Kings (4) @ Canucks (2)

So how much fun has the last 48 hours or so been? Not only did we win a hockey game, but we were treated to the exciting experience of a massive fanbase seemingly losing its collective mind. What...

Discussion? Witty banter? No, when it comes to the Canucks all you can hear across Canada is the braying of so many jackasses. To all of you on both sides: SHUT UP!!!!!

Despite all the fails by the Canucks in Game 1 they were never out of it until the empty net goal to make it 4-2.

Are we looking at the first suspension of the playoffs?Watch the video of Bitz's hit on Clifford, then spin the Wheel of Justice.

News and notes about the Kings, and around the league.

The Vancouver Canucks were criticized a year ago for not playing physical enough. They've added toughness this year as a result, but did the plan to beef up backfire on them in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings?

The Kings are underrated by everyone but the Canucks. Let's hope they trust their style of play.

The quest begins, and it's time to put away your tears and anguish. The Canucks and Kings clash in Game 1 tonight, and the Brunch unveils it's Playoff Battle Hymn from ZIMMERS HOLE! A new year, and new dragons to slay...

This is going to be a rough and dirty series, make no mistake.

This is harder than I thought it would be. A little backstory: I first joined this scrappy new team by sending a rather simple e-mail to our Royal Highness (I am going to use that repeatedly to...