2010 Chicago vs Vancouver Live Betting Preview at NHL Hockey Odds: The Canucks’ 4-2 loss at Chicago on Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series looked very much like Vancouver’s defeat at the hands of the Blackhawks last year in Game 4.
Vancouver went into the third period of both games ahead with the chance to take a two-game lead in the series. Both times, the Canucks sat back and missed their chance to take control.
The Canucks never recovered last year. They blew leads the next two games, including several in a decisive 7-5 loss as the Blackhawks eliminated Vancouver in six games.
After splitting two games in Chicago in the rematch, the Canucks are heading home for Game 3 on Wednesday night—eager to erase bad memories.
“We’re not even thinking like that right now,” Canucks forward Ryan Kesler(notes) said. “Game 4 last year is out of our mind. You guys are acting like it’s over. It’s not over by any means. We lost a game. So what? We could have been up 2-0. So what?”
Asked if it felt as though the momentum had shifted, Kesler paused.
“Let me get through this negative energy before I answer that,” the center said. “The series isn’t over. It’s a wash now.”
The Blackhawks, who used a similarly late comeback to spark a first-round win over Nashville, view their home split differently.
“Momentum is huge in the playoffs,” said forward Dave Bolland(notes). “Once you get it you want to keep it as long as you can.
“We should get some energy and confidence off of winning. I know that coming off that we want to make sure we try to sustain the momentum we got off Game 2.”
Bolland combined with Andrew Ladd(notes) and Kris Versteeg(notes) to limit Vancouver’s top line to a 5-on-3 goal. Versteeg then scored the winner with 90 seconds left.
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