
Beaner had mentioned that the Canucks coaching staff wanted Taylor Pyatt to stand in front of the net more, which he did tonight, and was rewarded with a tip in winning goal on the powerplay. The Canucks powerplay was 2 for 6 tonight, as Daniel Sedin also scored a PP goal in the 2nd period. The Avalanche were 0 for 4. haha
The win puts the Canucks back into 8th spot in the West, 1 point ahead of Colorado and Calgary. It also puts them 1 point out of top spot in the Northwest Division behind Minnesota and Edmonton. Yes, the Edmonton that got obliterated by the Blue Jackets last night. The same Oilers who lost Ryan Smyth to injury last night (fractured thumb).
Zanstorm's 3 stars:
1. Bob Luongo
2. Joe Sakic. Played very well, but Luongo robbed him on all chances
3. Trevor Linden. HNIC gave the 3rd star to Pyatt, but I'd say that Linden had his best game of the season, and was rewarded with more icetime tonight.
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