I think I hear the angels sing...Both 68s opened the scoring in the first. A first that was, to put it politely, crap for the Habs. The same old, I thought. As I ate my supper I felt they would never win another game again. In the end, our 68 was better than your 68. And half his height/size/age/salary. (OK maybe not exactly but hey, he seemed to be on the ice for every goal).
It wasn't perfect, and defensively I think I need to dye my hair, but this win was so important. Around 6pm they informed the players that Perry Pearn was relieved of his duties, replaced by Randy Ladouceur (who I would rather have taking care of our defence anyway, and is very animated behind the bench). Apparently I must have been the only one who didn't think too highly of Pearn, as the Habs got roasted for this move mostly seen as a sacrificial lamb to the inevitable wholesale slaughter.
I still don't think much of JMart or his stupid system, but for once he's got two guys on the bench that'll go nuts when needed.
1. Happy 100th for Carey Price. It was a long time coming, and probably would have come last year if this team would stop getting shutout. But it's done, and was so very important.
2. PK Subban finally got it together.
3. According to PJ Stock, Pacioretty didn't play a good game. I mean he only had 2 goals, 1 assist, crashed the net, covered well, threw hits, all with a torn wrist and was a game time decision after initial reports went from "we're screwed" to "holy shit he's a mutant".
4. Sometimes Eric Cole looks like he's stickhandling with a telephone pole, but he was a huge leader on the ice tonight. And though he only had an assist, fans recognized the yeoman effort he contributed and rewarded him with the game's 3rd star.
5. Forechecking is still a huge issue in that they look freaked out when faced with any pressure. But as the goals were scored, they seemingly quieted before our eyes, gradually growing some confidence.
6. Bryzgalov apparently has never won against the Habs. Might be a long 9 years.
7. Wayne Simmonds and Clod Giroux started douching it up because waaaah frustrated Habs won't let them scooooore!
8. Even the Magical Spearing Midget was invisible. Fartsmell's stench, however, was everywhere.
9. Chris Lee is a four letter word.
10. Still got a long way to go, Habs. But not folding their tents after Jagr's goal was encouraging. And the answers were inside the room: Price, PK, Weber, Cole, AK46 and most importantly Patches. Also IT DIDN'T RAIN ON GAMEDAY FOR ONCE!
Not only did they win big but they gave us free wings. Enjoy your lunches, everyone! That is before visions of Chara in a pink bunny suit ruins it.