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This game is important. If we face Minnesota in the playoffs a win would give us home ice. A loss in any fashion would give Wild home ice

Also if we make the finals we need this win to gaurentee home ice if by chance we do play them.

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Good point. Home ice in the first round is decided. But the Canucks can finish as high as 5th in the Conference, which could help in the Conference finals.

So tonight's game is not a mean-nothing game. Also, the Canucks need to play well in front of Miller to help him get back to form.

And the strategy of "relaxing" for the last game often backfires. It seems to be bad psychologically. It is better to maintain a high level of play. The Canucks might not want to play a highly physical game and might not block too many shots, but they need to continue playing good hockey.

Of course nagging injuries that could benefit from a bit more rest are a good reason to leave guys out, so I assume Matthias will not play.

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Canucks:

23-15-2 home record

24-14-3 road record

So everyone who is saying that they wished we had road ice advantage, please shut up

Flames:

23-13-5 home

22-17-2 road

Similar to the canucks as it is very even

Playoffs are a different season, and fans have more chances to see them play live. vs flames, maybe not so big deal since they historically played well in Saddeldome.

Besides, win tonight, they will have 24 wins both home and away. Great sign.

Also, like above poster said, can also affect home ice vs other teams if they make further rounds.

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This game is important. If we face Minnesota in the playoffs a win would give us home ice. A loss in any fashion would give Wild home ice

Also if we make the finals we need this win to gaurentee home ice if by chance we do play them.

Lets take 1 game at a time or 1 series at a time please.

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A very serious congratulations to Trevor Linden and the Canucks!

I'm thrilled as a fan!

I don't believe every move was perfect; but Jim Benning, Willie and Radim were all gold decisions!

And so well done, in particular by all our rebounding players! Edler, DANNY, Henrik, Burr, yes Bieksa, yes Higgins, Miller although new to us, LACK and Hansen who is still solid. But also by newbies HORVAT, Bonino, Sbisa who improved as the year went, KENINS and Vey.

Thanks all!

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