Canucks eliminate Sharks
A photographic look at Vancouver's Western Conference final series clinching 3-2 double overtime win over the San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks celebrate their tying goal with 13.6 seconds in regulation in the third period against San Jose Sharks of game five of the NHL Western Conference final in Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver May 24, 2011. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)JOHN LEHMANN/The Globe and Mail
Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows (14) celebrates his goal with teammate Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, back, after scoring against San Jose Sharks' goaltender Antti Niemi, of Finland, during the first period of game 5 of NHL Western Conference final Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, May 24, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Vancouver Canucks' Victor Oreskovich takes out San Jose Sharks' Dany Heatley during the first period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe, left, battles in front of the net with Vancouver Canucks' Keith Ballard. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Alexander Edler of the Vancouver Canucks checks Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks off the puck. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
Vancouver Canucks celebrate their win in the second period of overtime against San Jose Sharks to take the NHL Western Conference final in Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver May 24, 2011. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)JOHN LEHMANN/The Globe and Mail
Vancouver Canucks' goaltender Roberto Luongo make a save. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Vancouver Canucks fans dressed in purple suits dance in the crowd during Game 5. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks' goalie Roberto Luongo reacts after San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau, back, scored during the second period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckDARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows, second right, celebrates his goal with teammates Daniel Sedin, of Sweden. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows and Vancouver Canucks Henrik Sedin celebrate their win the 5th period against San Jose Sharks of game five of the NHL Western Conference final in Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver May 24, 2011. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)JOHN LEHMANN/The Globe and Mail
San Jose Sharks' Douglas Murray, of Sweden, left, hits Vancouver Canucks' Sami Salo, of Finland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press
Ryane Clowe of the San Jose Sharks and Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks vie for position in the second period. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau (12) celebrates his goal on the Vancouver Canucks with teammate Joe Thornton (2nd L) during the second period. REUTERS/Ben NelmsBEN NELMS/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks celebrate their tying goal with 13.6 seconds in regulation in the third period against San Jose Sharks of game five of the NHL Western Conference final in Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Vancouver May 24, 2011. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)JOHN LEHMANN/The Globe and Mail
Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler celebrates his goal to tie the San Jose Sharks in the final seconds of regulation time in Game 5. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks fans pose with a poster of U.S. President Barack Obama during Game 5. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks fans react at CBC plaza to the second goal by the Canucks that took the game into overtime during game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and MailRafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks collide at centre ice. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
Vancouver Canucks fans watch overtime of Game 5 against the San Jose Sharks, at CBC plaza in Vancouver.Rafal Gerszak
Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows (L) celebrates his team's game-winning goal beside San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture during the second overtime period in Game 5 of their NHL Western Conference Final hockey playoff game in Vancouver, British Columbia May 24, 2011. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks fans react at CBC plaza to the first goal in the first period by the Canucks during game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and MailRafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Fans celebrate the Vancouver Canucks’ Game 5 win against the San Jose Sharks, at CBC plaza in Vancouver.Rafal Gerszak
Fans celebrate the Vancouver Canucks’ Game 5 win against the San Jose Sharks, at CBC plaza in Vancouver.Rafal Gerszak
Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin (R) is presented the Clarence Campbell Trophy by the NHL's Deputy Commissioner Bill Daley. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks fans celebrate at CBC plaza the Vancouver Canucks game 5 win against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Rafal Gerszak for The Globe and MailRafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Captain Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks leads his team for the post game handshake with the San Jose Sharks after winning Game Five. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)Rich Lam/Getty Images
Vancouver fans celebrate by beating on a fake shark hanging from a truck at CBC plaza after the Vancouver Canucks won Game 5 and the series against the San Jose Sharks.