Anatomy of a Collapse
Jonathan Willis
April 22 2011 01:54PM
Last night, the Canucks failed to eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks for the second consecutive game. Also, for the second consecutive game, they not only failed to win but they failed to keep the score within five goals, as the Blackhawks chased Luongo from the net and routed Vancouver in convincing fashion.
What does shot quality tell us about the way the series has gone? Are the Canucks more porous than they were early in the series, or should the blame fall on goaltending?
Roberto Luongo: Difference Maker?
Jonathan Willis
April 17 2011 05:22PM
Despite the 2-0 advantage for the Canucks entering Game Three, the games have been very close. The Canucks had a 2-0 shutout victory in Game One, and won by a single goal in Game Two.
Shot totals have been close, too. The Canucks have outshot the ‘Hawks by a single marker in each and every contest. The difference so far has been between the pipes.
The Playoff Prediction Project
Jonathan Willis
April 12 2011 02:19PM
The regular season is ended. Now cometh upon us the time of the playoff.
Not coincidentally, the time of playoff prediction is here.
This Time Things Are Different…
Jonathan Willis
April 08 2011 06:01PM
The Canucks first-round opponent has yet to be determined, and given the congestion at the bottom end of the Western Conference playoff race anything is possible. However, for the past few days it has looked like an old foe might be their opponent in the post-season’s opening stanza, as the Chicago Blackhawks have settled into eighth in the conference.
Another Award for Alain?
Jonathan Willis
April 05 2011 05:00PM
As another NHL regular season draws to a close, the NHL awards discussion has picked up steam, and there are a few Canucks garnering some attention. Daniel Sedin leads the league in scoring and is almost certainly the favourite for the Hart Trophy. Ryan Kesler is a legitimate Selke candidate. Roberto Luongo is always in the picture when it comes time to look at the Vezina.
And Alain Vigneault has to be considered for the Jack Adams.
