Ok, take those two points and run my little Habs. Run far away. Because if you keep playing like that, it will be a short postseason. Or will it? It seems the Canadiens can only win games when they are outshoot and outplayed. (I'm talking more even teams, not games against the Leafs and et cetera).
Things of note:
- Pre-game nod to legendary coaches Scotty Bowman, Dick Irvin Sr, and Toe Blake. Bruce Blake came out in his late-father's team sweater and put on the HAT. There was much rejoicing.
- The Bello-Mullet is back~!
- I don't think I remember a game where the Habs won by scoring un-assisted goals. One beautiful pot-stuffer by Kovy that soared right over Wardo's head as he picked a pocket and waltzed right in. The other was Tanguay on a penalty shot (another hand-on-the-puck thinger). Koivu with the patented 5-hole deke for the win.
- Price played goalie and defensemen and tried to generate offense for the team while catching the 'Canes napping on line-changes. Unfortunately no takers, and an inevitable off-the-glass play soars too high for the officials. Thankfully he's also the top player on the penalty kill. I sure if they'd allow goalies to go that far down the ice, he'd probably be a top forward on the team too. (Wrist shot!)
- I lost count at how many wide open nets were missed despite each player being within a foot from the crease.
- Samsonov came in expecting to be booed. Said it felt like old times.
- The bigger the Staal the harder they fall? When Cube is telling you to stop whining, please, just stop whining.
- Ya, no one knows what the hell happened on that second Carolina goal. Bounced out Price's glove to Markov who proceeded to ignore it while Cullen chopped it back to the net just as Price was getting back up to reposition himself. It was a facepalm.
- Are the ghosts angry or are they just challenging the current lineup? Broken sticks galore! And Hammer blocks a shot and leaves the game with a "leg injury". WE'RE FUCKED!
- Brind'Amour is one ugly dude.
- It takes 30 seconds for Pleky to feel pain. Either that or he burries it for 30 seconds because he's THAT focused and just doesn't want to move out of position.
- Another 30+ shots on goal night for Price, and perfect on the shootout.
- Wardo Voodoo Hex broken! First win (sort of) against the Hurricanes in the Bell Center since...ever.
Bring your pillows: Next, Minnesota Wild. It's Koivu VS Koivu! The Wild have just received their first regulation loss, against the old Minnesota team, and Backstrom was pulled after 3 quickies. Seriously, Steve Fucking Ott scored and Dallas didn't even have Turks in nets. (Which, considering how he's been playing lately, was probably a good idea. Poor Turks...) Guess it was one of those nights eh Nik? You can trade notes with Pricey on "My Team is Trying To Kill Me Early With a 32 SOG Per Game Average". They should get along fine.
PUNK'D! Marty... Devils lost twice to the fucking Flyers, giving them unneeded confidence, and tonight the Devils LOSE again. To the farking LEAFS! Granted it was also a shootout. But final scores like 6-5 do not look good, especially since Toskala was nearly yanked for Cujo. I think I know the problem though. It's Patrick Roy! Brodeur is very close to beating his wins record and he needs 8 more for the equalizer. But like the Habs and Cup Championships after St Pat ran off, as he nears the record, St Pat is threatened and did something to Brodeur! Don't worry, Marty. I'm sure the Thrashers will be pleased to lend a hand and breaking the Curse of St Patrick.
You are not the REAL Tim Thomas! Seriously, 2nd straight shutout? Are the Oilers and Canucks that bad or did Tiny Tim learn a few things in goalie camp this summer? Either that or the Bruins are just offensively challenged and can't score more than 1 goal, shootout or otherwise. What is going on?!
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