Canucks look to clinch the West

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Canucks look to clinch the West
It's been 17 years since Vancouver has made it this far
News1130 Staff May 24, 2011 06:20:44 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Vancouver Canucks fans have been waiting for this for a very long time.  So, could tonight be the night?  The Canucks can eliminate the San Jose Sharks and move onto the Stanley Cup Final with a win tonight at Rogers Arena.

There have been some major differences between this series and the one against the Nashville Predators.  The Sedin twins had their troubles in the first two rounds but it looks like they're back.

Many fans and critics thought the duo were no-shows through the first two rounds but the Sharks' style of play bodes well for Henrik and Daniel.

Henrik has had a huge surge with 10 points in four games against San Jose.  He leads all players with 19 points (2g, 17a.)

In the last game he set a franchise record by notching three assists in one period.  He also got most assists in a playoff game with four helpers.

Daniel is really holding his own too, he's second among post-season performers with eight goals.

Overall, the stats speak for the Canucks.  They have the most goals against average and they've allowed the fewest goals against.  The club also has the top powerplay and is among the top three on the penalty kill.

Vancouver is getting help from all around with a strong blue-line, Roberto Luongo has been strong and scoring is coming from every line.

The Clarence Campbell Bowl will be in the house for tonight's game.  The trophy goes to the top team in the West.  It's unknown if the Canucks will touch it, should the Bowl be handed out.


News1130 Sports Director Ann Schmaltz will be at Rogers Arena for tonight's big game.  She'll have end of period wrap-ups and full analysis.

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