(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) San Jose Sharks

[Cali-Wing-Nut 102]

If it isn't obvious enough, where the Canucks are succeeding and the Wings failed are two major things:

1) Special teams. Canucks power play and penalty kill have been far superior to San Jose's. Both the Canucks and Red Wings outmatched San Jose 5 on 5 but the Red Wings just got obliterated not being able to both kill penalties or score on power plays, especially pivotal ones.

2) Not collapsing under pressure. Canucks kept their composure and rarely get caught skating around, the exception being following the 5 on 3 when the Canucks couldn't clear the zone. The Canucks block shots, get in the way, and push Sharks off the puck much better than the Wings have been doing.

Thats why I hate Ericsson.

[Guest Shoreline]

Anyone see the replay of the high stick call? CBC saying Couture sold it well.

And Sharks score. 1-1. Kesler might have pulled groin.

[T-Ruff 47]

Whoo Dan Boyle

[SiLkK19 67]

Did kesler get stepped on or what?

[Guest Shoreline]

I'm quite confused as to what refs consider a penalty nowadays. Power play Canucks.

[jeff48109 474]

this could be the turning point. kesler just pulled up lame. if its a pulled hammy or groin he's out for some time

[T-Ruff 47]

Anyone see the replay of the high stick call? CBC saying Couture sold it well.

I'd take that with a grain of salt

[Guest Shoreline]

Did kesler get stepped on or what?

He got injured when hustling after the puck on the PK. CBC thinks groin or hip flexor.

You could tell when it happened because Kesler held up and couldn't push off.. just coasted.

Edited May 25, 2011 by Shoreline

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I'd take that with a grain of salt

I wouldnt, San Jose embellish everything. Vancouver are a poor mans San Jose when it comes to embellishment, other then Kesler

[kook_10 1,705]

[Guest Shoreline]

There's some fans dressed in red down there by the glass in the Canucks 2nd period attack zone in spandex looking s*** like the Green Men holding up X and O's.. someone sure is desperate for their 15 seconds of fame.

Canucks caught with too many men. Undisciplined play there.

Kesler back on the bench.

[T-Ruff 47]

I wouldnt, San Jose embellish everything. Vancouver are a poor mans San Jose when it comes to embellishment, other then Kesler

Well CBC hasn't quite been objective all playoffs with the Canucks... Glenn Healey falsely called out a Pred for embellishing a high stick call, shortly after Vancouver (Luongo and someone) did it twice which he didn't mention

[hockey23 79]

Another dive. Both of these teams are embarrassing.

[T-Ruff 47]

Holy turnovers Batman... Glad the Sharks escaped that fiasco but an icing coming up

[Guest Shoreline]

Lol Couture got tapped on his helmet and his feet came out from under him, then following the commercial Couture gets nudged by Sedin and he jumps into the boards like he was shot out of a cannon. This guy is an embarrassment to the NHL.

Edited May 25, 2011 by Shoreline

[SiLkK19 67]

Lol Couture got tapped on his helmet and his feet came out from under him, then following the commercial Couture gets nudged by Sedin and he jumps into the boards like he was shot out of a cannon. This guy is an embarrassment to the NHL.

Him and like 5 or 6 of his teammates.

[Yak19 303]

Nucks are outplaying the Sharks, seem to be toying with them at times, they gotta shoot that puck and stop waiting and passing for the perfect setup.

Lol Couture got tapped on his helmet and his feet came out from under him, then following the commercial Couture gets nudged by Sedin and he jumps into the boards like he was shot out of a cannon. This guy is an embarrassment to the NHL.

he's quickly adopting the ways of his team

Edited May 25, 2011 by Yak19

[Guest Shoreline]

All I can say is wow, how the hell did the Canucks get that tangled up? o.O

2-1 Sharks.

Edit: Bad decision by Luongo.

Edited May 25, 2011 by Shoreline

[T-Ruff 47]

Way to go Setoguchi, great start to the 3rd!

[hooon 1,089]

Wow, dirty kick by Thornton. What a piece of s***.

[Red Wings Addict 787]

Wow, dirty kick by Thornton. What a piece of s***.

Nu-uh. He's just a good 'ol aggressive North American boy.

[Guest Shoreline]

******* Burrows screwed up that 2 on 1.

[Guest Shoreline]

Canucks giving up possession to the Sharks way too easily.

[SiLkK19 67]

Come on sedin! Do something!!!

Oh snap!!! Tie game!!!!!

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Suck it you diving *****!!!