Holy shit wow.
That was an intense game. An intensely good game. I don't even know where to begin.
I wasn't able to watch the first 10 minutes of the hockey game, as I was on my way home at the time, but I can already hear the craziness seeping through the radio. The crowd noise was just insane even though it sounded like the Blues were getting all the shots in during that time, but the energy of the Canucks was apparently crazy. Lots of hits, lots of end to end action... Just awesome.
Of course when I actually started watching the game, the awesomeness continued on. The defensive play of the Canucks was spotless. Luongo was... PERFECT and the offense did its thing to get chances.
I really think the key here was the Canucks were more disciplined and therefore did not give the Blues a lot of PP time. And when they did go on the PK, they were aggressive and kept the Blues to the outside. Oh, did I mention that Luongo was PERFECT?
The same could not be said for the Canucks PP though. The chances were there, but obviously the goals weren't. Oh well, they made it up for it 5-on-5.
Sedins with Burrows were fantastic. All those chances, and pure hardwork got them the 2nd goal.
The first goal was funnier though... After all the good chances, it goes in by trickling through Chris Mason's pads. LOL
But yes. I think the real game winner here were the plays of Luongo and the defensive play of the team. Fantastic job.
Oh yeah. And Mason Raymond? I love how you've changed your game. That's all I'm saying. Totally upped his level of play compared to when he was being healthy scratched. Good job.