Hockey 2010-2011

[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 dauls

For fk's sake. Thrashed by the Islanders! Attachment 184996

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And when are the Devils gonna start those much needed shooting practice sessions?! Attachment 184998

Even the sports editors in the local newspaper are attacking the Devils and New Jersey generally tends to be ignored in these parts and especially so when they are so low in the standings.

[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]

There are no hockey games(at least NHL games, so go watch the World Junior games instead! Go Canada GO!!!!) scheduled today or tomorrow, so Merry Christmas to all my fellow hockey fans!