Post-Game Talk: [GM7] Canucks defeat Blues | 5-0 (Hughes (2), Di Giuseppe, Miller, & Mikheyev) | Return of the PGT!

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There was a bit of sloppiness in the 3rd but I'll take it. I think the Nashville game was more complete beginning to end, but I can't complain.
 

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That close out play to get the shutout was payback to Demko after the Philly game. I think the guys cared more about protecting the shutout than getting Hughes the hat trick. Masterful coverage all game.
 

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Pretty clean game from the boys. Clinically dismantled the Blues that had nothing to give, not even a glove punch or water bottle from Binnington. Not much of a tough battle so they should have more energy for a B2B than normal.

PP needs to be better, but hasn't had much practice. Kudos to Tocc for massaging the media and helping us get some calls.

Modest zone time from the Pettersson line, but some slick chemistry. Got more than a few scoring chances. Surprising how many goals Mikheyev scores when his shot doesn't look that impressive.

Miller line was dominant on the forecheck. Just hemmed the Blues in for eternity. Miller was a monster, in for 3 goals and flying in to defend Hoglander.

Not bad for the Suter line; Garland got more open ice than anytime recent, unlucky to not get more scoring chances. Suter should have gotten a goal too. Quiet but hardworking game by Joshua.

Really like the energy from Lafferty and Hoglander, took the lazy Blues by surprise. Beau needs someone to remind him it's a contract year.

Good game by all the D, even Myers who was tough along the walls. Monster game from the Hughes-Hronek and Cole-Friedman pairs. Two games in a row though, with Soucy dealing some lazy zone clears.

Not much work for Demmer but spectacular when needed. This was the Philly game for the Blues, but even so I don't see a playoff team out of them. No game breakers, saved by goaltending so far.
 

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