"If it takes being "pissed off" with his fourth-line demotion in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinal to light a competitive fire under Pavol Demitra, then maybe somebody should slag Slovakian hockey.

The Vancouver Canucks winger responded to a third-line promotion Wednesday with a goal in Game 4 and then had a goal and two assists Friday in Game 5. And it wasn't just the points. Demitra was skating like he was back in the Olympics with his 10-point performance that led all scorers. And he was shooting the puck from the point harder than he ever has. He hit the post with one blast and whipped a slapper from the faceoff circle past goalie Jonathan Quick. That shoulder has obviously healed."