Runnin' With the Devil - Cory's Return Spoiled (3-2 OT Win)

Game Recap:

-The focus was on the two netminders.  Who would take the first game between old friends Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider?  This matchup lived up to the excitement and hype it got before the puck even dropped!

-Cory Schneider was impressive to say the least.  He kept the Devils in the game and was the reason they stole a point in this contest.  He received an ovation before the puck drop, and even got his name serenaded out of respect as the Canucks made their comeback.  Schneider's Vancouver counterpart Roberto Luongo kept the Canucks in the game late in the third period due to sloppy play and multiple icings.

-I have to hand it to Jaromir Jagr.  He knows where to go and how to score goals.  He always gives the Canucks issues while in the offensive zone.  He is still strong on the puck and has some good hands even at the young age of 41.  While he may not be as quick as he used to be, he still has the brains to play the good old hockey game.

Concerns:

-The Canucks had some moments last night where they were pinned in their own end, whether it was by an icing or by a giveaway.  They still need to clean it up in their own end and not have those long 2-3 minute shifts in their own end of the ice.

-Ryan Kesler:  let's just say that this is a game he would like to throw out of the highlight reel.  He looked lost a majority of the night and looked like he was just floating around the ice.  This was not the Ryan Kesler we are used to seeing playing with some jam and some reckless attitude.

-Alex Edler:  Okay, maybe Torts is getting a little carried away with how high his ceiling is.  Edler looked careless and exhausted at the end of the game last night.  He was responsible for multiple icings and some costly giveaways.  While he contributed on the scoresheet, he looked horrific near the end.

Three Stars:

Here are my Canucks Three Stars from the game...

1. Roberto Luongo
2. Mike Santorelli
3. Daniel Sedin

Well, that's a wrap for now.  Next up, the San Jose Sharks.

Until next time, stay classy! -George