WCSF GM05 | Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers | Thur. May 16th | 7pm PST | SNP/CBC | So Tight, Almost Like a Playoff Series

[who_me?]

I thought the Canucks would get caved in if the Oilers got league average goaltending? What happened?

Refs

 

[647Hockey]

I thought the Canucks would get caved in if the Oilers got league average goaltending? What happened?

Pickard played fine. But Vanc GWG was a lucky bounce off someone's skate in front of the net and JT buried the rebound.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Pickard played solid.

He was very good for what he is, made some massive saves.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

I thought the Canucks would get caved in if the Oilers got league average goaltending? What happened?

Crickets in here from those guys

 

[Regal]

Oilers came out fairly strong but Canucks seemed to find their legs in the second half of the first and carried it through the game. Felt a little like the reverse of game 4 where the Oilers were just the better team through most of it. I expect a much better effort from the Oil in game 6 though. Not often you’re going to get that type of game from McDavid and the Oilers PP

Pickard played fine. But Vanc GWG was a lucky bounce off someone's skate in front of the net and JT buried the rebound.

Pretty sure it was off the inside of the post

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Did I hear Chris Cuthbert say the Canucks live to see another day after winning the game? They lead the series 3-2. WTF

He meant to say get excited Vancouve there will likely be many more home games in Vancouver lol but he butchered it.

 

[BlueSeal]

I thought the Canucks would get caved in if the Oilers got league average goaltending? What happened?

Connor McNothing.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

That play Lindholm makes on the winner is phenomenal. Great patience to find the play but the impressive part is he does it all while the puck is standing on edge.. And doesn't look down or bobble it.

The Canucks can't afford to let him go, he's been way too important. Making himself a core piece the way he's played.

 

[Hank Plank]

At this risk of being too captain obvious if Van can stay out of the box this series is theirs. Oilers top line especially is really bad at defending something they have to do when not on the PP.

 

[ziploc]

Oilers came out fairly strong but Canucks seemed to find their legs in the second half of the first and carried it through the game. Felt a little like the reverse of game 4 where the Oilers were just the better team through most of it. I expect a much better effort from the Oil in game 6 though. Not often you’re going to get that type of game from McDavid and the Oilers PP



Pretty sure it was off the inside of the post

Maybe. Probably. But honestly those guys looked tired, and maybe hurt. They've been playing tons and also getting smashed at every opportunity from the Canucks. I think they are wearing down.

 

[vcanuck]

I fully expect a McPP parade for game 6 but I hope I'm wrong.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I think the Canucks heavy hitting advantage this whole series is starting to take a toll along with the ridiculous minutes played by the Oiler stars.
The Oilers really didn’t have much going even with all of the power players.
Pickard really kept his team in the game.
Silov was steady but the Canucks really limited the Oilers chances.

 

[Seattle Totems]

Pickard played fine. But Vanc GWG was a lucky bounce off someone's skate in front of the net and JT buried the rebound.

No.

Pettersson clearly turned his skate to redirect it on net. Surprised noone mentioned it. Everyone is too caught up with whining and the officials.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I think the Canucks heavy hitting advantage this whole series is starting to take a toll along with the ridiculous minutes played by the Oiler stars.
The Oilers really didn’t have much going even with all of the power players.
Pickard really kept his team in the game.
Silov was steady but the Canucks really limited the Oilers chances.

This stood out to me tonight. I know there were a lot of PPs, but it's kind of ridiculous that the Oilers overplay their top guys as much as they do. 5 of their 12 forwards played under 10 minutes tonight.

The Oilers are masters at sabotaging their own depth.

 

[Dust]

At this risk of being too captain obvious if Van can stay out of the box this series is theirs. Oilers top line especially is really bad at defending something they have to do when not on the PP.

Everyone is blowing the powerplay out of proportion. There hasn't been a single game yet where the powerplay was the sole reason a team has won or lost. Games 2 & 3 each teams PP's were dead even, and outside of that there's been a whopping 2 more special teams goals in the series.

 

[wetcoast]

At this risk of being too captain obvious if Van can stay out of the box this series is theirs. Oilers top line especially is really bad at defending something they have to do when not on the PP.

Sure but the pressure the Oilers can apply leads teams to take penalties.

Awesome round by the Canucks and should be a great game 6.

 

[Video Nasty]

I still believe. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

 

[Banjo Cat]

Thank you for your teachings.

I can't sleep because of this post. It keeps entering my head, and I start giggling and snorting until I can't breathe.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Did I hear Chris Cuthbert say the Canucks live to see another day after winning the game? They lead the series 3-2. WTF

Probably got caught up on the Oiler betting odds hype train.

 

[nuxnux1]

Full credit to the pk, they weathered the first 3 at 1-0 and the game coulda been easily been put out of reach

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Jt miller is Connor McDavid father

 

[Seattle Totems]

He meant to say get excited Vancouve there will likely be many more home games in Vancouver lol but he butchered it.

Lol I know but that was a slip. The media doesn't think the Canucks deserve to be in this. Even now.

 

[vcanuck]

no matter what happens in this series, the Canucks are 8-2 vs the oiled this season.

 

[DingerMcSlapshot]

Refs

Refs have been all Oilers. This series.

 

[vcanuck]

Jt miller is Connor McDavid father

and JT's father is Messi.