Whats imperative in this game is that our best players match theirs..Obviously, no one can match McD's talent, but they have to match their intensity...McD and Draisaitl are rarely 'no shows'.
-Speaking of McD, the Canucks should try and get under his skin a bit...He's been having hissy fits lately, and when he does, it throws their whole team off, looking for retaliation.
-Hopefully, Boeser is in..looks like he has an extra gear in his skating this season (providing his injury wasn't lower body)
-Demko has got to be better..I've noticed it takes him awhile to get into his rhythm (Luongo used to be the same way)
-If there's a penalty parade, we're in trouble
- I've noticed that Smith actively wanders out of his crease, goading opposing players to hit him, and when they make contact , he starts with his dramatics...sneaky.