NUCKS LEAD BY 3 AFTER 1, BY 1 AFTER 2, SCORE 6 GOALS - STILL LOSE.
A LOSER POINT IS ALL WE GET. NOT FAIR!
We had forgotten how exhausting it is to watch firewagon hockey. At NM we've become accustomed to low event Taco hockey. Have a drink, watch a period of hockey with no goals and few shots. But this game had so many events that Taco and his event calendar had so many black marks, probably not much whiteboard left for a teaching moment.
At least this was an entertaining high event game. At the worst possible time of the season.
1ST
Started as a low event period. That's good for us.
Doesn't last, because the Nucks get 2 power plays. And you won't believe what happened.
Nucks score on their 1st PP!
1-0 Nucks.
WOOO Karlsson PP Goal!!! After not one but two brock boeser give aways
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Not making it up, but Nucks score 5-on-5 as well. Great drop pass from Huggie to Bessie.
Boeser scores! But hughes slow to get up.
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It's crazy world! Early Edition. 2-0 Nucks.
Nucks score on their 2nd PP.
OMG 2 PP goals in one period???? What world is this??? DeBrusk!
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Nucks lead 3-0 after 1 and we haven't even got to the eventful part. Not even close.
2ND
Have you heard about leading by 3?
3-0...worst lead in hockey. BJs score on...surprise surprise, a tip.
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The BJs are firing up their firewagon and the Nucks have their fire drill go ready set.
FFS... lazy play, whaddaya know... 3-2
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But it gets worse... because the Nucks can't get out of their fire zone.
Are you fucking kidding me? CLEAR A FUCKING PUCK! Holy shit.
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3-3 tie that wouldn't have happened if this was last season's Nucks. Or Demmers was playing.
Anyhow, because it's cray cray against the BJs, the Nucks get to enjoy a 4 minute PK. Ouch! However, because it's cray cray in the FSA, Mysie pots a shortie.
OMG Myers shorty!
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Nucks regain the lead or another one goal lead. 4-3 Nucks after 2.
3RD
As we know, too well, a one goal lead is no safer than a 2 goal or 3 goal lead. But more goals lead is more better.
Even better, new callup, Räty gets a goal!
WOOOOO SNEEZY SCORES IN B2B GAMES!!!
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Our whoooping lasted barely 20 seconds and the BJs score their 4th goal of the game. One of many that maybe Janky Lanky shoulda had. So much room for woulda, coulda, shoulda hand waving.
Then the BJs tie it up at 5. Or do they? Taco challenges as Lanky was interfered with. Challenge stands. And Nucks still lead 5-4.
Until the next non-challenge on the BJ PP. We expected Taco to challenge because Booner's skates contacts Lanky's skate in the paint.
Taco doesn't challenge. Doesn't pull Lanky either. He's having as bad a night as Elvis.
Then the BJs score again to lead 6-5.
holy mackeral, what a defensive shit show. i've been out, is lankinen having a bad night?
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Yes, it was both.
Doesn't matter.
As our R2 ties up the game with the Nucks 6th goal and his 2nd goal of the game. Wooo!
Nucks hang on in the last 2 minutes without letting Carumbus score another 6.
LOSER POINTS FOR EVEYONE!
OT
Nothing is settled in this period, despite the Nucks outshooting the Jackasses 4-1. Even with a great Huggie breakaway that was thwarted. Dammit. That would have been the best.
SHOOT OUT
In the shootout, No Nucks score, but one BJ does. Ugh.
Not even Lekker could pot one. What about Brock, he's recently hot? Nope. Taco has never given Brock a shot in the shootout. Of course he gave an attempt to Gnarland... who once was good in the shootout. In the desert, many seasons ago. And has one shootout goal as a Canuck. Weird or teacher's pet?
NUCKS WIN A LOSER POINT WHEN THEY REALLY NEEDED MORE!
OBSERVATIONS
What a firewagon game! Also... dammit! This team isn't built for toting wagons and fire up and down the scoreboard. Also... why not lockdown a game when leading by 2 or 3? Why play dispsy-D in front of your own net? Why?
Why didn't Taco challenge the 2nd time? It was as obvious as the early successful challenge. Why didn't he pull Lanky at 3-3 or 5-5? We do not know. Taco didn't say.
Räty is red hot. 3 goals in 2 games. Have we found our 2C?
Suter was terrible in the dot. Teddy had an off night in the puck clearing festival of not clearing.
Canucks hold a league record. Another not good one. Nucks have lost a league-worst 8 games when leading by 3+ goals over the past 3 seasons. Ugh. I know, feels like it was just this season. Nucks time-compression is effective.
The sky is pouring down again...
Watching a #Canucks game is a lot like watching a dark comedy back in the day.
— fuzzysnack (@fuzzysnack.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
At one point you had a commanding lead, and then, you didn’t. Heartbreaker boys! #Canucks 🏒
— GIO (@corsiworld.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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I have a hot take. There’s been so much chatter this week about Tocchet not extending with the #canucks to go to Philly. What if that’s a good thing? Maybe the Vancouver doesn’t want him. There’s been some questionable things this season that points right back to coaching.
— Chris Choi (@chrisbc.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
How did Tocchet not put Raty out in the shootout? #canucks
— Chris Choi (@chrisbc.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#Canucks Kierszenstat of the night: Tyler Myers ties Mattias Öhlund for the second most shorthanded goals by a defenseman in franchise history with five
— Adam Kierszenblat (@adamkblat.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If the #Canucks could ever learn how to close out/shut down a game, they would actually be dangerous.
— David Cee 🇨🇦 (@canucksin4.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Lanky not getting the puck luck or fan love no more...
#canucks are cooked for the playoffs. definitely not making it. 2nd game in a row where lankinen played and can't make a save.
— jbearz.bsky.social (@jbearz.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Conclusion: Neither team had stellar defensive game. This game took me back to Bruce Boudreau times where this team couldn’t keep a lead even if their lives depended on it. 🥴 #Canucks #CBJ #NHL
— Canucks Watcher (@canuckswatcher.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well... that's not fair!
Tragic number's down to 14. Any combo of 14 points gained by StL or missed by the #Canucks and they're season ends early.
— agent86-fan.bsky.social (@agent86-fan.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Anything else? Yes!
ONE FREAKIN' POINT! When they had 2 in the bag. In the 1st. Shoulda called the game.
Video Goal Fest
Shortie and Dave getting goal voice shock. So were we.
GAME STATS
SHOTS
| PERIOD | VAN | CBJ |
| 1st | 10 | 12 |
| 2nd | 12 | 10 |
| 3rd | 11 | 15 |
| OT | 4 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 37 | 38 |
PLAYERS 'N TACO TALK
Brock getting emotional or we were.
2 goals R2 getting the points.
Taco talks about cleaning stuff up? And more... learning moments? Kinda late in the season for learning.
NUCKS HAD THE WIN! Then didn't. Between the shaky pipes and unsteady D-play by some very good Nucks defenders the win washed away on a flood of gratuitous goals.
This road trip has had its ups and downs. We don't need anymore downs, thanks. Last game on the long brutal tour is just in time for lunch on Sunday. In the Peg. Nucks need to be the most hungry, most veracious to eat the Jets lunch. MUST WIN is back on the menu!!!
