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Originally Posted by Soundy
The only goal I think Lu even had a chance on was the first one, and even that was a bit of a tricky play.
The second, Daniel was tripping over him so he couldn't get back in time to catch the wraparound.
The third, he probably had the puck, but Ehrhoff had knocked Bergeron down and it looked like the butt end of Bergeron's stick knocked the puck in. If Ehrhoff had managed to angle Bergeron away, that one doesn't get knocked in after Lu makes the initial stop.
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I would disgree with most of what you said. First goal, Lu wasn't focused and made no effort to try to make any save. Only thing going for him was that the shot went post and in. I don't think he expected anyone to be able to get a shot away.
Second goal he thought he was Thomas and over played Marchand. He tried to kick off the goal post before realizing how far out he was. Unlike Thomas, the D men cover the back door where as Daniel knocked Lu down. But the ultimate burn is if you watch the replays carefully, Lu actually made the first save since Marchand didn't tuck the puck in, but somehow the puck bounced off of Lu's body and slid under the outstretched arm.
Third goal I have no idea what Lu was doing. The puck was there and he didn't play it agressively. Possibly to avoid the impact with Burgeron and Erhoff. But by playing back, that led to the puck being pushed in from all the forward momentum.
If you run the numbers, the Canucks played 82 regular season games, and a total of 25 playoff games. Lu played in over 80 games this season. I would not be surprised if Lu was burnt out going into the final series.
But overall I still call this a sucessful season and cannot wait to see what happens in the next few weeks.
Who was playing injured and how bad.
Resigning UFA/RFA's
New signings
Draft Day
Training camp.