Friday, 27 May 2011

ROUND 3: VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS. SAN JOSE SHARKS

Game 1, Round 3:

Vancouver won the first game of the series 3-2. Thorton from San Jose scored the first goal of the game which was led by a goal by Lapierre followed up by San Jose's 2nd and last goal of the game, scored by Marleau. Third period consisted of two goals, both by Canucks - Kevin Bieksa and Henrik Sedin.

Game 2, Round 3:

The second game Canucks also won, 7-3 on home ice. Again, San Jose scored the first goal ( by Couture). The second goal was scored by Canucks' D. Sedin and the third only 40 seconds later, by Torres. Marleau scored San Jose's second goal and the final of the first period. In second period, Bieksa of Vancouver Canucks scored the third Canuck goal, just 3 minutes into the period. During third period, Vancouver really stepped up and scored four more goals. Goals by Higgins, D. Sedin, Rome, and Raymond. After Canucks 7th and final goal of the game, Eager of San Jose scored their third goal.

Game 3, Round 3:

In game three, Vancouver lost 4-3. During first period San Jose scored 3 goals ( by Marleau, Clowe and a second by Marleau). San Jose held the 3-0 lead through out the hole second period. A little over a minute into the third period Burrows scored a goal for Vancouver, which was followed by a San Jose goal. The last two goals were for Vancouver which were scored by Hamhuis and Bieksa.

Game 4, Round 3:

Game four, Vancouver wins 4-2 in San Jose. The first period consisted of 4 penalties for Vancouver, no goals. In second period the first goal of the game was scored by Ryan Kesler 9 minutes into the period. The next two goals were by Salo, of Vancouver. In third period, Burrows made the 4th and final goal for the Canucks which was followed by 2 goals for San Jose.

Game 5, Round 4:

Game five was a bit more intense. If Vancouver won they would win their 4th and final game of the series and continue onto the cup, if San Jose won, they had another shot to beat Vancouver and continue the fight to the finals. First period, Burrows started the game off with a goal, 8 minutes into the game. The rest of first period consisted of 2 penalties for Vancouver. Second period started with a penalty for Kevin Bieksa of Vancouver, 9 minutes into the game for Hi- sticking. Boyle of San Jose scored on the PP. The rest of the period consisted of 2 more penalties. One against San Jose and one against Vancouver. Third period consisted of 2 goals. The first which put San Jose in the lead 2-1, 24 seconds into the period. And the final goal of the third period which tied the game, by Ryan Kesler with 14 seconds left in the game. Kesler's goal sent the game into overtime. First overtime no goals were scored and no penalties were called, sending the game into a double overtime. 10 minutes into the second overtime Kevin Bieksa scored the tie breaking goal, winning the series and kicking San Jose out of the Playoffs.

For the first time since 1994 Vancouver Cancucks make the Stanley Cup finals.



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