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Game 48: Ottawa Senators @ Toronto Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs, Jan 17, 2012 7:00 PM EST





The Ottawa Senators will start a crucial six-game road trip in Toronto tonight when they take on the Maple Leafs. It is one of the most meaningful Ottawa/Toronto games in years, with both clubs in the playoff race in mid-January. This will be the fourth game of the famous Ontario Derby (maybe one day it will catch on?), with Ottawa leading the season series 2-1. The Senators have scored five goals in both games in Toronto so far this season.

Ottawa called up Andre Petersson and Mark Borowiecki but neither will play tonight. The Senators will go with the same lineup, and Craig Anderson starts for the whatever-the-number-is straight time. Paul MacLean must have zero confidence in Alex Auld at the moment.

Here are the projected lines for both Ottawa and Toronto courtesy of James Mirtle.

Ottawa



Craig Anderson (starter)
Alex Auld

Toronto

Joffrey Lupul - Tyler Bozak - Phil Kessel
Clarke MacArthur - Mikhail Grabovski - Nikolai Kulemin
Matthew Lombardi - Tim Connolly - Joey Crabb
Jay Rosehill - David Steckel - Mike Brown

Keith Aulie - Dion Phaneuf
Carl Gunnarsson - Luke Schenn
Jake Gardiner - Cody Franson

James Reimer
Jonas Gustavsson

GO SENS GO!

Star-divide

Here are something to look out for tonight:

  • Back-to-back again: Once again the Senators will be playing for the second straight night when playing Toronto. I am sure there will be some jokes about how Ottawa didn't skate much in the last game and so shouldn't be tired, but it was a hockey game. Erik Karlsson played a whopping 11 minutes in the third. Will fatigue be a factor, especially for Craig Anderson?
  • Can first line rebound: Jason Spezza's line was not very good and was outscored 2-0, hopefully Ottawa can get more production from its top line.
  • Containing Phil Kessel: The man has historically lit up Ottawa. Stopping him will obviously be a key. Given his speed, he should expect to see a lot of Erik Karlsson tonight.
  • Daugavins and Carkner under pressure: Paul MacLean has said that Petersson and Borowiecki will play some games during this road trip. A game in Anaheim on Saturday would seem to be the most appropriate time. There isn't much Matt Carkner can do to save his spot as the other five defencemen won't be scratched but Kaspars Daugavins can try and make the forward decision difficult for the coach.
  • Chance for power play to get going: As always, the Leafs have the worst penalty kill in the league. If Ottawa can earn some power plays, it might be able to get a couple of power play goals.

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Turris Hat Trick tonight

The guy gets a lot of good chances every game. Well, except yesterday!

by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Jan 17, 2012 5:04 PM EST reply actions  

Senators Boblehead Night

Phaneuf will be popping heads off all night

by scobro on Jan 17, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Phaneuf will be popping heads getting his head popped off off all night

FIFY

Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
TOP IS GAWD!

by Alex Swift on Jan 18, 2012 7:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Last night's game was a good one for Ottawa to lose

Winnipeg played defensively – once they got the first goal they just collapsed around the net and there were no shooting lanes available to Ottawa. Hopefully today is different.

GO SENS GO!

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 5:06 PM EST reply actions  

This is new.

Shame we’re not at our arena tonight. I’d be much happier to do my job.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 6:08 PM EST reply actions  

Whatever happened to that guy, Chara?

The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.

by Self Destructive Zones on Jan 17, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Why did you keep the crack head anyway?

by scobro on Jan 17, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Better question....

why they signed him long term in NY….!

by DrZee on Jan 17, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Now we're officially screwed up... We're losing tonight

I’ve been crossing my fingers all week long but the worst happened… Jake gardiner’s in the lineup tonight :(

by puikiou on Jan 17, 2012 6:31 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

who?

I’m sorry – never heard of him. I was worried you were going to say it was that powerhouse D-man Jeff Finger and his 3-mil contract. No team can compete with that.

by DrZee on Jan 17, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry...

You’re right. The leafs fans are only here and not their own site because they are interested in learning about the playoffs*
.
.

  • for leafs fans, Playoffs are an elimination-style hockey tournament to determine the Stanley Cup champion.

by DrZee on Jan 17, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree.

This is getting out of hand and the game hasn’t even started.

by Michael Li on Jan 17, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Its all fun

Until the someone gets a lead and it gets bitter

by Sensfan90 on Jan 17, 2012 6:51 PM EST reply actions  

Or until

A captain starts maing empty promises

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

I don't hate any hockey teams, or any other hockey fans

And I don’t understand those who get so bitter and pedantic about it. Seriously people, it’s just a game. No point in endlessly comparing and arguing over our fan-dicks.

by TheGuineaPig on Jan 17, 2012 6:59 PM EST reply actions  

Clearly, you’ve never had a big fan-dick.

They’re very nice.

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 17, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Wow

The game hasnt even start yet and were already at dick jokes

by Sensfan90 on Jan 17, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope. Just the one. But WOW.

Guess I should lower my voice. Being around Sens fans and all. Bit of fan-envy.

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 17, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

K, I’m going to make a joke about how we’re not envious because we’ve been the playoffs since the lockout.

Then you talk about how you beat us in the playoffs.

Then I’ll point out that we’re higher in the standings now.

Then we’ll compare Swedish captains (yours was bigger but could never rise to the occasion like ours).

And we’ll have come full circle.

Ready? Go.

You guys haven’t been the playoffs since the lockout.

by RogerTheShrubber on Jan 17, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Phew.

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 17, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Wooty Woooot!!!

Predicting the Leafs play a waffle of a game. GSG

by sensfiend on Jan 17, 2012 7:01 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Hey now

A little bit of friendly banter doesnt warrent name calling

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Not as much in your case. You remind me of one of my other Leaf friends. :P

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

How do you know this

I have lots of Sens fans as friend and I always enjoy watching the game with them. You sir, seem to be quite insecure which I will just attribute to being a Sens fan. Although I am getting along quite well with Nightbreak. If you wanted to come post on our board we wouldn’t complain, you might get a bit of a drubbing but that’s to be expected just as I expect it when coming here. Lighten up a bit

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

He's had to clean up the other junk on here tonight.

It’s not something we’re really used to, either, so please understand if he’s a bit short.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions  

If you want to pledge your support for unbanning Kevin Costner, let me know. Until then, I’m sick of the pointless trolling.

by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 17, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't blame you one bit.

Mind you, he did trot out the tired “Alfie 2004 promise”. eyeroll

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

With so many trollish Leafs fans tonight, I can’t blame you swinging the banhammer with extreme prejudice.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. The internet is full of man-children.

Who’d have guessed it? ^^

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it’s that we had a number of idiots on here today and Peter may have unfortunately lumped you into that group (although calling him insecure because he’s a Sens fan isn’t helping your cause)

For the most part, people in our comments don’t insult each other, regardless of the team they cheer for. Your fellow Leafs fans decided to troll the board , and when that happens we usually tighten up our moderation for people who appear to be trying to rile us up/troll us.

Co-manager, Silver Seven

by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Pete banned him further down.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha.

You probably mean balanced and fair, right? ;)

by Pmoron on Jan 17, 2012 7:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   2 recs

I'm around.

Doesn’t look like a lot of the others are.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, Adnan's at the game

I hate when we’re not at home because you don’t get to do the horn!

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

We didn't last game.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Not enough to keep us from booing your captain on home ice

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:08 PM EST reply actions  

How is it in BC right now weather-wise?

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I live in Whistler

and there’s so much snow it’s amazing!!!!!1

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Hit the slopes at all?

I’m no skier (or skater) myself.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Have over 20 days so far this year. try to get up 2-3 times a week. if theres fresh snow I’ll be up every day.

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, when you have that sort of access, why not use it?

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I've been here for 5 years now

and there’s still so much of the 2 mountains I’ve yet to explore, It’s truely a world class resort

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I love the keys to the game

So vague.

Ottawa: Needs to get more goals than the Leafs

Toronto: Needs to score more goals than they let in.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions  

That's some highly-paid analysis there.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Eeyup

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a huge fan of fights like that...

But as long as the Leaf player gets punched more and hits the ice first, then I can live with it.

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

And here goes the useless fight of the game

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions  

Glad to get it out of the way early

These things are so stupid. Brown has a great stache though.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Konopka didn't even offer him a hug.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Best stache in the game

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Down goes Brown....

ZK fed him his lunch this time around….and no adnan to complain about it.

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions  

Eh. Wasn't a great fight.

I’m just glad Lessard wasn’t called up for tonight.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoops!!!

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck...

here we go

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

BORK!!!!!!!1111

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Een dis burn.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7UmUX68KtE

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Not great by Andy

But man, Big Rig and Carkner are a slow pairing

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:22 PM EST reply actions  

two nights in a row, first shot scores

Carkner and Phillips shouldn’t be on the ice together unless we’re killing a penalty.

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a feeling that teams have finally developed a strategy for playing us and are implementing it quite well.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

I'm going off the assumption that this is one of those bumps that MacLean keeps talking about.

They’re building towards something, it’s a process, etc. etc. I can’t remember his exact words.

by Pmoron on Jan 17, 2012 7:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I've seen this before. Systems get figured out and passed around.

And it’s time to change it up before too many teams catch on. I’m sure the Leafs watched the game last night and treated it as videotape research.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel like they will adjust

They handle adversity pretty well. It just might take a couple of games.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I think part of the new plan is to be physically aggressive on Karlsson.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that is apparent

But I think that was also inevitable though too. I think he will also adapt to the increased attention, he has the skills to do so.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

makes sense - but i don't think it's that new

he’s been getting his fair share of attention this season so far, i think.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of which...

Nothing coming for Kane, eh?

by Pmoron on Jan 17, 2012 7:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Pah.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I haven't been paying a lot of attention around the league this year.

How’s Gardiner’s development going?

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

He's a stud pure and simple

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Just seeing his stats. 37 games, 10 points. Not a bad start.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Great Skater, great passer, very smart hockey sense.

very cool under pressure too

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s looked quite good when I watched him. Was surprised he was getting scratched, numbers game or not.

Co-manager, Silver Seven

by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Joe Bowen

makes my brain hurt. Just plain ouchies in my head listening to him.

The 'A' on Minnesotta Wild winger Dany Heatley's jersey does NOT stand for 'assistant'.

by MadCash on Jan 17, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

you’re confusing pain with pleasure. those are eargasms.

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought that was masochism.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Bowen makes Cuthbert

sound like Barry White.

holy mackanaw.

The 'A' on Minnesotta Wild winger Dany Heatley's jersey does NOT stand for 'assistant'.

by MadCash on Jan 17, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

how do you explain the blood then?

The 'A' on Minnesotta Wild winger Dany Heatley's jersey does NOT stand for 'assistant'.

by MadCash on Jan 17, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

And Chris Neil's out there giving out his mother's cookie recipie.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah

I don’t really love this rivalry that much. I like it fine in the playoffs. But it has seemed pretty silly to me the past seven years. I prefer rivalries born out of the playoffs in hockey, that’s what this used to be.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit, Cowen.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

As if he's going to be able to do that to Kessel.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Because they're desperate...

And we’re sitting pretty in 4th place. Can’t blame the Leafs for wanting this win more…

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah fuck reading and comprehension! 4th it is!

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I like the DJ going for some Journey there.

I love Any Way You Want It!!

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit, Neil.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Brilliant...

We’re down by 2? Seems like a good time for a cross-check to the back, no?

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Tell MacLean to make a note of that.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

It will serve only as a reminder.

Under “Pick up All Star Tickets” and “Brush mustache”

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

GOAL!!!!!

ALFIE!

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:45 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I thought the Leafs thought they would be called before he scored

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

Let that be a “play to the f***in’ whistle” lesson for the Leafs (which I hope they don’t learn from).

by Ibanez_Guy on Jan 17, 2012 7:47 PM EST reply actions  

denis potvin is an idiot. watch again. nobody was looking to the refs

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

Only after we scored.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

"Man on a Ledge"?

Holy crap, stupid movies out.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:51 PM EST reply actions  

Is that like a combination of Man on Fire and Bird on a Wire…?

by Ibanez_Guy on Jan 17, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

As were Man on Fire and Encino Man.

by RogerTheShrubber on Jan 17, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Scoring change

Daniel Alfredsson from Milan Michalek and Kyle Turris

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Pretty good

Best team since 2008-09. The injury bug and the surging Capitals have brought the team back to Earth, but I think in a few years I think Panther fans will join the ranks of Pens, Bruins, and Capitals as one of the top bandwagon teams in the NHL.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

So, the NHL asked for bids for the 2011, 2012, & 2013 All Star Games back in 2008 or so

With 2 gone (and the third looking to be in Nashville) what happens after 2014? Will the NHL pack it up with the Winter Classic, or will they want to keep the revenue stream open and insist on continuing it as a source of corporate sponsorship and schmoozing with their fellow GMs?

And would any of the franchises want to change it, because of the money it brings in to the city and to the NHL itself?

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

That'd be my thought.

Despite the yearly articles bemoaning it and demanding that it be canned in favour of the Winter Classic. Freeloading MSM writers…. :P

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't really love the Winter Classic

I like HBO 24/7, but since I’m never gonig to get to see the Sens play in the Winter Classic, I don’t care that much

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

And they'd bulldoze Lansdowne before the Glebe would let that happen

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

well, I feel like it is a more America big market event for them

So fine I guess, I can see why they want that from a marketing standpoint

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Ottawa has a bigger population than Washington D.C.

Which was featured in a Winter Classic thanks to the popularity of their captain.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but we have no facilities to host it.

Our ‘football’ stadium is under reconstruction and is hated by its community.

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
Suck it, Toronto

by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Ottawa has a bigger population than Pittsburgh too

I more meant that American teams with big stars are better marketing to NBC

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Imagine the NHL angst if a Canadian team had gotten Crosby...

A Goal Horn Haiku

Hoooonk hoooonk honk honk hooooonk
That's the sound the train horn makes
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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Well hosting is a long shot

I read that the NHL is trying to build it up so that in a few years people will just watch the game and not care who’s playing, so being featured in one could happen.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s actually incorrect. Washington DC is much bigger but because it’s a separate state it’s counted trange.

As long as 70 minutes of ice time is being doled out to AHLers and Matt Ellis, the Sabres are basically doomed

by Ubiquitous on Jan 17, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Part of Maryland, isn't it, but a separate electoral district?

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Its technically its own state but sort of under the control of the federal government.

As long as 70 minutes of ice time is being doled out to AHLers and Matt Ellis, the Sabres are basically doomed

by Ubiquitous on Jan 17, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

it seems the teams want it

and we don’t get the Winter Classic up here in Canada, so there’s gotta be something we have a shot at.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep. More than half the league's teams applied for the Draft, ASG & the Classic.

It’s popular because it’s a moneymaker regardless. Tourism, economy, showing off the town …

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Both are profitable

Do not see why they would stop.

by Sensfan90 on Jan 17, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Obligatory MSM columns whining about how it should be cancelled.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

So, when we're struggling, everyone says "dump and chase"

but with skilled forwards, does that make complete sense? if you can enter the zone w/ possession, why not?

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

Given what happened last night, it should at least be tried.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Z. Smith doesn't even give a crap if his shot works.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

reply fail

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, Smith's been punching himself in the face again to show how much of a crap he doesn't give.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

I think I saw Spezza giggling after that shot.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

I'm stuck at work and my TSN boxscore isn't working.

How’s things looking in the 2nd? More jump? Shots more even than last night, I hope.

by Pmoron on Jan 17, 2012 8:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

... OH FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

I don't know

Doesn’t look great, but I’d like to see it again before making a judgement.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Clipping. x.x

Bullshit.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you high? How do you not know that?

by Casey_bat on Jan 17, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

To be fair, it hasn’t been called very frequently until this year.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

True, but it was called last a week ago, and most rare events like that are talked about a lot, plus he was suspended for 5 games. How do you miss that?

by Casey_bat on Jan 17, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Because maybe he didn’t hear the term “clipping” used in reference to it. Most articles referred to it as a dirty play, not necessarily “clipping”.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

And I was just kidding.

Because it felt like “two minutes for…roping?”

by RogerTheShrubber on Jan 18, 2012 6:33 AM EST up reply actions  

He was out pruning his shrubbery. He designs and sells them. He is known as RogerTheShrubber.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

2 mins for hip checking and NO it was nothing like Marchand on Salo….

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

it seemed higher than Marchand

I’d still like to see it again. But giving them powerplays is not helping.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

that’s why marchand got 5 mins and 5 games.

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

ok

it was

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, Spezza. You and Phaneuf tugging jerseys again.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Ouch. Shots 15-3 for the Leafs

This team has got to get back to generating offense.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM EST reply actions  

Go FOLIGNO!!!

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions  

He initiated that, too. Baka

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:31 PM EST reply actions  

Phaneuf rules. Has the guts to step up.

I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.

by not norm ullman on Jan 17, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh please.

That was purely personal and a waste of everyone’s time.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Im still here

unless you wanna ban me too for a little friendly banter

it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.

by Kevin Costner on Jan 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

That wasn't gutsy

That was a dumb play. His team was up by a goal, he started a needless fight (even if he was in the right, Foligno got a penalty for it earlier, so it’s not like Furby got off scot free), and then ended up in the box. His team was down a defenceman (their top one), and then Ottawa equalized.

I don’t think it was gutsy, I think it was stupid. He would have been better served staying on the ice and helping his team protect their lead.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Absolutely.

Ever since that fight, the Sens have been a lot more confident. Part of that was Toronto coughing up a 2 goal lead, and also the Sens settling down the play and sustaining more pressure.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Dion is considered a “tough” player and has to reply…it is what it is good for Foligno for stepping up.

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Ya well alot of things hockey players do isn’t considered rocket science but alot of it is past down and inherent.

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions  

he's their no.1 D-man

and abandons the play going the other way to start taking shots at Foligno.

I consider that dumb.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed…Dion is not known for his smarts.

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

he did

especially given that Phaneuf has an extra 3" on Foligno.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

\ROOSTER!

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

UNDER review

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

Yeee haww....

Another big late period goal.

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

no.

As long as 70 minutes of ice time is being doled out to AHLers and Matt Ellis, the Sabres are basically doomed

by Ubiquitous on Jan 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Off Spezza's stick and in. Good goal

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

it doesn’t matter if it touches spezza’s stick. this just happened this week. fuck denis potvin

Leaf fan in Ottawa.

by joe leaf fan on Jan 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

doesn't it?

if it’s a Jason Spezza goal, how can Kaspars Daugavins kicking it to Jason Spezza make it no goal?

It’s totally an accidental play, but if that’s no goal, you can’t kick it to your own stick and score.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

don’t engage. you can logically argue against a point that wasn’t arrived at logically.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions  

That is absolute horse shit.

by ShahofToronto on Jan 17, 2012 8:38 PM EST reply actions  

yeah – we don’t allow goals off sticks in the NHL…

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m talking about the Spezza on top of Reimer thing. Otherwise it definitely hit his stick, not kicked in technically

by ShahofToronto on Jan 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

correction – just rewound and he reached over Reimer. Two blue sweaters between him and the puck and he’s the one who got his stick on it. Sucks to be you.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Man

It’s time to go home.

by bobbykelly on Jan 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

He wasn't even aware he scored.

I swore I heard Giggling from the bench

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

No they really don't

But I will take it. At least Andy deserves it.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I think there’s a few wins in the last while you could say that about.

And yet here we are.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe ottawa got a break with no goalie inteference

but you know what? calls gone the other way, too, against Andy.

Foligno, Phaneuf, 2 goal deficit made up, Kessel, Spezza, Alfredsson, Lupul, Michalek all on the board.,…..

great game. Just wish more shots/time in Toronto’s end

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by PekKarlsson on Jan 17, 2012 8:42 PM EST reply actions  

That's true, we've seen these things go against us at both ends

I feel that’s every teams experience with goalie interference. Hopefully in the third we’ll spend more time in there end.

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Spezza on top of Reimer was quite borderline.

Both were just at the crease border when contact was made….close call though.

by whatsinaname on Jan 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Turris needs to stop hoping for that perfect shot and get some quick ones off

Not the first time I’ve seen a puck land on his stick on the slot and he wants to do a bit too much with it.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 8:44 PM EST reply actions  

Time of trade

lots of talk about a great shot, shoot from anywhere mentality……
totally agree, he should look to the net more often.

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by PekKarlsson on Jan 17, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

that'll come i'm sure

remember the early Spezza? Even Cherry used to sound off about him needing to shoot.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

true

we do need a little more ‘shoot first’ mentality across the board though.

This getting thoroughly outshot trend ecently is largely due to getting outplayed at times and getting saved by Anderson, but there are many plays where guys fancy it up a bit. Karlsson, Z. Smith…..Alfredsson, maybe earlier this season Foligno…..we have guys who do a real good job of creating shots and taking their shots. Just need a few more.

I think Spezza, past couple years, has done a good job of putting pucks on net, but I certainly remember the guy when he was always looking to pass.

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by PekKarlsson on Jan 17, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Evenin'

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions  

You know whats awesome?

How angry the leaf fans are over at PPP:)

by Misellati on Jan 17, 2012 8:53 PM EST reply actions  

I swore a lot

that 2nd goal was bullshit and you all know it :P

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

He was standing on Reimer’s leg.

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

sorry

i went back on my PVR, not the case.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

so Spezza wasn’t interfering with Reimer at all?

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Reimer was able to reach back

he was down on his pads. Spezza reached over top of him. Simple as that.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

he clearly interfered with him

don’t know what you’re looking at. He even backed his ass right up into him and shoved him over.

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

i didn't see that shove.

Spezza was in front trying to screen, and all the commotion in front pushed Spezza back. HOWEVER, Spezza’s leg prevented Reimer from moving his left pad, so it probably was interference.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

There was certainly some contact

But there obviously wasn’t the intent to interfere necessary to call the goal off.

by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 17, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, I was fine with it...

If the teams were reversed, though, I’d probably be (nearly) as upset as you are now.

by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 17, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

My pleasure

Not sure what possesses someone to waste everyone’s time.

by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

It's unusual, that's for sure.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

TURRIS

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Just scrolled through a little of PPP.

Couldn’t be more proud to call myself a Sens fan, ya know?
Also, thanks Peter for removing the rubbish. I was waiting a long time to see some trolls banned! :)

by Pmoron on Jan 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

67th 3rd period goal????

by gwplant on Jan 17, 2012 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Does anyone have any stats on games we win while being outshot? It seems to be a trend. Games we outshoot the opposition mightily we seem to lose all the time.

by modsuperstar on Jan 17, 2012 9:06 PM EST reply actions  

I do

Some of those games we win, some we lose, and one is undecided.

I’m sure I could find it, but I am trying to relax and stuff.

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by Ryan Classic on Jan 17, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

October was a stinker

November average. Rounding into form in December.

Maybe next year we should find him a summer league to play in.

by west-sider on Jan 17, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

all I want is the refs to do their job properly.

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Keep wanting.

We’ve been wanting that since October.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

yeah

at our expensive..This is a pretty important game for both of us, and we got shafted by the refs.

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, expensive, too

Ticket prices are ridiculous

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit, Smith

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

Scalped mine for a ski bunny from Whistler.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Were you not paying attention?
So you guys are all coming to my short movie premiere this Friday in Burnaby, BC, right?

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by Ryan Classic on Jan 17, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

comedy-drama

Trailer

That’s a trailer made from the uncoloured footage, so before I had my hands on it.

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by Ryan Classic on Jan 17, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

It's pretty adult

Also I had zero creative control over this. I just made it look pretty after the trailer was finished.

Gas Snake - Silver Seven

by Ryan Classic on Jan 17, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, I figured as much

script supervisor doesn’t have that kind of power on set.

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope. Not at all.

But I got to do some cool things to the final product. Nobody’s seen that but my team yet. Many shots don’t look a thing like they started out as.

Gas Snake - Silver Seven

by Ryan Classic on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

GAME

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

YES!!!

heroes = Andy, Turris

by Amelia L on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

Biggest homer in hockey? Ever heard of Jack Edwards?

Bowen is far from the biggest homer.

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Jan 17, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, this image is appropriate considering that cup was won by a Senators goal.

Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.

by BlindSight on Jan 17, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

WAHAY!!

Absolutely incredible game by Andy.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

HEROES/ZEROES?

Obvious heroes: Turris, Anderson. Anyone else?

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by DarrenM on Jan 17, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

I believe the word “butthurt” applies here, if the Internets is informing me correctly..

by Ibanez_Guy on Jan 17, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

I thought it was pretty bad both ways tonight. I definitely had some WTF moments. And I saw lots that went the other way that I was ok with. The Spezza goal was a borderline call (there was a lot of pushing and shoving both ways going on)… but let’s be honest, that didn’t lose them the game…. they basically didn’t play in the 3rd.

by Ibanez_Guy on Jan 17, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Honourable mention Greening and Kuba

I thought they made some crucial defensive plays late in the game.

by JonathanA on Jan 17, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Hero

Dion Phaneuf. His fight completely took out any momentum the Leafs had and let Ottawa get back into the game. Giving up a 2 goal lead demoralized them.

by The Tif on Jan 17, 2012 10:22 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

I’m so glad we won that in regulation. The Leafs lost another point to the Pens in the standings.

by modsuperstar on Jan 17, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

I think we all should...

They were pretty obnoxious before the puck dropped.

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I was only kidding

We’re Sens fans… we’re above such behaviour

ALFIE! ALFIE! ALFIE!

by BigSlice on Jan 17, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm still here

Unfortunately I’m not that arrogant though.

by Tats16 on Jan 17, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope.

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by Nightbreak on Jan 17, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Boston lost

Puts us back to 1 point behind them

by B_T on Jan 17, 2012 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

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