Semi-Finals: Day Twelve

#1 Vancouver Canucks / #5 Nashville Predators


Canucks win series 4-2 after a 2-1 win in Nashville



The Canucks scored early and then just shut it down. All they needed was two goals and their defense to show up and it was all over for the Predators.


It's amazing to see what confidence can do for a team and you could tell that the Canucks just had it. They were like a well-oiled machine firing on all cylinders.

It's a shame for the Predators' fans because they were truly there for their team and it is amazing to see a hockey team supported so well in a 'southern' market.

This was just a coming out party for them and we know that better things are in store for them and their captain.

Duh.

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We just want to know when Dan Cleary became Danny Cleary on NHL.com. Was it always like that or did it change? Curious question.



Chris Pronger has had quite a year for injuries. His hand had still not healed by the time he was put into the first round series against the Sabres. And now he may have to have back surgery.


For the NHL Awards in Las Vegas, Jay Mohr will be back. Whether that is good or bad, we will soon find out.


In the AHL, Hamilton won a game seven in triple overtime. It was the longest game in AHL play off history.


Worlds news:

Canada's 3-2 win against Sweden gave them first place in group F and now they have to play Russia in the quarterfinals.

Finland won against Russia in a shootout. And here are a lot of other scores from the IIHF Worlds.

The US lost to Switzerland but still made the quarterfinals. The effort wasn't there for the US and it showed in the score and the race to pucks.