Post-Game Talk: On the back of a Chris Tanev OT goal, Vancouver defeats Minnesota in the play-in

[LickTheEnvelope]

This. The Nucks finally made the playoffs, but really they did deserve it.

Quoting myself, but Quinn Hughes deserves it. Guy has been a monster and for the 3rd straight year a rook is better than I thought he would be. I cannot fathom how Podkolzin can live up to these expectations now lol

 

[Vancouver_2010]

 

[ziploc]

Nice to be cheering for a playoff team again, and a team with a puncher’s chance to win a series or two (or more). Some very big tests to come, but it boils down to getting experience as well for the young players.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Gawd, I'm having the worse time posting tonight. Keep getting kicked out and have to log on so many times. Aaaaargh....why tonight?!!

 

[datboichoi]

Let’s f***ing go baby, virtually sending drinks to all the brothers tonight

@Peen @Josepho @MS @M2B @Hoghandler all the ducking lads let’s goooooo

 

[BB06]

All the young guys showed up. Good to get wins of the back of youth. Have a good feeling about this team hopefully Toffoli comes back soon to round out the top 6. Loui is better suited for the bottom 6 Defensive roll.

 

[Johnny Canucker]

I didn't notice OJ at all tonight, and I mean that in a good way. (I know he only played 6 mins)

 

[Fire Benning]

Canucks play winner of Stars/Blues game on Sunday

Good win, Hughes was awesome

 

[AzNightmare]

Random stat:
Vancouver so far is the only team that won their series despite losing game 1.

Still waiting for results from the Toronto series to see if Vancouver will be the only team to pull this feat. (Toronto should have lost today, lol)

 

[thekernel]

What a BEAUT

 

[Ozone]

What a MASSIVE WIN!

..TRY and tell our boys this wasn't a real playoff win!

This comeback tonight; helping out our usually great goaltender was a massive confidence builder for this team.

..and dayum, it's nice to bail out Marky for a change!

Phew! Crack a cold one, or crack a knuckle..

It's on...

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Hope for Dallas and keep the train going.

Want to see that 1st in the 20’s (atleast).

 

[Angry Little Elf]

I like our chances against Dallas and St. Louis, tbh

 

[Johnny Canucker]

I'm very amused that Edmonton now has to sit on the sidelines and watch Calgary play on their home turf

You know they are gonna get Lefreniere

 

[supercanuck]

Woo! Playoffs!

Hughes vs Heiskanen - Bring it on!

 

[vanarchy]

There was doubt about a gimmicky playoff format but I truly believe this team has earned a spot. What an effort from the boys.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Also: I am dumb... we should be playing the LOSER of the Dallas v St Louis game Sunday

 

[MikeK]

Quoting myself, but Quinn Hughes deserves it. Guy has been a monster and for the 3rd straight year a rook is better than I thought he would be. I cannot fathom how Podkolzin can live up to these expectations now lol

Even if all he does is turn out to be a regular top 9 forward we are in for a treat. This team is a few bad contracts removed and a few additions from being a legitimate threat again. We have all the core pieces in place.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Hell of a resilient win. They just never gave up! The past few years teams just seemed to fold but every time this team fell behind I thought they’d come back. Now onto the playoffs. If it’s Dallas I think we have a decent shot.
It’s great to be back in the playoffs!

 

[PG Canuck]

THE TAN MAN!!!

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Even if all he does is turn out to be a regular top 9 forward we are in for a treat. This team is a few bad contracts removed and a few additions from being a legitimate threat again. We have all the core pieces in place.

I know but I keep downplaying guys in my head then it's calder every year lol

 

[member 328930]

You know they are gonna get Lefreniere

who cares. They always suck anyway.

 

[crazychimp]

I want a revival of a Hawks and Canucks rivalry this playoff, crossing my fingers it happens.

 

[Paulinvancouver]

WOOOOO!!!!! Bring on round 2 baby!!!

Nucks win on a down night for Markie, Juolevi's goign to be a stud and Tanny scores a goal! Bring on St. Loo!!!

Now lets all get undressed and thing of some fun ways to celly!!

 

[Ace of Hades]

Im really happy to see the boys win it for Markstrom. Hopefully this boosts his confidence and he gets some rest.