Pre-Game Notes - Ducks at Canucks Game 4

While I watched both games, I was away from the computer for the past two games. However, the Canucks had two very good games -- and have definitely been the better team.

Nothwithstanding the brutal power play (and you have to give the Ducks more credit than they're getting for their PK), I think the Canucks are playing really well. Even Sopel, Kraijeck and Smolinski have played well the past two games. In fact, Sopel had a fantastic game 2 despite is brutal performance in the series opener.

Naslund has played exceptionally well. The Sedins too. They're not getting the points but they're playing well. Except for the power play. They're even playing more disciplined in the past 2 games.

I think the key to this series very well may be... Brendan Morrison or Teemu Selanne. If Mo can play like he can and the rest of the team keeps playing as it has the past two games, we can beat the Ducks. Ditto for Selanne. But Selanne needs help in net from Giguere. If Giguere weakens, and he is an erratic goalie (brilliant at times, and head-scratching at others), then I don't believe Selanne can carry the team if Morrison, Naslund and the Sedins are playing at the top of their games.

I simply don't mention Luongo because he's so strong, and so reliable; I automatically deem him to be on the top of his game and a constant throughout.

The Canucks will win tonight... it may be in overtime, but the Canucks will win unless Anaheim gets a bunch of lucky bounces. The series is probably Anaheim's to lose, but tonight is for the Canucks and their fans.