The only thing on the pivot today is whether the Canucks can ice some new defensive pairings which effectively deal with the loss of Aaron Rome and Christian Ehrhoff. Will it be Tanev and Ballard? Alberts? Whatever they decide, is Vancouver up for this challenge at this stage of the playoffs?

In Vancouver’s favour is certainly their extensive preparation for this situation—an entire season of dealing with a constantly-mutating defensive matchups. As such, maybe these adjustments won’t phase them too much. The most important thing is getting back to disciplined, quick transition hockey. Being the leaders, not the chasers.

If they do that, they’ve got a great shot at winning this game and getting one more conquest under their belt.

(Oh, and Roberto Luongo apparently hasn’t won a game in this building since 2007. Today might be a wicked day to kill that trend, dude…)

Go Canucks!