Cory Schneider’s got the flu so Roberto Luongo gets a start. And the Canucks had to sign University of Calgary Dino, Dustin Butler, to back him up.
No worries though. Lu’s got this – he made stopped 40 of 41 Flames shots en route to a 4-1 Canucks win.
Hey guys, this Luongo guy is pretty good! #canucks #TGATT
— newvanfan (@newvanfan) April 11, 2013
Yeah, he’s not bad, eh?
The Canucks really couldn’t start a game than they did against the Edmonton Oilers last Saturday. I mean, they gave up 3 goals on 3 shots in the first 3 minutes. Would love for that not to happen again.
It’s really nice to see that the #Canucks showed up for this game. Phew. #TGATT
— Robyn Crystal (@RobynCrystal11) April 5, 2013
It really was an entertaining game. A 4-0 win against a streaking divisional rival, some big plays, big goals… and a return visit by the most exciting player to ever put on a Canucks jersey, Pavel Bure.
Here’s the game in your tweets.
Another game, another 3-goal deficit.
Still ravaged by injuries, the Canucks couldn’t muster enough emotion to keep up with the San Jose Sharks until it was too, too late.
Just like the #Canucks, I didn’t wake up til the third period #TGATT
— Elmee Baterina (@elmeebaterina) April 2, 2013
The Canucks eventually lost 3-2; here, in your tweets, is how you saw the game.
Talk about two teams headed in opposite directions.
After their 4-1 win last night over the Colorado Avalanche, the Canucks have now won 6 games in a row. The loss was the Avs’ 4th in a row and 8th in their last 9 games.
Also, with Alex Burrows reunited with the Sedins, the first line once again looks rejuvenated and accounted for 3 of the team’s 4 goals.
Burrows, Hank, Dank. That felt right. That felt right. #canucks @vancanucks @canucksgame #TGATT
— Jay Jones (@BARJONESING) March 29, 2013
That’s good news for Canucks fans.
It wasn’t exactly a masterpiece, but the Canucks won their 5th consecutive game last night, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 in the shootout.
If you were looking for chills, spills and thrills, well, you went to the wrong place.
#TGATT #DogYawn #TGATB (the game according to Bernard) twitter.com/vanchuk4/statu…
— Chuk (@vanchuk4) March 27, 2013
But hey, 2 points is 2 points, and with the win, the Canucks regained top spot in the Northwest Division, although the idle Minnesota Wild has 2 games in hand.
Dale Weise was out of the lineup so Cam Barker was back in. And Keith Ballard was back at forward. What could possibly go wrong?
Actually, it wasn’t too bad.
Against the worst team in the west, Cory Schneider got his fourth consecutive start and the Canucks extended their win streak to 4 games.
For good measure, Keith Ballard also got on the scoreboard with an assist on Alex Burrows’ game-winning goal.
Ironic that the only person who knows how to derail and contain Keith Ballard is Alain Vigneault. #TGATT
— j.Bowman (@jBowmancouver) March 25, 2013
Now on to the game.
The Canucks are battered and bruised, but made it to Phoenix. Well most of them did. Steve Pinizzotto and Zack Kassian did not. Chris Higgins did, but tweaked his back in the morning and couldn’t play. At this point they really just need to hold on and bubble wrap everyone. At all times.
The Canucks are only a few injuries away from running a fan contest to play on their fourth line.
— Brigitte Lynne(@OneGirlOnePuck) March 22, 2013
Now, on to the game.
Still trying to get last night’s game out of our minds, we’re provided the best tonic – a game the following night against St. Louis rolling in hot.
“3 shots in twenty minutes” sounds like a really crappy drinking game.
— Don (@TheFalconer) March 20, 2013
SOCIABLE!!
Only weeks ago we all assumed the Canucks had the Northwest Division locked up. Sure our power play was horrible back then, the defense was muddled, injuries were taking a toll, and goaltending was simply adequate… but things aren’t that bad are they?
Canucks lose again? General Manager Nero has some solutions for some personnel moves. #StarTrek #ferfuck twitter.com/jBowmancouver/…
— j.Bowman (@jBowmancouver) March 19, 2013
That can’t be good, can it?
The Canucks were back home against the Nashville Predators, having stumbled to and from Ohio, and were looking to set the tone for their second half journey in the shortened NHL season.
So what kind of game did we see?
If Andrew Alberts scores, I will go streaking #tgatt @lyteforce
— Justine Galo (@Aviewfromabroad) March 15, 2013
Alberts almost scoring and people going streaking. Who knew Chris could be a trendsetter?