Game 15: Avalanche At Canucks, Preview And Open Thread
by Joe Dunman on Nov 12, 2008 4:00 PM MST
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"If you ask any goalie, he wants to outplay the goalie at the other end. Every goalie is beatable and we know that Luongo is playing really good right now. He's a great goalie. We just have to do the little things right. Get some traffic in front of him, get some rebounds and hopefully we get onto him."
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I really have no reason to be optimistic about this game, but I am.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 12, 2008 4:29 PM MST reply actions
(I can edit my comment later, right?)
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 12, 2008 4:29 PM MST up reply actions
Great
Coming from the President and full membership of the Arnason fan club, I’m afraid this optimism doesn’t bode well for our boys.
MHH: Shagging Dater one contributor at a time.
by Bob in Boulder on Nov 12, 2008 6:29 PM MST up reply actions
Unfortunately I predict that Lou’s shutout streak continues into the second period (it’s currently 201 minutes). I think it goes up t 227…The Avs will score roughly 6:00 into the second frame. Hopefully the Avs will prove me wrong and actually score in the first period….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I don’t really care WHEN we score, as long as we’re not down 2,3,or 4 goals by that point, and we’ve played well. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I have a game too tonight so I won’t be able to see the avs or the game thread. I am looking foward to seeing lots of beautiful goal girls though when I get home….
That reminds me, I need to find tonight’s GG.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 5:19 PM MST up reply actions
I'm out for this one too
Got practice that I can’t miss…
EVERYBODY SET YOUR SPG’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!
they don’t have them there fancy Tivo thingies in your area?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Nov 12, 2008 5:51 PM MST up reply actions
There still stuck on Beta recorders.
"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
For tonight the goal girl will be French beauty Jennifer Lamiraqui
A french beauty
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
well done
I approve
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 12, 2008 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
My game thread participation
will be very limited for a while. The laptop has now crapped out, and we don’t know why.
Until it’s fixed I won’t be able to watch and type.. so it’ll be just watching
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 12, 2008 7:14 PM MST reply actions
The goal girl says "Lets go Avs"
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
With Guite and Sakic out, it looks like G is going with Tarnqvist as a 7th d-man.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
??? according to the NHL.com game summary he’s going to play….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 8:03 PM MST up reply actions
interesting…now he’s been removed????
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions
Speaking of numbers
Does anybody else use Avalanche jersey numbers to help memorize their locker/P.O. Box combination?
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:08 PM MST up reply actions
Yay!
The Altitude broadcast. I was starting to miss these guys.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:05 PM MST up reply actions
Actually...
…I am indeed. Strange how much brighter the sun is, too.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:07 PM MST up reply actions
=[
It was a symbolic statement. It’s been thunderstorming here for days, so sun has been scarce even during daylight hours. * sticks out tongue *
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:09 PM MST up reply actions
Definitely.
It looked pretty good and they were cycling the puck, and the off-puck movement was pretty solid. Good chances, but I hear their goalie is decent.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously
The cameraman needs to calm down. It’s making me feel really sick.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:17 PM MST up reply actions
He’s also the best captain ever…
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 8:15 PM MST up reply actions
First shot by Canucks…6:30 into the game.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
anyone else get the feeling the Avs actually want to win this game?
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 8:23 PM MST reply actions
So far
The Avs have come out with the same type of jump you typically expect from the home team in a charged up atmosphere. 11 Shots in the first 9 minutes is pretty impressive.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:24 PM MST up reply actions
Hejduk a Canuck killer??? 33 goals in 55 games…
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
McLeod fighting on the door step….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
After the whistle
all 5 Canucks were surrounding him. Luongo’s protective cocoon?
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:26 PM MST up reply actions
hope so!
i picked him for first penalty this period! lol
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 8:26 PM MST up reply actions
Ferraro just said "rebound control"
Saying Budaj was inconsistent with it. Good thing Mike doesn’t live in Canada…
Gross
I feel dirty for agreeing with him.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:31 PM MST up reply actions
haha. He said the Canucks have been completely outworked by the Avs but that the great goalie has been bailing them out.
Pretty much the same thing.
They have defensive holes popping up everywhere, but Luongo has saved the bacon thus far. I’d love to unleash hell on him and bury his ass with a 6 goal second period.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:33 PM MST up reply actions
Avs need a last second goal to end the first…demoralize the dude
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 8:35 PM MST up reply actions
It sounds like
McNab is treating Budaj with kid gloves all the time. “The other guy is out of this world great, but you’ve faced some real tough shots, too!”
Holy shit! Avs are currently 4th in the league on face offs.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Honestly
I think I’d rather we go back to being terrible at faceoffs but winning 65% percent of our games and making serious Cup runs. /sigh
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:39 PM MST up reply actions
Let the bodies hit the floor……
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 8:39 PM MST up reply actions
Make sure you wipe your feet….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 8:40 PM MST up reply actions
First period over and both goalies extend their shut-out streaks
Avs out shooting the Nucks 16-8.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Keep the pressure on.
The Avs can’t get discouraged if Luongo hasn’t given up a goal after say, 25 shots. Just keep pouring it on.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Psh
After that many, the logo should be gone, and his glove should look like Raycroft’s. We’ll get him in OT =p
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 8:50 PM MST up reply actions
David Jones looks like a chipmunk. Doot, doot, do do do doot!
Alvin!
Never mind me. I’m slappy after a severely long day.
Red Wings Suck
Lets get a goal Avs!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Penalty shot? what the FRAK?
How is that a penalty shot?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
SHIT
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
This is going from bad to worse…they HAVE to kill this thing.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 9:08 PM MST reply actions
He wasn’t so much out of position as Sedin shook him out of his pads. Then he comes up with a couple of big saves after that.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:10 PM MST up reply actions
Well.
Aside from the moderate-weak performance on the Penalty Shot, I give Peter Budaj a rating of “positively fucking awesome” tonight.
Mir ist egal.
okay we need a momentum change...
goal, fight, something
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 9:13 PM MST reply actions
What the hell just happened?
Did a nucks player just slide into Luongo or was he pushed into him?
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Penalty on Avs – goalie interference?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I don’t know about awesome, but Boods has shown great athleticism in his side to side movement and getting back for some big saves.
Red Wings Suck
A little ugly and a little lucky, but we’ll take it. If not for that BS penalty shot…we’d still be 0-0
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
Foote not happy about something there….too much contact?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
oh yeah. Not too sure about the officiating in this game. I’m not one to complain about something like that but there have been a few missed calls. Or just plain bad calls concerning the penalty shot.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
BOOOOODS!!!!
wow.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 9:28 PM MST reply actions
Budaj bailing out the team again.
what was all this talk about playing 60 minutes again???
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Team play hasn’t been bad second period, Vancouver has had more jump (two power plays and a penalty shot will help that). But theteams does need to continue to play and get the pressure back in the other end.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:30 PM MST up reply actions
Gahhh
Can’t even get a good outlet pass to start some offense. Icing instead.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Ray again
Ferraro talking about how invisible Arny has been. Actual words: “Not even close to breaking a sweat” coming in for Sakic. And now they’re talking about how it was consensus that Hensick had outplayed Arny during training camp. Ouch!
Was it as terrible
as the one against Philadelphia?
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions
Luongo standing on his head in the first period. Avs out shot Canucks 16-8 in first.
Budaj standing on his in the second. Avs getting out shot 7-11 in second.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions
Salei broke Pyatt’s stick before he got the shot off. It wasn’t a clear cut breakaway is about the only argument you could make on it being bogus I think.
huh, I didn’t see a broken stick. Well, at least he didn’t drop it right away.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Yeah, it wasn’t a hook from Leo. Salei took a swing, hit Pyatt’s stick and the stick snapped between Pyatt’s hands. Kind of a pussy stick if you ask me but what can you do.
I saw the broken stick, but it looked like he’d already lost the puck….Salei’s little slash didn’t look hard enough to break a stick
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:40 PM MST up reply actions
POWER PLAY!!
Quick goal….quick goal….quick goal
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 9:35 PM MST reply actions
maybe not. = (
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 9:36 PM MST up reply actions
guys
i hate to break this to you, but we suck. a lot. if we continue to play like this, we could be legit Tavares contenders.
most hilarious thing is that Budaj has been their best player tonight. sigh
I'm making
this road trip the make or break case. I’m well aware of the fact that they may very well indeed suck. Not quite ready to admit it yet. Give me time. I’m almost grieving.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Me – “Boss. I need to take leave for personal reasons”
Boss – “I’m sorry to hear that. When will you be back?”
Me – “I don’t know. Maybe after the NHL draft.”
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
But one player won’t fix the Avs at this point. First round draft pick or not. Sorry to burst the Tavares/Hedman bubble.
Red Wings Suck
I know. But its a start. I want to see the Avs with a plan. I don’t mind if they suck if they have a plan to return to the elite, not just this “guess and check” BS.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
That was a funny commercial…Lappy has to “fix” the printer.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
She was doing the nuggets last year
Not sure why they moved her to the Avs since they already have Ruttgaizer and Keefe. Maybe Kroenke is hiring more Nuggets people in his increasing crusade too put 50% into the Nugs, 49% into Arsenal, 1% into the other teams.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Game on - wish us luck Jennifer
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Jennifer is very happy
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Naw…he could get one or two more on the season.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
Budaj coming up big, with a bit of luck as well….OK a lot of luck.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:06 PM MST up reply actions
BUDAJ
I believe!!!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:10 PM MST reply actions
Penalty finally killed.
whew…
By the way…Defense, feel free to help out at any time!
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Hensiiick Tucker mirror of their previous goal but Tucker can’t control it!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
I saw Hensiiick with the puck at the top pf my scree and Tucker on the bottom and i got excited. If only Tucker could have gotten the puck, damn Bieska just got a stick in there, or Tucker had an open net.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:14 PM MST up reply actions
PP
Time to score
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:17 PM MST reply actions
Another penalty on Canucks…puck over glass-Delay of game
1:02 of 5 on 3
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Goal Girl wants this!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Fail again…
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
At least we went down shooting and not just passing the whole time….still frustrating!
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:22 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
The effort was great, but the lack of a goal is still a maaaajor failure.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
I think that was a case of wanting it too badly and gripping the stick too tightly
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:23 PM MST reply actions
Loose puck in the slot and Arnason can’t make the Nucks pay…why is he in the game right now?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Hmmm
something about Sakic…
Guite…
No more quality call-ups..
I think.
At least that’s what I heard.
Red Wings Suck
I know why he’s playing, but why at this particular time of the third period?
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:28 PM MST up reply actions
Hey, cool
I had never thought about it before, but it looks like Pyatt got a + for his penalty shot goal.
Interesting…but if it goes against Budaj as for his shutout streak, than I guess Pyatt should get a +1.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:27 PM MST up reply actions
Now that I saw the replay
Too bad Wolski could go top shelf on that….man….
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Yeah.
If that’s top shelf, this game is over.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:29 PM MST up reply actions
Hensick and Wolski
AHHHH. Really wants the nucks to not get a point. Need to make up some ground here.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
On the plus side....
I do believe Hensick is here to stay
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:29 PM MST reply actions
Oh yeah.
There is absolutely no way they can justify sending him back down when he has consistently been a positive player on the ice, and that includes his defensive play. He has been very good at neutral ice, creating lots of offense from causing a turnover. His offense has obviously been very good, even if it does look as if he is reluctant to shoot most of the time. His puck-handling is very good, and his vision on the ice is easily NHL caliber. On top of that, the Inexplicable Roadblock known as Tyler Arnason is clearly in the Granato doghouse.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:32 PM MST up reply actions
I shall now call Tyler Arnason:
The Inexplicable Roadblock that is Tyler Arnason
WAAAY better than lumpy gravy
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 12, 2008 11:35 PM MST up reply actions
I love that line, btw.
The Jones-Hensick-Wolski line. It helps I really, really like all three guys.
Only one goal scored again
They have more of an excuse this game due to Luongo’s hot streak but still
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Yeah...
I think tonight is definitely okay to have one goal. Luongo’s play needs no explanation. I’m happy to get a point tonight with the way he has played.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:33 PM MST up reply actions
Well Avs are at least getting a point, but then so are the nucks.
Jennifer is hoping the Avs win!
Here’s hoping for a little gift for Christmas – NSFW
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Backing out of the nucks zone
Too easily. At least one of them could attack.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
I love OT.
It’s just so tense, and exciting, and the feeling of winning an OT game is indescribable, whereas losing is just crushing. The extreme highs and lows make it fascinating.
Avs get PP with 30 seconds left.
Smyth pulled down driving the net.
Funny….no penalty shot.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Funny how that works….
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:39 PM MST up reply actions
Oh good.
Shootout. Vs Luongo. This should end well.
I wonder how Jibble is feeling……
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
I wonder how Jibble is feeling……
Could we honestly say either team (well let’s be honest, goalie) deserve a loss tonight? Go 5 more minutes and if the goalies keep the puck out, give them a tie.
Spoiler to those of you who don’t know the score God i hate the shootout (even though if it’s going to be there, the Avs might as well win it, like they did tonight)
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Nov 12, 2008 11:37 PM MST up reply actions
Altiboobs
are calling this game like it’s the most exciting game they have seen this season.
Red Wings Suck
It has been exciting…..though not sure if its the most exciting
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:41 PM MST up reply actions
It's okay to be excited
but he was acting like it was in OT of Game 7 of the Cup Finals.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
Clark
Made a great play to keep the puck in the zone on the faceoff, then a terrible play on the turnover, then did a good job of keeping the play alive as time was winding down, then a terrible job letting the clock run out without even taking a shot.
That’s the quintessential “rollercoaster” of a shift.
Here another one for the shoot out.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
If Boods can pull off a win on a SO
Dater will have to dig deep to Budaj-bash
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:41 PM MST reply actions
Wolski – Scores
NSFW
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
Svatos – Scores
NSFW
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
and the best pic is saved for last. nice.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:46 PM MST up reply actions
Take THAT
Crappy team with a great goalie.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:46 PM MST up reply actions
SVATS MACHINE DID IT!!
Yes
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Nov 12, 2008 10:45 PM MST reply actions
Throw your hair back
The Avs win! AVS WIN!
Jennifer happy with the win – NSFW
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
SVATS!!!!
WE BEAT LOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We beat Lou!!!!!!!!!!
Shut-out streak my ass!!!!!
Yeah Boods!!!
Go Avs!!!!
Red Wings Suck
I’ve been saving this comment, until my tail can be completely between legs. I believe in Budaj. I will never make a discouraging comment again.
I'll just put a checkmark next to your name
And you t-shirt is in the mail.
Welcome.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 10:48 PM MST up reply actions
Wheres my T-shirt, lousy converts taking all my stuff.
"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
I think
3. Svatos
2. Luongo
1. I think Stastny, Altitude went to post game before I heard it. It was an Avs player for sure.
InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace
Can’t be Stastny, how could it not be Budaj??
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Nov 12, 2008 10:54 PM MST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
That was an AWESOME win!!! I have to say, either the Canucks are the best PP team ever, or our PK sucked balls tonight. Budaj came up HUGE throughout the game to keep us in this one. The way Vancouver passed the puck, I thought that they scored several times only to realize Budaj robbed them. Absolutely sick play by Budaj throughout the night. And that PS call was BS.
Wolski’s goal was just… wow, what a move. His other move looks pretty sweet too, but Foppa’s old “drag the puck with one hand into the goal” is always my fave, and he pulled it off beautifully!!
Luongo is unreal too, he played superb, but Budaj outplayed him tonight. Which is pretty surprising given Luongo’s shutout streak.
Just an awesome, awesome win!
Go Avs!
by Mike, (Avs Fan) on Nov 12, 2008 10:53 PM MST reply actions
Avs 34 – 32 Nucks
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 10:56 PM MST up reply actions
Pretty sweet. Budaj matched Luongo almost tit-for-tat on goals. I’m truly amazed although I nevver thought the Nucks were an offensive force… But then again, I’m not a Nucks fan so, I’m not paying attention.
Red Wings Suck
They erm...
…aren’t going to lead the league in scoring.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 11:02 PM MST up reply actions
Well when their only goal is all but handed to them……..
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Nov 12, 2008 11:05 PM MST up reply actions
So
You are saying Boods could have had another shut-out tonight less the PS goal. I can agree with that.
Red Wings Suck
Was just checking around
They’ve scored 2 or fewer goals in 8 of their 16 games but have only been shutout once. Strangely, they’ve scored at least 6 goals three times, but have yet to score just 3 goals in a game. Every game in which they’ve scored at least 4 goals, they’ve won. Weird team.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 11:11 PM MST up reply actions
Mmhhmm
Team that has yet to really establish its identity.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 11:15 PM MST up reply actions
Good Avs Identity
We’re gonna kick you’re ass!!!
vs.
Bad Identity: What? Play hockey? Where’s Forsberg?
Red Wings Suck
You know...
I know every team has its great games and crappy games, but do you think there’s a chance we just got some of our worst games of the season all lumped together in that losing streak? The team that showed up tonight can do some serious damage if Budaj continues to play at (I’ll take near, as well) that level. The offense didn’t score 4 or 5 goals because of the man they were shooting at, and you can guarantee that every game you play against a team that isn’t Vancouver you will have an easier go of it. The offense had begun to look very average after it’s blistering start, but the way it played tonight it looks as if the beast might be waking up again. I missed a chunk of the second period, but caught the rest of it and was pretty damn impressed with the overall game tonight. I think this is the team I want to see on most nights.
I'm With InYo
This road trip is the test. The Avs are super close to loosing a playoff spot in November, no less. Many more losses and we may as well tank the season.
Red Wings Suck
I can agree with that.
This trip won’t make our season, but it could break it. Obviously this is a very positive first step.
by A.J. Haefele on Nov 12, 2008 11:04 PM MST up reply actions
Nice game, but I gotta get up in the morning
I’ll leave you with 2 more pics of tonight’s goal girl: Jennifer Lamiraqui
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
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