NHL W. Conference Finals: Red Wings defeat Blackhawks 4-1

[Soul]

So what does everyone think? Poor strategy by the Canucks trying to kill the game with only a one goal lead?

 

I could understand doing it up 5-2. But up 1-0? Seems like you have to figure a team like the Hawks is going to be able to push one solitary goal across.

 

That was an awesome game last night. Luongo was incredible -- and it was even more incredible when we finally got to him!

 

I don't think it was a poor strategy. It certainly wasn't fan-friendly, but it's not their job to entertain us. Their strategy worked like a champ against the Hawks all night and if not for an amazing hussle play and sweet pass by Ladd, followed by a perfect shot by Havlat, the strategy probably would have led to a win.

 

I'm still waiting for that game where the Hawks blow up for the first minute and run them out of the building like they did the Flames in one the games, Game 5, I think. It would be nice to see them repeat that effort.

 

LOL @ the Havlat photoshop job.

 

Yeah -- we need to get the early lead for once. That would be the thing that stops Vancouver from playing to their strength, going with the snuff-out strategy and leaning on Luongo. I guess you're right though, if that's what you do best then you go with that when you have the lead. We just need to not let them get into that position anymore.

[gflore34]

So what does everyone think? Poor strategy by the Canucks trying to kill the game with only a one goal lead?

 

I could understand doing it up 5-2. But up 1-0? Seems like you have to figure a team like the Hawks is going to be able to push one solitary goal across.

 

That was an awesome game last night. Luongo was incredible -- and it was even more incredible when we finally got to him!

 

I don't think it was a poor strategy. It certainly wasn't fan-friendly, but it's not their job to entertain us. Their strategy worked like a champ against the Hawks all night and if not for an amazing hussle play and sweet pass by Ladd, followed by a perfect shot by Havlat, the strategy probably would have led to a win.

 

I'm still waiting for that game where the Hawks blow up for the first minute and run them out of the building like they did the Flames in one the games, Game 5, I think. It would be nice to see them repeat that effort.

 

LOL @ the Havlat photoshop job.

 

Yeah -- we need to get the early lead for once. That would be the thing that stops Vancouver from playing to their strength, going with the snuff-out strategy and leaning on Luongo. I guess you're right though, if that's what you do best then you go with that when you have the lead. We just need to not let them get into that position anymore.

 

I believe you nailed it, an early Hawk lead takes them out of that style, I don't think a one goal lead would be enough. If the Hawks can somehow build an early 2 goal lead they'll have to open it up which plays to Hawks strength.

[kujay]

I guess I didn't realize in all the craziness that Bieksa apparently suffered a pretty bad knee injury last night and is questionable for the next game, and I get the impression from this article that Salo might not be back tomorrow either.

 

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+were+within+minutes+series/1574529/story.html

[Soul]

It's actually kind of fun reading those vancouver sun articles -- the style of writing is one that conveys how much hockey means to them. Good to hear it.

 

Although, there are some missed edits in there, but whatever.

[kujay]

It's actually kind of fun reading those vancouver sun articles -- the style of writing is one that conveys how much hockey means to them. Good to hear it.

 

Although, there are some missed edits in there, but whatever.

 

Those articles and columns are definitely written for a different audience. But I prefer reading them over the local folks, except maybe the Daily Herald.

[jaydee]

So what does everyone think? Poor strategy by the Canucks trying to kill the game with only a one goal lead?

 

I could understand doing it up 5-2. But up 1-0? Seems like you have to figure a team like the Hawks is going to be able to push one solitary goal across.

 

That was an awesome game last night. Luongo was incredible -- and it was even more incredible when we finally got to him!

 

They aren't going to win unless they play the way they are playing. At this point in the playoffs every team they will face will have a much better offense than they do, so they are going to have to rely on Luongo and defense. This worked in the old NHL fine (see the devils and stars) but now it is much much harder to play that way.

[Cynosure]

So what does everyone think? Poor strategy by the Canucks trying to kill the game with only a one goal lead?

 

I could understand doing it up 5-2. But up 1-0? Seems like you have to figure a team like the Hawks is going to be able to push one solitary goal across.

 

That was an awesome game last night. Luongo was incredible -- and it was even more incredible when we finally got to him!

 

They aren't going to win unless they play the way they are playing. At this point in the playoffs every team they will face will have a much better offense than they do, so they are going to have to rely on Luongo and defense. This worked in the old NHL fine (see the devils and stars) but now it is much much harder to play that way.

 

Dude in game 3... the Canucks couldn't even tell you waht the word forecheck means. No joke... all they did was dump and then have all their skaters go stand behind their blue line. Worst form of hockey to watch... It is smart and it is effective if all 5 of your skaters know what they're doing, but it's really just wussy crap. Once they got the 1-0 lead in game 4 they tried the same crap and it worked all the way til 5 minutes left in the game.

[Cynosure]

This game is HUGE... got people comin over for this one so I won't be posting except for during intermissions.

 

ALSO... I AM going to the game on Monday!!!!!!

[bcl412]

I have to work at 6:30 tomorrow morning but I'm watching this one. I don't care. I just pray it doesn't go multiple OT's.

[hawkcub]

This game is HUGE... got people comin over for this one so I won't be posting except for during intermissions.

 

ALSO... I AM going to the game on Monday!!!!!!

Really think the winner of this one might win the series. It's always easier to win a Game 1-5 on the road then Game 6 or 7.

[bcl412]

This game is HUGE... got people comin over for this one so I won't be posting except for during intermissions.

 

ALSO... I AM going to the game on Monday!!!!!!

Really think the winner of this one might win the series.

 

Well, naturally :D

[Drew Doughty]

This game is HUGE... got people comin over for this one so I won't be posting except for during intermissions.

 

ALSO... I AM going to the game on Monday!!!!!!

Really think the winner of this one might win the series. It's always easier to win a Game 1-5 on the road then Game 6 or 7.

 

Going out on a flimsy limb with that prediction.

[hawkcub]

This game is HUGE... got people comin over for this one so I won't be posting except for during intermissions.

 

ALSO... I AM going to the game on Monday!!!!!!

Really think the winner of this one might win the series. It's always easier to win a Game 1-5 on the road then Game 6 or 7.

 

Going out on a flimsy limb with that prediction.

 

Call me Captain Obvious. :P

[bcl412]

I'd like to not watch the Cubs lose so we should leave the Hawks on CSN.

[cubswin2009]

LET'S

 

 

 

GO

 

 

 

HAWKS!

[manbearcub]

Foley + Crew on Versus?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Best start of the series in terms of quality of hockey. Both teams are ready to play.

[cubswin2009]

How did that puck not go in? Luongo is amazing.

[manbearcub]

this is brutal. stop showing the cubs game.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

And if Cyno was here, he'd be sure to point out that the Hawks have taken at least two blatant high sticks that weren't called.

[cubswin2009]

BUFF!

[Magnetic Curses]

now don't screw it up!

[manbearcub]

whew a lead

[Magnetic Curses]

we need bulin to get real hot.

[cubswin2009]

Ha penalty on the Blackhawks? BS