Game Thread: Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Flames

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Projected lineups,

Vancouver Canucks
L1: Daniel Sedin - Henrik Sedin - Jannik Hansen
L2: David Booth - Ryan Kesler - Chris Higgins
L3: Dale Weise - Brad Richardson - Mike Santorelli
L4: Tom Sestito - Zac Dalpe - Andrew Alberts
D1: Dan Hamhuis - Kevin Bieksa
D2: Alexander Edler - Jason Garrison
D3: Chris Tanev - Ryan Stanton
G: Joe Cannata

Calgary Flames
L1: Curtis Glencross - Joe Colborne - David Jones
L2: Jiri Hudler - Mikael Backlund - TJ Galiardi
L3: Sven Baertschi - Sean Monahan - Lee Stempniak
L4: Lance Bouma - Ben Street - Brian McGratten
D1: TJ Brodie - Mark Giordano
D2: Dennis Wideman - Kris Russell
D3: Chris Butler - Shane O'Brien
G: Joey MacDonald

Series notes,
All-time: Flames lead series 123-84-10 plus 33 ties
Last season: Canucks won series 4-1-0
Last meeting: 4/10/13 @ Calgary, Canucks won 4-1

Doob's analysis:
Sort of a hard game to call here. Going into this season, I thought the Flames would be the favorites to get the 1st overall pick, but they have actually looked pretty good against the Capitals & Blue Jackets. Canucks looked horrible against the Sharks, but turned it around nicely against the Oilers. I'm going to pick the Flames to win this one, mainly because the Canucks played last night, I think they'll go with their backup, and because the game is at Calgary. Doob's prediction: Flames win 4-3.

 

[mattola]

Eddie Lack getting the start? where are you getting Cannata as the starter? he is in the minors

 

[puckhead]

Eddie Lack getting the start? where are you getting Cannata as the starter? he is in the minors

Lack will probably get the start, though Lou didn't really break a sweat in last night's game
Weber is the Dman they used on the 4th line over Alberts though. Alberts doesnt have the footspeed to forecheck.

Nucks should be okay for energy, as the edm game looked more fun that grueling.
The 4th line even got6 minutes!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Eddie Lack getting the start? where are you getting Cannata as the starter? he is in the minors

I got it from Dailyfaceoff. I was wondering abotu Cannata over Lack. Either way tho, I think playing their backup gives the Flames a slight edge when it comes to goaltending tonight.

 

[mattola]

I got it from Dailyfaceoff. I was wondering abotu Cannata over Lack. Either way tho, I think playing their backup gives the Flames a slight edge when it comes to goaltending tonight.

Technically flames have two backups so it evens out

I'll take Canucks tonight 3-2

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Technically flames have two backups so it evens out

I'll take Canucks tonight 3-2

Yeah that is technically true. I just think MacDonald is better than Ramo. Canucks are probably the better team overall, I just think the Flames have an opening here.

 

[dash]

I hope the Canucks got all the scoring out of their system last night.

 

[puckhead]

I hope the Canucks got all the scoring out of their system last night.

I doubt the Flames will be quite as disinterested as the cOilers were last night.
give the Nucks full credit for pushing, but Edm was pretty damned passive

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Poor Oilers, all that talent but they're still the softest team in the league.

 

[mattola]

I'm liking Richardson

 

[SLY]

That was a brutal clean hit.

 

[mattola]

Liking calgarys no quit Edmonton could learn something

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

What an exciting win. Props to the Canucks , Torts seems to have embraced offense since he moved to Vancouver. Also props to the Flames , every game played by the Flames this season has been a thrill to watch. The Doobster had very low expectations for these teams going into this season but I must say I really like what I'm seeing so far from both teams so far.

 

[puckhead]

congrats to Lack on win #1 in game #1
pretty concerning that the flames were able win three straight faceoffs clean in the final minute.

Joey Mac made a couple of dandy save in the 3rd.

 

[dash]

Congrats to the Canucks, didn't see much of the game (family commitments), but happy at least the Flames were able to salvage a point after blowing a two goal lead.

4 points after 3 games in 4 nights, not a bad start to the season.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Congrats to the Canucks, didn't see much of the game (family commitments), but happy at least the Flames were able to salvage a point after blowing a two goal lead.

4 points after 3 games in 4 nights, not a bad start to the season.

I agree, Flames have looked good this season. They're for sure exceeding my expectations for them so far.

 

[mattola]

congrats to Lack on win #1 in game #1
pretty concerning that the flames were able win three straight faceoffs clean in the final minute.

Joey Mac made a couple of dandy save in the 3rd.

Yep and controlled the play and applied the pressure the whole last 1:25

 

[mooger_35]

Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames - 10/06/2013

3 stars: Giordano, Richardson, Monahan

Conspiracy against Santorelli... or Canucks in general. Discuss.

 

[dash]

Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames - 10/06/2013

3 stars: Giordano, Richardson, Monahan

Conspiracy against Santorelli... or Canucks in general. Discuss.

No way John Garrett picked those three stars

 

[puckhead]

No way John Garrett picked those three stars

1. winning goalie
2. losing goalie
3. cheese