whcanuck Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hi guys Apologies in advance for the lengthy post. I've been looking through the message boards on CDC the last few days, and I've noticed that quite a few people are pretty down after losing game 3 in Calgary. I know we were outplayed, but I don't think it was THAT bad. We're down 2-1, but somebody had to be down 2-1 after 3, either that or 3-0. We outplayed them for vast portions of game 1 and heavily outplayed them in game 2, so I'm certainly not ready to lose faith in our Canucks just yet. In case you're down, here are some things you could keep in mind. In the history of the trophy, virtually no team has won the Stanley Cup that didn't have to win games where, if they had lost, they would have dug a huge hole in the series, or would have been eliminated entirely. Champions always overcome adversity, it's like a rite of passage on your way to a championship. Here are a few examples of teams who had their backs to the wall and overcame it. 1993 Canadiens- Down 2-0 to the Nordiques in round 1 and had to win in overtime in game 3 just to get back in the series. Then in the finals, lost game 1 to LA, and were one minute away from going down 2-0 going back to Hollywood. Canadiens dug deep, won the next 4 games and won their 24th Stanley Cup. 1994 Canucks- Down 3-1 to Calgary in round 1, won 3 games in a row in overtime (if they had made one mistake or given up one goal in any of those overtime periods, the magical '94 run would not exist). Also, when everybody wrote them off after losing game 4 against New York, they stormed back, won the next 2 and were an eyelash from forcing overtime in the seventh game with monumental pressure on the team. 1994 Rangers- Sorry to do this, but this team overcame huge adversity in the CF and the Finals. The Devils had them down 3-2 in the CF, and 2-0 in game 6, with the game in New Jersey. The Rangers clawed back and won, then took game 7 in double OT despite giving up the tying goal with less than 5 seconds left. 2001 Avalanche- Lost game 5 to the Devils in the finals, and had to win 2 in a row to get Ray Bourque his coveted championship. They looked adversity right in the face and got the job done. 2006 Hurricanes- Went down 2-0 to Montreal in round 1, losing both games at home. Won the next four and marched to the franchise's first title. 2011 Bruins- Sorry to do this again, but they won 3 game 7s, and overcame 2-0 and 3-2 series deficits in the finals to win. 2013 Blackhawks- Went down 3-1 to the Red Wings in round 2 and everybody wrote them off, won the next 3 including game 7 in overtime. They then fell behind 2-1 in the finals, won the next 3 and won the Cup for the second time in 3 years. 2014 Kings- Down 3-0 to the Sharks in round 1, 3-2 to the Ducks in round 2, and had to play the Hawks in game 7 of the CF in their building. Won every single game where they faced elimination. Won the Cup. So you see, adversity isn't something you might face in the playoffs, you will most definitely face it, likely more than once. I have faith in our guys,, nothing they haven't seen before. Go Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You would think the Canucks are on the verge of elimination by reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Love the post! I too think we can pull this off, and I know we can beat them even three straight to end their season. Canucks in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You would think the Canucks are on the verge of elimination by reading this. Believe it or not, some people actually think we are on the verge of elimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whcanuck Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 I apologize if I make it seem like the Canucks are on the verge of elimination with this post, wasn't my intent. Just to show that we're only down 2-1, and so many people are so down, just wanted to show them this to remind them that this series isn't anywhere close to being over. Go Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 When we Win!! tomorrow, we will have our home ice advantage back. Then it will be a best 2 out of 3 and we will have home ice! Stay positive people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride the red Pony Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Far from over, lotsa hockey left. Hope the Flames think it is over. Love this game, with the emotional ebbs and flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Had we been offered this given scenario, back in Sept/Oct, people would have been praising the Hockey Gods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuongo Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 For some reason this posted made me worry even more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroSen Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I agree the Canucks have the ability to bounce back. They have shown they can do it during the regular season. Lack will be better, hopefully the Sedins play more, and hopefully the Canucks screen the heck out of Hiller. My only concern is that the longer the series goes, it benefits the Flames because of their younger players. Canuck vets may run out of steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Lol no mention of the 2012 kings who never played a game where they were down in the series. Easy road to the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Believe it or not, some people actually think we are on the verge of elimination. If they play like they did in Game 3 they are! But, yes, they are down 2-1 after playing one very sub-par game. Hardly facing a 3-0 scenario. Lots left and no reason to doubt just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightFlush Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I just don't like what I'm seeing from the nucks. Especially not liking what I'm seeing from the flames. It's ugly hateful hockey. At least the refs are impartial. I don't like the canucks having to lower themselves by charging and getting misconducts, just to put a team of twenty year olds in their place. No respect for each other On the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 People worry about one loss too much. We'll be fine as long as we adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuckleheadFan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's only 1 game down, 3 games played, we have lots of game left! Go Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Game 4 is another game. Adjustments will be made. The Canucks have had difficulty with fast, hard forechecking teams like Calgary and Tampa. Breakouts will be better. The crowd was wired and the young Flames came out like they were shot out of a cannon. This was totally predictable. They will come out hard again but the Canucks now know what it will be like in the Saddledome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMorrison 7 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Great post! Love the enthusiasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carell Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 You would think the Canucks are on the verge of elimination by reading this. This post was made to ease the worries of those who DO think the Canucks are on the verge of elimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 People worry about one loss too much. We'll be fine as long as we adjust I think what is worrisome is that over the last several months we have seen this too many times (not showing up, no intensity, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Moose Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Linden should go down and give the boys a pep talk boost. They should also start having pictures and highlights from 1994 round 1 playing in the dressing room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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