note: the title is 'why didn't the Canucks win game 7' and not 'why did the Bruins win game 7' was because more people thought Vancouver would win.
So I'd like to start off by congratulating the Boston Bruins. Let's push aside all the complaining and bitching about what's fair and what's not. These guys played through a very hard schedule and ended up with the prize. Tonight they deserved. 100% and now they enjoy it for another 110 days until they have to regroup and go at it again.
Well if you follow me on twitter (@thewall85) you would have gotten in-game analysis on what was going on. But if you weren't I'll try to post all of my thoughts throughout the game in order tomorrow.
So now I'll try to summarize what happened to Vancouver.
To start off, their fans lost the battle to the Bruin fans. Now I'll omit the part where the Bruin fans were classless but they did cheer literally THE ENTIRE game in game 6. Even when it was tied at times tonight, you didn't hear the Canuck fans cheering. This was one reason why the Canucks couldn't continue the home team winning streak.
Next the Canucks did do an excellent job at controlling play tonight. They maintained pressure in the offensive zone seemingly most of the night. They controlled the puck well along the boards and at the blue line. But the problem was getting it to the middle and to the slot areas. The Bruins defense did a phenomenal job at taking away the middle section of the ice in their zone and that was a major reason why the Canucks failed, not only to score in game 7, but to struggle offensively throughout the series. So big 'ups' to Chara, Seidenberg and the rest of the Boston crew for getting the job done, especially in game 7.
The powerplay was also bad for the Canucks. Granted, this isn't the NBA so we weren't going to be seeing a lot of calls tonight (because what fun is it watching a sport controlled by the officials?), they did have 2 powerplays and could have had a chance at coming back tonight but they failed on both man advantages. This was the story this entire series.
Thomas was amazing. Early on, you can tell he was locked in. He was focused and stopped everything that came at him. Halfway through the second a feeling overcame me that this series was over. He was brilliant every game so far this series (minus the couple of over-aggressiveness plays). He deserved the Conn-Smythe, he deserved the Stanley Cup, and he'll deserve the Vezina in a couple of weeks.
The Canucks defense was again mediocre. It wasn't all their fault though. They were injured and battered and the fact that they (not rightfully [Horton says he's fine]) lost Aaron Rome didn't help either. Edler had a hand injury and was misplaying the puck all game. Daniel Sedin also didn't play good defense. Overall a sloppy performance by their defense who often turned the puck over in transition.
Speaking of injuries, Ryan Kesler was NOT 100% healthy this series. After game 1 he hurt his shoulder and wasn't himself ever since. However, Kesler was Vancouver's one good side tonight. He gave it his all tonight and he probably didn't deserve what fate handed him. Too bad his teammates didn't feel the same way.
Luongo was not at fault for any goals tonight so noone criticize him.
Well ya that's it. Congratulations to the Boston Bruins on a fantastic season and I truly hope you enjoy your summer with the cup and you guys deserved it.
In 110 days a new season begins. The same can't be said (with certainty) about the NBA or the NFL so enjoy it hockey fans. We've got a bright future.
So I'd like to start off by congratulating the Boston Bruins. Let's push aside all the complaining and bitching about what's fair and what's not. These guys played through a very hard schedule and ended up with the prize. Tonight they deserved. 100% and now they enjoy it for another 110 days until they have to regroup and go at it again.
Well if you follow me on twitter (@thewall85) you would have gotten in-game analysis on what was going on. But if you weren't I'll try to post all of my thoughts throughout the game in order tomorrow.
So now I'll try to summarize what happened to Vancouver.
To start off, their fans lost the battle to the Bruin fans. Now I'll omit the part where the Bruin fans were classless but they did cheer literally THE ENTIRE game in game 6. Even when it was tied at times tonight, you didn't hear the Canuck fans cheering. This was one reason why the Canucks couldn't continue the home team winning streak.
Next the Canucks did do an excellent job at controlling play tonight. They maintained pressure in the offensive zone seemingly most of the night. They controlled the puck well along the boards and at the blue line. But the problem was getting it to the middle and to the slot areas. The Bruins defense did a phenomenal job at taking away the middle section of the ice in their zone and that was a major reason why the Canucks failed, not only to score in game 7, but to struggle offensively throughout the series. So big 'ups' to Chara, Seidenberg and the rest of the Boston crew for getting the job done, especially in game 7.
The powerplay was also bad for the Canucks. Granted, this isn't the NBA so we weren't going to be seeing a lot of calls tonight (because what fun is it watching a sport controlled by the officials?), they did have 2 powerplays and could have had a chance at coming back tonight but they failed on both man advantages. This was the story this entire series.
Thomas was amazing. Early on, you can tell he was locked in. He was focused and stopped everything that came at him. Halfway through the second a feeling overcame me that this series was over. He was brilliant every game so far this series (minus the couple of over-aggressiveness plays). He deserved the Conn-Smythe, he deserved the Stanley Cup, and he'll deserve the Vezina in a couple of weeks.
The Canucks defense was again mediocre. It wasn't all their fault though. They were injured and battered and the fact that they (not rightfully [Horton says he's fine]) lost Aaron Rome didn't help either. Edler had a hand injury and was misplaying the puck all game. Daniel Sedin also didn't play good defense. Overall a sloppy performance by their defense who often turned the puck over in transition.
Speaking of injuries, Ryan Kesler was NOT 100% healthy this series. After game 1 he hurt his shoulder and wasn't himself ever since. However, Kesler was Vancouver's one good side tonight. He gave it his all tonight and he probably didn't deserve what fate handed him. Too bad his teammates didn't feel the same way.
Luongo was not at fault for any goals tonight so noone criticize him.
Well ya that's it. Congratulations to the Boston Bruins on a fantastic season and I truly hope you enjoy your summer with the cup and you guys deserved it.
In 110 days a new season begins. The same can't be said (with certainty) about the NBA or the NFL so enjoy it hockey fans. We've got a bright future.
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