PHOTOS: A look inside playoff fever in Vancouver

Fans wave towels before the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames play game 1 of an NHL Western Conference first round playoff hockey series. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

Sportsnet Staff April 17, 2015, 6:25 PM

Playoff fever has taken root across Canada and Vancouver is no exception. On Friday night the Canucks take on the Calgary Flames in Game 2 of their first round matchup looking to even the series at 1-1.

Throughout the night Sportsnet.ca will be releasing pictures chronicling the madness at Rogers Arena. Follow along here or on Instagram.

Want. Want. Need. Want. Need. #hockey #behindthescenes #wheresthekey

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

Fin in 3,2,1 #canucks

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 8:43pm PDT

Playoff hockey between two great rivals. Yeah, it's a great time to be a hockey fan. #nhl #canucks #flames #stanleycupplayoffs

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 8:28pm PDT

Lots of towel waving after one period of play in Vancouver. How is everyone feeling so far? #nhl #stanleycupplayoffs #canucks #flames

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Jonas Hiller in the spotlight. #flames #hiller #nhl #stanleycupplayoffs

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Bure. Linden. Smyl. #nuffsaid #canucks #legends

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Serious (!!!) birds eye view of the Canucks during the pre-game skate. #nhl #canucks #stanleycupplayoffs #photography

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

One last shot from the street before we head inside. Only thing that would make this photo any more Canuck would be if they were in a canoe. #canucks #nhl #fans #stanleycupplayoffs #beautyeh

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 6:23pm PDT

Inside team photographer Jeff Vinnick lines up his net camera. One of many cool camera angles he captures the game with. #canucks #stanleycupplayoffs #sportsphotography #photography

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Checking in on the panel during intermission. #StanleyCupMoments #StanleyCup

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 5:56pm PDT

And the fans start to arrive outside the arena. Some families root for the same team like this one here. #vancouvercanucks #nhl #fans

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While others, like the Vail family pictured here, choose to divide their allegiances. #awkward ; ) #canucks #flames #fans

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 5:41pm PDT

How's this for a great view? This is Ross, he's the audio mixer setting the levels for tonight's game. Thank him for keeping the place jumping. #beats #boom #canucks #behindthescenes #teamwork #rogersarena

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 3:47pm PDT

Sometimes it's just easier to use a cart. Flames fans don't you worry, we've got you covered too. #nhl #behindthescenes #calgaryflames #game2

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 4:20pm PDT

Four great games in the #StanleyCup Playoffs tonight. Watch them all on Sportsnet, CBC, and #RGCL. Who are you cheering for?

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 3:48pm PDT

Alright Vancouver it's your turn. Photographer @scottserfas has taken over our feed to document the scene and capture the excitement of tonight's game. Let's start here where TJ Miesen, senior manager of arena technical operations for the NHL is wiring new GoPro pole cams for tonight's game. #nhl #vancouvercanucks #canucks #stanleycupplayoffs #stanleycup moments #gopro #game2 #calgaryflames

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 2:06pm PDT

Alrighty folks, the towels are hitting the seats. Who out there will be waving one of these from Rogers Arena tonight? #nhl #vancouvercanucks #stanleycupplayoffs #canucks #rogersarena #game2 #calgaryflames

A photo posted by Sportsnet.ca (@sportsnet) on Apr 17, 2015 at 2:44pm PDT

It takes a huge team to put together a great event. Laura and Briana, employees of the @canucks are two of a large group responsible for laying towels on all the seats. Can we get a round of applause please! #vancouvercanucks #stanleycupplayoffs #teamwork #rogersarena

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