Canuck Brunch/ WJC Open Thread Dec 28
The Canucks are going back to Cali...Cali...Cali... and they kick it off with another visit to the Aquar... I mean the Shark Tank. Team Canada also takes to the ice against the Czech Republic this afternoon.
| Final - 12.26.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Stories
Oilers At Canucks Recap ; Be Of Good Cheer (5-3W)
Oilers At Canucks Recap ; Be Of Good Cheer (5-3W)
Canucks Down Oilers 5-3, Oilers Comfortably In 13th Place
Just like old times, the Canucks wreck the Oilers.
Oilers v. Canucks - Matthew 2:1-6
A preview of tonight's game between the Oilers and Canucks.
Canuck Brunch/WJHC Open Thread
It's Boxing Day, and in Canada that means Hockey, and lots of it. The World Junior Championships kick off today as Canada takes on the Finns, and the Canucks host the Oilers tonight.
Game 36: Oilers At Canucks Preview: All The Young Dudes
A Boxing Day Northwest Division tilt! What could be better? A WIN!
GameThreads
Canucks Fans GameThread on Nucks Misconduct
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Oilers Fans GameThread on The Copper & Blue
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Vancouver | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Vancouver Goal - Andrew Ebbett (2), from Chris Higgins and Kevin Bieksa at 3:11. 2, Vancouver Goal - Daniel Sedin (14), from Henrik Sedin and Keith Ballard at 8:13. 3, Vancouver Goal - Andrew Ebbett (3), from Jannik Hansen and Cody Hodgson at 16:51. Penalties - Ladislav Smid, Edmonton (Interference), 1:03; Ryan Kesler, Vancouver (Charging), 5:22; Eric Belanger, Edmonton (Tripping), 10:30; Ben Eager, Edmonton (Cross checking), 16:51; Andrew Alberts, Vancouver (Roughing), 16:51; Andrew Alberts, Vancouver (Tripping), 19:25. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Edmonton Power-Play Goal - Jordan Eberle (16), from Corey Potter and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at 10:50. 5, Vancouver Short-Handed Goal - Alexandre Burrows (14), from Ryan Kesler at 11:36. 6, Edmonton Power-Play Goal - Ryan Smyth (14), from Ryan Jones and Sam Gagner at 12:18. Penalties - Shawn Horcoff, Edmonton (Hooking), 2:32; Ben Eager, Edmonton (Slashing), 5:24; Alexander Edler, Vancouver (Elbowing), 5:24; Dale Weise, Vancouver (Charging (maj)), 8:28; Dale Weise, Vancouver (Game misconduct), 8:28. |
| Third Period |
| - 7, Vancouver Goal - Ryan Kesler (9), from Alexandre Burrows and Alexander Edler at 3:14. 8, Edmonton Goal - Ryan Jones (12), from Corey Potter and Jordan Eberle at 5:04. Penalties - Eric Belanger, Edmonton (Slashing), 2:13; Keith Ballard, Vancouver (Slashing), 2:13; Henrik Sedin, Vancouver (Tripping), 11:59; Ryan Smyth, Edmonton (Interference), 13:50; Jannik Hansen, Vancouver (Tripping), 19:43. |
Shots on Goal:
Edmonton 5 + 9 + 7 = 21.
Vancouver 13 + 5 + 8 = 26.
Power Play Conversion: Edmonton 2-7. Vancouver 0-4.
Goaltenders: Edmonton, Nikolai Khabibulin 5-26-.808. Vancouver, Roberto Luongo 3-21-.857.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Jay Sharrers
Power Play Conversion: Edmonton 2-7. Vancouver 0-4.
Goaltenders: Edmonton, Nikolai Khabibulin 5-26-.808. Vancouver, Roberto Luongo 3-21-.857.
Referees: Dave Jackson, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Jay Sharrers
