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As a known Canadiens fan, I am overjoyed at the outcome of Game 1 between the Habs and the Flyers. That said, I will admit that the Canadiens caught a break from the boys in stripes.
No, I am not talking about the goal that Alexei Kovalev scored to tie the game at two. That goal was legitimate and it was proven that the puck was struck by Kovalev’s stick below the crossbar. The following video includes the slow motion replay that proves the goal is legitimate.
An NHL Digest subscriber (and obvious Habs Hater) sent the following quote after watching this video:
“Not only can’t I understand anything in the video… the Habs are pure Euro-rubbish.”
While he is obviously concerned about Kovalev’s goal, I am more concerned with the questionble kneeing call on Richards when he caught Kovalev cutting to the inside near the blueline.
I will not deny that Richards’ knee was out, but it was that way because he was cutting back to make the hit. I will ask you to focus on the contact between Richards and Kovalev. The following video (about 6-7 seconds in) clearly shows that Richards’ lower arm and hip made contact with Kovalev’s hip.
This penalty sparked the downfall of the Flyers.
Making Kovalev angry is like waking a sleeping giant! Just ask the Boston Bruins, who felt the wrath of a helmet-less and angry Kovalev after being mulled by Chara along the boards.
I expect this series to be a hard fought battle that will last several games. The Flyers should be out for revenge in Game 2 and Carbonneau will have the Canadiens on point with something to prove to the hometown fans!
If you can locate the CBC feed for Game 2, I highly suggest that you watch it - It’s going to be a dandy!
Cory Sarich did his best Dion Pahneuf imitation as he destroyed Patrick Marleau and sparked a Flames comeback.
It was about time we saw a highlight from the Flames in the playoffs. However, I don’t think that any Flames highlight could top Nabakov’s save on Nolan earlier in the series.
Curtis Joseph took a few back-handed jabs at the league’s backup goaltenders in this post-game interview from Game 3 versus the San Jose Sharks. It is interesting to listen to how he “pumps Kipper’s tires”. One has to think that he strategically did this to try to restore Kiprusoff’s confidence heading into Game 4. A classic veteran move by Joseph!
St. Louis Blues
Brad Lee at St. Louis Gametime had the following remarks to sum up the final results for Blackhawk and Canucks fans.
On behalf of the entire St. Louis Blues professional ice hockey organization, we would like to apologize. Sorry for f@$%!ng up the rest of your season and allowing a bunch of greasy, unwashed Nasvhille players to knock your teams out of the post-season.
Boston Bruins
As a Bruins fan, Jaci is starting to freak out!
I turned on NHL Center Ice earlier tonight only to realize the Hockey Gods were not being very nice to the Bruins. So I turned it right off. Ottawa won. The Rangers won and clinched.
Vancouver Canucks
Marty Reasoner and Jarret Stoll scored second-period goals and Dwayne Roloson made 37 saves as the Edmonton Oilers ended Vancouver’s playoff hopes with a 2-1 victory over the Canucks on Thursday night.
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres, who won the Presidents’ Trophy last year and went to the conference final each of the last two seasons, needed at least one point to keep slim playoff hopes alive. The Sabres, who are now eliminated from playoff contention, had not missed the post season since 2003-2004.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maclean’s magazine devoted this week’s cover story to Toronto’s 41-year-old Stanley Cup curse, entitled “Why The Leafs Stink,” with the headline stitched inside the team’s logo.
Sweet Dreams
Enjoy my favorite fight video of the week.
Nighty…night says Daniel Carcillo to Krys Barch!
Sidney Crosby, the golden boy of the NHL, has proven once again why he deserves the accolades that he receives.
It is no secret that Alexander Ovechkin has been a bigger impact player in the league this season. Ovechkin is highly considered to be the front-runner for the MVP of the league, and for good reason. However, you have to give credit where it is due…and boy is credit due to this Crosby highlight video.
Enjoy!
So far this season, we have seen Jarkko Ruutu use his fists for punishment, injure Ilya Kovalchuk with a hit and get his leg stomped on by Chris Simon.
Now, Ruutu shows off his soccer skills! David Beckham eat your heart out.