Hockey 2010-2011

[smc]

I have tickets for tomorrow night's Bruins - Thrashers game at Boston Garden. I wish all my hockey friend fans from the Forum could join me for a night at the rink!

[ila]

Originally Posted by smc

I have tickets for tomorrow night's Bruins - Thrashers game at Boston Garden. I wish all my hockey friend fans from the Forum could join me for a night at the rink!

Let's just hope that Boston gives Atlanta a thrashing.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by ila

Let's just hope that Boston gives Atlanta a thrashing.

Yes, a 7-1 scoreline sounds about right to me.

Anyway on Thursday it's the NHL's 'Big Basement-Team Match-up': the 30th placed Islanders come to New Jersey to take on the positively, high-flying 29th placed Devils. It should be a sell-out.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by dauls

Yes, a 7-1 scoreline sounds about right to me.

Anyway on Thursday it's the NHL's 'Big Basement-Team Match-up': the 30th placed Islanders come to New Jersey to take on the positively, high-flying 29th placed Devils. It should be a sell-out.

The Devils better be careful! The Islanders beat Tampa Bay tonight 2-1 in overtime!

Pittsburgh beat Florida(YAY!) 5-2. Crosby got another point(a goal) and has not gotten points in 22 straight games! I am not sure, but I think the record is 30 straight games. He now has 28 goals and 30 assists in only 35 games! Unfortunately, I don't think he is going to reach the 50 goals in 50 games plateau this year.

[dauls]

...trailing 3-0 to the fg Islanders - a new low point for the Devils this season.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by dauls

...trailing 3-0 to the fg Islanders - a new low point for the Devils this season.

I think dauls will be drowning his sorrows in copious amounts of golden nectar(beer) and won't be able to post any updates. It looks like the new Coach of the Devils is showing the same results as the old one(I know, I know, only one game in...but I think it's too late for them this season).

The Devils are now down 5-1 even though they are outshooting the Islanders 33-14(as I type this, which is with 6:35 remaining in the 2nd period). The Trap may be in full gear for this game(which Lemaire was SO fond of...ugh) but you wouldn't think it with the score!

[shadows]

Originally Posted by ila

Let's just hope that Boston gives Atlanta a thrashing.

Boston is ahead 4-1 with 7:23 left in the 3rd period, so it looks like they are going to do just that. Smc will be quite pleased with that result.

[ila]

Originally Posted by shadows

Boston is ahead 4-1 with 7:23 left in the 3rd period, so it looks like they are going to do just that. Smc will be quite pleased with that result.

The game is over and Boston won 4 - 1. smc is going to be happy.

In other news (otherwise known as the only other game that I was interested in tonight) it was Montreal 3 - 2 over Carolina.

[smc]

Originally Posted by shadows

Boston is ahead 4-1 with 7:23 left in the 3rd period, so it looks like they are going to do just that. Smc will be quite pleased with that result.

Originally Posted by ila

The game is over and Boston won 4 - 1. smc is going to be happy.

What a great night of hockey! A fight on the initial face off at 19:58 of the 1st period. Thornton almost scoring a hat trick. And then a 5-on-5 fight with about 4:30 left in the 3rd period. Awesome.

Best new T-shirt being sold outside Boston Garden:

Canadiens Are "Eh" Holes

Sorry, ila, but I laughed out loud.

[shadows]

The majority of our membership are going to be happy with the scores tonight. Two are not.

Here are the scores that matter:

1. Boston beat Atlanta 4-1. While Boston is a Conference rival, I rooted for them to win, if only to give an ass-kicking to Atlanta who beat my Leafs their last game out. Plus, my friend is a fan and this win gives him an early Christmas present.

2. Montreal beat Carolina 3-2. The turning point was the 5-minute major given to Cole as Montreal scored their second and third goals on that PP. I did not see the game so I can't agree or disagree with his comments, but here is what Paul Maurice(Carolina head coach) had to say about the penalty:

"And Carolina coach Paul Maurice compared the call to "arresting a telephone pole after a drunk driver hits it."

"I understand why there's an issue here, but there's no way Spacek doesn't know that hit's coming because Cole's chasing him up the ice," Maurice said. "They aren't going in opposite directions. They're going in the same direction. So he's finishing his hit.

"There's no way Erik Cole knows he's going to turn his face to the glass at the very last second," he added. "There's no invitation, 'Dear sir, I'm going to hit you. Would you mind keeping your shoulders square to me so that I don't get a five-minute penalty?"'

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Sour grapes or legitimate beef? Ila, what is your take on the penalty(although you could be considered biased due to your rooting of the Habs, I find you to be a fair-minded sort so I can trust your opinion on this.

3. The Islanders beat the Devils 5-1. New Jersey outshot New York 35-14 yet were on the losing end of a 5-1 score? Either Brodeur drank too much spiked eggnog or the Islanders took advantage of some breaks.

4. Calgary beat Dallas 3-2 in the shootout. Our Dallas fans will not be happy about that, especially with them losing against a crappy team like Calgary(it would be like them losing against Toronto...yes, I said it!).

A couple of games are still ongoing. San Jose currently holds a 2-1 lead over Phoenix while Edmonton and LA are tied at 1.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

The Islanders beat the Devils 5-1. New Jersey outshot New York 35-14 yet were on the losing end of a 5-1 score? Either Brodeur drank too much spiked eggnog or the Islanders took advantage of some breaks.

For fk's sake. Thrashed by the Islanders! doh.gif

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And when are the Devils gonna start those much needed shooting practice sessions?! swear1.gif

[ila]

Originally Posted by shadows

.....2. Montreal beat Carolina 3-2. The turning point was the 5-minute major given to Cole as Montreal scored their second and third goals on that PP. I did not see the game so I can't agree or disagree with his comments, but here is what Paul Maurice(Carolina head coach) had to say about the penalty:

"And Carolina coach Paul Maurice compared the call to "arresting a telephone pole after a drunk driver hits it."

"I understand why there's an issue here, but there's no way Spacek doesn't know that hit's coming because Cole's chasing him up the ice," Maurice said. "They aren't going in opposite directions. They're going in the same direction. So he's finishing his hit.

"There's no way Erik Cole knows he's going to turn his face to the glass at the very last second," he added. "There's no invitation, 'Dear sir, I'm going to hit you. Would you mind keeping your shoulders square to me so that I don't get a five-minute penalty?"'

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Sour grapes or legitimate beef? Ila, what is your take on the penalty(although you could be considered biased due to your rooting of the Habs, I find you to be a fair-minded sort so I can trust your opinion on this.....

I didn't see the game nor have I even looked for any highlights yet. My initial reaction to this is sour grapes as Cole had the option of not hitting Spacek from behind.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by smc

I have tickets for tomorrow night's Bruins - Thrashers game at Boston Garden. I wish all my hockey friend fans from the Forum could join me for a night at the rink!

I will be there in spirit, rooting for the Bruins to give their opponents an ass-kicking as an early Christmas present.