Reviewing Predators vs Canucks Game Two

This series is tied and the Preds didn't leave any doubt during the entire 60 minutes.
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[@InsignificantNick]

No matter who you cheer for, DeSmith allowing a goal while the crowd chanted his name is pure comedy.

[@arcadelinkauthor]

I was in the middle of saying to my partner "awww thats so nice" when they scored. lmao Even thinking back, I feel secondhand embarassment.

[@zjsz4954]

“Let’s go ca-sey! Ohhh”

[@nobuddy2012]

Does he lead the league in letting in the first shot? It seems to me that he has done that three games in a row.

[@brandonf24]

Yeah just wait until he gets into Nashville over the weekend... 😅 The Predators fan tradition will come and play

[@TheOriginalTuhat]

Nahhh man I feel bad for the guy 😭

[@BaoNguyen-bh2rk]

The "Let's go Casey" chant really made that first goal special.

[@AllGameRay]

was at the game, let me tell you that fizzled the crowds joy immediately😂

[@user-rv1td7bf8i]

Watch the preds fans chant this next game😢

[@AmokCanuck]

​@@AllGameRay the atmosphere was brutal, we didn't fully get it back until halfway through the third. My first ever playoff game :(

[@dantemcdonald7224]

@@AmokCanuck I hear you man me and a friend of mine came from Kelowna just to have that performance. Great experience but tough result for the first time at a playoff game.

[@AmokCanuck]

@@dantemcdonald7224 damn bit rougher drive than me, I came from Abbotsford. Was still an unreal experience, when Z scored that was the loudest I've screamed in a long time.

[@harmangill7509]

Hearing about the demko injury around noon was really soul crushing.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@HaydenCharette-mr5ulevery Nashville fan was commenting and posting about it heck I was messaging my mom about it but none of us actually want him to be seriously injured

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@HaydenCharette-mr5ul I know I’m a Preds fan and that’s what I was taking about all of us knew this would be a great opportunity for Nashville to take advantage of

[@generalimlerith8356]

Don’t let hockey happen had me rolling and so accurate the preds trying to prevent the Canucks from playing hockey and it worked

[@MattAlbie]

I wonder if Shannon is pissed off having to put on the Preds hat and jersey for this video lol. I would be!

[@generalimlerith8356]

@@MattAlbie he’s a warrior and sticks to his neutrality during videos I know I couldn’t do it lol

[@jeffa.7618]

I'd argue it's sometimes to a fault, especially both-siding news that's largely viewed one way. I know that's his shtick, but it really wouldn't hurt to show a little more reaction here and there. But good on him for keeping it together with a super frustrating loss for his #1 team​@@generalimlerith8356

[@cowboyd5673]

@@MattAlbieif he is, he expressed it before turning on the camera.

[@4dventureTim]

Shannon’s such a great sport. I know what this means for Vancouver to be here in the playoffs. That crowd’s energy in game one told the whole story. And yet, even with the upset last night, Shannon’s willing to throw on the Preds’ threads, and give credit where it’s due. You’re a class act, THG, and that’s why you’re my go to source for all things hockey!!!

[@Cheyennemae.A]

Exactly I feel bad for the man to be wearing the team his team lost to and still act nice about it

[@1k2j5gbg]

the mustached bandit strikes

[@kevinwong1988]

Will be interesting to see how this series develops in Nashville.

[@goldenspatian517]

The fact that no team had more than 20 shots is insane

[@grandtaston3498]

Irish fan here that has been supporting the canucks on and off since captain kirk. Thanks a million for the continued posting of content, you're my go to!

[@scotty5658]

Preds played Tortorella hockey out there. Hope and pray for a couple goals then block every shot attempt possible

[@mastadonman]

That’s hockey

[@smithryansmith]

@@mastadonman "Dont let hockey happen."

[@jayscott1380]

So, winning playoff hockey then, I guess.

[@protoman1365]

@@jayscott1380 Tortorella has been to one conference finals over the past twenty seasons. If this is a formula for winning in the playoffs, it shouldn't be called Tortorella hockey.

[@scotty5658]

@@jayscott1380 it worked tonight!

[@jerryc2709]

Looking very fly in your Preds garb Shannon.

[@rittpro]

As a preds fan, that third period had me sweating bullets

[@f.n04]

Let’s go Casey chants were awesome, the timing just really sucked. It was cool of the fans to do that tho

[@hockeyuniverse4121]

yeah, i started it cuz i told ppl to.

[@zjsz4954]

We tried

[@hornedlobster]

I didn't like it. The guys got enough pressure on his back, just let him do his thing.

[@5onnyh557]

It was an indication of just how worried Canucks world was. I know it was meant to be encouraging but pointing out the situation, even in a positive manner, may have added to Casey’s anxiety. You do have to admit the humor in the situation, however.

[@maxbolton5227]

It's bad juju. Same as starting the wave or taunting the other goalies name when you're only up one.

[@deathgrinderb3284]

i couldnt believe they let forsberg just go in alone.

[@DGrant1010]

Juulsen left Soucy in a terrible spot after being completely embarassed along the boards. Myers needs to get healthy asap.

[@abanana6431]

MUSTARD CAT W I'm just glad we have a win heading home, don't expect to win this series, but I'm always down for things to get interesting.

[@Clue96]

Mustard cat! Lmao! I love that. Used to live at FT Campbell from 02-2010 and went to many many preds games. I’m a Vancouver fan but if they lose to someone, it couldn’t be a more perfect team. Bridgestone Arena is such an incredible atmosphere, especially during the playoffs! Best of luck to the Mustard Cats! 🐱

[@Cheyennemae.A]

Agreed this is still anyone’s series in my mind but glad to be going back to Nashville with a W Canucks are making this an exciting series so far

[@JP_HKY]

I was there tonight. My first ever Stanley Cup playoff game. Atmosphere was incredible however I just have no luck when it comes to seeing the Canucks win when I attend their games. They have only one once out of the 9 games I’ve seen the Canucks play in person:(

[@duaneday5474]

Ouch

[@rocktoonzz]

As a Preds fan, please continue going to their games 😁

[@dwaynesbgb]

Brutal, as an oilers fan, I think I’m like 9-2-2 in the last 5 years

[@Green21____19]

Yep same here! Drove 13 hours to watch them too🙄

[@AnSturbin]

So, it's YOUR fault!!!

[@nicholaslouie7590]

The Canucks were the better team, but Predators just blocked ever single freaking shot. I've been defending him all season, but Pettersson seriously needs to wake up, main reason why Canucks lost this game.

[@deathgrinderb3284]

no they werent they were in third period but overall no.

[@gagnarork]

Elias Petterrsson has 7 goals since the all star game.

[@Clue96]

@@deathgrinderb3284is this one sentence, or three?

[@deathgrinderb3284]

@@Clue96 figure it out.

[@Clue96]

@@deathgrinderb3284 Well, at least it was just one sentence this time. Good job! 👏

[@jhooty14]

I was about to post a comment but it was blocked

[@sunflowers8508]

😆

[@dwaynesbgb]

😂😂😂

[@DetectiveMosely]

Preds fan here. People are saying that this was the Preds game plan, but if it was, it was one of pure desperation. We don't ever play this way, the Canucks are just bigger, faster, more skilled, etc. We usually win the grind on the boards, and we push that grind into the O zone, turning it into more advantages ,and keeping our top line scoring in the mix. We're just outclassed in this series, you can tell how hard it is for us to keep up. I guess give the coach some credit, if he's found a way to win then I'm fine that it's ugly

[@rocktoonzz]

Ugly wins still count especially in the playoffs

[@Cheyennemae.A]

I guess the ugly wins are what we need in this series sometimes they have to change the way they play to accommodate to the way the other team is playing so it makes sense. But it obviously isn’t the way they usually play and I don’t know if it’s substantial.

[@DGrant1010]

This is my take too. Yeah they got the win, and it was a gutsy win. But there is absolutely no way this is their actual gameplan lol.

[@radicalraggamuffin]

Also preds fan here. That game was really hard to watch. We are outclassed. Hopefully we look sharper in Nashville

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@radicalraggamuffin third period especially was hard to watch somehow we held in there though

[@symphorik]

Wild how dejected Canucks fans are after one game. They outplayed Nashville by a large margin, at times Nashville was barely hanging on. Canucks didn’t get the bounces and Nashville did.

[@Jrsweezie]

The combination of Demko being out and the ugliness of this game. Was major whiplash in emotions from the previous game. The fans will support. I think some are concerned this team is a little too inexperienced for the playoffs. The lack of composure is showing.

[@scrawnyrapierguy]

It's DeSmith looking like an AHL call-up and...well... Petterson being absolutely useless. It's dejecting when your best player shouldn't be in the lineup.

[@ajbolt7]

Demko officially week to week, an absolute dagger to the Canucks playoff run. They can definitely beat the Preds with DeSmith, but they’re not making it past round 2 without Demko. Painful that it plays out this way.

[@mohnjayer]

Or they’ll lose to the Predators

[@scrawnyrapierguy]

With DeSmith in net, they'll be lucky to get another win. The dude kicks out rebounds like his pads are made of rubber.

[@justjohnny420]

​@@scrawnyrapierguyIt's the defense's job to collect or clear rebounds

[@kk-en8ns]

@@justjohnny420not entirely. Goalies are also responsible for deflection control and being able to negate the amount of rebounds . That’s why there is such thing as a bad rebound. Honestly what Demko, the guy doesn’t leave many rebounds, he even uses his mask to deflect pucks into safe areas. Desmith left a lot of rebounds for the defense to have to clean up.

[@Clue96]

If we lose this series, I’m pulling my preds gear out for the rest of the playoffs and rooting for them to go all the way! (Used to live near there) The preds are putting their all into it and it shows.

[@wittybanter96]

Don't tell Stillman that. He was complaining all game long

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@wittybanter96you taking about the guy from the Stillman radio show? With the way he complained about game one you would have thought we got shut out…

[@joannathiessen4681]

i was there tonight. my first ever nhl game. lol.

[@NK73080]

Up with my dad in the front… first game since I was a kid, and it’s this Sorry it was your first, you’ll get hurt again soon don’t worry

[@the6ig6adwolf]

How is Pettersson this bad? He stands around like a dear caught in the headlights, and when the puck finally gets to him, he either passes or shoots completely wide. The guy has become totally useless.

[@Nickh4929]

This is just sad to see

[@jameson1239]

It may be the pressure of the contract plus being in the playoffs but honestly he needs to figure it out

[@Clue96]

Legit- if you’re making 11m a year, you’re going to be expected to actually put those two goals into the damn net. That was rough tonight. I stopped watching after Petey missed the second wide open net.

[@Benjamin-]

He is not a leader. He is weak...bith his body and mind...signing him to be their long term center piece was a mistake🤭🤠💪💪🫣

[@DavvaBG]

Based on interviews it seems like he’s getting in his own head way too much. Maybe need to go the McKinnon route and get a sports psychologist to sort it out long term.

[@gordm3527]

Playing the Preds, Canucks definitely need the first goal or 2 to make Nashville chase the game.

[@LightningNC]

_"You see, Islanders? THAT'S how you do it."_

[@TheClutchCanuck]

Preds played an excellent defensive game. It’s been deflating hearing demko being out, here’s hoping they steal one in Nashville to prolong this series before it might be too late

[@nickchristoforou7850]

It's a great series so far. Go Preds!

[@abanana6431]

Glad to see you in yellow tonight, Shannon :)

[@juhaleskinen7383]

When Saros puts god mode on. It is over.

[@zjsz4954]

The guy looked shakey at best tonight Canucks just didn’t jump on any of those rebounds

[@williampetroni8335]

@@zjsz4954delusion

[@Cheyennemae.A]

He didn’t look like it in game one but game two he was locked in completely

[@joelface]

@@Cheyennemae.A SEVERAL wide open nets missed tonight. Canucks just had bad mojo all night. Nervous energy choking them out. Man vs himself. Nashville countered them perfectly, so I don't want to negate that, but it WAS there for the taking.

[@leonardwise5807]

Hockey can be cruel. Shannon and his wife were undefeated, and things looked great. Then Matthews happened, then evil Stone happened on top of that Demko is injured so there goes Vancouver. If that wasn't enough ,Gorgiev out duels Hellabuck. I hear Shannon is joining cider anonymous.

[@squidMB]

Pain.

[@cackoocacho1629]

I picked NSH in my bracket. Not because I don't like VAN, but simply because NSH is one of those grizzled teams, that find ways to win these types of series. Vancouver, it's their first time to the playoffs in like, 8 years or so, iirc? They're gonna have some growing pains to go through. NSH or VGK, either one, was a god awful option for them to face in the first round. They would have been better off giving the division to EDM, and facing the LAK in the first round, imo anyways. Would've been a better team to get acclimated to the playoffs again, and should they survive their encounter, would be a bit more grounded for whoever they faced next. Facing Nashville in the first round, was far from ideal. I took NSH in 6, and well, I have a feeling I may be right. Even game 1, if it went on another 5 minutes, Nashville could have likely come back in that one too, not having to cough up the empty netter. Vancouver's first win, was not exactly "convincing". Time will tell though. I would prefer to see Vancouver win, but, I don't pick based on who I want to win, but who I think will win.

[@jays___]

Vancouver was in playoffs for the bubble they lost in round 2 game 7 to Vegas it’s been 9 years since they had playoff hockey in front of fans

[@samslone9457]

Predators will be out. Tonight they were lucky, nothing else

[@cackoocacho1629]

@@samslone9457 Awesome. Thanks for the news from the future. Mind grabbing me tonight's lotto numbers while you're at it?

[@TruYu]

Vancouver had the better offensive zone possession and higher expected GF in both games. What are you talking about? Puck-o-meter had the Canucks winning in both games lol

[@tyrussleightholme7261]

I was there and the crowd was great towards DeSmith. The timing of the chant was unfortunate but every time he touched the puck the crowd cheered loud to the last buzzer.

[@OWlsfordshire]

Wow, talk about a fairweather fan. Hockey Guy has gone full predator with that outfit!

[@chesterjackson666]

He's a Butthurt Canuck fan. He's in his element when the Canucks struggle so he can rag on them. Plenty of these types in VanCity and around the province.

[@mr.brenman2132]

Did you just start watching the channel or are you joking?

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@mr.brenman2132I think he’s joking

[@sakalaathletics]

It's the most obvious joke I've ever read. Come on guys.

[@methany8788]

I'm also not putting this solely on DeSmith, but regardless of whether they play differently in front of him, they will DEFINITELY play differently after falling behind on the first shot against (regardless of whether DeSmith should have had it or not).

[@joelface]

There's no way that didn't get in every single player's head after finding out that their star goalie was out midway through game day. Especially since DeSmith has had some hot and cold games, and the cold games got REALLY cold heading into the playoffs. I think with more time to process it, things might be different in the next game. Plus, I think DeSmith MIGHT benefit from playing on the road where he'll be a little bit more free to just play a game, rather than feeling the weight of the crowd on him (despite everyone's good intentions).

[@RLJ96]

Full credits to Nashville for their team commitment to shot blocking and just laying the bodies infront of pucks and sticks in the lanes. I don't think DeSmith cost the Canucks the game, but I don't think he has been a solution either. It does feel like right from the puck drop, the Canucks team were trying to do too much to overcompensate the absence of Demko and it got back fired. The first Nashville goal was a weird bounce, but it was a result of Quinn Hughes fumbling the puck and missing the pass in the offensive blueline, rush goes back the other way and he also fell down in his own zone led the Preds possession which eventually lead to that weird bounce goal. It just seems to me the Canucks are grippign their sticks a little too hard and they aren't as calm as they were in Game 1. Demko is now out week to week, so this is not a good news for the Canucks as they will have to learn how to play in these situations without their starting goalie to rely on.

[@JustBrowsing777]

No Demko and nothing from EP40 for ages, but not a whole lot from Boeser either in quite a while. Not to mention a guy like Mikheyev albeit expectations are not the same. Lindholm needs to perform like in game 1. The depth that should put Vancouver ahead of Nashville isn't really there.

[@gilgalad6231]

Lets go Preds. Only got to watch the 11 minute recap. But, that was awesome.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

It’s a late game it’s understandable to only watch the recap

[@ryanatkinson9622]

Why doesn’t Hronek hammer the puck anymore. He had a bunch of one timer chances and stopped the puck then passed it or shot a wrister into someone’s shin pads. There were lots of own timer chances but they wouldn’t pull the trigger. Way easier to block shots when the shooter waits for you to get into the lane. Don’t be busy - be productive.

[@richardlefaive1944]

Shooting 1x from good point positions , with everyone else going tonthe net hard is the time proven cure for an ailing powerplay. KISS it baby!

[@geraldjohnson7435]

How many players on Nashville have gold icepack or have icepack as their x factor

[@Mr.Quinlan888]

Has Pettersson just completely disappeared during these first two games? He seems like a ghost out there.

[@scrawnyrapierguy]

He can't hit the net, and can't defend lately. He's a waste of money right now.

[@joelface]

@@scrawnyrapierguy He's definitely just gotten completely in his head. He wants to be a game changer and it's changed HIS game. He'll figure it out, but will he figure it out before it's too late? Tough to say. It is possible! Maybe getting on the road will be good for him.

[@brandonf24]

Feel bad for Canucks fans...not having Saros vs the Avs a few years ago sucked balls. We understand.

[@samslone9457]

Nashville bloked a lot of shots and were lucky tonight .They have maximum one more win. Zadorov was good, missed myers, Pettersson is alice in Wonderland

[@markbertrand4524]

“Don’t let hockey happen.” lol. The trap in a nutshell.

[@roneten110]

I am new to your channel as of 5 hours ago... This is my first time seeing your recap board.... First of all, great job recap. I would like to point out how beautiful your handwriting is. 10/10 sir. thank you. Do you write as you go, or is there a scratch followed by schoolhouse printing afterwards?

[@AA-rc1ee]

Preds just seem to want it more. Preds in 6. 🙂

[@willloterzo8131]

Canucks in 5

[@wittybanter96]

@@willloterzo8131 Preds in 6

[@Identified001]

Preds in 6​@@willloterzo8131

[@TruYu]

How when Canucks have been the better team statistically in both games LOL

[@Tbiblaine23]

Preds just wanted it more IMO, the blocked shots really showed it

[@thenextgreat8652]

Granted the series is only two games in and tied 1-1, I didn’t have high expectations the Canucks would get out of round one this year. Not taking anything away from them as they’re incredibly talented and they had a great season but their core doesn’t have a lot of playoff experience which is incredibly important. Teams that win cups typically (not always) have a progression where they have 2-3 seasons where they take their lumps in round one or two before figuring out a formula for success. That’s why some teams at the deadline go for the big name players available while the more experienced GM’s address their weaknesses even if it’s a few guys that might not wow their fanbase.

[@clubkid13]

I’d hate for the Canucks amazing season to come to an end just because their goalie gets hurt

[@jayvardy]

Injuries and change of flow brings a lot of teams down to Earth every playoffs.

[@deathgrinderb3284]

coming up with excuses already i heard a bunch of canuck fans saying they wanted the preds. over the kings.

[@ajbolt7]

@@deathgrinderb3284that’s correct. Preds are the least worst option of the 3 possibilities between LA, VGK, and Nashville. That in no way means that it’s supposed to be an easy series. And without Demko, Nashville’s now the only team with a goalie capable of stealing a series on his own, let alone the capabilities of the team in front of him.

[@You-Cant-Do-That.]

@@deathgrinderb3284 i was one of them and still stand by it.

[@gagnarork]

Tonight wasn't the goalies fault.

[@ForehandCompliment]

Nashville plays a unique game, I think it's called Trotzkey, Canucks must have missed the memo tonight. On another note, Pettersons struggles since the contract negotiations and extension can't be ignored at this point.

[@tippytheclown4923]

canucks seemed to fall short a bit there, not even talking about desmith

[@TheBlazersfan22]

That 1st goal was entirely on desmith. He def cheated on that one. Lunging way to far to the left . Where the dman shot it from the right.

[@TheBlazersfan22]

As a goalie you should be positioned fro where the shot got fired from. He lunged out of the way before the dman even fired it off. If he stay where he was . He would have saved it. If he didnt lunged it to cheat before the puck got there. It would of hit the dman and bounced away from the net.

[@tippytheclown4923]

@@TheBlazersfan22 joseph, missed a wide open net in the 3rd that could've changed the entire game, that really turned it into a chokejob

[@Hawkeydad94]

As a preds fan looking back at that first goal it was COMPLETELY lucky.

[@archxii]

I was at the game... Yeah we didnt chant for casey aside from small one person cheers after that goal. The passing and holding the shot was brutal to watch though.

[@davis0162]

Let’s go preds 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@UvReflexes]

DeSmith may not have been great, but he is definitely not the main issue. Lots of lost looking plays out there, too much thinking/trying to be fancy perhaps. Gotta give the preds credit for coming out with a solid game plan and executing it well tho.

[@richardlefaive1944]

VAN trying to be WAY too cute with the puck. I loss track of the # of errant last passes in the O zone when a shot at goal would have been more prudent. And ... we still sent 80+ pucks at Soros!

[@TheOriginalTuhat]

Reminds me of the blues 2022 playoffs - giving the Avs a run for their money until Binnington got hurt and Husso had to step in

[@diggsfather]

except husso was better than binnington that regular season, while desmith VERY WAS NOT better than demko this regular season

[@TheOriginalTuhat]

@@diggsfather except Husso was hot f***ing garbage in the playoffs, which is why they switched him out for the better goalie until Binner got hurt

[@JH-jw7pu]

How do you write so small and neat on that whiteboard?? That’s impressive!

[@dornishraven1628]

No Myers for Vancouver tonight, any update?

[@Jinsell37]

Tocchet said he has the flu

[@patrickn594]

No pint glass?

[@freebird2468]

LET'S GOOOO PLAYOFFS

[@dsrevo79]

Thats why hockey is the best... even if you're underdog.. you still have a chance to win against favorites.. you just never know...

[@thumbthump]

Go Preds

[@garygarside9782]

loosing all faith in the canucks because of goaltending is like a tradition is it not? i remember putfan, cloutier, luango, off the top of my head of it's finally our year! we landed such and such goalie! and then by the end the goalie is to blame for over half the looses.. maybe this year the players will find a way to rally in nashville! it's still pretty early in the seiries and anything can happen

[@NYM27]

Preds jersey looks nice on you 👏🤩🤭👍

[@rocktoonzz]

I can imagine it was painful to wear that tonight. I imagine he had to calm down quite a bit before recording this one.

[@NYM27]

​@@rocktoonzzprobably, but he is professional enough to handle the situation 😉👍

[@rocktoonzz]

@@NYM27 totally agreed

[@bdonaghu]

I'm not even a Canucks fan, but holy crow I was so frustrated watching this game for the Canucks...

[@goaliecoachmike]

Bottom’s Up!

[@timw4369]

Silovs plays next game.

[@drifter5682]

Cant keep spotting teams the lead every damn game the Nucks been doing that for a very longtime its been a great season just nice to see them in the dance for a change Anyone who thinks they were going anywhere this year hasnt watched hockey for very long

[@joelface]

The Canucks have played with the lead SO MUCH this season. They're probably first in the league in scoring first in a game.

[@jondonzo101]

I went to this game last night. Really unlucky bounce to start but i honestly dont think this game was a huge goalie diff. Petey had this game on his stick and he choked. The crowd was furious watching him play last night. he needs to earn that $12 million contract this series.

[@codyknopp89]

After watching that game, I think saying Vancouver doesn't have a great chance without Demko is a wild take. If the Canucks continue to play like that, it will be hard to lose the series. I know they have let you down in the past, but that is an interesting take.

[@joelface]

I honestly think while it wasn't really Casey's fault, that first goal going in DURING a go-casey chant after the GAME DAY news that Demko was likely out for the series... it was like a dagger to the heart of every Canuck and Canuck's fan. Nashville couldn't have hoped for better than that. Now, I don't think the series is over, by a long shot, but I DO think that, combined with DeSmith kicking out some major rebounds, and the fresh memories of DeSmith struggling down the stretch (along with the Canucks struggling down the stretch) is filling a lot of hearts with dread.

[@arcadelinkauthor]

Hey Preds fans! Does there exist a jersey with the front logo as the skull shoulder logo from past years? I'd hella buy one of those. That logo is rad.

[@DetectiveMosely]

I've seen practice jerseys with the skull on the chest. It's my favorite, wish they rocked them in game

[@rocktoonzz]

There was a blue alternate worn years ago before they went gold/yellow. Hard to find but they're out there.

[@bartphlegar8212]

Ouch!... 😫

[@jcoats5529]

Pretty lousy way to lose a series after such a great season. I was just hoping for them to win the first round. Same goes for the Jets.

[@samslone9457]

It's 1:1, not the end

[@Cheyennemae.A]

It’s not the end I’m remaining pessimistic as a Preds fan I know we can fall apart at times

[@m00rtin4]

Even if Nucks outplayed em, dosent help if u can't get a shot through.i remember preds vs Arizona in 2020 playoff/qualifying round, preds outshot az so bad and we're dominant but just couldn't capitalize. It was their doom

[@lonelycake4114]

Pettersson missed an open net 😋

[@justjohnny420]

Multiple times during this game could hear a player yelling and swearing (happens more than any other game i've watched) Easy to tell when JT is on the ice 😎

[@patrykkuffel2679]

Ok, I recovered enough to watch this review...

[@Wugpot19]

I have no enthusiasm with Demko out. It'''s a wrap

[@scrawnyrapierguy]

yep, Demko would have stopped at least 2 if not 3 of those goals. Freaking Desmith. . . does he think any team will sign his "can't stop a beachball" posterior nest year? Well... maybe Philly.

[@Wugpot19]

@@scrawnyrapierguy I'm not even trying to hate on DeSmith I just don't think this team can overcome not having Demko. Not all the way to 16 wins anwyays.

[@jamiereid7428]

First period the Canucks won every battle but the scoreboard. Second period was sloppy. Third period Canucks went back to running the whole game. Just couldn’t capitalize, and the preds were fearless blocking those shots.

[@richardlefaive1944]

Van were squeezing sticks so tight last night they could have opened their own lumberyard. I've rarely if ever seen a team O frustrate and neuter ITSELF like that ( as opposed to a G just stonewall you or an opposing team just do a great job of neutralizing you). The decision making and accuracy of passes was terrible, the finishing was tense and terrible. I could go on.

[@marcmoretti2502]

I picked the Canucks to win the cup in my playoff bracket. Please tell me Demko is coming back...

[@TheJasonVoorhees]

Canucks are exposed for their weakness in goal. Never rely on one good goalie

[@chrisnelson2770]

So 80% of the league has a weakness in goal because they don't have two elite goaltenders? 😂

[@lankancheetah]

This series is giving me Tampa without Bishop in 2014 vibes.

[@andrewjensen8189]

Honestly of course Vancouver is back to goaltender woes to hold back a legendary team from the cup…

[@sunflowers8508]

The Preds shot blocking is a good short term tactic, but 2 or 3 games shot blocking is going to cause injuries if they haven't any from tonight's game

[@Cheyennemae.A]

Exactly as a Preds fan they can’t do that every game it eventually just won’t work because they are so bruised up

[@brianwcu]

There were at least two Ref you suck chants by my count, since we like pointing it out when it happens

[@curtistonello4636]

Demko or not Vancouver did not score on their chances and had unlucky bounces. Nashville had some luck and Foresberg buried on his best chance of the night.

[@rkaylor5769]

Nashville, like LA, know they aren’t supposed to win. That’s a mental advantage.

[@dennis2376]

It seem to me the Canucks were trying to get it to Pettersson to often instead of playing the game.

[@scrawnyrapierguy]

LOL... lately Petterson couldn't hit the ocean if he jumped out of a boat.

[@nhlgoalhornsandsoccersongs7942]

Canucks I think need to try and be more creative with desmith in net and open up the game more. And hopefully out score them instead

[@chesterjackson666]

Plenty of THG'er Vancouver fans packing it in (comments) after one loss. Two nights ago, the Canucks were an automatic to the finals.🤦‍♂

[@joelface]

You know it's (for the most part) not the same fans. Every sports team has their doomers that come out of the woodwork after a loss.

[@syndicat4847]

Canucks should have traded Pettersson and Lindholm when they had the chance. Now Canucks are gonna have to trade Demko too. No point in having a #1 who is never available, especially when you need him most, like the entire last half of the season for example

[@vancity2010gold]

Little surprised to hear you think the series is lost without Demko tbh...i mean cmon the boys gotta score goals to win & Casey cant score goals, i dont think Casey will lose the series for us but losing Demer is huge i dont dislute that but we doubled the Preds chances & offensive zone time. Anyways, i always enjoy your recaps just putting in my 2 cents. Canucks arent don't yet!! Go Nucks

[@joelface]

I agree. Casey has a ton of skill if he can find his game. He actually played alright last night as well. I think people just haven't processed the loss of Demko yet.. and a combo of factors kept the Canucks from overcoming it. But we watched this team overcome a lot this year, and I think it's silly to give up hope already!

[@zjsz4954]

2 posts and one side of the net could have been completely different.

[@nobuddy2012]

I'm not sure what game Pettersson and most of the other Canucks are playing, but it isn't hockey. If they can't come back from Nashville 2-2, the season is over.

[@mauricerose3082]

Every goalie plays the crease differently.

[@drumitar]

Ottawa Senators didnt let Hockey Happen this season either haha

[@Reserve777]

You don't think they can win if Demko returns? Really? The Canucks absolutely dominated this game, if Petterson buries his 2 open net chances it's a completely different game. Goaltending had next to nothing to do with this loss. Usually I agree with you Shannon, but in this case I think Canucks still have a great chance if they can show some finish. Round 2 though? They're gonna need Demko.

[@poejavelski148]

Really not a fan of the dump it down and form a wall type play in the 3rd to protect a lead.

[@mastadonman]

The canucks do something similar with playing keepaway?? Relax

[@Cheyennemae.A]

It’s not usually what the Preds do

[@poejavelski148]

@@mastadonmanI’m not a Canucks fan, I am literally cheering for the Predators. You relax, don’t get so defensive over facts.

[@RyanLuca581]

nashvilles taking this series. With that defence and Saros in net and no demko for the nucks i dont see this going the canucks way

[@BestDraftClass]

Doesn't feel like a Canadian freak out loss. Just a loss