#8 Los Angeles Kings vs. #1 Vancouver Canucks

[beachwing 426]

I only meant that making deadline moves doesn't necessarily improve a team's chances. Really there was just very little for anyone to do at the deadline this season. Gillis made changes seemingly just for the sake of doing so, and it didn't help.

Losing to an 8th seed is just terrible, though. At least we had Legace to legitimately blame in 2006. The Canucks don't have any excuses.

Thats exactly what I thought you meant....and I stand by my response.

[Red Wings Addict 787]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3TP-IlpaB4

How is that not a part of Avalanche games?

"He's so fat he covers up the entire goal." "Nah-unh, I just have a sweet hockey body."

[Guest Crymson]

Thats the kind of sniping lacking from our team.

According to Kings fans, it was the first time this season that Stoll had managed to hit the net on a 2v1. I understand that the grass always appears greener on the other side, but your statement is somewhat absurd; there's a reason that Stoll had only six goals in 72 regular-season games: he's a very inaccurate shooter.

[xtrememachine1 795]

I really think the Kings will take this one. They are the second best defensive team in the league and Luongo has had some pretty shaky playoff series in the past. If he plays this first round like he did last year against Chicago, this will be over quickly and it'll be the Kings winning it.

I'm really not one to "toot my own horn" but its not everyday I pick an 8th seed over a Presidents trophy winner and are right.

[diehardredwing19 11]

iam so glad and happy that vancouver is out! i live 20 minutes away from vancity.. this was a big big relief for us wings fans here in bc who cannot stand the canucks and there fans and there media ... "atleast something good after our wings got ousted"

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

For the Cancucks organization, there is bad news and good news.

First, the bad news: The pre-game ceremony at next season's home opener will take a lot less time than you had originally planned.

Now, the good news: There is lots, and lots, of room for banner hanging in the Rogers Arena; for consolation banners.

[Nightfall 871]

Hey Canucks you're doin it wrong. Ask the Wings about winning the Presidents Trophy AND the Cup.

You mean like in 2005-2006?

The presidents trophy winners have only won the stanley cup 7 times since the trophy was awarded back in 85-86 season.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

[Nightfall 871]

The crowd behind the celebration is looking at the kings fan on the stairs more than the celebration on the ice.

[wingslogo19 281]

Good to see the Canucks out in the first round It would be nice to see the Kings go far in the playoffs. Quick is one of the best if not the best goalie in the nhl

[McAwesome 754]

In honor of another successful playoff run in Vancouver:

[SetecX 139]

You mean like in 2005-2006?

The presidents trophy winners have only won the stanley cup 7 times since the trophy was awarded back in 85-86 season.

Yes but the Wings past 2 cup wins both had the Presidents Trophy along with it.

[RedWingsRox 614]

History - first #1 seed to fall in 5 games.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]