Rite of Spring 2013 (NHL Playoffs): "You have no fear of the underdog, that's why you will not survive."

[BLUELANDbeliever]

[Kramerica Industries]

Canucks have lost 12 of their last 14 playoff games. 1-6 at home, 1-6 on the road.

Take one last look at those diving bastards. That operation is getting blown up this off-season.

[ninersdd]

Wow, Canucks.

Also guys, is anyone else afraid of the Sharks? It'd only be so appropriate that once everyone finally gives up on the Sharks that they actually

contend for a Cup. We may get that long 2007-2011 predicted Sharks/Capitals Final. Wouldn't that be a laugh?

Since late March the Sharks are 12-1 against playoff teams(including this series). Only problem is that no games were against Chicago and STL, arguably the 2 hottest teams in the West.

[zpqmaowl]

Congratulations on tanking game 48 to get the Vancouver Dumpster Fire, lol.

[GO2HELL]

[NEW.ERA]

The Jaws' are easily the best arena playoff giveaway I've ever seen.

[dbadefense1990]

I don't know whether to applaud Vancouver's latest episode of "Days of our Choke." They've been so disappointing, that I'm starting to feel sorry for them. Getting lucky in 2011 against the 'Hawks and Games 1, 2 and 5 against the Bruins, then blowing Game 7 of the Final at home, followed by the riots. Then that act was followed by five straight quarterfinal-round home losses to California teams, en route to being plowed by Jarret Stoll in 2012 and the whole Sharkies this year via sweep. For all the publicity and trash talk the Canckeheads have done over the past five-ish seasons, all their flopping and diving have gone for naught, in a likelihood of this team being broken up within an offseason or two. So sad for them, but great news for everyone else.

And remember Sharks fans: the last three Cup winners had beated the Canucks at some point in their routes. So know that you guys have that superstitious fact with you. Congrats on eliminating those divers, and now, you guys get the well-deserved rest period.

[NEW.ERA]

AV has been coach for 6 division titles in 7 years as Canuck head coach, granted he won the Northwest not the greatest looking bunch around, but still that's a decent run. Sadly he'll take the fall before that idiot Gillis.

[ninersdd]

Not the Canucks fault, but there have been only 2 other playoff teams from the Northwest division in the last 4 seasons, and the 2 teams that made it('10 Avalanche, '13 Wild) were both 8 seeds.

[DaRadniz29]

Funny how Staples Center has turned from being the Kings Zone of Doom into being their Fortress of Solitude, eh?

God damn, it's so hard to slay the defending Cup dragons, especially at home. I love it; the Kings came back from allowing two goals in the 1st 10 minutes, and a deficit entering the 3rd period. The "Figueroa Funhouse," as I call it, has been a place of hell for visitors this season, and now, thanks to it, this quarterfinal series has been shrunk to a best 2-of-3. It's going to be an all-out war at the Arch on Wednesday. T-minus 48 hours and counting!

Hiller fail.

For a moment, I thought it said, "Hitler fail."

Didn't see much of the Blues/Kings game, third period: was watching another (NBA) playoff game, ugh. Kings tie series 2-2. Anyway bracket is updated.

Hey there. Your Sharkies are one game away from a reverse sweep of the Canuckeheads. Do what we couldn't do to them last year and actually finish off the sweep. It'll please people, especially CS85.

Wow, Canucks.

Also guys, is anyone else afraid of the Sharks? It'd only be so appropriate that once everyone finally gives up on the Sharks that they actually contend for a Cup. We may get that long 2007-2011 predicted Sharks/Capitals Final. Wouldn't that be a laugh?

Well to all non-Canucks fans - you're welcome.

I have to say thought that there were a few penalties that were not penalties, especially the one in OT. But my theory on why the Ref called it? Because of Bieksa's comments. Yeah he's accusing the Sharks players, but one of the Sharks players or maybe it was TMac mentioned that Bieksa is also disrespecting the refs.

Great game by the Sharks and again made up for 1:50 lapse of their "der-wrong-guy" syndrome in their own zone.

Watching TMac post game

Reporter: First, when is the last time you coached a team that swept? Second, when Joe crossed the blue line where you yelling at Joe to shoot?

TMac: We're always yelling at Joe to shoot.

True but hilarious.

[NEW.ERA]

Not the Canucks fault, but there have been only 2 other playoff teams from the Northwest division in the last 4 seasons, and the 2 teams that made it('10 Avalanche, '13 Wild) were both 8 seeds.

It's worse than I thought. That's horrifying! At least next season the Sharks, Kings and Ducks can sort of even out the suck.

[CS85]

Wow, Canucks.

Also guys, is anyone else afraid of the Sharks?

[dbadefense1990]

Also guys, is anyone else afraid of the Sharks?

At first, I wanted vengeance for 2011, but now...I don't know...

[DaRadniz29]

I don't know if people are afraid of the Sharks. It's only round one. Sharks have won one series. I like the way their playing for the most part, but they haven't won a thing yet. So yeah, step one. Bring on step two.

Also the bracket has been updated.

[Chromatic]

Sharks wanted it more, sharks were the better team. Hats off to them.

Now hopefully the Canucks will finally make some changes.

[rams80]

Damn, I wanted the Blues to avenge the Rivermen.

Oh well, Kannakusu Soku Zan

[ninersdd]

12 goals in 10 games and only one on Cris frickin' Nilstorp. Hate saying this, but it's time to blow it up.

Whoever said this is an idiot

[sportstar1212]

. I fell asleep in the middle of the game. My mom came down this morning and found me sleeping in the living room with the TV still on. Thank you Sharks!

[The_Admiral]

Hey, Kevin Bieksa, you're the dumbest everything in the history of everything.

[CS85]

Hey, Kevin Bieksa, you're the dumbest everything in the history of everything.

On that note, I still have a fondness for Adam Burish.

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Burish+slams+Bieksa+comments/8353549/story.html