Game 43: Canucks At Panthers Game Preview: It's A Beautiful Life
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 8, 2012 10:57 PM PST
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Print| CANUCKS |
PANTHERS | ||||
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| Time | Mon. 4:30 PM PST |
TV | Sportsnet Pac. |
| Season Series | 0-0 |
Last Meeting |
2-1 Canucks Oct.11 /10 |
| The Enemy | Litter Box Cats | Scoring Leaders | H. Sedin: 11-38-49 Versteeg: 17-21-38 |
| Canucks |
Category | Panthers |
| 26-13-3 | Season Record | 20-13-8 |
| 1st |
Conference Position | 3rd |
| Won 2 |
Streak | Lost 2 |
| 14-8-1 |
< Road Record / Home Record > |
10-4-5 |
| 7-2-1 |
Last 10 | 4-4-2 |
| +36 |
Goals For / Against +/- | -8 |
| 137 (2) |
Goals Scored | 105 (24) |
| 99 (8) |
Goals Against |
111 (12) |
| 1.20 (6) |
5 On 5 GF/GA | 0.86 (21) |
| 24.4 (1) |
Power Play % |
18.6 (13) |
| 86.9 (5) + |
Penalty Kill % |
81.0 (23) |
| 51.8 (5) |
Faceoffs % | 49.8 (17) |
| 936 (11) - |
Hits |
854 (19) |
| 490 (28) |
Blocked Shots |
502 (26) |
| 287 (20) |
Giveaways |
283 (21) |
| 260 (19) |
Takeaways |
308 (8) |
| 14.9 (27) - |
PIM's Per Game Average |
11.0 (12) |
| NHL.com |
Note: The "+" and "-" symbols behind the Canucks stats indicate better or worse ratings compared to the game before. No symbol means no change.
Here is the thing: the Canucks just came off a massive emotional victory over the B's. Then they board a plane for beautiful Florida and bask in the sunshine, consume some booze in celebration. And then a matchup against a team that they rarely play against and really have no emotional ties to, except for the former Canucks that play there and the former Panthers that play for us. Will the Canucks' work ethic be affected? Less? Perhaps. OR...that victory over Boston pumps them up and there is no letting up at all and the Panthers become victims.
So how about those Panthers? Well I had
to do a little research on them at Litter Box Cats. I know they were kicking serious ass for a while there (16-8-4 record before December 9) and have mellowed since (4-5-4). The revolving door of injuries is not helping, especially now to Jose Theodore, who was having a spectacular turnaround season before injuring his knee on New Year's Day. Also on the IR: Marco Sturm (head), Scottie Upshall (upper body), Jack Skille (shoulder), and Sean Bergenheim (lower body).
Mikael Samuelsson, AKA FU Sweden has played 8 games for the Panthers since returning from his injury and then suffering a minor concussion and has 1 goal and 5 assists. He has a goal and 2 assists in his last 2 games. So he's rolling. Panthers fans are saying he's finding his groove. I am worried that FU Sweden turns into FU Vancouver and has a monster game.
Sammy told the Province:
"There's no question there's a different atmosphere here and we really have great memories of Vancouver. It's such a great city and the people, particularly the people we met away from the game, are really nice and of course the team, it really is a good bunch of guys in that room. The people are really friendly there, our son and daughter were really involved and there is always something interesting to do there. And of course we had a great run last year even though I wasn't a part of it. We really enjoyed our time there and still miss it."
Yeah, I miss ya too Sammy. A great guy. Check out that article from Tony Gallagher.
PROJECTED ROSTERS
Chris "The Professor" Higgins - KesLORD - Jannik "Beaker" Hansen
MayRay - Cody "Chinook" Hodgson - Money Mo Malhotra
Mike "Count" Duco - Lappy Lapierre - Dale Weiser
Dan "The Hammer" Hamhuis - Kevin "Juice" Bieksa
Alex "E-Money Edler" - Keith "Hips Don't Lie" Ballard
Andrew "A-Train" Alberts - Alexander "Alka" Sulzer
Well look at that: 6 former Panthers on our roster!
Fleischmann - Weiss - Versteeg
Kopecky - Matthias - Samuelsson
Santorelli - Goc - Bradley
Repik - Madden - Barch
Campbell - Garrison
Gudbranson - Jovanovski
Weaver - Kulikov
Wow. 4 former Blackhawks and 3 former Canucks. Always liked Mike Weaver, by the way.
INJURIES
MISC
- Roberto Luongo has a 4-0-1 record in 5 games against his former team.
- Henrik Sedin has 2 goals and 11 points in 10 career games vs Florida
TEAM TRENDS
- Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Northwest.
- Panthers are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
- Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games.
- Panthers are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
- Panthers are 3-9 in their last 12 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Panthers are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Canucks are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Canucks are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Canucks are 12-4 in their last 16 games following a win.
- Canucks are 9-4 in their last 13 Monday games.
- More at Covers.com.
VIDEO
The last time these teams met...
The Stanchion's Samuelsson tribute:
Loved the Sammy interviews, eeeehhhhhhh:
The Sammy Pump and Shuffle:
Remember the rats in Florida?
Oh man, Game 4 of the 1996 Finals was a low-scoring goaltending classic:
Vintage Luongo from the 2002-03 season with the Panthers:
The title of this post has been brought to you by:
THE CANUCKS' FARM TEAM
Add to that Samuelsson and Sturm to Florida for Booth and Reinprecht.
GO CANUCKS GO!
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4-2 Nucks, Kesler
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
Florida's leading the SE
that’s insanity.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
"You only need 1 sentence to respond to noteworthy plays by Alberts. Usually it’s "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, ALBERTS?!". Tonight though, we just move the comma 2 words earlier." Dan Coover, Nov 26 2011 8:24 pm PST
@NM_missy
4-2 Nucks
Dank GWG
I think the last game could have taken a lot out of the boys (certainly looked as grueling and painful as a playoff game) but I think they will use it to fuel a good run.
And I refuse to numbskull :p
Go Canucks Go!
5-2 van
hodgson
Everytime I meet a new person, I figure out how I’m gonna fight them
-Jack Donaghy
by cyclone's ghost on Jan 8, 2012 11:47 PM PST reply actions
3-0 canucks
Honeybadger ftw
"Planet Earth is blue, and there's nothing I can do."
Dropping F-bombs since the early 70's.
'Nucks Misconduct Sr. VP of Inappropriateness and Questionable Conduct, second director of immaturity. @Twitchy67
i’m comin for that top spot twitch! :p
you can't wear your heart on your sleeve, if you're just gonna leave...
i know
my mojo has taken a holiday :(
"Planet Earth is blue, and there's nothing I can do."
Dropping F-bombs since the early 70's.
'Nucks Misconduct Sr. VP of Inappropriateness and Questionable Conduct, second director of immaturity. @Twitchy67
5-3 Nucks
This game will have no line brawl. Boo!
AMFB GWG.
Lead writer of nothing, commenter on everything.
3-1 Nucks
Dank FTW
"Let's be honest - I watched you walk away
You went off to find - anything else - anything less
On your own..."
4-1 Canucks
Duco
The sexiest Canucks Fan in Mississauga, Ontario. Or something like that.
4-2 Daniel
"I remember trying to open presents before Daniel because we always got the same presents. I wanted to have the surprise."
— Henrik Sedin
4-1
Daniel Sedin
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." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
Sean, that Panthers photo you picked
It looks like the guy’s taking the whole hockey stick up his bung, blade first. And a goalie stick at that.
that's
Sweden’s response to Samuellson’s “Fuck you” Haven’t you seen Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? They take revenge seriously.
by mechanixfetch on Jan 9, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
5-3 Canucks, Hansen GWG.
Hodgson on Hansen--
"I've never played with a guy who creates so many offensive turnovers.
I really enjoy playing with him."
4 - 3 Canucks
…because I want to see Vigneault and Torts coaching against Julien at the all-star game.
Hodgson with the GWG
oh yeah, the ASG coaching
forgot about that.
those 3 coaches would be fun to watch.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
"You only need 1 sentence to respond to noteworthy plays by Alberts. Usually it’s "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, ALBERTS?!". Tonight though, we just move the comma 2 words earlier." Dan Coover, Nov 26 2011 8:24 pm PST
@NM_missy
I have a bad feeling
I don’t think we’ll show up
3-1 Panthers, Weiss GWG.
"I'll play on one leg, I don't care." - Ryan Kesler
@1stLineCenter
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Jan 9, 2012 10:54 AM PST reply actions
Why you little
Contributor at Nucks Misconduct
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
YAY
I’m at school, and this may be potentially embarrassing.
"I remember trying to open presents before Daniel because we always got the same presents. I wanted to have the surprise."
— Henrik Sedin
3-2 Panthers
The Canucks left everything on the ice on Saturday. Yawner today, FU Sweden with the winner.
Warm winds blowing, heating blue sky, and a road that goes forever...
by Smoboy41 on Jan 9, 2012 11:20 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Stinkface time:
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
3-2 Panthers; Versteeg
remind me how this team is in their division lead with a terrible goal differential?
oh ya … Tampa and Washington regression; Winnipeg playing a little over their heads and Carolina sucks this year
My ass, your face
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Jeeeezus, can we not?
Or can we at least get a warning? I’m trying to be on the internet whilst in class, you’re probably making people behind me wonder about what sort of stuff I’m into.
me too
i’m in class on my playbook.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
"You only need 1 sentence to respond to noteworthy plays by Alberts. Usually it’s "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, ALBERTS?!". Tonight though, we just move the comma 2 words earlier." Dan Coover, Nov 26 2011 8:24 pm PST
@NM_missy
Gotta love UVIC...
“I have school today, so if you need me I’ll be on Facebook.”
by RogerFenway on Jan 9, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
definitely.
some teachers don’t like having them in class though.
Nucks Misconduct writer, ambassador and prima donna.
"You only need 1 sentence to respond to noteworthy plays by Alberts. Usually it’s "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT, ALBERTS?!". Tonight though, we just move the comma 2 words earlier." Dan Coover, Nov 26 2011 8:24 pm PST
@NM_missy
I finished my undergrad later in life.
The profs didn’t care what you did. They’d watch the class though, and if enough people were directing their attention elsewhere, they’d post critical info about a paper or an upcoming exam.
Was hilarious to watch. I don’t know how many times a classmate came to me after class, bat her eyes and whine “Could you tell me what he said pleeeeeeeeeease?” “Of course…not. Pay attention next time.”
Some guys did it too, but they were a lot more embarrassed about asking.
I use my laptop, and use it for notes, so I have a ready-made excuse for that. I always take notes first too, and bullshit if I have time.. Which seems to be quite often.
Hey, somebody asked me to use the stinkface for the numbskulls in the game thread the other day and I gave them what they wanted.
I’d love to give you some warning, but much like Kurt Angle, you just never see it coming until it’s too late.
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
lawl
me too
"I remember trying to open presents before Daniel because we always got the same presents. I wanted to have the surprise."
— Henrik Sedin
look at the canucks record when I go against the grain.
not that I am superstitious but … hey …. it works
4-1 Canucks
Keslord GWG. The adrenaline from the Boston game carries over.
First user of the acronym TSP.
Follow me: http://twitter.com/#!/TXCanucklehead
Always liked Mike Weaver, by the way.
Thats a common phrase among fans of team’s he’s gone through. We (I) like him mucho lots.
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots
by Chris S Roberts on Jan 9, 2012 11:59 AM PST reply actions
He’s like Rome, except better. So serviceable. And he’s damned mean too and tough as nails
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Well, he can’t be “better than Rome”. No one is better than god
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 9, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
That fight he had against Glencross, man I watch that video like once a week. He wins that fight just for sticking with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxvr3c9kgsE
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots
by Chris S Roberts on Jan 9, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
he won that fight
flat out Chris. I loved that.
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." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
I love how
Glencross picks the little guy, tries to jersey him, and then gets popped and goes down.
Favorite non Rypien fight ever…
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." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
4-3 Canucks. Nefarious AMFB with the GWG
They’ll start off slow after the emo dump from the last game but get things together in the third and pull it out coming from behind to win it in OT.
- '94 was epic. Nothing but a cup will make me change my name. Kill the bird!
3--2 Nucks
KesLord GWG
Let's Go Pens! Let's Go Nucks!
Sometimes the hockey Gods smiles on us. Other times they shit vomit.
Sometimes we have to make our own luck.
On twitter as PensNucksDenver.
by HockeyFanInColorado on Jan 9, 2012 2:58 PM PST reply actions
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