They didn’t bang much today. To laid back & really didn’t carry the play that well. Same players doing the skating & hard lifting. Miller looking tired lately. He’s been a lil off of late. Still getting his points no matter who he plays with. Need more players to step up.
- Nighthawk

I don’t think hitting was the issue. 34-10 in hits. Canucks average around 25 a game. I thought they took it to Ducks in that regard. I’m still not a fan of this defensive group. They have a real hard time clearing the net front.

I don’t think hitting was the issue. 34-10 in hits. Canucks average around 25 a game. I thought they took it to Ducks in that regard. I’m still not a fan of this defensive group. They have a real hard time clearing the net front.
- bloatedmosquito

Agree. I think Canucks can match any team even in the playoffs. It all depends which game they bring. I do have a feeling they will be up for it.

Just looking at goals against heat maps and the teams that win against the Canucks crash the net. Lots of goals against during mad scrambles in front of our goalies. Drives me crazy. Shows the value in big Dmen who actually play big.

- VANTEL

Ok too now it’s your turn lol

It isn’t I seen 🤪

I don’t think hitting was the issue. 34-10 in hits. Canucks average around 25 a game. I thought they took it to Ducks in that regard. I’m still not a fan of this defensive group. They have a real hard time clearing the net front.
- bloatedmosquito

They get a bit sloppy losing ops or positioning at times. Clearing pucks or the zone not so good.

Just looking at goals against heat maps and the teams that win against the Canucks crash the net. Lots of goals against during mad scrambles in front of our goalies. Drives me crazy. Shows the value in big Dmen who actually play big.
- bloatedmosquito

Don't be stingy... show us the map....

Agree. I think Canucks can match any team even in the playoffs. It all depends which game they bring. I do have a feeling they will be up for it.
- VANTEL

Jekyl & Hyde

Just looking at goals against heat maps and the teams that win against the Canucks crash the net. Lots of goals against during mad scrambles in front of our goalies. Drives me crazy. Shows the value in big Dmen who actually play big.
- bloatedmosquito

Broken plays are harder to defend. RT preaches that for Canucks to do more so to generate offense.

Side note JTM not happy with Canucks game. Not peak form.

Canucks didn’t start playing with urgency until it was tied, 2 points is 2 points. Ducks looked determined after the no show against the oilers, bottom feeder or not they do have some nice skill that are young and inexperienced.

Can’t get too excited about the PP til it gets better going forward.

The Ducks entered averaging the most penalty minutes per game in the league (14:03) and with the second worst penalty kill, having held opponents off on 73.2 per cent of their penalties across the season.

Canucks didn’t start playing with urgency until it was tied, 2 points is 2 points. Ducks looked determined after the no show against the oilers, bottom feeder or not they do have some nice skill that are young and inexperienced.
- Bettmanhatesus

Can’t take any team lightly but there wasn’t enough urgency by the Canucks. I’m not forgetting they sucked for years & are having a turnaround season. Some warts are still there & need to tighten it up.

Can’t get too excited about the PP til it gets better going forward.

The Ducks entered averaging the most penalty minutes per game in the league (14:03) and with the second worst penalty kill, having held opponents off on 73.2 per cent of their penalties across the season.
- Nighthawk

Score 2 power play goals on 4 penalties 50% conversion rate. What are you expecting? First time they’ve scored more than 1 pp goal in a long time.

Score 2 power play goals on 4 penalties 50% conversion rate. What are you expecting? First time they’ve scored more than 1 pp goal in a long time.
- K-man25

If you read it in it’s entirety they should score. Means squat atm til they do it against a good team. 2pts in the regular season is all it is. 29th PP since the ASB. Need to see more before going all ga ga lol

As it stands we’ve the 3rd best PP of the 4 PO teams in the Pacific & 4th best on the PK. Only the Preds are worse than us in both as possible 1st round opponent.

If you read it in entirety they should score. Means squat atm til they do it against a good team. 2pts in the regular season is all it is. 29th PP since the ASB. Need to see more before going all ga ga lol
- Nighthawk

Oh, I get it now. Is there a stat for scoring pp goals against good teams that I can look at? I didn’t realize the league separated them into categories. Take your time, I can wait.

Oh, I get it now. Is there a stat for scoring pp goals against good teams that I can look at? I didn’t realize the league separated them into categories. Take your time, I can wait.
- K-man25

29th needs explaining?

29th needs explaining?
- Nighthawk

Yes

Yes
- K-man25

1 less than 28th 1 more than 30th

You getting all this? Lol

1 less than 28th 1 more than 30th

You getting all this? Lol
- Nighthawk

Keep going.

Keep going.
- K-man25

PP is expected to get better. If not expect a fall to 2nd place. Expect a 1st round loss. Do you expect more? Lol

PP is expected to get better. If not expect a fall to 2nd place. Expect a 1st round loss. Do you expect more? Lol
- Nighthawk

So you are saying the Canucks power play is ranked 29th? If it doesn’t improve they will fall to 2nd in the Pacific? Or even worse a 1st round exit?
Traditionally the 1st round is the hardest to win. Win that one and anything can happen.

So you are saying the Canucks power play is ranked 29th? If it doesn’t improve they will fall to 2nd in the Pacific? Or even worse a 1st round exit?
Traditionally the 1st round is the hardest to win. Win that one and anything can happen.
- K-man25

No
Yes
50/50
True

No
Yes
50/50
True
- Nighthawk

It will be tough for all teams in the west, the separation from 1 through 8 is very little.

It will be tough for all teams in the west, the separation from 1 through 8 is very little.
- Bettmanhatesus

👍👍

It will be tough for all teams in the west, the separation from 1 through 8 is very little.
- Bettmanhatesus

Who can bring it the best prevails. They’ve all strengths & weaknesses. Gonna be fun. I’m glad my next job on nights ends the 14th. Next job after is days both outta town but can watch PO’s 👍