Canucks Beat Black Hawks In Series Opening Thriller!
Last night General Motors Place was rocking, I mean the place was really pumping with crazy energy. The Vancouver Canucks took on the Chicago Black Hawks and both teams did not disappoint. Vancouver came out strong and took a three goal lead into the 3rd period. That’s when things started to get very interesting and unbelievably exciting. After Chicago rallied twice from three-goal deficits in its six-game victory over Calgary, Patrick Kane then took matters into his own hands jump-starting the Black Hawks offense scoring their first two goals of the game. Then at the 14:31 mark of the 3rd period Dave Bolland beat netminder Roberto Luongo to tie the score up at 3-3. However Canuck fans were shown just how resilient their team is, as they regained their composure scoring a little over four minutes later to once again take the lead when Sami Salo netted his second goal of the postseason. Ryan Johnson added his first playoff goal into an empty net to round out the scoring for a 5-3 final. The Canucks became the fourth team in NHL playoff history to blow a three-goal lead in the third period but still win the game in regulation. One thing was for sure, Vancouver fans who were at the game definitely got their money’s worth. Game two is Saturday night.
Just a few more tidbits:
The Canucks have won 11 straight playoff games when both Sedin twins (Daniel and Henrik) record a point, Daniel had an assist on Henrik’s 2nd period goal.
Also did you know that Black Hawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has not beaten the Canucks since Jan. 26, 1998. He is 0-10-2 since then.
May 1st, 2009 at 5:31 am
What a game! I am glad the hockey gods fought off the nyquil, otherwise, I’d have had to watch the 3rd period today, 12 hours later! Glad I couldn’t sleep last night. Exciting 1st game! That’ll teach you to leave your net open.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:06 am
What can I say. The old men hung on to win over a great bunch of kids. The kids come out tired after knocking of Calgary and the old men came out rejuvenated after enjoying a long rest period,after taking the series from St.Louis in 4 straight. The 3rd period told all except the final score. After being down by 3 goals the Blackhawks came back against a tired Canuck team to tie the game at 3. Vancouver was lucky to go ahead with only 1:13 left in the game. I still believe the kids from Chicago will take the series in 6 game. Exciting for Vancouver fans and most disappointing for the Chicago faithful.