'All We do is win, win, win no matter what' (Photo: Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dear Hockey Gods: It would’ve been nice to win in regulation time against the Number One team in the NHL, but it was a very close game and both teams played to the best of their abilities.

And so I extend a ‘Congratulations’ to the Detroit Red Wings for playing an excellent game, getting the extra point and for remaining on top of the league.

Now, on to the game:

Lining Up – Fun Facts

• This is David Booth’s first game in Detroit, his home town. He had a couple family members come in to visit, and though he did not register any points, I’m sure his family was proud!
• Chris Tanev has been all but invisible, but that is not due to his poor playing. In fact, he has been playing very well as of late. He may not be producing points, but he has been handing out hits. So expect more from him in the future.
• Byron Bitz did not play tonight, though I do believe he is feeling better. I’ll keep you updated.
• Kyle Quincey was re-acquired by Detroit through a 3 way trade that involved the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche.

The Fun Facts of the First, the Second and the Third

• It was a very close game tonight. And there were some VERY exceptional saves made by both goalies. The save of the night, however went to Jimmy Howard, who made some exceptional saves on Henrik Sedin and various others during the First Period.
• However, it was not long until someone scored. The first goal of the game went to Darren Helm and the Detroit Red Wings.
• Maxim Lapierre was very close to tying up the game shorthanded, but unfortunately his shot was blocked.
• And thus the first would end and the Second would begin with Detroit leading, 1-0.
• I’d say the Second Period was uneventful but that would be a lie.
• There was a little scuffle in front of the Red Wings net that didn’t last long.
• Both goalies were fantastic in this period, particularly Roberto Luongo, whose save was so fantastic that I don’t even remember who he made the save against.
• Daniel Sedin would also score, tying up the game.
• Period 3 was VERY exciting. The re-acquired Kyle Quincey would score tonight, making it 2-1.
• The cross bar was not our friend tonight. But then again, the crossbar and the posts have not been our friend of late.
• Cody Hodgson would then score shorthanded.
• However, our little victory was short lived. Detroit would score 20 seconds later, giving them the lead of 3 over our 2.
• Daniel Sedin would be the hero of the Canucks tonight. He would score with a good 15 seconds left, forcing an overtime and eventually, a shootout.

The Fun Facts of the Shootout

The Canucks would win this game over Detroit, snapping their 23 game home winning streak.

Up next: The New Jersey Devils, tomorrow at 4. See you all then!