Popular Post -DLC- Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 Vancouver Canucks (34-23-6) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21-14) 4 p.m., Nationwide Arena, TV: SNET; Radio: SNET 650 AM THE BIG MATCHUP Louis Domingue vs. Pierre-Luc Dubois Unless Thatcher Demko was spectacular or had a light workload Saturday in Toronto — or if Travis Green wants to keep riding the stopper to get him into a rhythm — expect Louis Domingue to make his Canucks debut after being acquired at the trade deadline from the New Jersey Devils for goalie Zane McIntyre. With Jacob Markstrom nursing a knee injury, the onus could be on Domingue to deliver in a crucial test with the Canucks trying to maintain playoff positioning. And because the Blue Jackets have won but one of their last 10 games (1-4-5), have the 27th-ranked offence and 26th-rated penalty kill, it could allow Domingue to gain traction with his new club. And it could give Demko time to work on technique with goalie coach Ian Clark.Oliver Bjorkstrand is the only Blue Jackets forward to crack the 20-goal mark with 21 goals — Zach Werenski has 19 and Dubois has 18 — so Domingue will look to build on his last NHL start before the deadline, a 36-save effort, even though it was a 3-0 loss to the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. Domingue extended his win streak to 11 games a year ago with the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, he cleared waivers in September and was sent to the minors. He was dealt to the Devils on Nov. 1 and recalled to back up Mackenzie Blackwood, but won just three times in 16 appearances and had a bloated 3.79 GAA and .882 saves percentage. Placed on waivers again, he was assigned to the AHL and then the Canucks came calling. “Going into it (trade deadline), I wasn’t sure what my future would hold,” said Domingue. “But ultimately, if you focus on that, you’re not going to have success. I’m going to look at it and help get the team to a level it needs to be at. It’s playing without thinking. I’m ready for the challenge. This is nothing new to me.” FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Circle the defensive wagons Regardless of who starts, there must be a better commitment to team defence. Jacob Markstrom was the safety net in winning seven of eight games when he faced at least 40 shots. Getting pucks out at the blue-line and not turning them over in that two-foot zone can’t happen because forwards are blowing the zone expecting a pass. 2. Not caught up in Hughes Tour A consensus in the Eastern media among those who vote for the Calder Trophy, and especially those seeing Quinn Hughes for the first time, is that the dazzling rookie can cement his status as the award favourite by putting on an offensive show. But he’s attracting physical attention and playing simple some nights is better. 3. Torts will turn up temperature The Blue Jackets haven’t won a game in regulation since Feb. 7 and all that arsenal on the injury list will force the former Canucks’ coach to coax his slipping club to muster up the resolve to hang on to a precarious playoff position. John Tortorella on Dubois: “I’m not mad at him. I’m just not going to play him if he doesn’t compete.” 4. Finding secondary scoring The Canucks can’t only have J.T. Miller, Tyler Toffoli, Elias Pettersson, Bo Horvat and Tanner Pearson providing the scoring. Time and space in the playoff race are at a premium and the bottom-six mix has to contribute goals. 5. Dragging them in to fight Antoine Roussel hadn’t scored in eight games and had one goal in his last 21 before facing Toronto on Saturday. The winger hasn’t been as effective as last season. He returned Dec. 3 from knee surgery. PROJECTED LINEUPS CANUCKS Forwards J.T. Miller — Elias Pettersson — Tyler Toffoli Tanner Pearson — Bo Horvat — Loui Eriksson Antoine Roussel — Adam Gaudette — Jake Virtanen Tyler Motte — Jay Beagle — Brandon Sutter Defence Alex Edler — Troy Stecher Quinn Hughes — Chris Tanev Oscar Fantenberg — Tyler Myers Goalies: Louis Domingue, Thatcher Demko BLUE JACKETS Forwards Nick Foligno — Boone Jenner — Nathan Gerbe Gustav Nyquist — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Stefan Matteau Kevin Stenlund — Alexander Wennberg — Emil Bemstrom Devin Shore — Riley Nash — Eric Robinson Defence Zach Werenski — Markus Nutivaara Vladislav Gavrikov — David Savard Scott Harrington — Andrew Peeke Goalies: Joonas Korpisalo, Matiss Kivlenieks SICK BAY Canucks: Jacob Markstrom (lower body), Brock Boeser (rib cartilage fracture, LTIR), Josh Leivo (fractured kneecap, LTIR), Micheal Ferland (upper-body, LTIR). Blue Jackets: Elvis Merzlinkins (undisclosed), Josh Anderson (shoulder, IR), Cam Atkinson (ankle, IR), Oliver Bjorkstrand (ankle fracture), Seth Jones (ankle fracture, IR), Dean Kukan, (torn meniscus, IR), Ryan Murray (upper body, IR). SPECIAL TEAMS Power play: Canucks: Third (24.6 per cent), Blue Jackets: 26th (16 per cent). Penalty kill: Canucks: 17th (80.3 per cent), Blue Jackets: 13th (81.4 per cent). bkuzma@postmedia.com 3 6 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 We're better than them in every facet of the game. Let's hope that shows kn the scoreboard. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 We need to stop the bleeding. GO CANUCKS!!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post therodigy Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks @debluvscanucks for the GDT. Hoping to bring the road trip back to .500. Demko is playing pretty good, but he's clearly nervous about holding the fort. He should've had the Brown goal on Thursday and Matthew's goal last night, but he made some pretty stellar saves throughout this trip. Hoping for a line shake up. Virt with EP and Miller, Tofu with Boho and Pearson, and Big Mac in for either Sutter or Eriksson. GCG! 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 There better be a &^@#ing lineup change after the last three games. A team carries 23 players for a reason. I don't want to see the same 18 skaters after three straight no-shows. Benn has been bad recently. Fantenburg has been brutal the last two games. 15 min and a -3 against the Sens. 12 min and a -1 against the Leafs. Can't call anyone up from Utica, but there needs to be a change there! MacEwan better be in - I don't care who sits. Ideally Eriksson, but Roussel might also warrant a day off. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 86Viking Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 i like this style of gdt, good job 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 86Viking Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 Re unite Toffoli with Pearson Jake with EP Mac in for #21 Thinking Domingue has a strong Canuck debut 2 2 4 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Green will probably keep LE with Bo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck-lifer Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 The perfect game for Domingue to start as he has had some time to spend with Clark and the team. Hoping he has a similar game as his first with new Jersey with a Win and 9.50 Save%. We can all chant LUUUUUU from cyber space! Bring this one home boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sassbs Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Green will probably keep LE with Bo..... This is why green is extremely frustrating. When something isn’t working, change it! so many better options out there than LE on the second line!! 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo fan Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Close off this road trip with a win boys As fans I believe we want to see the playoffs - if we don't make it past the 1st round it is still a learning curve for the young players Don't see any of the Jackets games so don't know much about them GCG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I would start Domingue Demko is just too risky at this point plus it’s back to back woukd make lineup changes but sadly we all know Green won’t unless he is told to , I am sure he rationalized away yesterday’s loss 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Green needs to shakeup our lineup, we're too good to fall out of conrention for 1st in the Pacific. We played well in Toronto, I expect a big bounce back character game. 5-1 Canucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, DownUndaCanuck said: Green needs to shakeup our lineup, we're too good to fall out of conrention for 1st in the Pacific. We played well in Toronto, I expect a big bounce back character game. 5-1 Canucks Green do what’s right, and give our boys their best chance to win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 At this point I’m done hoping this coaching staff makes smart adjustments. I just hope the team plays well. We can’t keep losing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HockeyHarry Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 Maximum Effort Go Canucks Go 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) We better have a good start or... Edited March 1, 2020 by BPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hairy Kneel Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BPA said: We better have a good start or.. CDC be like Edited March 1, 2020 by Hairy Kneel 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, nuck-lifer said: The perfect game for Domingue to start as he has had some time to spend with Clark and the team. Hoping he has a similar game as his first with new Jersey with a Win and 9.50 Save%. We can all chant LUUUUUU from cyber space! Bring this one home boys! I expect a big game out of LD. He's playing for a contract for next season, whether or not he stays with us. If he steps up over the next month he's got a lifeline for more NHL career time. Edited March 1, 2020 by Jimmy McGill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BertaNuck Posted March 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, HockeyHarry said: Maximum Effort Go Canucks Go 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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