesler ftw. Canned heat…gag… they were the avenged sevenfold of hippie music: everything that’s bad about it in one package.
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Grrrr….
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
how about 3-1 Avs
hahahaha just kidding! 3-1 Canucks, Burr
<3 Boobies!
notafullcolon CS: Well obviously I meant we were snorting blow off hookers at the time of the goal
and he gets someone else
with the “lift the latch, now you’re on our team” gag? ;)
by Canuckelhead on Nov 23, 2011 9:10 AM PST up reply actions
This is the second year in a row
he’s tried to co-opt someone onto the team! Last year it was Clutterbuck with the classic “Hit-me-if-you-can, surprise-you’re-on-our-team” gag. What a prankster.
<3 Boobies!
notafullcolon CS: Well obviously I meant we were snorting blow off hookers at the time of the goal
Did anyone else
Think this was a encouraging? I mean, of course I knew both those guys are still not one hundred percent but for some reason I hadn’t really thought about how profound the affect was. I don’t know but like I said, encouraging to me since they both should be about ready to round into form. On another note, that last line of the article got a chuckle out of me. I hope that was the intention from Kesler.
Yea I saw that last part about Lion King thinking the same thing. Good read. Now I’m just hoping to see both of them at the top of their game like last year. And preferably sooner than later would be nice too.
Set your sights to improve...And rest inside the flames.
I actually meant
The part where he referred to “vintage Kes”
by Canuckelhead on Nov 23, 2011 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
So damned excited for this one!
Finally get to see the Canucks in the flesh after 5 years of staying up until 5am for dodgy internet steams. Going to the Pepsi Centre with an Avs supporting friend – I’ll be the guy sarcastically comforting the locals by saying “at least you’ve got a good pick coming in next year’s draft” in a strong English accent. Can’t wait!
"This is almost certainly a terrible idea - but I won't know for certain until I've actually done it."
London Canucks fan - well, what else is there to do at 3am?
by Ghetto Defendant on Nov 23, 2011 9:26 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
+1
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Nov 23, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
4-2 canucks
Rome with game winner.
Kesler with a hattrick.
Zandberg with an all-star orgasm.
Huehuehuehuehue
by Temujin on Nov 23, 2011 9:45 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Zandberg with an all-star orgasm.
Pretty sure Rome scoring the GWG is simply what big Z expects these days. Rome scoring a hat-trick would trigger an all-star orgasm tho.
<3 Boobies!
notafullcolon CS: Well obviously I meant we were snorting blow off hookers at the time of the goal
Actually, I’m fine with just a goal from Rome. Easily excited…
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
lol found the perfect contest for you sean! http://kids.nucksnation.com/contest-rome-signing it’s open to antone, not just kids :P
Go Canucks Go!
thanks.
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
I entered it.
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
I’d trample 10 kids to get next to greatness tho :)
jj
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
4-2 Canucks - Burrows
I’m not going to be able to watch this game tonight
Because…
I’LL BE FLYING TO VANCOUVER!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yay long weekend in America!
by Beantown Canuck on Nov 23, 2011 10:41 AM PST reply actions
WOOO!
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
3-2 Canucks
Godson with the GWG
"Don't fear failure. Compete. 100%. Enjoy the process. Play for others."
- Self-motivating message Inside of Cory Schneider's blocker.
Anyone think we should change the scoring structure of the Score Prediction Contest?
Currently: 1 point for correct score, 1 point for correct GWG scorer, 2 points for correct score AND winning team.
Proposed change: 1 point for correct score. 1 point for the correct team (regardless if score is wrong) and 1 point for the GWG scorer.
This would encourage more numbskullery.
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if people need incentives to avoid numbskullery
then are they really true fans?
<3 Boobies!
notafullcolon CS: Well obviously I meant we were snorting blow off hookers at the time of the goal
well that wasn’t the point of the current scoring system.
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder how many more would bank on the opposing team. But overall it just makes more sense to do this the proposed way.
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
I feel like guessing the correct team should be worth a lot less, seeing how it’s basically a 50/50 chance
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Good point. So, 0.5 for the correct team
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
and a point for predicting a shutout?
;-)
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well, that could be addressed. I take it you have a few points in that? haha
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
4-1 Canucks
My newly developed “Wheel of Canucks Game Winners”* spun and landed on Booth.
disclaimer – I don’t actually have such a wheel.*
disclaimer on disclaimer – But if one gets invented, I’ll buy it.*
***super disclaimer – if it costs around $10.00, and comes with a Marchand voodoo doll.
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care..."
Ha! Just put names in a hat. Much cheaper. Maybe.
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by Sean Zandberg on Nov 23, 2011 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
3--2 Nucks
AMFB GWG
Woohoo GO NUCKS GO!
Wish I was able to attend this game tonight have to settle for cheering
the Nucks on from my couch.
Let's Go Pens! Let's Go Nucks!
What a slacker...that Crosby guy is back.
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by HockeyFanInColorado on Nov 23, 2011 3:06 PM PST reply actions
If Schneider (and eventually Luongo) can begin standing on his head being consistently stingy with the GA and the defense responds to that and the team begins winning those 2-1 and 3-2 games, with some shutouts thrown in, the team will come together. To one extent or another, that’s been a prevalent scenario here ever since Luongo’s arrival. Remember? T’was fairly common in the recent past. Consistency in great goaltending and D.
Anyway, 5-1 Canucks. Schneids is miraculous, Burr with the GWG.
Occupy Vancouver!
I WANT BLOWOUT
5-1 Canucks
David Booth does something useful by getting the 2nd Canucks goal
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Almost forgot but...
I’ll guess 4-2 Canucks, Kesler GWG
by canucksfandrew on Nov 23, 2011 6:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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