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Game 67: Ottawa Senators @ Edmonton Oilers

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Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers, Mar 9, 2010 9:30 PM EST


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Ottawa Senators
@ Edmonton Oilers

Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010, 9:30 PM EST
Rexall Place
Enemy: The Copper & Blue

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The Senators start their road trip to Western Canada with a game against the cellar dwelling Edmonton Oilers. The Sens have not won a game since the Olympic break, so this seems like a good opportunity for the Senators to get back into a winning groove. Despite Edmonton's record and their long list of injuries, it won't be a cakewalk: Edmonton is currently riding a two-game winning streak which includes a win on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils.

Brian Elliott gets the start in net tonight,  while Peter Regin and Daniel Alfredsson return to action after missing last game with the flu. Shean Donovan will sit out of tonight's game, with the lines looking something like this:

Michalek-Spezza-Alfredsson
Regin-Fisher-Kovalev
Kelly-Cullen-Neil
Ruutu-Winchester-Shannon
Which players will I be watching?

Star-divide

  • Brian Lee - he just signed a two-year deal, so eyes will be on Lee to show that he's worth the reported one-way contract.
  • Matt Cullen - Cullen has improved every game he's played with the Senators so far, and although I feel his skill is wasted playing with Kelly and Neil, I'm sure Clouston will juggle lines to find him some offensive talent to work with after a few shifts.
  • Andy Sutton - The other newcomer has also been very solid on the blueline, and I'm sure he'll be good for a few shot blocks and a big hit or two.
  • Brian Elliott - Pascal Leclaire played terrific in his last start, so the pressure is on Elliott to show that he should be the number one goalie going forward.
  • Jason Spezza - Going into the Olympic break, he had 12 goals in 13 games. He's had two assists but no goals since returning.
  • Anton Volchenkov - the A-Train has been off his game since the Olympic break, so here's hoping he starts to play like the Anton we all know and love.

As always, join in the comments during the game for good times.

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I’m making my pilgrimage to see the Senators next game. I may write a fanpost about it.

by Mike Hurley on Mar 9, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

I'm making a similar pilgrimage, but for the Vancouver game

I’ll probably write it up as well. Can’t wait! First live Sens game!

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Mine as well.

Better be worth the 1000 km drive.

by Mike Hurley on Mar 9, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I should hope so

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I love seeing the Sens live

At first you’re like, “Pfft, it’s just a hockey game.”

But then you see the players and you’re like “FISH! FISH!” but he won’t look at you even though you’re being as loud as you can and you know he can hear you because you got Spezza to look your way once already. And seeing them play in person is just awesome.

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 9, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure I take it for granted

But it’s definitely fun to get to a game when I come across tickets.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Come across tickets...

can you get season packages for home games if so how much? Approx.? Just out of curiosity.

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m not sure what season tickets cost, I’ve never really been in a position to buy them. You can buy full, half, or quarter seasons, and I’m pretty sure tickets are going to be cheaper next season, so I might end up getting a package. As it stands, my tickets come from family for Christmas or birthday presents. I’ve been to five games or so this season.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah season tickets were on sale.. I am not sure if they still are!

I love watching games at SBP. I am going to 2 games in the next few weeks!

by Los Blancos Chicca on Mar 9, 2010 9:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

$6226 club seats - glass

for 2010-2011. Full season 44 games. Expensive.

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Good luck boys!!

I won’t be watching! I’m going to bed early haha.

by Los Blancos Chicca on Mar 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Booo

If you can’t watch, I guess dream intensely?

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I will for sure!!

I hope your theory of me not watching everytime they lose doesn’t pan out tonight. At first it was a compliment but not anymore haha

by Los Blancos Chicca on Mar 9, 2010 9:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I hope so too

For some reason telling you to dream intensely made me a little uncomfortable. Different connotations for ‘intense’ in play, I think.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Who else here is listening to a conference call about broken servers to pump up for this game?!!!

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 9, 2010 8:29 PM EST reply actions  

how did you know? haha, j/k but awesome pump up

I am AWESOME! Are you?

by Manthong on Mar 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

It's not awesome for me

I’m probably going to miss this game. I won’t even be able to listen to it on Team 1200.

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 9, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

that's okay, you're allowed to miss one

ONLY ONE.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I do have the power to do so

But it’s probably a bad idea to put the Ottawa Senators above the interests of my company. I HANDLE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF REVENUE AND I AM VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPT FOR MY SALARY!

Explaining that some customers couldn’t place orders because I wanted to watch hockey probably wouldn’t go over too well with my boss or our clients. I AM going to see if I can head home and continue working from there so I can at least stream the game.

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 9, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Does anyone have ideas for signs I should bring to Canucks/Sens game?

“PRAISE ALFIE” is the obvious choice, but I’m wondering if you clever kids can come up with a good one.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

Alfie>Sedins^2

That oughtta tell Vancouver what’s up.

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

"Sign"

or, a la classic “circles” or “win”

I am AWESOME! Are you?

by Manthong on Mar 9, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

"We miss you Cogs"

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Wait, that makes no sense

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions  

"Got Shannon?"

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

I was going to make a Shannon sign.

“Little Shannon, Big World”.

then i decided it was dumb.

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by DarrenM on Mar 10, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

How about "Not Martin > Luongo"

No one would get that

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions  

I know this was brought up before

but I really wish Leclaire had gotten the start, it would give him something to build on from the Toronto game…sigh

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

I was also wondering

I guess it’s because Clouston doesn’t want to take the starter mantle away from Elliott because he was sick. If Ells blows it tonight, though, I expect Leclaire will get a few consecutive starts.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

True...would be a bit unfair to Ells.

But Clouston stated, “hockey isn’t fair”. I think this is going to hinder Leclaire though. This guy needs to generate rhythm and get some consistent starts if he is going to get to the expecations we have set for him.

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

We need one goalie to be consistent

You’re right that playing games helps that. Elliott has a head start, so he is the guy unless he takes a serious turn for the worse.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Clouston knows who his number one is

He hasn’t said it, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t decided: Brian Elliott. Elliott’s gained Clouston’s favour, and it may have a lot to do with the fact that Clouston has coached him for a few seasons (sort of a devil-you-know situation), but it means Leclaire is going to have to work that much harder to get a real shot at becoming starter.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!! - ryanclassic.net

by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 9:05 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I concur

I am AWESOME! Are you?

by Manthong on Mar 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

My feelings exactly

I don’t want to lose to Edmonton.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Same

And I won’t hear the end of it from one of my close friends.

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

He is a jerk nucks fan.

And his gf is American so he was going for the US even though he loves Luongo. He is very argumentative and just loves to conflict with me.

by sens_24 on Mar 9, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, Cullen's got some nice moves

Which is a good thing, because he’s not going to get any help in the offensive zone from Kelly or Neil. He’ll have to make everything happen on his own, although Neil’s forecheck might be some support.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

Is Z. Smith playing?

And if yes, is he Smith or Z. Smith?

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!! - ryanclassic.net

by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

I think a limo drives him

They at least drive him up. He might have to take a bus back, but I expect they get him a car or something.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope, I saw the limo driver on CBC

They were heading in to Scotiabank Place together, I’ve met the guy before. I’m guessing, but I assume he went and picked him up.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

You know Z Smith's limo driver?!!?

That’s AWESOME!

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Sheesh, back to Binghamton for Zack

not something I’d want to do (and I grew up there – glad to be gone too)

by hockeygurl54 on Mar 9, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I was just about to say...

“I would like to see Fisher wake up a bit tonight”, and then he went and set Regin up with a sweet pass.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

Hahahaha... what a terrible penalty

Potulny just got pissed off because he got the puck taken away, and took a useless penalty in the offensive zone. Pretty weak, although I guess he figured it wasn’t a big deal with the Senators’ powerplay…

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

I have to go. Rec hockey calls.

I will be at the next game in person. Maybe I’ll make the tee-vee since there can’t be many Sens fans in Calgary.

A fanpost will be created.

by Mike Hurley on Mar 9, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Edmonton Oilers hockey...

guest starring the Ottawa Senators. Yawn. Back to Colorado-Vancouver.

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!! - ryanclassic.net

by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

That was a pretty weak fight

Not sure why Stortini was so excited about getting his gloves off…

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

4-1!

Peter Mueller scores after Samuelsson made it 3-1.

Still 0-0? What’s the shot count?

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by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

he's cursing murray as we speak.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think so

We would have needed a big package going to other way, anyway. But that doesn’t mean Parisi couldn’t dream.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

BECAUSE HE'S REALLY GOOD

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:30 AM EST up reply actions  

I wanted to give up Lee + Kelly for him

And then just call up Z Smith to replace Kelly. But Wolski is worth way more than those two. I just figured both Lee and Mueller could use a change of scenery.

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Nah, I didn't want Murray to overpay

He can leave the boneheaded trades for young guys to Burke and stick to giving out no-trade clauses.

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by Mark Parisi on Mar 10, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions  

GOOD JOB BRIAN LEE

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

To be honest, I’m not sure why hooking a stick is a penalty. Same thing with that call, and the Alfie call; you can lift a guy’s stick to steal the puck, but not to make him lose possession?

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Sutton dominating on the powerplay!

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

Another good game for Sutton, at least so far

I’m impressed with his mobility, and the way he runs the puck in around the boards… he’s like a freight train out there.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

I agree

He’s better than I thought he’d be.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I know. brutal.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not sure we ever had it

But they’ve just got to keep going like this, and Deslauriers will give one up sooner or later.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahahaha... who's watching Sportsnet East?

They’re talking about Tyler Myers as a ‘top prospect of the Buffalo Sabres’. I’m pretty sure he’s a top player for the Sabres, not so much a prospect anymore…

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

haha, yeah.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Those Top Prospects are amazing

They showed Duchene after he took the rookie scoring lead in the NHL.

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by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Nick Kypreos

He’d have trouble keeping up with breakfast conversation at the Lindros household

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I guess

My first reaction is Kypreos, but I’m not a big fan of Shannon, either…

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

John Shannon is Ryan's father.

That’s not true, but could you imagine if it was?!

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

So remember Kovalev's remarks..

When he said in the old NHL one guy could dangle an entire team and make magic happen, but in today’s NHL the opposition is too fast and skilled for one person to do it themselves?

Well, he woke up this morning, realized he’s playing the worst team to hit the ice in a decade, and decided it’s his time to live out the glory days. No luck so far, but just wait.. AK27 will shine tonight.

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

I think you might be right

Or maybe I just hope so. Either way, he’s got the skills, and a good opportunity.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I am sleepy

I’m glad this game didn’t start at 10:30.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

I don't understand

Must be a really, really generous shot counter. Did they really get 6 at the end there? I guess if you count Comrie’s breakaway, then his penalty shot…

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm okay with that

Wouldn’t want Elliott to fall asleep.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

paddin' his stats, too.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah Jesus

Its not like there’s a shortage of energy over there

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Horrible shift

nice saves from Elliott.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

I don't understand how Brian Lee always has his back to the puck

He’s so focussed on staying with his check that he turns right around and forgets the puck, and the play taking shape around him.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

Hahahahaha!

Ruutu mysteriously gets his stick caught in Cogliano’s skate

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

Damnit.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

If it had to be someone, I'm glad it was Pisani

Guy’s had a run of bad luck, good to see he’s still with it, though.

Thank goodness it wasn’t Penner… I don’t know why, but I can’t stand that guy.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

we need to reunite Ruutu-Kelly-Neil!

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:51 PM EST reply actions  

i want cullen in the top 6!

I don’t know where though, heh.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Switch Cullen with Kovalev

Unless you want to combine the, into Kovallen. That way you get Kovalev’s hands and Cullen’s ability to actually fire pucks.

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by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Would be an awesome hybrid

But since we can’t, I think Clouston wants Cullen to play centre

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I was thinking that earlier

Make Winchester play the wing instead of Kelly.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Sadly,

I am drinking Keystone Light.

by Rob.D on Mar 9, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions  

My drink of choice

But I very rarely drink, and even less often on weeknights.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

What a shot by Karlsson

I really, really, really wanted that to go in.

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by Ryan Classic on Mar 9, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

WHAT A SHIFT

BUT STILL NO GOALS

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

That Deslauriers save was ridiculous.

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by DarrenM on Mar 9, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

True

But Fisher pulled a Kelly on that one and shot it at the one place he shouldn’t have.
Hard to fault him though.

by LeTigre on Mar 9, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I think you've got to give credit to Deslauriers

It was more a case of a sick save than a weak shot. Not much Fisher could have done other than what he’d done.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Mar 9, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions