Game 79: Senators @ Canadiens
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 6:05 PM EDT
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PrintOttawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens, Apr 6, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
Whew! The Habs again! I really want to give an Ottawa Senator a letter. I have to deliver the first to Daniel Alfredsson still, and have yet to find a way to do so (I actually saw Luke Richardson in person and asked if he knew of a reasonable way to meet a player face-to-face, but he didn't have any ideas. Plus I was at work and didn't want to overstep professionality). But to give two at once, well, that would be terrific.
Alex Auld is starting in goal for the Ottawa Senators, with Jaroslav Halak in nets for the Canadiens. More interestingly, both Andrei Markov and Mathieu Schneider will miss the game for Montréal. There won't be roster changes for Ottawa, meaning that Christoph Schubert will once again dress as a forward and Shean Donovan will be a healthy scratch.
It's a huge game for the Habs' playoff hopes and the No Habs No! campaign's ambitions. If Montréal wins, they'll leapfrog Pittsburgh for sixth in the East and all but clinch a playoff spot. If they lose, they're three points behind the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers (each have 89 points) with three games to go in the year for all three.
In other news, Pascal Leclaire made his first road trip with the Ottawa Senators. He's not in game shape, but he's taking full practices now, and probably getting a feel for the team dynamics.
Game time is 7:30, and it's on Sportsnet and RDS in Ottawa.
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Heckuva start to this game.
Plenty of speed and intensity.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Fak you, Mentreal!
Great hit, Koivu, you piece of shit.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
Wow!
Ruutu doesn’t usually take penalties like that while short-handed. He’s often smarter with his timing.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
Tremendous game so far.
Great penalty kills. Thank goodness Laraque was out there on that 5-on-3.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
That was a shitty elbow.
He’s taken a few so far tonight. He’s on the bench, though.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Just needed some spare parts.
They’ve got staffers scouring antique shops throughout former Soviet countries looking for replacement parts for the Android.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Penalty shot for Higgins
But Auld stopped it.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Second period starting.
Sens still have a minute of powerplay time.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Whoa, Ottawa outhit Montreal 17-4 in the first?
That’s insane. Probably padded somehow, but still… crazy.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
CHRIS NEIL WHAT THE HELL?!?!
Score! Glorious chance!
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
He got slashed!
Where’s the penalty?! WHERE’S THE JUSTICE?!?!
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan O'Byrne...
You poor bastard. Just took an unnecessary penalty to counter a potential powerplay and make it 4-on-4. He’s my favourite Canadien, as long as he stays in Montreal.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Why is Auld in nets again?
I’m starting to worry about the no confidence vote this might mean for Elliott.
I think just 'cos he's been playing well.
And he’s playing well tonight, too. Extremely well, in fact.
If you’re looking for a conspiracy, it could be to give him some value in the trade market for the off-season. He’s been playing well the last while.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish Foligno would shoot the freakin' puck.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Alfie up to his old tricks!
Shoots the puck at Komisarek! AWESOME!
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
Shit.
Poor coverage of the points from both Ruutu and Shannon.
Hamrlik, 2-1 for the evil ones.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Through two periods:
Shots: 18-14 Sens
Hits: 31-12 Sens
Giveaways: 15-6 Habs
Sens should probably be winning right now. Need a big third period.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
Nice hit, Lee!
The General put Higgins right down.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Chris Neil's had a decent game tonight.
Offensively, even, although he’s got no finish.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
Brian Lee's first NHL fight?
Wow, he smoked Lapierre! Got one good shot in there. I like this kid’s style recently.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
HEATLEY!!!!!
WOOOOOOO! WOOOOOOOO! WOOOOOOOOOO!
Heatley to Winchester, Winne delays, dshes to Fisher, who spots Heatley in the crease and it gets past Halak. Awesome.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
Holy shit...
That was close… right off the post, and a big scramble in front of Auld. That was lucky.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
HEATLEY AGAIN!
Why am I so loud? This game means so much to me. It’s pretty sad.
Sick shot from the top of the faceoff circle, after Winchester smoked Janik. (Great hit.)
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
WINCHESTER, WOW!
Just smoked Koivu after smoking Janik earlier. Huge game for the kid.
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
A come-from-behind 3-2 victory! Yes, Senators! Yes, Dany Heatley! YES!
Now, to cheer for the Rangers tomorrow night…
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Hellz yeah.
Plus the Jays and Mariners are both winning. If only the Sabres had won…
by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 6, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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