G D T | Apr. 11/12 | Los Angeles Vs. Vancouver | Game 1 | 7:30 P T | C B C

[Scoobydooby]

I think our 3rd line is going to be our big difference maker...They will score some big goals along with being awsome defensively and shutting down their top players.

[Blueberries]

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2011-12 Regular Season Record:

40-27-15 : 95 Points

(8th Place in the Western Conference)

51-22-9 : 111 Points

(1st Place in the Western Conference)

Projected goalies for this game are:

Los Angeles:

#32 Jonathan Quick

GPI: 69

Wins: 35

Loses: 21

OTL: 13

SO: 10

GAA: 1.95

Save%: .929

Vancouver:

#1 Roberto Luongo

GPI: 55

Wins: 31

Loses: 14

OTL: 8

SO: 5

GAA: 2.41

Save%: .919

Los Angeles Player Stats

http://kings.nhl.com/club/stats.htm

Vancouver Player Stats

http://canucks.nhl.com/club/stats.htm

Projected starting lineup for this game:

Brown - Kopitar - Williams

Carter - Richards - King

Penner - Stoll - Lewis

Clifford - Fraser - Nolan

Scuderi - Doughty

Mitchell - Voynov

Martinez - Greene

Quick

D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Burrows

Raymond - Kesler - Booth

Higgins - Pahlsson - Hansen

Malhotra - Lapierre - Kassian

Hamhuis - Bieksa

Edler - Salo

Tanev - Rome

Luongo

The Last Playoff Meeting:

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[YaK]

Ryan Kesler will rediscover Beast Mode. He's looked like he's been on the cusp for the last few games. If these guys play the way we know they can then the series will be theirs. I'm not discounting LA though, the Canucks will have to be at their best to beat any of these teams in the playoffs.

[pwnstar]

remember when danny got mugged by all the kings at the last minute of that game?

[-Vintage Canuck-]

My prediction: 4-3 Canucks in Double OT.

[Understand]

I just wish Quick pulls a Luongo! lol

[-Vintage Canuck-]

NHL Game Preview: http://v.canucks.com/HzYzQo

[VancouverStyle]

SO PUMPED WOOOHOOO!!!

7:30 game, hopefully no long overtime I need my sleep!

[TotesMagotes]

I'm expecting a huge game from Kesler, and everyone else but especially Kesler. Also if Dutter really thinks were the same as the sharks he is in for a rude awakening. The Canucks have far too much experience and depth for the Kings to have a chance.

Canucks in 5.

Awesome video that was posted here a while back:

Gives me chills every time i watch it. Time for the Canucks to give us another post season full of memories.

[RyanKeslord17]

Nice GDT! Starting off on the right track

3-0 CANUCKS

Kesler, Daniel, Higgins

Luu with 30 stops.

[frazzY]

i expect a really big game from luongo and edler will be throwing the body like crazy!!! canucks win a war 3 - 1 with an empty netter

[TheDugg1er]

I just wish Quick pulls a Luongo! lol

[Joel Heyman]

PLAYYYYOFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO CANUCKS GO, 3-1 VANCOUVER

BURROWS

HIGGINS

BOOTH

STOLL

TIME FOR REDEMPTION, TIME FOR VICTORY, THIS IS WHAT WE LIVE FOR!

[Bodee]

I just wish Quick pulls a Luongo! lol

[Sugar baby watermelon]

I cannot wait for the playoffs to start. Probably won't be able to sleep to much the day of the playoffs. A Nervous excitement. I work until Friday morning then I grow my playoff beard as I have a week off, going back to work with a playoff beard is a must. Wooooooooooooooooooooo

[Canuck Surfer]

Ditto; but i pick Doughty, Burrows ties short handed & Bitz for the 2-1 winner!

I predict a low scoring series.

2 - 1 Vancouver

Higgins and Burrows; Doughty

[dKs89]

Why did this get to the second page?

[nuxforever]

3-2 in double OT, Booth with 2 including the winner, Burrows with the other

[Wheres Fluffy]

Nice GDT! Canucks win 3-1.

[Average Joe]

Refs will win this game for LA. Remember LA and NY is the biggest TV market. I am sure NHL wants both to win and will influence ref to get what they want.