I had no idea what to expect going into game 5. Either the Canucks were going to come out like they did in games 1 & 2 and play their game OR they were going to play the Bruins game and end up down a game in the Stanley cup playoffs.

I feel like saying I was nervous is a broken record but when you want something as much as I do or this city does, nerves are just going to play a part.

The first two periods were tight. The Canucks managed to kill off some extremely important penalties and Luongo kept them in the game. Luongo had his magic back. He was in the zone. 

We out hit the Bruins with Edler leading the pack with 10 alone.

Tanner Glass had an incredible chance to open the scoring but fanned on the shot. I kind of feel bad for him. Really he had an open net and missed the puck!

And then just like that, Lapierre scored and we were up by one. I loved seeing Lapierre’s happy dance after he scored! Pure joy! And we all celebrated with him!

And Rogers Arena was loud!! They never let up and that is exactly what the Canucks needed. It is like a friend said “we willed them to win”. So proud of all the fans there last night. You made all the difference!

But there was still 15 minutes to play after Lapierre scored. My friends and I waited on the edge of our seats hoping that we could hold them off. And then the buzzer went. Oh what a feeling!! We are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. It seems unreal. We all knew that this was the ultimate goal but now that it is really here…that it is a real possibility…. I don’t know….it’s just so crazy to think about!

But the Canucks are going back to Boston. A loud and hostile environment but if they can bring it like they did last night, they will win the cup. And the city and long time fans of the Vancouver Canucks are going to have a dream fulfilled. I can’t wait until Monday!

Note: Photos courtesy of Canucks.com

I was horribly anxious yesterday. By afternoon, I literally felt sick to my stomach. I don’t know if it was because I was worried for this game based on the results of Monday. But I generally feel this way when I consider it an important game. I know it was only game 4 but I felt like it was important to see how we responded to Monday’s game.

I guess I might have had a reason for the anxiety. We lost the game. But I think we lost more than the game…. or at least I did. I lost the faith that people of Vancouver would stick by their team. More and more people were throwing themselves off the wagon that they were barely holding onto in the first place. I supposed I shouldn’t be surprised. This is what supposed fans do in this city.

But maybe that is a good thing that they have abandoned ship? Maybe it is the die hard fans of the Vancouver Canucks who have believed in this team for so long that will lift the Canucks up and propel them forward. Propel them to play like they have throughout the playoffs. Like they played in games 1 & 2 of this series.

We know they can play better. We know they are tired and beaten up but I also believe they have what it takes to win just two more games. To win the cup for their city and for the fans who love them the most.

It may have been a Monday but you wouldn’t know it! People were at work yes and work was getting done but I think everyone was mostly thinking about the Vancouver Canucks and the fact that it was game day! So much excitement!! Our office was buzzing. Chatter about the game. Hands and faces being painted. Pictures being taken. We were ready to rock this game!!

We convened for a cocktail prior to heading to Rogers Arena to watch the game. So amazing that even though it was an away game they managed to sell out the place. The organization did it right. $10 for a ticket and the money went to Canucks for Kids Fund.

The environment was great not unlike home games. People just excited to see their team play! And what a great opportunity for those who can’t afford playoff tickets to at least get a sense of what the vibe is like….

Although, game 3 was not the best night for this. The Canucks got blown out 8-1. But what frustrated me the most was people filing out of the building before the game was over. Come on people!!! This is OUR team!!! We must support them through thick and thin! A loss is a loss is a loss. It doesn’t matter if it is 3-2 or 8-1! You are either supporting the team or your aren’t. So they had a bad game? It happens! Surely you didn’t think we were going to sweep them? I mean this is the Stanely Cup Final! Boston is there for a reason….because they are a good team!

Just like the players, fans need to shake the loss off and look to the next game. I look forward to seeing what they bring to the table for game 4!