Oh Yeah, Hard Work, Works

The Canucks beat Chicago 3-1 in game 3 (one of those important odd-numbered games in a best-of-series). We got all concerned about the speed and talent of the Blackhawks after their two comeback efforts in the first two games, the second of which resulted in a thorough defeat of our Nucks. We even started talking about resorting to the trap just to nullify the speed of the Hawks. But what we forgot was that if we work as hard as our opponent chances are we will win because we are the better overall team. (At least for this year until Chicago has gained this playoff experience.)

After the long layoff that resulted from sweeping the Blues it wasn’t momentum or rhythm that was lost, it was our work ethic. This lack of work ethic was reinforced by early power play goals in each of the first two games that made the Canucks feel like they could easily win. The Blackhawks then cranked up their effort level and in the second game especially took the Canucks to town.

Luckily in game 3 the Canucks resumed working at least as hard as the Blackhawks and thus the better team won the game. Now let’s just get Luongo back in the zone and enjoy the ride.