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Game 19: Ottawa Senators v. Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators, Nov 19, 2009 7:30 PM EST



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The second meeting of the Senators and Penguins this season, with the Senators looking to even-up the season series after dropping the opener by a 4-1 score. A few notes heading into the game:

Darren's Take: The Ottawa Senators could use a win here tonight for several reasons. First, it'd be sweet revenge after losing to the Pens at home earlier in the season. Second, the Penguins are missing a number of defensemen and have been slumping on the road, so this is arguably the Senators' best shot at beating them. Finally, the Senators are still looking for its first win against a Cup contender, even if this particular Cup contender is missing most of it's blueline. I'll also be watching the top line, which has been a bit disappointing lately. Spezza and Alfredsson have been far too quiet in the past few games, and Milan Michalek hasn't had a breakaway in a while. Let's hope two out of those three (or all three) put at least a puck in the back of the net tonight. As always, all eyes will be on Pascal Leclaire, who hopes to continue playing like he did in his fantastic third period against the Leafs.

Be sure to join in the fun in the comments before, during, and after the game. Let's go Sens!

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Who here is listening to Mariah Carey – Glitter to pump up?

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions  

Uh-Oh Corvo!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s exactly what McGuire said.

Is it McGuire, or Maguire?

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Corvo is only good when he plays Ottawa.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Oooooh… shitty. They’re up 2-0 now.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh, I spent too much time searching for today’s pump up song. Now I’m going to miss the start of the 1st while I make dinner. Stupid.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions  

Here

I saw on the TSN ticker that the sens were down by one and Snoopy had only made 1 save and figured the fans would be furious, then I saw the goal. Not much of a chance for the kid.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Phillips > Crosby + Malkin

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

CARKNER!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, Carkner looks like a monster. He can barely even see.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I know. How did he pick the corner like that? Maybe the swollen eye helps focus his vision.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

More like he saw three nets and shot at the one in the middle.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

absolutely. My goodness. Kovalev and Fisher were so strong on the puck. Kovalev looked like a man possessed. Like he did in preseason, heh.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

No kidding, that was domination.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

WHAT A SHIFT FOR KOVALEV

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

His face might just explode if he tries it.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

What a beat up face.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

Nice try Alfie

great save., though.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t understand how someone can be from Fargo and not be fat like the rest of them in the Midwest (in regards to Lee)

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

How was there no tripping call?

the stick was stuck in his skate!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

Only the best name in the league!

An honour that used to belong to Garnet Exelby, but then he signed in Toronto and lost everything.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I like the name Justin Abdelkader.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s a solid one. He’s also the first player in an alphabetical list of active NHLers.

I should be a colour commentator.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Definitely

That’s the all-time best, although Cyclone Taylor is solid, too. But among active players… any other entrants?

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

paul martin was good when his nickname was the prime minister

by Buz Killington on Nov 19, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

You think he’ll know to leave the box after two?

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess he’s had a minor penalty in three of the last four games, including tonight.

He’s had seven games without any penalty minutes, and 38PIM in his last seven games (again, including tonight). Not including tonight, 57 on the year, good for sixth in the league.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Spezza decides to pass to…. Kelly?!

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

I know. I was upset too.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Alfie is skating well this game

But that Fisher/Foligno/Kovalev line is amazing tonight. My goodness.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

although apparently it only has two shots (both by Fisher). Guh?

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

The Pens announcers said Fisher leads the team in shots. Crazy.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep

Makes sense, though. He does shoot a lot. Certainly more than Spezz and Kovalev, heh.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I know, now we just need Spezza and Kovalev to start shooting too. They’re not bad themselves.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, judging from Kovalev’s training video, he can shoot an apple off Fleury’s forehead, so hopefully he pots one tonight.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Great pressure, though. If they don’t get shots but keep the pressure in the offensive zone, at least Pittsburgh’s not going to score.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Am I missing some inside jokes? Or something?

/confused

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions  

Probably not.

Jeff types in all capitals and usually proclaims that the team is either the worst ever (if losing) or winning the Cup (if winning).
Peter, Mark, Matthew, and I aren’t nearly as clever.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

About the OPP joke?

Ottawa Senators anthem singer Lyndon Slewidge is a member of the Ontario Provincial Police, or the OPP. "O.P.P." is also a 1991 song recorded by rap group Naughty by Nature, where the title is an acronym for "other people’s property"; when the song asks if the listener is "down with O.P.P.", it’s asking if he/she is willing to have sexual relations with a person who is known to already have a significant other.

Borrowed liberally from Wikipedia.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

ALFIE!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions  

That's a coaching issue, n'est-ce pas?

Clouston apparently needs to work on his in-game communication a bit more.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

That one seemed like they were trying to “cheat” a bit, in the sense that they assumed Fleury/Eaton/Whoever else wouldn’t just let the puck go by to the bench

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I want to know what school Deryk Engelland's parents went to.

And whether or not it was the same as Joffrey Lupul’s and Shaone Morrissonn’s.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

brutal defensive play.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions  

Leclaire bailed them out big time

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

i think the pens’ is just terrrrrible.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I think these commentators are taking the enunciation of Picard too literally.

It’s spelled as “pee-KAR” in the game notes, but that doesn’t mean you have to pronounce it quite like that. Either say it with a French accent, or just say “PICK-ard”.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, another penalty. This is ridiculous.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Why does everyone hate Kuba? I haven’t seen anything too awful from him

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t hate him nearly as much as everyone else.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't hate him

He’s just frustrating at times. Frustratingly soft on the puck, soft on his check, soft in the defensive zone. He usually makes up for it with good positioning and a good reach, but it’s still irritating to watch.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I can agree with that.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, outside of Phillips and Volchenkov, we really don’t have much physical presence. I don’t think Lee will be contributing any anytime soon.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

CARKNERED

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, Carkner can hit.

And even Picard and Lee are more physical than Kuba. But ’d put Carkner in the second-tier of physical presences on the blue line behind Volchenkov.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahha, this commercial

All the kids called her snaggletooth!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Are you watching online?

I kind of wish I got to see these commercials. I get the TSN2 ones.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish I could watch TSN2, so we’re even.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

No, we outnumber him. The FSN feed is horrible. I hate Justin.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

That commercial is great. I forgot that it aired last year and assumed it was inspired by Heatley.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish it was, and that he had Canadian TV in order to see it. And that he had any kind of personal shame.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Everyone see that “ALFIE KNOWS” ad in the Score game program? It’s in Silver Nuggets today. It’s pretty great.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Tribe brand hummus is weak sauce.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

WIZZLE WOZZLE

CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA CHUGGA

by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 19, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

MY FEED JUST MESSED UP

It showed Kelly scoring on a breakaway

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Spezza is better than that. God damn these guys are retarded.

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, but...

No points in six straight games, tonight included.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I haven’t been disappointed. Not yet anyway.

by Dany Hea-Traitor on Nov 19, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, it's affordable because Carkner, Phillips, and Kelly have scored.

If other guys weren’t scoring, it would be a lot more obvious.

But you’re right, his all-around play has made the lack of offensive output more palatable.

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

PHILLIPS!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

Idiots

Pucks don’t have eyes.

by Jeff Sullivan on Nov 19, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

they should take puck anatomy classes

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

WHAT?!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

We need a Phillips hat trick.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

I can’t believe I have to leave this funness to pick up my girlfriend. At least I’ll hear it on the radio…

by Peter Raaymakers on Nov 19, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

dump her instead!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

they should, but those capitalist pigs at Pizza Pizza won’t allow it.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

If Alfie can't practice...

…why is he still playing when the Sens are up 5-1?

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions  

you are on fire tonight.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s actually a really good question, Darren. It makes me think the missed practices are an energy thing, because come on… what is Clouston going to teach Alfie?

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly. Alfie has a lot he could teach the entire team.

But maybe he thinks he’s Allen Iverson. (We talkin’ bout PRACTICE)

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

KELLY IS NOT A LIKELY SOURCE OF GOALS, ANNOUNCERS

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Nice backcheck there by Cheechoo. Decent speed, actually.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

Cheechoo for pizza. I have to go stock up on water and canned food.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

CHEEEEEEEECH!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

fuck

save some for next game boys

by Buz Killington on Nov 19, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

No kidding. The team will now go 6 games without a goal to make up for 6 in this one.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

This usually occurs when the male penguin hits puberty.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Tonight has been awesome, guys.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

brutal knee on knee

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

They’d better fucking suspend him

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Terrible

Pascal deserves better than that after a great game.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

toronto losessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Buz Killington on Nov 19, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Haha!

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

did you see the ruutu shootout goal? Gustavsson threw his stick for some reason.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, they gave the Pens a few extra powerplays, so why not give us an extra couple goals?

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

they were definitely the opposite of good.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I did not enjoy the biased officiating.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, pipe down. People will start thinkin’ you’re a red wings fan.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn't even notice...

but Mike Fisher had three assists tonight.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

you recappin'?

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m going to cook dinner right now, so that’d be awesome if you could. Please add the Jeff picture (w/ Cheechoo) and Mark’s recap as well, or I can. And I can add the NHL highlights later if you don’t.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a recap: Ottawa played a complete game for once. Lots of people scored. Mike Fisher was great. Michalek is mad because Fisher has the same number of goals as he does. Spezza doesn’t understand what to do now that the spotlight isn’t on him. Regin is mad because now he will never get on the ice. Leclaire is mad because he really needed to keep it to one goal for his GAA. And Cheechoo gave us pizza.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s going to be included. As well as the Jeff MSpaint job.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Including the highlights and Neil fight that will easily be the recap of the year.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Nah, not my style. They feel bad enough as it is, there’s no need to be a dick about it.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Tomorrow I may post a fanpost there. Offer up Kelly, Cheechoo and Carkner for Kessel.

by Mark Parisi on Nov 19, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

So Peter, since you haven't replied...

going to assume you’re recapping. awesome.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions  

awesome.

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by DarrenM on Nov 19, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

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