TB/NYI - Lindback has a long way to go to showing me he is a legit number one goalie for a team. He was the back up in Minny and it will be interesting to see if he can handle the workload of a number one goalie. I wouldn't be surprised to see Garon get the nod in Washington on Tuesday night. Isles showed me what I thought they would, nice balanced scoring, solid D and very good goaltending by Nabokov. TB stormed back in the 3rd after getting ripped by Boucher during the 2nd intermission but too much too late after getting down 4-0.
Jets/Bruins - Should have known the Bruins would have a bit of a letdown after getting up big for the Rangers two nights before. Bruins are a classic team that gets up for the big clubs but plays down to the level of their competition. Jets dont score much on the road and might be a good under play on the road.
Blues/Preds - Rinne stood on his head for the Preds and once again Nashville played well at home, they really bring it on homeice. Elliott was solid when needed for the Blues in goal after coming in for Halak who didnt have a strong night.
Sabres/Leafs - I will admit, I only watched about one total period of hockey in this one. The Sabres PK was the difference tonight as the Leafs were 1 for 7 on the PP. Leafs absolutely dominated the Sabres in the faceoff circle winning 45 of 64!! The outshot them and generally carried the play from what I saw. Leafs deserved a better result but Miller came up big for the Sabres.
Sens/Panthers - Domination.......end of story! I keep saying this the last few days, but ride teams that had alot of players play during the lockout! Sens had the most of any team and it showed again tonight. Two posts, two crossbars and a couple of beauty glove saves by Theodore kept this score from getting out of hand. So much balance with the Sens 4 lines as they got goal scoring from all their lines, now that says alot about a teams depth. Florida on the other hand, like I mentioned in my thread about why I took Ottawa......their top 2 lines folded up nicely......too many spectators with the Panthers forwards because when the going got tough......they folded up quickly......bad match up with the lines the Sens could send over to neutralize the Panthers.
Wings/Jackets - Detroit scored a late goal to tie it but Bobrovsky held his own again for the 2nd straight game. I love Jack Johnson back on D for the Jackets and if CLB continues to get goaltending they will make some of us nice dollars when hitting them in the right spot as a dog. They wont get much respect. Wings on the other hand, struggled in soooo many areas again and their youth is what has them going backwards a bit, too many mistakes and their defensive zone coverage was atrocious again!
Ducks/Flames - Tale of 2 games in this one. Ducks get out 3-0 and dominate the first 15 min. then the Flames really turn it on for the next 25 min. of the game. Ducks really outskated the Flames in the third period and had Calgary on their heels alot. Bouwmeester and Giordano was soooo horrible tonight going a combined -5 on defense. Not what you want from your workhorses. I really like the depth of this Ducks squad and their D has it all in my eyes. Mobility, size and toughness! Cam Fowler is a stud for the Ducks!
Jets/Bruins - Should have known the Bruins would have a bit of a letdown after getting up big for the Rangers two nights before. Bruins are a classic team that gets up for the big clubs but plays down to the level of their competition. Jets dont score much on the road and might be a good under play on the road.
Blues/Preds - Rinne stood on his head for the Preds and once again Nashville played well at home, they really bring it on homeice. Elliott was solid when needed for the Blues in goal after coming in for Halak who didnt have a strong night.
Sabres/Leafs - I will admit, I only watched about one total period of hockey in this one. The Sabres PK was the difference tonight as the Leafs were 1 for 7 on the PP. Leafs absolutely dominated the Sabres in the faceoff circle winning 45 of 64!! The outshot them and generally carried the play from what I saw. Leafs deserved a better result but Miller came up big for the Sabres.
Sens/Panthers - Domination.......end of story! I keep saying this the last few days, but ride teams that had alot of players play during the lockout! Sens had the most of any team and it showed again tonight. Two posts, two crossbars and a couple of beauty glove saves by Theodore kept this score from getting out of hand. So much balance with the Sens 4 lines as they got goal scoring from all their lines, now that says alot about a teams depth. Florida on the other hand, like I mentioned in my thread about why I took Ottawa......their top 2 lines folded up nicely......too many spectators with the Panthers forwards because when the going got tough......they folded up quickly......bad match up with the lines the Sens could send over to neutralize the Panthers.
Wings/Jackets - Detroit scored a late goal to tie it but Bobrovsky held his own again for the 2nd straight game. I love Jack Johnson back on D for the Jackets and if CLB continues to get goaltending they will make some of us nice dollars when hitting them in the right spot as a dog. They wont get much respect. Wings on the other hand, struggled in soooo many areas again and their youth is what has them going backwards a bit, too many mistakes and their defensive zone coverage was atrocious again!
Ducks/Flames - Tale of 2 games in this one. Ducks get out 3-0 and dominate the first 15 min. then the Flames really turn it on for the next 25 min. of the game. Ducks really outskated the Flames in the third period and had Calgary on their heels alot. Bouwmeester and Giordano was soooo horrible tonight going a combined -5 on defense. Not what you want from your workhorses. I really like the depth of this Ducks squad and their D has it all in my eyes. Mobility, size and toughness! Cam Fowler is a stud for the Ducks!
