GDT: GM 82: Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers - Apr 7 - 7:00PM PST - CBC

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Canucks' Record: 50-22-9 vs. Oilers' Record: 32-39-10

WHEN: Saturday, April 7th, 7:00PM PST
WHERE: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
TV: CBC
RADIO: TEAM 1040AM

Vancouver Canucks' Starting Lineup:
Ebbett - H. Sedin - Burrows
Lapierre - Kesler - Booth
Higgins - Pahlsson - Hansen
Malhotra - Bitz - Weise

Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Rome
Salo - Tanev

Luongo

Edmonton Oilers' Starting Lineup:
Hartikainen - Nugent-Hopkins - Eberle
Jones - Gagner - Hemsky
Smyth - Horcoff - Petrell
Hordichuk - VandeVelde - Eager

Whitney - Schultz
Sutton - Teubert
Barker - Petry

Dubnyk

Game Notes:
- G Roberto Luongo will start for Vancouver.
- D Chris Tanev returns to the lineup. D Marc-Andre Gragnani will be a healthy scratch.

Special Teams:
PP:
Vancouver: 6th Overall, 19.6%
Edmonton: 3rd Overall, 20.8%

PK:
Vancouver: 6th Overall, 85.9%
Edmonton: 14th Overall, 82.7%

Canuck Killers:
Jordan Eberle - 10GP, 4G, 6A, 10Pts
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - 3GP, 3G, 2A, 5Pts
Ryan Smyth - 74GP, 22G, 27A, 29Pts

Oiler Killers:
Henrik Sedin - 68GP, 14G, 50A, 64Pts
Ryan Kesler - 44GP, 8G, 22A, 30Pts
Alexander Edler - 29GP, 3G, 14A, 17Pts

The Last Meeting:

Courtesy of M A K A V E L I

All Canucks 2011/2012 Goals:

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December


January


February



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Final game of the year.

[thepuckmonster]

PLAYOOFFFFFFFS ARE HEREEEEEE!!!

I remember being at the season opener like it was yesterday.

[luongo321]

Go Canucks Go!

Anyone else watching the Phoenix/Blues game right now? 1-1 at the 1st intermission. Go Coyotes!

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by thepuckmonster

PLAYOOFFFFFFFS ARE HEREEEEEE!!!

I remember being at the season opener like it was yesterday.

I've got something a little different prepared for the Game 1 GDT. Not San Jose/Photoshop levels of excellence, but a bit of a shift from the norm.

[Taelin]

I'm already looking past this game to NEXT WEEEK!

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by Taelin

I'm already looking past this game to NEXT WEEEK!

Hard not to. I'll be avidly watching the out of town scoreboard, and crossing everything I have that can be crossed that we avoid any injuries.

[SomeoneGreat]

So is there any consensus on if we'd rather face Phoenix or San Jose?

[Orca Smash]

I would personally rather play la or san jose then a healthy pheonix and mike smith being hot right now.

[thepuckmonster]

Originally Posted by SomeoneGreat

So is there any consensus on if we'd rather face Phoenix or San Jose?

Personally I want San Jose because we seem to be very good at exploiting Niemi and their defense.

Most want Phoenix.

Both are far better travel options than Chicago, thankfully.

[asdfman]

Last game of the season. Win it and hope Blues lose one!

[Zombotron]

Originally Posted by thepuckmonster

Personally I want San Jose because we seem to be very good at exploiting Niemi and their defense.

Most want Phoenix.

Both are far better travel options than Chicago, thankfully.

And if I'm correct, both options would equal 7 p.m or later start times for all games. No having to rush home after work. Do want.

[Orca Smash]

I was guilty of wanting phoenix when they were missing vrbata and smith started to have trouble again. Not anymore though..

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Phoenix, SJ, LA...all three will be a challenge. The benefit for us is the comparatively light travel schedule as opposed to teams like Central Division teams.

[andbreatheme]

LAST GAME OF THE SEASON *****ES!!!!!

BRING ON THE PLAYOFFS.

Oh, and win this one.

[gongshowmonkey]

would like to remind everyone to put their avatars on please

[BassMason]

I`m at the Edmonton bus depot waiting for my ride home to Victoria right now. Seeing this city makes me feel even worse for Oiler`s fans. Anyway i`m going to be arriving in time for puck drop and couldn`t be more stoked. I expect a strong effort tomorrow to jumpstart us for a playoff push. 2012 playoffs! Better get it done this year because the world`s not supposed to be here the next.

[Taelin]

Hope the Coyotes hold on to their lead!

[gongshowmonkey]

so if Blues lose this game we clinch top spot in the West?

[asdfman]

Originally Posted by gongshowmonkey

so if Blues lose this game we clinch top spot in the West?

Only if we win this one, or Blues lose their next one as well

[MajorCanuck]

Originally Posted by gongshowmonkey

so if Blues lose this game we clinch top spot in the West?

Not quite. The Nucks need at least 1 more point, or a blues loss in their last game.

[aintgonnabe]

Just want to clarify, is there any word on who will be the goalie against Oilers? Is it official that Luongo will be between the pipes?

[Taelin]

Originally Posted by ELiam

Just want to clarify, is there any word on who will be the goalie against Oilers? Is it official that Luongo will be between the pipes?

It's been implied the last two games, but nothing official.

[thepuckmonster]

I think it's acceptable to post my favourite Canucks video now:



Chills, man. Just gives me chills.

I'm so ****ing excited.

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by Taelin

It's been implied the last two games, but nothing official.

Actually, it is. Luongo is starting this game per AV, Gillis, Schneider, Luongo, etc. All of them stated before the Calgary game that Schneider was getting that one and Luongo was getting this one.