Tolkien’s stories that warn approaching enemies they’d be met with ferocity.įor Zadorov, playing in his old town but in new colours, it was inevitable he’d be a man with a target on his back.Īnd so it was no surprise he got a round of boos from the Calgary faithful every time he touched the puck. They’ll be fine if they’re not asked to do too much.Īnd Anárion, the twin statues that stand at what was once the northern border of Gondor in J.R.R. ![]() They can both move the puck reasonably well and both are pretty good skaters. Zadorov is a more physical player than Myers, though the veteran Canuck has had some big hits. Zadorov and Tyler Myers do make for an intriguing third pairing. A goal there, pulling the Flames within one with more than 15 minutes to play, might have spelled big trouble for Vancouver. They managed an important kill early in the third. The Canucks’ PK has sunk into the bottom third. Hronek is a fine playmaker - from the blue line.Ĭalgary’s first goal of the game came on the man advantage, the fourth game in a row Vancouver given up a power play goal against. There’s a reason why four-forward power play units score at a higher rate than power plays that keep two defencemen on the ice. He’s too static, he doesn’t cycle into the middle of the ice like Kuzmenko would - these are defenceman versus forward instincts we’re talking about. Obviously things weren’t going great and Andrei Kuzmenko was scratched, but the idea of Filip Hronek being a half-wall option on the first power play unit should end. He didn’t get an assist on either play, but those goals don’t happen if Pettersson doesn’t put Calgary on the back foot at the start of the sequence. ![]() He didn’t get credited with a point on the night but it was his work on Lafferty’s goal and then on Ilya Mikheyev’s - where the Russian out-swatted Pettersson to get his stick on a bouncing puck - that is important.īoth goals happened after powerful zone entries by Pettersson, where he was moving at high speed and showed his usual stickhandling agility to elude Calgary defenders. Pettersson appears to be getting over the groin/core muscle issue that was believed to be slowing him down a few weeks ago. Special teams make a difference, they put you into the elite, but if you’re not winning the battle at even-strength, elite special teams won’t matter. Vancouver have just three power-play goals in their last eight games. The only reason it was close at the end was because the Canucks’ PK is struggling and, all of a sudden, so is their power play. ![]() The most important thing to note on this night was the even-strength score: the Canucks won at five on five 3-1. “Petey (Elias Pettersson) touched it,” Zadorov said after the game. Oh, and just for fun, new acquisition Nikita Zadorov - playing against his old team - picked up an empty-net goal, which stood up as the winning tally in the end. It’s the ones you really have to fight for that are hard. The Canucks will be mindful of what they learned on Thursday: the wins you should have are easy. The Canucks kept driving the game forward, soon taking a 2-0 lead on a goal by Sam Lafferty and they never really looked back.įor a team that was disappointed how they managed a tough test Thursday versus Vegas, having their way Saturday against a team that’s below them in the standings surely restored some confidence. The game started on the right foot, with captain Quinn Hughes firing an elite wrist shot past old friend Jacob Markstrom in the Calgary net. Whether you're a fan of the Lord of the Rings franchise or simply appreciate fine craftsmanship, the Argonath Bookends are a must-have for your bookshelf.So why settle for ordinary bookends when you can have a piece of Middle-earth right in your own home? Order your set of Argonath Bookends today and take the first step towards creating a truly enchanting reading experience.For a Vancouver Canucks team that has been stumbling, to get a grinding, hard-fought - at times clinical - road win is good for the spirit.Īnd that’s what you have to think the Vancouver Canucks are thinking after pulling together a solid 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. Each bookend is carefully sculpted to resemble the mighty statues of Isildur and Anárion, standing over 14cm tall.With their intricate detailing and impressive size, these bookends are sure to catch the eye of anyone who enters your space. ![]() Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, these bookends are the perfect way to display your favorite books while adding a touch of fantasy to your home or office.Crafted from high-quality materials, the Argonath Bookends are designed to be sturdy and long-lasting. Inspired by the iconic pillars of the Argonath from J.R.R. Introducing the Argonath Bookends, a stunning and functional addition to any book lover's collection.
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