Hockey Day In Canada

needsaresto said
Yes thats a fair assessment,but the Canucks were also playing without 3 of thier top defence. Mitchell,Salo and Bieksa were all injured and the replacements played like pro's..

The Blackhawks were distracted? Maybe by the Canucks beating up on them,lol..

I'd like to see a rematch of the Canucks/Penguins..

Actually, Salo and Mitchell were still in the lineup when Pittsburgh came into town. Meanwhile against the Blackhawks, Romer, Baumer and Lukowich were in the lineup for Bieksa, Willie, and Salo. I love seeing Chicago vs. Vancouver now that a true rivalry has been formed since last season's second-round matchup.

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20092010/ES020718.HTM

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20092010/ES020770.HTM

And this was the distraction...Pictures from after the game.