How To 'Choke' In The NHL Playoffs

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The Vancouver Canucks pulled off a miraculous comeback in the NHL playoffs in game 4 against the Nashville Predators. We take a deep dive into the game & how a team can 'choke' a lead or create a comeback.
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[@TheVancouverEditor]

You forgot to mention that the crowd was taunting the Vancouver Canucks goaltender and mocking him. Makes the defeat that much sweeter!

[@kodakcourage7255]

They do that to every goalie

[@nickwilliams5967]

That’s literally just their standard chant.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@nickwilliams5967 well then their standard chant ended up biting them in the ass. Which still makes the loss sweet. Fans always do stupid shit to themselves. Not the brightest people.

[@gollese]

definition of get rekt.

[@LLitterally]

@@kodakcourage7255Joke’s literally on Saros. Most hockey fans don’t mock anymore. Rats like Marchand are a dying breed along with goons. Only eight other teams in the playoffs have overcome a two goal deficit in the third

[@rayhoodoo847]

For those who don’t know, Silovs helped Latvia win Bronze last year in World Championship. His determination and tranquility in stressful situations I think are his biggest strengths.

[@marquinder-8615]

And the goalie on the other side during thag match was none other then Desmith

[@rayhoodoo847]

@@marquinder-8615 Whoa, didn’t know. Cool fact.

[@dicksonfranssen]

Fans can boo all they want. He's a professional athlete, you're not (not you Ray). Even if you got picked last in the draft there's 100,000 kids behind you whose parents were all sure you were going to be a star. Tough nuts!

[@PeachRap]

Oh my god I knew I heard that ne before, 🤩 ng!

[@canadiansabresfan]

Yeah, the goalie had a big impact on the game when he was pulled. 🤣🤣🤣

[@the1andonly759]

That JT Miller breakdown was mint. I fuckn love this channel

[@NicNad17]

agreed.

[@BeardVsTheWorldUK1]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@kyledavidson8712]

Correct

[@Rubensitoc]

true gold indeed

[@-Subtle-]

It's nice to hear someone talk about hockey that knows what they're saying and what is happening.

[@BigSleepyJoeCooking]

Hughes breaking Nyquist’s ankles is so underrated

[@aidanw9378]

I want to like this comment, but it's sitting at 69 likes so I'm just commenting instead

[@BigSleepyJoeCooking]

@@aidanw9378 ok papi

[@tomfoolery333]

Why you have the rat as your profile pic?

[@stevencooke6451]

The Zamboni driver found them today wedged into the boards.

[@daveschmidt9230]

he's probably is still soaking those ankles question is do we feel sorry for him ... I don't think so GO CANUCKS GO

[@johnscustomsaws]

"Somewhere Patrick Stefan is smiling..." Bro 😂

[@Stalkingwolf]

the Stefan thing was muuuuuuch worse. because he was alone infront of the goal.

[@joon1306]

It’s actually worse bc Stefan’s wasn’t in the playoffs

[@Underskore]

​@@joon1306 but it was

[@glenrichardson8266]

@@joon1306 Sissons wasn't being complacent like Stefan, he tried and missed but Stefan made a disrespectful, bonehead play.

[@pinheadlarry1327]

@@UnderskoreStefan’s missed net was literally in January 2007 pal, don’t think that’s the playoffs

[@PocketAces500]

Props to Hughes and Pettersson who had an influence in preventing that empty net goal too. There was a defensive effort there that made the difference.

[@DeannaGilbert616]

Right? Nobody who is analyzing this play is highlighting what they did to prevent it.

[@dougler94]

Can’t forget the genius move to put Zadorov out there as the extra man. Perfectly boxed out 2 Preds so Boeser could get that goal

[@djblackprincecdn]

This will go down as one of most historic comebacks in Canucks history. What a crazy game and we had John Shorthouse on the call which makes it so much better.

[@fatshibaballs]

That was my thought as well. Being a fan since 2018, Shorty made every call so emotional even when we weren’t good or even competing for anything. Seeing this in the playoffs he’s been so, so fun to listen to in a way I’ve never felt before.

[@allewis4008]

Shorty is the voice of Vancouver 👍

[@ajbolt7]

Absolutely criminal that he's going to done after this series man

[@lessthanthreemetal]

Think about how many things had to go right on the tying goal: Hughes takes Nyquist out of the play so it's 6 on 4, Pettersson doesn't blindly throw it into a crowd and gives it to Miller, who keeps his shot low for a deflection instead of going high and risking a complete miss, Zadorov blocks two players from the play. Boeser tracks the puck down and despite missing the first attempt, somehow pulls the puck into the net while stopping. Saros didn't have a good grip on the stick which meant he couldn't stop it, and Nyquist was late coming back into the play so he missed blocking it with his stick. An insane sequence of events

[@spencerwiltse2855]

I was 🤏 this close to turning the game off with 5 min left. SO glad i stuck with it. What a come back!!

[@johnnow4944]

Imagine how many people left the stadium bar turned off the tv or just took a shit with 3 minutes left in the period

[@GR-bn3xj]

Same. I changed the channel a few times to try and get some good luck for vancouver. Y'all can thank me for the win lol

[@J-jizzy_]

Wouldnt have blamed you. They had absoutely no fire in the third-like they gave up for the game. VERY surprised how much energy that boeser goal gave them to score a again a min later lol (and then another one a min into OT lol)

[@RemmyRiffs]

Same here. But I STILL missed it lol. I had it playing on my phone... I run to the bathroom and come back to see that it's tied up lol. I was about to close it out before I went but I am glad that I let it keep playing because I was still able to catch OT at least. Wasn't expecting the Canucks to score so damn quickly in OT though...

[@user-we2yt5on9b]

Never a good idea to walk out on a team coached by Tocchet. There was never any quit in him and he expects the same from his players.

[@billytessio6326]

The hockey gods rendered judgement against McCarron and Lauzon. All I'm gonna say.

[@kyledelcotto4550]

I truly agree

[@Maxville2]

As a preds fan, yes.

[@xannengaming6551]

Pretty classless move by Lauzon knocking Petey after the play - where is the sportsmanship? Glad that he got humbled in the end. Karma is a bitch

[@allewis4008]

Mugs Petey on Lauzons birthday, hockey gods said "Oh F that"

[@smrogue3715]

This match was insane to watch live, I literally jumped off my couch and screamed for joy when boeser scored his hat-trick

[@my3ung]

As a lifetime Canucks fan, I had tempered my expectations after our cup run. I was content with heading back to Van tied 2-2. I'm still stunned....

[@stevencooke6451]

With all the talk about the Canucks struggling down the stretch, playoff inexperience, and then losing Demko (never mind DeSmith being unavailable for game four),

[@andrewchiang5917]

I think it's interesting to watch all three of the Canucks goalies play so far, and to see what they all have in common with their successes. Focus, no extra movement, rely on your tools. Ian Clark's coaching is evident in them all, even in Silovs, and it's awesome to see

[@604yoshizzle]

Hands down you got the best hockey videos - breaking down each play and explaining the hockey IQ that’s happening where most people watching a live game don’t pick up on

[@hockeypsychology]

Thanks for watching! Just trying to share the beautiful nuances of the game

[@MrDilldock]

Sissons from N.Van subconsciously hits the post.

[@nucks-bi8ph]

Poor kid never gonna hear the end of that 😅😂

[@stefaniverson2739]

I was very happy to see Lindy score the OT winner. It really sucked seeing him struggle so much as a Flames fan. He’s boosting his value again throughout this playoff series.

[@GR-bn3xj]

I was trying to tell my fellow Vancouver. Fans that we got him for the playoffs. After his first game, He did struggle, but I figured in the playoffs is when he would earn his keep. So far he has. It helps considering #40 is a no show so far

[@obiwanhavanese]

All the noise about the Flames winning the trade, that goal makes up for all of it. Lindy is the GOAT.

[@joshmacmullin6103]

​@@obiwanhavanesenot to mention he broke the ice in the first game scoring the huge first goal of the post season for the Canucks to calm the nerves and tie the game !

[@emperoralvis6559]

Thanks for Lindy. You look after Kuzmenko okay?

[@stevencooke6451]

Sometimes the value of a trade appears later. Must be bittersweet watching him and Hanifin in the playoffs. Never mind Tkachuk. Calgary had so many good pieces.

[@MandatoryFruit]

That breakdown of Miller was incredible. I haven't actually played hickey since I was a young kid, so a lot of the little things are lost on me. Chess indeed.

[@icewyre]

Love seeing a video about a choke involving the Canucks where Vancouver's NOT the one choking!

[@doublestrokeroll]

Lindholm Joshua and Garland are becoming an excellent line. They started playing really well in the last few weeks of the regular season so for anyone paying attention it's not a huge surprise they got the goal. Coach rewarding them with some key OT time because they've earned it.

[@alexeitrebounskikh5920]

Joshua and Garland played great with Blueger too, and are always a treat to watch. Love Garland's energy, work ethic and hockey smarts, and Joshua has size and hands. Now that they are developing chemistry with Lindholm who is an upgrade over Blueger (don't get me wrong, I like Teddy a lot) - well, watch out! It sure is nice to have two great lines while Petey-Hog-Mikheev are figuring things out.

[@C-zt6ps]

So satisfying to see hockey karma in action haha. Forsberg's goal was textbook kicking motion (confirmed by former players on Hockey Panels) and it was a joke that it wasn't reviewable, then McCarron's hit on Casey DeSmith in G3 forcing us to start our third string goalie, and finally the cheap shot from Lauzon on Pettersson after scoring a goal. Not to mention the cocky chants from the fanbase. Game doesn't end until the whistle is heard.

[@sharifelsaadany2057]

I love the comeback, it was like the Patrick Stefan debacle with consequences. 😂

[@KeithMoon13]

I still like the Stefan one more because Edmonton went down and scored immediately after as opposed to a few minutes after.

[@soundescapemn]

the patrik stefan thing had major consequences. it got the blackhawks patrick kane.

[@KeithMoon13]

@soundescapemn I knew I remembered the Oilers OT point having actual meaning too.

[@sharifelsaadany2057]

@@soundescapemn Didn’t know that, had more consequences than I remember!

[@sharifelsaadany2057]

@@KeithMoon13 Didn’t even know that!

[@catsgonyan]

That ice definitely looked slick 😂 Not my teams, but still an entertaining watch.. playoff hockey, anything can happen!

[@markh4545454]

Yeah the ice in Nashville and LA is brutal this year

[@jmstransit]

Colton Sissions, born and raised in North Vancouver BC. We are all Canucks.

[@davey9365]

Forsberg didn't even celebrate the 3rd goal - he KNEW he kicked it in.

[@janzkee]

womp womp

[@tomfoolery333]

Should have been called off.

[@emperoralvis6559]

Yeah I personally would’ve challenged it but oh well. Doesn’t matter now.

[@IanStrain23328]

@@emperoralvis6559 Cant challenge that sadly, I believe Elliotte mentioned it on Sportsnet during the intermission for OT.

[@DrunkenGrognard]

They only wave off goals scored BY canadian teams for stuff like that in the playoffs, not scored AGAINST canadian teams.

[@blizzard2099]

I like that after explaining the goals in detail, you then put the unedited clip in real time so we can really appreciate the play. Awesome video !

[@JJRossi]

Lol I actually turned off the hockey game when Colton skated towards the nucks empty net....figured it for sure was over. The next morning I woke up and watched the sports replays on the news and was completely flabbergasted when I heard the canucks won the game!!! Totally unexpected lol

[@franklindcottrell]

Means you can't watch the next game now, thems the rules 😅

[@glitchr8r]

Not a wise choice with the new, improved Tocchet Canucks

[@chickster19]

Loyal fan, right there. Only interested when they're winning.

[@stephen3715]

This is why I never turn the game off and stay for the full game. (especially during the playoffs) You missed out on some great hockey.

[@cdanielh128]

Playoffs bud. Can't look away. This is the way.

[@magooters]

Absolutely love the breakdowns. I’ve watched every major content creators coverage of this game and this is by far the best.

[@TalkingThrones]

Carolina's comeback against the Islanders was exciting too

[@leimerthe]

That one was even worse than this one imo

[@GR-bn3xj]

Yeah, I don't know which of those two games was worse for the losing team. I think maybe nashville because they probably had a better shot of winning the series than new york

[@BrodyCanuck]

Just pulled a Kayne West on Taylor Swift with this comment

[@jmstransit]

Carolina wasn’t a third string goalie situation tho

[@jetjan]

islanders have blow leads all season-& have many overtime losses on home ice

[@MixedAtom]

The Canuck’s are such a power house and it’s crazy how they made that comeback and ur commentary ❤❤❤ perfect

[@Dylligraphy]

Power house on our third goalie 😭 Nice that all three Canuck goalies are in top 10 save percentage though:)

[@clinttrost5743]

I would say they got very very lucky to win I wouldn’t call them a power house lucky yes

[@Pacific_High_and_Low]

@@clinttrost5743 Gotta be good to be lucky, lucky to be good

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@clinttrost5743 yeah this game. But game 3 they controlled the preds pretty well. Game one was decent too. The best thing about this situation is they have been playing about 50% of their ability shown this year. All they need to do is up it just a bit more and they should be able to wrap this thing up. Just play about 25% better than game 1 and 3 which should be easily attainable.

[@enzy6434]

​@@doublestrokerollIf the Canucks play this way against Edmonton (what they've shown against Nashville so far) they're losing in 5-6 games.

[@kettlepunch9646]

puck luck be a double edged sword, and sometimes it happens in the same game. Gotta love the never quit approach. Gonna be loud in Van now

[@danieltrickettdrums]

The Boeser tying goal actually got me teary!! So awesome.

[@eevees]

An absolutely incredible comeback! This is what makes playoff hockey so amazing to watch! Great breakdown as always!

[@pyro2867]

I fell asleep during the game woke up with five minutes left regulation and boy am I happy I got to witness that comeback GO CANUCKS GO!

[@adrianrosario4196]

Fun fact: The IIHF 2023 Bronze game was won by Latvia with Artūrs Šilovs in goal defeating the US 4:3 with Casey DeSmith in goal 😂😂

[@jamesmccourt1419]

"this is the chess match at lightning speed that makes this game so fun to watch" A++

[@dannyswag]

I love how you explain the play, it really gives a lot of insight in to what is happening!

[@kd-pt1zy]

Beautiful breaking down the details of the game and this really makes me smile. Thank you.

[@obiwanhavanese]

What a perfect breakdown of the magic that transpired yesterday. So many things had to go right for the Canucks. The perfect storm.

[@kaze987]

Incredible analysis. Watched it on TV and what a thrill to watch. You got yourself a new sub

[@denisrho1019]

The ¨MISSED¨ shot on the GOALPOST... don't know if you would recall, but SAME STORY : Women Hockey, Gold Medal game (if correct), 3rd period, Canada down by one, empty net, they try hard, but looses the puck to the USA team, from far away, USA pushes the puck toward the empty net, it slides slowly directly onto the post... no goal, of course. Then Canada came back to tie the game and win in OT. Something like that. Sorry if I missed some details.

[@coyetithegreat3076]

Excellent breakdown. Love the systems analysis and past game examples. Please do more like this!

[@syndicat4847]

As a hockey fan I feel for the Preds. As a Cunucks fan I couldn’t be happier

[@ajbolt7]

Phenomenal getting more Canucks content on this channel. Great video, hope the Canucks close it out tonight!

[@jakobsyven8477]

Love the analysis you do. Great stuff!

[@lukenelson1931]

Great breakdown. Captured the intensity so well!

[@Honkypunk]

Happy for the Canucks

[@canucks966]

I love your breakdowns! I feel like I have learned a lot about hockey from your analysis! Keep up the great work!

[@GoutLord69]

Banger of a video, excellent work. Keep it coming, we love it!

[@andrewkratz226]

Your analysis combined with great editing is tje best. I enjoy your breakdowns more than nhl networks

[@Icedkule]

i've been waiting for this upload. this channel is so much better than the others

[@chrismarkenson2755]

This CHANNEL is amazing, breaking down Millers counter plan to the Nashville coach adjustment to Millers shot is amazing. The game within the game as they say. You don't get any kind of detail anaysis by all the so called experts on HNIC, ESPN, TSN, Sportsnet, etc.. all those has beens and never was guys talking about hockey and "good sticks" and "passionate" garbage. This guy here with his analysis and video cuts, this guy should be on the broadcasts during the periods. Well done son, well done.

[@dougcastellano]

This series is crazy. Love the analysis!

[@g.w.7893]

From a Flamers fan, it's good to see some of our exes doing well on a proper squad. Bravo.

[@geronimo9595]

thanks for the breakdown on millers positioning and how he feints shot and passes. helps me understand the game better

[@flare2000x]

Absolutely legendary game. The Canucks pulled it out of the bag when they needed to. Clutch. Hope they can finish it off tomorrow night at home.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

They will no doubt about it

[@twistedtxb]

this simple goal post could be the start of an incredible story

[@krombopoulosmichael]

Great video dude. Very insightful.

[@MrTkillian]

That awkward moment when Vancouver's third-string goalie is genuinely better than Toronto's starter...

[@nicholasvandervelden450]

It says something about the NHL that a World Championships MVP is considered a third-string goalie

[@artursruseckis4242]

@@nicholasvandervelden450 Actually it says more about World Championships. Basically it is a contest of which country can make a better roster from NHL losers while the best players are still busy sorting out that Stanley silverware thing.

[@elliotwalton6159]

Great analysis. The pressure is now off Matthews for his empty net miss. I only saw the highlights so I missed the camera angle on the 'kick that's not a kick'. Was the goal even reviewed? Happy for the Canucks. Canada's cup hopes remain in the West.

[@brandonerick]

Fantastic breakdown. What a game!

[@JordanLockhart-vg3ey]

I’ll remember this game for the rest of my life!

[@Cheyennemae.A]

I will as well but for a different reason

[@Rubensitoc]

absolute beauty - both the game and your vid

[@maxsturley2952]

Appointment viewing - best hockey channel out there. CANUCKS IN 5 BABY!

[@achroniccarebear7464]

Glad I didn't have to wait a week to hear your thoughts on this one! I was screaming and jumping off the couch at the end of the third there - my buddy and couldn't believe what we had watched

[@NCamar79A22]

i couldnt watch until the end - here in the east. Thank you for the breakdown, what a finish - Great channel/content. Look forward for the next one. FYI: cheering on for any canadian team except Leafs LOL

[@carloslozanoalcolea5588]

best in the business another great breakdown 💯💯

[@RC30018]

Man this game this game was something else I still can't believe the Canucks came back and won it in OT.

[@jamdivi]

Great analysis i really like your vids!

[@JEEBUSxHIMSELF]

genuinely one of the most exciting games ive ever watched

[@braydensleath9016]

Great video and analysis!

[@greatitbroke]

Canucks were awesome they really took it too them those last two goals were amazing. Lets go Canucks.

[@jspotter89]

I think the hockey gods didn't like that Forsberg goal being ruled a good one. I mean, come on, that's a kick.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

You're allowed to guide a puck with your skate, there was no kick.

[@glitchr8r]

His skate didn't leave the ice, but he definitely added speed to the puck with his push. The terms in this rule are puposefully left vague to give referrees and the reviewers in Toronto latitude to follow Bettman's directive that teams in US cities with larger fanbases than their Canadian counterparts be given in-game advantage wherever possible.

[@StuartFerguson55]

Nice vid, well done!

[@rjohnj-rm9qw]

You know, if Tennessee/Nashville sports was a bigger market, we'd be considered the biggest chokers in sports. Seriously. This state chokes (in embarrassing fashion) across all sports it's insane. It's not over yet though, I have faith

[@davedruid7427]

I would say that was one of the Craziest Comebacks Ever!

[@GetOffTheLawn]

It reminds me of last year when Marchand missed on the break away at the end of game 5 to seal the deal and the Bruins went on to get eliminated in 7. Crazy it's not over till it's over moments.

[@Teddybear-wr3yj]

You actually have interesting videos A++

[@thyroyce9378]

As a Vancouver fan this was a top game to watch now we just need one more

[@alainwyndenaire6880]

Excellent analysis. Made our win all the better, the next morning

[@biscuit2928]

I was in a sports bar for this game, that 3rd goal was nuts, and everybody in the building screamed at the top of their lungs. It was awesome

[@bilbobaggins4462]

Absolutely brilliant analysis! There are some NHL coaches who should be watching your channel. SHELDON!!😅

[@nazzerchu]

Great video, thank you

[@GearsDemon]

Patrick Stefan came to my mind as well, glad you made that reference 😆

[@trevorconnatser6161]

I definitely feel for the Preds man, they outplayed Vancouver for most of this series imo and now they’re facing elimination against a ferocious Vancouver crowd

[@irtwiaos]

Nah, game four is probably the only game where Nashville outplayed without question against Van. First game was all Van. Second was all Van but Nashville did a masterclass in shot blocking. Third was uno reverse card and Nucks did a master class in defending and limiting play to the perimeters. Game 4 was atrocious for the Canucks outside of 3 min but they only needed the 3 min to win it.

[@nickchristoforou7850]

@@irtwiaos Preds should be up 3:1 in the series.

[@FatLikeKessel]

When Josi didn’t wind up to rim that puck hard out of the zone, I was yelling at the TV. What a mental lapse from an Elite player. I just sat there for a solid minute in silence after the Canucks tied it.

[@alkumhcounseling8634]

Good analysis bud🏒

[@m00rtin4]

oh man.....i stopped watching after 2 periods cus i needed sleep and live in EU so it was 1am. then i woke up and i was like "WTF-they controlled that game?". Gives me flashbacks of Preds vs Coyotes in 2020 Play-In round.....And that Sissons post shot? oh lord, gives me even more flashbacks and this time of 2017 when ref screwed him and the team in the finals. Preds are heartbroken right now. It hurts so bad!

[@user-ji5fp7hh8m]

Incredible!

[@kingsfan2099]

Silovs AHL team has been playing for playoff positions the last month. He's been performing well enough. This has been a crazy series since before it even started.

[@ayaep2061]

such a great comeback, hope the canucks go far this year

[@holddowna]

Love ur vids

[@timmydevito1870]

As a Preds fan that was one of the most heart breaking losses I’ve ever experienced. I have the unfortunate fandom of the Preds, The Chargers, the Mets, and The Knicks. I am 35 years old and none of my teams have won a Championship in my lifetime. My teams are also known for blowing games and series in miraculous and new ways. I am starting to think I am the problem. This loss by the Preds cut me to the core. It was worse than the Chargers blowing a 27-0 lead in the playoffs and worse than the Mets 2015 World Series. The only thing I could compare it to would be the AFC Championship against The Patriots in 05’. When Troy Brown tracked down Marlon McCree from behind to rip an interception away. I hope this game isn’t franchise altering. The Preds need to bounce back next game. And if they don’t, it’ll be all my fault. Because I am truly cursed!

[@akivaabraham7739]

That's kek. Here is the thing. The moment the Canucks win a Stanley Cup, is the moment I stop watching, because they will no longer have anything left to prove. Enjoy being the underdog~

[@timmydevito1870]

It will feel so sweet when one of the boys win.

[@angelaa.9915]

Oof Vancouver’s goalie situation is a nightmare, despite this clutch win

[@akira_kei_]

In Silovs we trust!

[@riffgroove]

Both of our backups are perfectly competent goalies. It's just that Demko is so good we totally take him for granted.

[@darianhepner199]

Being a leafs and Canucks fan usually just results in 2 x the heartbreak. This game was HUGE for Vancouver. If they get Demko back at 100% they could go far 🔥🔥🔥 LETS GO NUCKS

[@Cheyennemae.A]

But Being a leafs and Preds fan always ends up in heartbreak 😔

[@darianhepner199]

@@Cheyennemae.A I really liked the preds when they had rinne and Subban, was super bummed when they lost to Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Canucks can keep rolling through these playoffs!

[@calebpearson3480]

Amazing video

[@lisaandmatthieu4570]

Basically, never give up! Never, never, never!

[@nommchompsky]

Knocking over an opposing player during your goal celebration and kicking in pucks is bad karma. Nashville got what they were asking for

[@IronHeel]

It was clearly a kicking motion on the Forsberg goal.

[@coleconstantini7780]

A beautiful moment in Canucks history 😍