NHL CFC Playoffs Pool III
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jeps
Arcadefire
They really didnt. They were awful in the first half of the game, and finally won due to Dallas becoming worse while they improved SOMEWHAT. They were never GOOD that game. They went from horrible to mediocre. Talk about momentum 
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Pasi Nurminen
Deity
They really didnt. They were awful in the first half of the game, and finally won due to Dallas becoming worse while they improved SOMEWHAT. They were never GOOD that game. They went from horrible to mediocre. Talk about momentum
In what way? They possessed all the momentum, forcing the Stars to chase the game and take penalties, and their powerplay finally came to life scoring twice including the winning goal. Add in Roberto Luongo's usual strong play, and they played very well overall. They just lost the first game against Anaheim because they played two nights ago and had to travel straight away after winning game seven. Once they've recovered from the fatigue of a series filled with overtime, they'll take the Ducks down if only because of Luongo.
SuperBeaverInc.
Groucho
Care to explain how the Canucks plan on beating the Ducks when they have scored a grand total of 7 goals in the last 7 games (not including those 2 ENG)? You aren't going to beat the Ducks scoring 1 goal a game. Unlike the Stars, the Ducks actually possess an offense. An offense which is going to roll over the Canucks just like it did in Game 1.
Pasi Nurminen
Deity
In a seven game series without a goaltender who loves to play the !@#$ing puck so much will prove so much easier to score in, particularly on the powerplay. Besides, Giguere is far inferior to Turco. And actually, they scored 11 goals in seven games not counting the two empty netters. Now, I'm no mathematician, but it seems to me that 11 is greater than 7. Could we get pboily in here to confirm that?
Drewcifer
Agent of Karma
I actually wouldn't mind seeing the Canucks beat the Ducks but I don't see it happening. The Ducks have a #1 defenseman on the ice almost the entire game. They also have one of the best shut down checking lines in the league, the Canucks lack secondary scoring. Anaheim's style of play leads to a lot of penalties which is their main weakness - to beat them you have to make them pay on the powerplay. The Canucks powerplay has not looked good in recent times. In general the Ducks are faster, deeper and more physical, Vancouver has better goaltending but not by a lot. The loss of Matt Cooke may actually hurt too. The Canucks have some good players on their team and Luongo is a fantastic goalie but there are some holes. I think those holes are going to become very apparent this series, we'll see.
Pasi Nurminen
Deity
Another factor in the loss earlier today was both Kevin Bieksa and Sami Salo being out due to injuries. Once they return, the Ducks will not be scoring five times a game. With a properly rested Luongo and a full defense corps, the series should be even. I'm not saying Salo and Bieksa are equal to Pronger (spit) and Niedermayer, but the Canucks do things by committee and Bieksa logs huge minutes on the blueline.
That accursed powerplay better step it up soon, though.
That accursed powerplay better step it up soon, though.
SuperBeaverInc.
Groucho
Game 2-Game 7=6 goals
Game 1 vs. Anaheim=1 goal
Total=7 goals
I wasn't counting Game 1 vs. Dallas, which was the only time in the entire series where the Canucks actually had some offense.
And how is Giguere inferior to Turco? Both are great goaltenders, and Giguere has the experience of a Stanley Cup run.
SuperBeaverInc.
Groucho
The second round picks. Please review them in case I made an error.
SuperBeaverInc.
Groucho
4-0 for Ottawa in the first!
The Sens are all over the Devils so far.
The Sens are all over the Devils so far.
Worse Goalie, but I did bet on Anaheim.
That's just j_eps- Even if the Canucks were overpowering, he'd still pick on 'em.
By secondary scoring you mean third and fourth lines right?
Not counting the stats you don't like?
I'm tempted to diss the Sens like you diss the 'Nucks, but I won't. Truce SuBi?
SuperBeaverInc.
Groucho
Not counting the stats you don't like?
Not counting the stats that are exceptions
Fine
Naval Power
Sailing the Seven Seas
Not counting the stats that are exceptions
Fine
That opening goal in the 3rd was a back breaker to the Devils. All they have to do is have Marty pick up his game and Elias to return, overall I wasn't nearly as impressed with Ottawa in this series as in the Pen series. The Devils had all the answers in the 2nd and Ottawa has to be one of the worst teams in the league when trying to get the puck out of their zone. It was pitiful. Still a win is a win and you guys are up 1-0.
JonnyB
Workaholic
Hooray!! and thank goodness for west coast OT, the only hockey I get to see on weekdays.
And kudos to Ottawa for winning yesterday!
Drewcifer
Agent of Karma
My only hope for this series is that whoever wins it is so exhausted and beat up that they get knocked out by San Jose in the next round.
I flirted with rooting for the Canucks but I just couldn't do it. It's an evil vs. evil series.
I flirted with rooting for the Canucks but I just couldn't do it. It's an evil vs. evil series.
Drewcifer
Agent of Karma
The Sedin line is good, after that it is meh. Not bad but not great. The Canucks are a mediocre team with a fantastic goalie.
JonnyB
Workaholic
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