| I like Vancouver alot here for a few reasons. One is that the defense pairings they have been juggling through out this cup final looks like they have some stability there with last game. They had some real problems fiddling with the pairings after game 1 an especially after Rome got thrown out. Everybody now looks real comfordable out their, an the biggest benificiary of it is Beiska. Two I loved the physicality Vancouver brought the other night. They were head an shoulders above Boston in this. They woke up an realized what it takes to win in the cup finals. Even the Sedin's were hitting people an that penalty was worth it by Henrik. When you got those guys hitting an paying the price its a good thing. I think this team gets it now. Three The clutch play of Vancouver in tight games. In these entire playoffs if the Canucks a rent getting blown out , when they come into the 3rd period of a game within 1 goal or tied it seems like they always pull it out. This team wins the tight ones this playoff year. Four The Sedins an Kesler have basically done nothing along with the power play. The Sedin's are healthy unlike Kesler, an they competed hard last night an didnt shy away from contact. They both looked very good out there in my opinion last night strong on the puck, making plays. They are up 3-2 in this series with basically no production from there top 3 super stars or power play which goes hand in hand.. With a good game by these 3 players knowing whats at stake the past 5 games will be forgotten. An their careers will be defined by it. The same goes for Luongo. With a great effort in game 6 his career would also be defined. I expect him to rise to the occasion. So it comes down for me to if the Canucks can go into the 3rd down a goal or up or tied I love their chances. They have been so good in close games in the 3rd periods this Cup finals an in the whole playoffs to. TDD posted some great numbers from the Canucks in the 3rd periods of these playoffs. These are those, Thanks TDD... |
| An the fact that most everybody in the world thinks Boston is going to win this game(really I think everyone) along with most of the public bettors makes me like it just a little more. If you think this game is going to be another lopsided outcome for Boston at home you got another thing coming, Vancouver has made the adjustments, we saw it last game. An the way Vancouver just brings their game to another level in 3rd periods when the games are close just makes me love this play more. It could be an overtime affair. But whatever it is Vancouver should pull this out. This is a great Canucks team, I expect them to be great Monday night an win this thing. Lift it high Vancouver, you deserve it! |







