The battle for underdog status has begun as the posturing for Game 1 of the Oilers-Canucks is well underway. Matt and Blake take a look at the series and how it might play out, and how it may differ from what the Canucks saw in the Preds. Which stars will shine for each side and who will get exposed? (3:35) Jeff Paterson stops by with his take as well, talking about the key special teams battles, who will be in charge of keeping an eye on McDavid, and who will be left standing in the respective ...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 809
The Canucks are off to Round 2 to face the Edmonton Oilers! Matt and Blake break down a nail-biting Game 6 where Vancouver edged Nashville 1-0 thanks to Pius Suter's game-winning goal and an incredible performance by Arturs Silovs. Matt and Blake recap it all and forecast the second-round matchup. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social Thank you to our sponsors: Ben Moss Jewellers | Shop Ben Moss Jewellers bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the ...
May 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 808
Another chance to advance! Canucks and Predators in Game 6 so Matt and Blake get you all set with the very latest after the gameday skate, and the suspected lineup for the big showdown. Ex-Canuck Brandon Sutter stops by to talk about seeing his former teammates trying to advance and talks about the evolution of Miller and Hughes. Plus, Sutter talks about the experience in the playoff bubble, and what it’s like to play a shutdown role in the playoffs. Then it’s Patrick Johnston and his final brea...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 807
As the Canucks get in one more practice before Game 6 in Nashville, Matt and Blake take stock in what’s happened so far, and who has been up or down based on their regular season (2:04). With no changes to the lines at practice (6:03), the guys bat around what changes still could be made. Special guest and host of La Poche Bleue , Maxim Lapierre , joins the guys (45:12) to walk down memory lane of the Canucks 2011 run. He talks about what it takes to close out a series, what it feels like to win...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 806
The Canucks sing the blues as they have to head back to Music City. Preds take game 5 despite a pretty good effort from the Canucks and Arturs Silovs. Matt and Blake go over where things may have gone wrong and what may have to change for Game 6. Frank Corrado stops by and weighs in on the inability to break through with scoring, the special teams' ups and downs, and whether the Canucks should have challenged the first Preds goal for goaltender interference. The day of Franks continues with Fran...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 805
The Nashville Predators managed to sneak out a 2-1 victory in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks to make the best of seven 3-2 in favour of Vancouver. Matt and Blake break it down on a special playoff post-game edition of Sekeres & Price. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube) Thank you to our sponsors: Ben Moss Jewellers | Shop Ben Moss Jewellers bet365 | USE Promo Code VANBONUS Douglas Mattr...
May 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 804
Game 5 is here and Matt and Blake get you all set, as the Canucks aim for the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2011. Matt and Blake debate the merits of the goaltending decision for the game, and the wisdom of the same lineup, despite the lack of offence so far in the series. Plus, will Elias Pettersson finally put his stamp on the series with a big performance? Rob Williams from the Daily Hive stops by to weigh in on the chances of a Canucks series victory, plus to continue...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 803
A new Music City Miracle was born in game 4 vs the Preds, so lots to debrief for Matt and Blake on this Monday edition of the show. The guys look at one of the most memorable endings of a Canucks game in franchise history, and how improbably this 3-1 series lead is given what’s happened on the ice. Former Canucks coach Marc Crawford joins the guys to praise Quinn Hughes’ resilience, Rick Tocchet’s decision-making, and the play of young goalie Arturs Silovs who gets pressed into service. Not to m...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 802
The Canucks defied logic again, this time clawing their way back down 3-1 to the Nashville Predators and beating them 4-3 in overtime to take Game 4 of the series. Frank Seravalli joins us for an update on Casey DeSmith, if Quinn Hughes is playing through something, and Brock Boeser leading the way with a hat trick in the comeback. We also set the stage for Game 5 back in Vancouver with the Canucks nursing a 3-1 series lead. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebo...
Apr 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 801
It was a gutsy playoff road win for the Vancouver Canucks, as they edged the Nashville Predators thanks in part to J.T. Miller and Casey DeSmith. Matt and Blake break it all down with a special playoff post-game edition of Sekeres & Price. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube) Ben Moss Jewellers | Shop Ben Moss Jewellers bet365 | It's never ordinary! USE Promo Code VANBONUS Douglas Mattress | Named Canada's Best Mattress ...
Apr 27, 2024•15 min•Ep. 800
Matt and guest co-host Farhan Lalji of TSN discuss the Canucks-Predators series as the series shifts to Nashville. Topics include: reuniting Lotto Line, the star stepping up, Elias Pettersson's struggles, Brock Boeser's game and health, Elias Lindholm joining the first power play unit, getting shots on goal, Casey DeSmith in for Thatcher Demko (and what Farhan is hearing about his injury), Tyler Myers coming back, the lack of outdoor watch parties in Vancouver, Nashville "committing to the pain,...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 799
The Canucks hit the practice ice in Nashville looking for a bounce back in Game 3 vs the Preds. Matt and Blake take a look at the lines at practice and the possible re-insertion of Tyler Myers to the defence corps, plus continue to look at the possibility of a breakout game for Pettersson or anybody else on the top lines. Ray Ferraro stops by for his overall look at the series, how to get shots on Nashville, and what his old friend Andrew Brunette might be up to with his own adjustments. Plus, R...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 798
Adversity aplenty for the Canucks after dropping game 2 vs the Preds. No Demko or Myers, and the Canucks had no answers to the Preds shot blockers, Matt and Blake try to get down to some solutions, and give out their reviews of how and why it went down as it did. Under the spotlight are Pettersson, Juulsen, DeSmith and more. TSN’s Frank Corrado stops by with his thoughtful breakdown on what happened as well, and how they might break through offensively. Plus, as a former teammate of DeSmith, can...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 797
Matt and Blake recap a frustrating 4-1 loss for the Vancouver Canucks to the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of Round 1. What stood out to you the most? Let us know in our feedback channels on social. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube) Thank you to our sponsors: Ben Moss Jewellers | Shop Ben Moss Jewellers Douglas Mattress | Named Canada's Best Mattress GRETA Bar Vancouver | S&P's Home For Food, Drinks And Watching The G...
Apr 24, 2024•18 min•Ep. 796
BREAKING NEWS: Thatcher Demko is OUT for Game 2 vs the Preds, casting a serious shadow over the rest of the series. Matt and Blake get the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli in studio right off the top of the show to break the news and get as many of the details as possible, including Frank’s guess on the possibility of a Demko return at some point. Matt and Blake react to the news, talk about possible system changes in light of the injury, and get into the goaltending history of Casey DeSmithw. We...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 795
Canucks take down the Preds to open up the playoffs! Lots to chat about today after a thriller in Vancouver on Sunday night. Matt and Blake go over all of it and look ahead to the adjustments coming as they try to hold serve at home and head to Nashville up 2 games to none. Former Canucks Head Coach Marc Crawford joins as a guest analyst to break down the game and talk about the atmosphere in the city at playoff time. Crow also talks about the heroics of Joshua, the twin towers of Tyler Myers an...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 794
Matt and Blake record a special post-game edition of Sekeres and Price following the Canucks' 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of Round 1. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube) Thank you to our sponsors: Applewood Auto Group | It’s All Good At Applewood Ben Moss Jewellers | Shop Ben Moss Jewellers Douglas Mattress | Named Canada's Best Mattress GRETA Bar Vancouver | S&P's Home For Food, Drinks And Watching T...
Apr 22, 2024•11 min•Ep. 793
The playoffs are here! The Canucks fall to Winnipeg in Game 82, but fans and players alike were already looking ahead to Game 1 versus the Predators on Sunday. Matt and Blake look at the form of Thatcher Demko after his second and final tuneup game, Quinn Hughes sewing up the defencemen scoring title, and the Lindholm line finding its stride. Canucks legend Ryan Kesler joins the guys to walk down memory lane on his series vs the Preds in 2011, he weighs in on the current Canucks including his fo...
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 792
Matchup Set! On an idle night for the Canucks on the NHL schedule, the Canucks find their playoff foe in the Nashville Predators. Matt and Blake weigh in on the chances of the Canucks advancing, and how the two teams stack up against each other. Patrick Johnston of The Province stops in to talk about the postseason, and the likely schedule for the games in Nashville. PJ also looks at possible playoff performers for both sides, and chooses a darkhorse playoff hero for the Canucks. Jeff Paterson f...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 791
Pacific Division Champs! The 11th division title in team history may end up being the most surprising one, so Matt and Blake look back on how they got here from there, including the win over the Flames that clinched it. They get into Demko’s fabulous return, team award winners, and possible playoff matchups with three teams still in the mix. Frank Corrado stops by adorned in Canucks gear to celebrate the first division win since his own Canucks team won the Northwest back in ’12-13. Frankie gets...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 790
Thatcher Demko returns as the Canucks chase the Pacific title on Fan Appreciation Night. A lot of expectations at the arena tonight as the starting goalie makes his return, so Matt and Blake break it all down and talk about all the playoff scenarios at stake. Will Towel Power return for the playoffs? Goaltending guru Kevin Woodley from InGoal Media joins the guys as well, gives his thoughts on where he thinks Demko is at coming back to the crease, and what this means for the Canucks heading into...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 789
Playoff Ready? Canucks get the big win in Edmonton, so lots to talk about for Matt and Blake as confidence may be restored to Canucks nation heading into the playoffs. The guys go over the new lineup, a renaissance performance for Casey DeSmith, and the return of depth scoring. John Shannon stops by with his thoughts on the late-season revival for the Canucks, and a likely Pacific Division title. Plus, John’s thoughts on playoff travel formats, and his own history with Vancouver’s towel power! J...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 788
Saturday Showdown for the Pacific Division! The Canucks are getting set to face the Oilers, and Matt and Blake are getting you ready with all the discussion points around the game, including the possible participation of stars like McDavid and Demko who are coming back from injury. Plus, the guys debate where the best spot is for Lindholm, and whether his practice assignment with Joshua and Garland will stick. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli stops by for his weekly visit and weighs in on the que...
Apr 12, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 787
Matt and Blake debate whether winning the division matters, potential first-round opponents, and those arguments spill into whether the Canucks should be worried about form heading into the final three games of the regular season. Topics include: the division race, goaltending and Thatcher Demko's return, the overtime loss to Arizona, special teams, offensive output, Rick Tocchet's comments about the power play, Elias Lindholm's take on intensity and finding form before the playoffs, the plight ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 786
A Coyotes finale of all finales? The final matchup of the season between the Canucks and Yotes takes on new meaning with multiple reports of their impending move to Salt Lake City for next season. But it’s also a newsy day for the Canucks, as Matt and Blake take a look at a lineup that likely includes Elias Lindholm, who had missed seven games, and another start for Arturs Silovs as well! The guys also go over the prospect of a Demko start on the weekend, as the Canucks number one goaltender pra...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 785
Milestone night as the Canucks beat a playoff team for the first time in a month, taking down Vegas! Boeser to 40 goals, Miller to 100 points, while Hughes and Garland shine as well, so lots for Matt and Blake to discuss on this edition of the show. Plus, with the performance of the undefeated Arturs Silovs, who gets the start between the pipes on Wednesday vs. the Yotes? Rink Wide’s Jeff Paterson joins the boys live from practice with the latest on Thatcher Demko’s imminent return, and Jeff giv...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 784
The big week begins! The Canucks have a massive 3 game set this week, and Matt and Blake get you ready with a preview of the showdown with the Golden Knights, and all the permutations thereafter. The guys have the latest from the game-day skate as the Canucks make changes, including the insertion of Arturs Silovs in between the pipes. What does that mean for the crease for the rest of the season, especially if they get a win? And, are 11 forwards and 7 D going to be a thing? Former Canucks Execu...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 783
Another playoff preview?? The Canucks close out their road trip in LA on Saturday, and a win makes it even more possible that the two sides face each other in the first round, so Matt and Blake look ahead to the possible lineup changes and how the Canucks might be able to break through the stodgy LA system. The guys also wonder aloud about the defence rotation and who will find themselves on the outside of the top 6 come playoff time. Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by and gives his though...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 782
Canucks earn the split and outlast the Coyotes! Quinn Hughes is the story right now and Matt and Blake are all over it as the Norris favourite has lifted his game to another level again. The guys poll whether or not Hughes is the team MVP, and whether anyone will follow his example as the team tries to find its dominance again ahead of the playoffs. Frank Corrado stops by to wax poetically on the Canucks best defenceman, and how he’s adapted and developed even further. Frank weighs in on the Nor...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 781
Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks' 6-3 loss in Vegas and whether it's time to worry. Difficult night for Elias Pettersson, Ian Cole, Casey DeSmith, Nikita Zadorov and others. They talk about the hard-charging Oilers and first place in the division, the Canucks' poor form since the all-star break (especially against good teams), Pettersson's pointless nights, officiating, missing Thatcher Demko, and whether Noah Juulsen is one of their six best defencemen. Patrick Johnston joins and says he's wo...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 780
