Stop #4: SMASHVILLE

The Canucks came into this game looking to win back to back games for the first time since OCTOBER (yes October!). Seems almost unbelievable does it not? Believe it…it happened BUT the Canucks know they have to more consistent for 60 minutes (not 58 or 59 minutes BUT the entire 60.

Kesler was a HUGE factor in the Carolina game and was looking to build on that solid performance. Build on that he did indeed. He had a fire in his eyes and brought that same intense determination to the Nashville game. We all know Kesler loves playing in that Predator’s arena.  He reacquainted himself with his opposition by being a driving force for the third period.

Who else to break a 1-1 tie in the 3rd period but that beast that has become Kesler? #17 was at it again!

KESLER strikes again on the power-play!!!! That makes 8 power-play goals in the last 10 games!

2 straight games with 2 goals from Ryan Kesler and #17 led the way for BOTH victories. Will he be the hero again tonight as the returns home for a 5-game home stand?  Who knows perhaps we will see him get his 4th career hat trick on this current home stand…or maybe someone else will step up as hero?

It all begins TONIGHT (Dec. 6th) as the Canucks start their 5-game home stand with a game against the Phoenix Coyotes. A single point is all the separates these two teams….a regulation WIN would push the Canucks past the Coyotes and put them a 3 points behind Colorado.

The 5-game home stand will also feature those pesky Coyotes, a re-match with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Edmonton Oilers(never to be taken lightly…they’ve got some great young skill) and of course the big bad Boston Bruins. This home stand is a great opportunity for the Canucks to grab some very important points to help them gain some ground in a very tough Pacific Division.

March 2nd may see The excitement for the Heritage Classic featuring the Canucks and Senators is beginning to pick as tickets and official merchandise have now gone on sale. In case you missed this gem of a sneak peek at what the Heritage Classic & NHL Revealed has in store for Vancouver & Ottawa fans…here you go!

Tell me that doesn’t make you excited to see the FULL NHL Revealed special.

I got a game to finish watching (the team leads 2-0 heading into the 3rd period!)!

As always, until next time, nuck said.

Sarah E. L.