Pekka Rinne allowed one goal on 30 shots in the Nashville’s 1-0 loss to Vancouver in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night. Rinne was one of the NHL’s top goalies during the regular season but it had not carried over to the post-season until tonight as he was spectacular in the
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Canucks’ Prospect Sergei Shirokov Helps Bring AHL Series To Game 7
The Manitoba Moose (3-3) produced their most important win of the year at home on Friday night but needed to repeat that performance in Game 6 on Easter Sunday in order to extend their season. The Lake Erie Monsters (3-3) struck first but the visiting Moose responded with three unanswered goals including their first power
Canucks Gain 3-0 Series Lead On Defending Champs, Vet Samuelsson Nets Game-Winner
That’s how the period would end and the third was more of the same — power plays for the Blackhawks and excellent penalty killing by the Canucks. They used that momentum to net the game-winner by Mikael Samuelsson. Once it was 3-2 with 12 minutes remaining, the Canucks checked the fading hometown heroes into submission.
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Gives His Thoughts on The Canucks – Blackhawks Series
Brian Leetch previews the Canucks vs. Blackhawks series and believes the Canucks will eliminate the reigning Stanley Cup champions in five games.
Canucks’ Prospect Scores for AHL Moose Saturday, Leads Team in Goals and Points
With Hamilton’s own leading scorer hitting his own milestone earlier in the game, Moose scorer Sergei Shirokov nearly hit his own as the winger is chasing 100 points with Manitoba and nearly found it late in the third period. Unfortunately his wrist shot hit the post after beating the Bulldogs goaltender. Karma returned the favour
Predators vs Canucks features battle of MVP candidates Rinne, Sedin
Tonight’s game between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks is more than just a possible preview of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoff matchups, it also provides a chance to see two of the leading candidates for the Hart Memorial Trophy square off against one another. The Hart, which is voted upon by the members of
Shirokov Scores Game Winner, Moose Edge Texas 4-3
Manitoba, which had totaled just four goals during a three-game losing skid heading into the weekend, matched that offensive output on Friday and edged visiting Texas by a 4-3 count before 9,129 fans at the MTS Centre. Two-time AHL All-Star Sergei Shirokov scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal for the Moose at
Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Breaks Down The Loaded Vancouver Canucks
Dominant in the regular season, and comprised of a deep, talented roster, Brian Leetch breaks down the Vancouver Canucks and the high postseason expectations of the franchise.
Mikael Samuelsson Assists Twice In 4-2 Win Over Wild, Has 6 Points In Last 5 Games
Canucks’ forward Mikael Samuelsson continues his hot streak as he assisted twice in Monday’s 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. In his last 5 games Samuelsson has assisted 6 times totaling 6 points. The eleven year veteran is currently fourth among all Canucks in points (49). Click Here To View Mikael’s Statistics
Canucks’ Prospect Sergei Shirokov Scores 19th Goal, Leads AHL Moose In Points
Mario Bliznak, Sergei Shirokov and Shawn Weller replied for the Moose (37-24-6), who finished an 11-road game stretch. Tyler Weiman stopped 39 of 43 shots for Manitoba. Bliznak took a pass from Jordan Schroeder while parked in the slot and quickly fired a shot past Matt Hackett at 8:41 to give his team a 1-0