BEST OPINION

"Going into the shootout, seems everyone is happy if you go in and make a wrist shot and the goalie saves it. ‘Hey, you made a good try.’

"But if you miss a spin-a-rama everyone gets upset. You have to try those sorts of things. Goalies are too good. Raymond had an empty net. How much more can you ask for?

"Look at (Kaspar) Daugavins. He scored in Russia with it and he was pretty close Monday. I don’t get why people are upset with that. If he walks in, takes a wrist shot and misses, everyone says great."

— Daniel Sedin

BEST STAT

Ryan Kesler played only seven games. He has five points. That’s still second among Canucks centres.

BEST REALITY

Keith Ballard was a healthy scratch. Cam Barker stepped in and played on the power play and helped set up Jason Garrison’s goal. As if it wasn’t hard enough for Ballard to get playing time. Now, Barker may have passed him on the depth chart and Kevin Bieksa is expected be back soon.

BEST ANSWER

Roberto Luongo was asked if he had ever seen a move like Mason Raymond’s shootout goal. "Yes, I see it all the time," Luongo answered.

BEST QUESTION

Jason Garrison scored his fourth goal of the season. That’s a 13-goal pace for an 82-game schedule. He has none on the power play. Wonder why?

BEST UPDATE

The NHL reviewed the Mason Raymond shootout winner and concluded it was a continuous play. Good goal.

BEST DESCRIPTION

"Alberts is a seat with no wheels but boy does it swivel well."

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