With the recent Canucks battle against the LA Kings, the Canucks retrieved back Roberto Luongo who was injured and played great, registering 3-0 in game 5 and in game 6 was 5-3 with the canucks winning.
Now we head on to face Chicago Blackhawks, kind of odd huh? We faced them like this 2 years ago! (Ok I can't remember but 09 or 10 series can't remember)
The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver canucks collide. Who will win?
With the raging battle against Blackhawks, The blackhawks offense seem to be very sloppy, giving up turnovers to the Canucks and we all know that Canucks are built off from neutral turnovers which caused us to win the game.
The Canucks are looking to improve the 2-0 lead and hopefully reclaim their glorious cup!
Another great pull-off win Canucks 3-0. Possible Shutout?
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks
May 7, 2013
1
2
3
OT
F
CHI (4-5-0)
2
0
2
0
4
VAN (7-3-0)
1
3
0
1
5
Three Stars
Henrik Sedin, VAN 2 goals & 1 assist
Dan Hamhuis, VAN 1 goal & 1 assist
Brent Seabook, CHI 2 assists
Team Stats Comparison
CHI
VAN
Shots on Goal
19
25
Hits
8
5
Faceoffs Won-Lost
14-13
13-14
Penalty Minutes
6:00
2:00
Power Plays Converted
2
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
1
Time on Attack
8:30
4:20
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES
SHOTS
SAVES
SV %
GAA
Cory Schneider
25
22
88%
3.00
Vancouver Canucks - Goalies
GOALIES
SHOTS
SAVES
SV %
GAA
Corey Crawford
19
14
74%
6.22
With the huge push by the Canucks, we are now 3-0. There was a chance where the blackhawks could've went up 2-1 as they first scored the goal, driving into a huge success, right until the Canucks punched them back with a goal.
Crawford was crippling. In the last 2 games, we showed that Crawford can be solved, and he can be easily abused afterwards. Showing results of 6-3 in todays game.
"It's the wrap-around goals he's gotta protect." Daniel Sedin said, "He needs to stop being too aggressive when we are near him." Where did they find this abuse? Tim Thomas, right after Game 7. "We figured out the way on how to abuse Crawford." Ryan Kesler Mentioned, "He is just like Tim Thomas, someone who is extremely aggressive and who seems like they're unstoppable but they really aren't."
Corey Crawford was placed 1st when we faced him and then he crippled when he faced us, dropping to 8th place. With 3-0 on the series, does this mean a shutout against the Blackhawks? Schneider's been playing great as a backup. "He's playing great to our needs." Coach AV said, "We will need him for away games against Chicago. Luongo can take some time off and practice for the real event that's going to happen in our home games."
This is nice, away games for Schneider and home games for Luongo. 2 solid backup goaltenders are helping the team strive for the win. Luongo has been pretty sharp so far this season, registering a 1.77 GAA with a .914 SV%. Schneider as well as he is currently placed 5th in top 8 goaltenders.
"I really feel we can win this." Coach AV said. As so do the Canuck fans, we see the daylight. "However, if we do win, we will need to face either edmonton oilers or the almighty sharks. They are scary this year."