Game Thread ..... @ Philadelphia 1/17/06

[Canesluver]

Playing Philadelphia – always a tough game, and knowing our team, there’s never a dull moment. They just better come out A LOT sharper than they did facing St. Louis.

Now… I’m a stats junkie. I love looking at stats. Do y’all realize that in our last 15 games, we are 12-1-2?

Also…. Last night, I looked up our record for the 2001-02 season, and you know we only need 5 more wins to tie that season’s 35 wins??? In fact—we got into the play-offs that year with a total of only 91 points….. so surely, we’ll pass that.

There’s a good thought, to start your week!

Puck drops at 7:00PM

LET’S GO ‘CANES!!

[Canesluver]

Playing Philadelphia – always a tough game, and knowing our team, there’s never a dull moment. They just better come out A LOT sharper than they did facing St. Louis.

Now… I’m a stats junkie. I love looking at stats. Do y’all realize that in our last 15 games, we are 12-1-2?

Also…. Last night, I looked up our record for the 2001-02 season, and you know we only need 5 more wins to tie that season’s 35 wins??? In fact—we got into the play-offs that year with a total of only 91 points….. so surely, we’ll pass that.

There’s a good thought, to start your week!

Puck drops at 7:00PM

LET’S GO ‘CANES!!

[corylav]

I'd really love to stick to the Flyers on their ice ... I feel like if we lose the "only wins at home" label — which, for the record, is ridiculous — is going to become a running theme in the media.

Go get 'em boys!!

[corylav]

I'd really love to stick to the Flyers on their ice ... I feel like if we lose the "only wins at home" label — which, for the record, is ridiculous — is going to become a running theme in the media.

Go get 'em boys!!

[Turbulence]

Big game against Philly...they only have 1 point less than us, but are 4th in the league because of a tiebreaker...
We have a long and proud history of bringing it against the best teams in the league...now that we're among them in the standings, it's really time to bring the big game. Here's to hoping Gerber is awesome and the banged-up D can hold against Forsberg, Gagne and the guys.

[Turbulence]

Big game against Philly...they only have 1 point less than us, but are 4th in the league because of a tiebreaker...
We have a long and proud history of bringing it against the best teams in the league...now that we're among them in the standings, it's really time to bring the big game. Here's to hoping Gerber is awesome and the banged-up D can hold against Forsberg, Gagne and the guys.

[caniac369]

We've got to keep this momentum going. And if there is a team to break it, Philly will- unless we keep doing what we've been doing. We are finally being taken seriously as a true contender in the league. If we can maintain this pace for the next 4 weeks until the Olympic break, the guys will be able to rest up and we'll come back for the remaining 6 weeks of the regular season with our full roster back & ready for action.

Let's kick some Philly butt!! :beatup:

[caniac369]

We've got to keep this momentum going. And if there is a team to break it, Philly will- unless we keep doing what we've been doing. We are finally being taken seriously as a true contender in the league. If we can maintain this pace for the next 4 weeks until the Olympic break, the guys will be able to rest up and we'll come back for the remaining 6 weeks of the regular season with our full roster back & ready for action.

Let's kick some Philly butt!! :beatup:

[tommy]

Staal has been getting better and better since his slump; so Lord knows what kind of damage he'll do against the Flyers tonight!! And Whitney can continue his points-streak as well...

Should be a fun game!

[tommy]

Staal has been getting better and better since his slump; so Lord knows what kind of damage he'll do against the Flyers tonight!! And Whitney can continue his points-streak as well...

Should be a fun game!

[Staalgurl4ever]

I was reading an entry in Sundheims blog and it said that NBC news is following the team to Philedelphia and will have coverage on it.

[Staalgurl4ever]

I was reading an entry in Sundheims blog and it said that NBC news is following the team to Philedelphia and will have coverage on it.

[puck_it]

nbc 17 or nbc nightly news?

[puck_it]

nbc 17 or nbc nightly news?

[Staalgurl4ever]

I dunno. You might have to check with him.

[Staalgurl4ever]

I dunno. You might have to check with him.

[puck_it]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage

[puck_it]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage

[MIKELIUT]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage

on which we appear ZERO times this season. (there are three or four teams that appear FOUR times.) But no worry, NBC has guaranteed that they will show us on national TV once in the 2007-2008 season if we win the cup twice in a row (one cup win would be a fluke)

[MIKELIUT]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage

on which we appear ZERO times this season. (there are three or four teams that appear FOUR times.) But no worry, NBC has guaranteed that they will show us on national TV once in the 2007-2008 season if we win the cup twice in a row (one cup win would be a fluke)

[MIKELIUT]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage
speaking of which go to
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8805626/
and vote for the Canes to win the Cup. (currently, they rank in a tie for 18th, msnbc.com readers rank teams like the Lightning, Bruins, Canadiens and Leaves ahead of us.)

[MIKELIUT]

oh durrr could be for NBC's hockey coverage
speaking of which go to
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8805626/
and vote for the Canes to win the Cup. (currently, they rank in a tie for 18th, msnbc.com readers rank teams like the Lightning, Bruins, Canadiens and Leaves ahead of us.)

[corylav]

Some respect from Philly ... courtesy of writer Tim Panaccio's blog:

Hurricanes Taking Us by Storm

Forecast: Club owner Peter Karmanos boldly predicted he’d compete with the Flyers in free agency under the new CBA. Then he sent his fans this note: Hey Raleigh, the joke’s on you. Two years in succession missed playoff after going to the finals. Add another year right now. No O’Neill and even bigger, no Ron Francis (retired) in the dressing room which is where Whitney comes in. Eric Staal has marvelous potential to help Rod Brind’Amour in the dressing room. Erik Cole is a dynamic, young Team USA player who would flourish if the offense comes. Martin Gerber is a nice, young upgrade in goal although many think Cam Ward will eventually be No. 1.

The above paragraph appeared in my NHL preview that ran in the Philly Inquirer back in Ocotber.

So graphs come back to haunt you. Hey, we all thought the two clubs that had the most salary cap space coming out of the lockout – Boston and Pittsburgh _ would be playoff locks this season … We were wrong. I was wrong.

Like many hockey fans out there, I didn’t think Peter Karmanos would do anything in the new CBA to improve his club. I felt Karmanos, who was one of the small-market, salary cap hawks, would simply pocket the pay check he’d get every spring from big-market clubs such as the Flyers, Toronto, Rangers, etc.

Understand something: they lost Jeff O’Neill and Sean Hill, they didn’t sign anyone of consequence, and their goaltending situation look “iffy.”

Well, we were wrong. I was wrong.

In the span of a little more than a weekend, the Flyers lost their No. 1 overall ranking in the NHL with a loss in regulation in Detroit, then an overtime loss in Colorado.

The Fly Boys went from No. 1 in the East, after falling from No. 1 overall, to No. 3 in the East as the Hurricanes side-stepped them to the top ranking.

Carolina as a No. 1 seed? Are you kidding me? The Canes are now No. 2 because of Ottawa’s most recent victory, but the idea here is that no one expected Carolina to even challenge for a playoff berth.

And if you think I was rough on the Canes, Luke Decock, the beat writer for the Raleigh News Observer, found this little ditty from a paper in the Western Conference:

There are some bad teams in the Eastern Conference, but Carolina promises to be the worst.

So what’s behind the Canes’ success? Well, Gerber has given them decent goaltending, for starters. He’s not overwhelming in net, but he’s better than we thought.

Mostly, however, it’s the Canes’ offense under Peter Laviolette. They have seven players with double-figure goal scoring.

Last week, Eric Staal had seven points in three games to become NHL Player of the Week. He leads the team with 59 points, ranking him among the top 10 in the NHL and his 29 goals are among the top five.

At the mid-point of the NHL season, the Flyers Simon Gagne and Carolina’s Staal had posted the biggest scoring increases over the 2003-04 season. That was on Jan. 11 when Gagne had 29 goals, a 21-goal increase, tops in the league. Staal was league’s top point getting with 54. That represented a 36-point increase over his totals in ’03-’04.

Of course, Staal alone, is not carrying this club. Erik Cole, who is one of the dynamic, young players for Team USA, has 39 points. And there’s a genuine battle going on among Cory Stillman, Justin Williams and Rod Brind’Amour for the second spot occupied by Stillman with 48 points.

It’s great that two of the guys involved here are former Flyers. And tonight at the Wachovia Center, the Flyers get a chance to knock off the Canes and grab back the No. 2 seed while tying Ottawa for the points lead in the East.

[corylav]

Some respect from Philly ... courtesy of writer Tim Panaccio's blog:

Hurricanes Taking Us by Storm

Forecast: Club owner Peter Karmanos boldly predicted he’d compete with the Flyers in free agency under the new CBA. Then he sent his fans this note: Hey Raleigh, the joke’s on you. Two years in succession missed playoff after going to the finals. Add another year right now. No O’Neill and even bigger, no Ron Francis (retired) in the dressing room which is where Whitney comes in. Eric Staal has marvelous potential to help Rod Brind’Amour in the dressing room. Erik Cole is a dynamic, young Team USA player who would flourish if the offense comes. Martin Gerber is a nice, young upgrade in goal although many think Cam Ward will eventually be No. 1.

The above paragraph appeared in my NHL preview that ran in the Philly Inquirer back in Ocotber.

So graphs come back to haunt you. Hey, we all thought the two clubs that had the most salary cap space coming out of the lockout – Boston and Pittsburgh _ would be playoff locks this season … We were wrong. I was wrong.

Like many hockey fans out there, I didn’t think Peter Karmanos would do anything in the new CBA to improve his club. I felt Karmanos, who was one of the small-market, salary cap hawks, would simply pocket the pay check he’d get every spring from big-market clubs such as the Flyers, Toronto, Rangers, etc.

Understand something: they lost Jeff O’Neill and Sean Hill, they didn’t sign anyone of consequence, and their goaltending situation look “iffy.”

Well, we were wrong. I was wrong.

In the span of a little more than a weekend, the Flyers lost their No. 1 overall ranking in the NHL with a loss in regulation in Detroit, then an overtime loss in Colorado.

The Fly Boys went from No. 1 in the East, after falling from No. 1 overall, to No. 3 in the East as the Hurricanes side-stepped them to the top ranking.

Carolina as a No. 1 seed? Are you kidding me? The Canes are now No. 2 because of Ottawa’s most recent victory, but the idea here is that no one expected Carolina to even challenge for a playoff berth.

And if you think I was rough on the Canes, Luke Decock, the beat writer for the Raleigh News Observer, found this little ditty from a paper in the Western Conference:

There are some bad teams in the Eastern Conference, but Carolina promises to be the worst.

So what’s behind the Canes’ success? Well, Gerber has given them decent goaltending, for starters. He’s not overwhelming in net, but he’s better than we thought.

Mostly, however, it’s the Canes’ offense under Peter Laviolette. They have seven players with double-figure goal scoring.

Last week, Eric Staal had seven points in three games to become NHL Player of the Week. He leads the team with 59 points, ranking him among the top 10 in the NHL and his 29 goals are among the top five.

At the mid-point of the NHL season, the Flyers Simon Gagne and Carolina’s Staal had posted the biggest scoring increases over the 2003-04 season. That was on Jan. 11 when Gagne had 29 goals, a 21-goal increase, tops in the league. Staal was league’s top point getting with 54. That represented a 36-point increase over his totals in ’03-’04.

Of course, Staal alone, is not carrying this club. Erik Cole, who is one of the dynamic, young players for Team USA, has 39 points. And there’s a genuine battle going on among Cory Stillman, Justin Williams and Rod Brind’Amour for the second spot occupied by Stillman with 48 points.

It’s great that two of the guys involved here are former Flyers. And tonight at the Wachovia Center, the Flyers get a chance to knock off the Canes and grab back the No. 2 seed while tying Ottawa for the points lead in the East.

[Mona]

Play smart and don't get behind by 3 goals. :beatup:

[Mona]

Play smart and don't get behind by 3 goals. :beatup:

[SoCalcaniac]

Cory- interesting blurbs from Pannacio's blog! It's funny how 'everyone' is now scrambling to say "who knew?" and attempt in vain, to 'take back' the words they all said before the season started. LOL.

Nice to get some acknowledgement, especially from the big market media types - especially in Philly, but we still have a long way to go to get the oh so elusive r-e-s-p-e-c-t that we all covet.

I think there will be a natural come-back-to-earth thing happening to Philly after that long 11 game road trip; they were back home on Sat. to play the Avs and had some emotional thing there because it was Forsberg v. his old team, but now, they've gotta get re-established at home, vs our guys. It's gonna be tough, but I see a win- It may be wild and crazy given what's at stake, but I see our boys doing it again. ;)

[SoCalcaniac]

Cory- interesting blurbs from Pannacio's blog! It's funny how 'everyone' is now scrambling to say "who knew?" and attempt in vain, to 'take back' the words they all said before the season started. LOL.

Nice to get some acknowledgement, especially from the big market media types - especially in Philly, but we still have a long way to go to get the oh so elusive r-e-s-p-e-c-t that we all covet.

I think there will be a natural come-back-to-earth thing happening to Philly after that long 11 game road trip; they were back home on Sat. to play the Avs and had some emotional thing there because it was Forsberg v. his old team, but now, they've gotta get re-established at home, vs our guys. It's gonna be tough, but I see a win- It may be wild and crazy given what's at stake, but I see our boys doing it again. ;)

[IceSaber]

I'm feelin' a bit nervous about this one...down on D when we need them the most. We need the centers (Cullen, Staal, and KA) to step up big and help out the D men. (Figuring Rod does that as a given). Skate hard and strong boys! I'll be Tivoing because I have a game of my own...maybe that's why I'm nervous. This is a tough stretch of games...day off, game on...game home...game away...

[IceSaber]

I'm feelin' a bit nervous about this one...down on D when we need them the most. We need the centers (Cullen, Staal, and KA) to step up big and help out the D men. (Figuring Rod does that as a given). Skate hard and strong boys! I'll be Tivoing because I have a game of my own...maybe that's why I'm nervous. This is a tough stretch of games...day off, game on...game home...game away...

[corylav]

From the gameday briefs in the N&O today:

The Flyers are 1-0-1 in their first two meetings against Carolina this season, both in Raleigh and most recently a 4-3 overtime win on Dec. 29.

Was I the only who saw us beat them 8-6 earlier this year? Let's make this clear ... we've taken three of four points from these guys.

[corylav]

From the gameday briefs in the N&O today:

The Flyers are 1-0-1 in their first two meetings against Carolina this season, both in Raleigh and most recently a 4-3 overtime win on Dec. 29.

Was I the only who saw us beat them 8-6 earlier this year? Let's make this clear ... we've taken three of four points from these guys.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Erm...nm.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Erm...nm.

[SoCalcaniac]

From the gameday briefs in the N&O today:

The Flyers are 1-0-1 in their first two meetings against Carolina this season, both in Raleigh and most recently a 4-3 overtime win on Dec. 29.

Was I the only who saw us beat them 8-6 earlier this year? Let's make this clear ... we've taken three of four points from these guys.


Uh, YEAH - we all said that game was like a dream eh? now I guess they'r trying to make it so..... I saw that too- Funny, someone posted the full article on the "general Canes talk" thread- and didn't give Luke the byline - seems to me he needs to always get credit for his articles and 'info' that is posted! Especially when the info is BAD.

[SoCalcaniac]

From the gameday briefs in the N&O today:

The Flyers are 1-0-1 in their first two meetings against Carolina this season, both in Raleigh and most recently a 4-3 overtime win on Dec. 29.

Was I the only who saw us beat them 8-6 earlier this year? Let's make this clear ... we've taken three of four points from these guys.


Uh, YEAH - we all said that game was like a dream eh? now I guess they'r trying to make it so..... I saw that too- Funny, someone posted the full article on the "general Canes talk" thread- and didn't give Luke the byline - seems to me he needs to always get credit for his articles and 'info' that is posted! Especially when the info is BAD.

[Mona]

From WRAL:

Hurricanes, Flyers Battle In Philly

The suddenly-slumping Philadelphia Flyers try to end their mini-funk tonight when they welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to the Wachovia Center for a battle of first-place clubs.

The Flyers have lost two straight and three of their last four games after a 9-1-1 stretch. On Saturday they dropped a 4-3 overtime tilt against the visiting Colorado Avalanche, as Alex Tanguay scored a power-play goal 4:14 into the extra session to lift the visitors.

The Flyers played their first home game after a franchise-record 11-game trip.

Peter Forsberg forced overtime with a goal with 1:12 remaining in the third and also had an assist in his first game against his former team. Linemate Mike Knuble finished with a goal and two assists for the Flyers.

Goaltender Antero Niittymaki finished with 30 saves.

The Flyers, with 63 points, are now third in the Eastern Conference standings -- two behind Ottawa and one back of Carolina. Philly is six points ahead of the second-place Rangers in the Atlantic Division race.

Philadelphia, which is 13-5-4 on home ice, will host Boston on Thursday to close a three-game homestand.

Carolina, meanwhile, has won its last seven games, including Sunday's 4-2 triumph over lowly St. Louis. Eric Staal netted the last three goals of the game to earn his second career hat trick.

Staal finished with four points and Ray Whitney also scored for the Hurricanes. Rookie goaltender Cam Ward made 31 saves in the win.

Both of Staal's career hat tricks have come this season as the star center also netted three goals against Philadelphia on October 28. Staal, who hadn't scored in his last eight games, now has 29 goals on the season.

Whitney extended his point streak to five games, having tallied three goals and three assists during the run.

Carolina, which is 10-6-3 on the road, will host the NY Islanders on Thursday.

The Canes and Flyers have split two meetings this season, with both games taking place in Raleigh.

However, Carolina is 0-7-2 (7 losses, 2 ties) in its last nine trips to the City of Brotherly Love -- last winning on October 7, 1999.

[Mona]

From WRAL:

Hurricanes, Flyers Battle In Philly

The suddenly-slumping Philadelphia Flyers try to end their mini-funk tonight when they welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to the Wachovia Center for a battle of first-place clubs.

The Flyers have lost two straight and three of their last four games after a 9-1-1 stretch. On Saturday they dropped a 4-3 overtime tilt against the visiting Colorado Avalanche, as Alex Tanguay scored a power-play goal 4:14 into the extra session to lift the visitors.

The Flyers played their first home game after a franchise-record 11-game trip.

Peter Forsberg forced overtime with a goal with 1:12 remaining in the third and also had an assist in his first game against his former team. Linemate Mike Knuble finished with a goal and two assists for the Flyers.

Goaltender Antero Niittymaki finished with 30 saves.

The Flyers, with 63 points, are now third in the Eastern Conference standings -- two behind Ottawa and one back of Carolina. Philly is six points ahead of the second-place Rangers in the Atlantic Division race.

Philadelphia, which is 13-5-4 on home ice, will host Boston on Thursday to close a three-game homestand.

Carolina, meanwhile, has won its last seven games, including Sunday's 4-2 triumph over lowly St. Louis. Eric Staal netted the last three goals of the game to earn his second career hat trick.

Staal finished with four points and Ray Whitney also scored for the Hurricanes. Rookie goaltender Cam Ward made 31 saves in the win.

Both of Staal's career hat tricks have come this season as the star center also netted three goals against Philadelphia on October 28. Staal, who hadn't scored in his last eight games, now has 29 goals on the season.

Whitney extended his point streak to five games, having tallied three goals and three assists during the run.

Carolina, which is 10-6-3 on the road, will host the NY Islanders on Thursday.

The Canes and Flyers have split two meetings this season, with both games taking place in Raleigh.

However, Carolina is 0-7-2 (7 losses, 2 ties) in its last nine trips to the City of Brotherly Love -- last winning on October 7, 1999.

[AbNormal27]

I have my lucky "Mojo Sweatshirt" cleaned and ready for tonight's game! GO GET 'EM BOYS!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

I have my lucky "Mojo Sweatshirt" cleaned and ready for tonight's game! GO GET 'EM BOYS!

Aaryn

[nccanes]

Hmmm, either there's a Raleigh News and Observer or a Charlotte Observer, but not a "Charlotte News and Observer".

Mike Commodore (leg) and Andrew Ladd (knee) are both day-to-day and were scheduled to travel to Philadelphia after practicing Monday. - Charlotte News Observer

[nccanes]

Hmmm, either there's a Raleigh News and Observer or a Charlotte Observer, but not a "Charlotte News and Observer".

Mike Commodore (leg) and Andrew Ladd (knee) are both day-to-day and were scheduled to travel to Philadelphia after practicing Monday. - Charlotte News Observer

[SoCalcaniac]

Hmmm, either there's a Raleigh News and Observer or a Charlotte Observer, but not a "Charlotte News and Observer".

Mike Commodore (leg) and Andrew Ladd (knee) are both day-to-day and were scheduled to travel to Philadelphia after practicing Monday. - Charlotte News Observer





Yeah, like the year of the cup run, when that bozo Mayor of Detroit called the Mayor of Charlotte to 'wager a friendly bet' like all the goofy politicians do when teams match up -and found out he called the wrong city! Charlotte/Raleigh- ahhh, same difference eh? :roll

[SoCalcaniac]

Hmmm, either there's a Raleigh News and Observer or a Charlotte Observer, but not a "Charlotte News and Observer".

Mike Commodore (leg) and Andrew Ladd (knee) are both day-to-day and were scheduled to travel to Philadelphia after practicing Monday. - Charlotte News Observer





Yeah, like the year of the cup run, when that bozo Mayor of Detroit called the Mayor of Charlotte to 'wager a friendly bet' like all the goofy politicians do when teams match up -and found out he called the wrong city! Charlotte/Raleigh- ahhh, same difference eh? :roll

[caniac369]

Yeah, like the year of the cup run, when that bozo Mayor of Detroit called the Mayor of Charlotte to 'wager a friendly bet' like all the goofy politicians do when teams match up -and found out he called the wrong city! Charlotte/Raleigh- ahhh, same difference eh? :roll

The mayor of Detroit looked like schmuck. But, yeah- we are so close to Charlotte. Only about, oh, 3 hours!!

[caniac369]

Yeah, like the year of the cup run, when that bozo Mayor of Detroit called the Mayor of Charlotte to 'wager a friendly bet' like all the goofy politicians do when teams match up -and found out he called the wrong city! Charlotte/Raleigh- ahhh, same difference eh? :roll

The mayor of Detroit looked like schmuck. But, yeah- we are so close to Charlotte. Only about, oh, 3 hours!!

[SoCalcaniac]

Chuck K. was on 850 in his usual game day slot- he announced officially no Commodore, BUT O's#1 will have something to cheer about from her Tuesday night living room= Andrew Ladd will play tonight on the 4th line intiially with Jesse & Kevyn...... Hip hip, hoorah!..... :D Apparently the Kid pulled the old "put me in coach I'm ready" speech. Love it. :D


On an aside, did any of my fellow XM satellite radio dwellers catch Jim Jackson- OLN's Play by Play man for our game vs DET- and the regular p-b-p dude for the Flyers? He went on in praise of our team for like 5 minutes- from Staal, to the style of player, to Gerbs and how fast we are, and how much fun it is to call the Canes v Flyers games this year- I was on my way home from picking up my dog from the vet, and nearly drove off Hwy 55 - cause once he got going, the guy from ch 204- Jim Tatti I think, starts chiming in. I know I'm the one who has supposedly had confidence in this bunch since the season started, but I was preaching to the choir so to speak. Now, media people are talking about little ol US? Then for the rest of the drive home after the interview- XM kept promoting the "Showdown between the EASTERN POWERHOUSES- Canes & Flyers- on XM Channel 204" :crazy: Luckily, I was just about home, or my car surely woulda been in a ditch. :laugh:

[SoCalcaniac]

Chuck K. was on 850 in his usual game day slot- he announced officially no Commodore, BUT O's#1 will have something to cheer about from her Tuesday night living room= Andrew Ladd will play tonight on the 4th line intiially with Jesse & Kevyn...... Hip hip, hoorah!..... :D Apparently the Kid pulled the old "put me in coach I'm ready" speech. Love it. :D


On an aside, did any of my fellow XM satellite radio dwellers catch Jim Jackson- OLN's Play by Play man for our game vs DET- and the regular p-b-p dude for the Flyers? He went on in praise of our team for like 5 minutes- from Staal, to the style of player, to Gerbs and how fast we are, and how much fun it is to call the Canes v Flyers games this year- I was on my way home from picking up my dog from the vet, and nearly drove off Hwy 55 - cause once he got going, the guy from ch 204- Jim Tatti I think, starts chiming in. I know I'm the one who has supposedly had confidence in this bunch since the season started, but I was preaching to the choir so to speak. Now, media people are talking about little ol US? Then for the rest of the drive home after the interview- XM kept promoting the "Showdown between the EASTERN POWERHOUSES- Canes & Flyers- on XM Channel 204" :crazy: Luckily, I was just about home, or my car surely woulda been in a ditch. :laugh:

[caniac369]

"Showdown between the EASTERN POWERHOUSES- Canes & Flyers- on XM Channel 204"

:faint:

[caniac369]

"Showdown between the EASTERN POWERHOUSES- Canes & Flyers- on XM Channel 204"

:faint:

[caniac369]

What happened? Are they reviewing the goal?

[caniac369]

What happened? Are they reviewing the goal?

[tommy]

NO GOAL. NO QUESTION.

[tommy]

NO GOAL. NO QUESTION.

[caniac369]

Yeah- no goal!! Ok guys- let's get back into it!! :beatup:

[caniac369]

Yeah- no goal!! Ok guys- let's get back into it!! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Good call on that no-goal. Maybe that was a little wake-up call for our boys.

Is anyone else getting some horrible background noise on the broadcast? It sounds like wind blowing through a pipe, or like the whole Wachovia Center is swarming with bees or something. It seems to get less loud when they play arena music and when they turn the on-ice sound down. It's literally hurting my ears!! Oh well, small sacrifice. ;)

Some nice hits by Ladd and Richmond, BTW. Guess they want some more minutes!!

Great freakin' save on Gagne by Gerber, too!!! Way to not slide back in the net, Gerbs!!!

Ewww....hope he didn't hurt himself. :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Good call on that no-goal. Maybe that was a little wake-up call for our boys.

Is anyone else getting some horrible background noise on the broadcast? It sounds like wind blowing through a pipe, or like the whole Wachovia Center is swarming with bees or something. It seems to get less loud when they play arena music and when they turn the on-ice sound down. It's literally hurting my ears!! Oh well, small sacrifice. ;)

Some nice hits by Ladd and Richmond, BTW. Guess they want some more minutes!!

Great freakin' save on Gagne by Gerber, too!!! Way to not slide back in the net, Gerbs!!!

Ewww....hope he didn't hurt himself. :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Scary period. :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Scary period. :eek2:

[goalie33]

Hell of a pair of saves on the 5 on 3 by Gerber, and hell of a job covering the lanes by the PK group.

[goalie33]

Hell of a pair of saves on the 5 on 3 by Gerber, and hell of a job covering the lanes by the PK group.

[cmw00]

So wait a minute my Dish Network feed just got blacked out!

[cmw00]

So wait a minute my Dish Network feed just got blacked out!

[goalie33]

This is one exciting hockey game. Up and down, great chances everywhere. I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO GO TO WORK :mad:.

[goalie33]

This is one exciting hockey game. Up and down, great chances everywhere. I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO GO TO WORK :mad:.

[cmw00]

I hate dish network

This **** happens all the time even on Center Ice. I'll be watching a game flip over to another game, and then back to the original game, and bam a black out message.

[cmw00]

I hate dish network

This **** happens all the time even on Center Ice. I'll be watching a game flip over to another game, and then back to the original game, and bam a black out message.

[Staalgurl4ever]

Man I hate the Fliers. Any reason why Hatcher didn't get called for tripping Staal? :mad: :mad:

[Staalgurl4ever]

Man I hate the Fliers. Any reason why Hatcher didn't get called for tripping Staal? :mad: :mad:

[tommy]

IMO, whoever scores the next goal is gonna win the game. Either they put it away or we start the comeback...

[tommy]

IMO, whoever scores the next goal is gonna win the game. Either they put it away or we start the comeback...

[KRAZYCANE05]

GO CANES THE 3rd is ours

[KRAZYCANE05]

GO CANES THE 3rd is ours

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Considering their goal is exactly the kind of goal we'd score, I don't feel too damn bad about this game.

Freaking awesome game so far, too ('cept for the score).

Hard to ***** too much about officiating when a) they've been called for more than us and b) this is, so far, the best officiated game we've seen in weeks but I do wish they were calling it a little tighter. We seem to be adjusting, though.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Considering their goal is exactly the kind of goal we'd score, I don't feel too damn bad about this game.

Freaking awesome game so far, too ('cept for the score).

Hard to ***** too much about officiating when a) they've been called for more than us and b) this is, so far, the best officiated game we've seen in weeks but I do wish they were calling it a little tighter. We seem to be adjusting, though.

[StormShaman]

Yay! No shutout for you, Flyers!

[StormShaman]

Yay! No shutout for you, Flyers!

[tommy]

OLEG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy]

OLEG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brindy17]

Oleg makes it 3-2. OK, Canes play D and let's tie it up. Ready, set and go

[brindy17]

Oleg makes it 3-2. OK, Canes play D and let's tie it up. Ready, set and go

[apolinar]

Eric Cole with an awesome hit for that goal, and Johnsson off the bench is benefiting us. We need to be physical right now MORE

[apolinar]

Eric Cole with an awesome hit for that goal, and Johnsson off the bench is benefiting us. We need to be physical right now MORE

[tommy]

Yes, PP! Gotta get one here!

[tommy]

Yes, PP! Gotta get one here!

[tommy]

ERIK COLE ON THE BREAKAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOAL ITS TIED!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT was SWEET...

ugh, now lets kill of this penalty

[tommy]

ERIK COLE ON THE BREAKAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOAL ITS TIED!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT was SWEET...

ugh, now lets kill of this penalty

[SouthernHockeyChick]

DAMN!!! Cole went bat-sh*t crazy on that goal! I've never seen him get that excited! Unless that was Staal jumping up and down and carrying Cole with him. ;)

Dammit, Philly PP. :mad:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

DAMN!!! Cole went bat-sh*t crazy on that goal! I've never seen him get that excited! Unless that was Staal jumping up and down and carrying Cole with him. ;)

Dammit, Philly PP. :mad:

[tommy]

phew, I can breathe now.

until OT starts, at least. :beatup:

[tommy]

phew, I can breathe now.

until OT starts, at least. :beatup:

[apolinar]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

[apolinar]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

[StormShaman]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

:eek2: Ouch!

[StormShaman]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

:eek2: Ouch!

[tommy]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

That guy is a damn warrior. And I mean WARRIOR. Mad props to him for sticking it out.,

[tommy]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

That guy is a damn warrior. And I mean WARRIOR. Mad props to him for sticking it out.,

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

Freakin' warrior, too. :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hedi looks like he busted some ribs

Freakin' warrior, too. :eek2:

[raleighcanesfan]

Hey....check this link out. NHL's online report viewer already has the 'end' time and has for about 10 minutes...twilight zone...

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20052006/GS020677.HTM

[raleighcanesfan]

Hey....check this link out. NHL's online report viewer already has the 'end' time and has for about 10 minutes...twilight zone...

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20052006/GS020677.HTM

[tommy]

damn apolinar, you just got quoted 3 posts in a row. :p


jeez, brindy's trying to give the game away here. lol.

[tommy]

damn apolinar, you just got quoted 3 posts in a row. :p


jeez, brindy's trying to give the game away here. lol.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

jeez, brindy's trying to give the game away here. lol.

Well, the Flyers are his ex-team. You don't expect him to have abandoned all loyalties, do you. ;)

Jesus, I'm having a stroke here!!!

GAH!! :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

jeez, brindy's trying to give the game away here. lol.

Well, the Flyers are his ex-team. You don't expect him to have abandoned all loyalties, do you. ;)

Jesus, I'm having a stroke here!!!

GAH!! :crazy:

[tommy]

shootout!!!

[tommy]

shootout!!!

[apolinar]

Whitney interacting with the fans! Shove it down their throats!

[apolinar]

Whitney interacting with the fans! Shove it down their throats!

[tommy]

AND Cullen!!!

[tommy]

AND Cullen!!!

[raleighcanesfan]

grrrrr

[raleighcanesfan]

grrrrr

[tommy]

im having heart trouble here, man...


BRINDY!!!!!!!!


MARTY!!!!


WE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy]

im having heart trouble here, man...


BRINDY!!!!!!!!


MARTY!!!!


WE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Caniac]

WWWWWHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[Caniac]

WWWWWHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[apolinar]

HOOHOOHOOOOO HOOHOOHOOOOOHOOHOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAH!

[apolinar]

HOOHOOHOOOOO HOOHOOHOOOOOHOOHOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAH!

[StormShaman]

Hail to the Warchief!

:nanner: :beer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/stormshaman/hokej/1135996598_75.jpg

:beatup:

[StormShaman]

Hail to the Warchief!

:nanner: :beer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/stormshaman/hokej/1135996598_75.jpg

:beatup:

[raleighcanesfan]

GerberBaby!!!!!

Yahooooo. So appropos for Brindy. Whatta game!

[raleighcanesfan]

GerberBaby!!!!!

Yahooooo. So appropos for Brindy. Whatta game!

[apolinar]

TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! etc.

[apolinar]

TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! etc.

[Mona]

OMG!! What a freakin battle!!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeee it!! :nanner: :nanner: :nanner:

The fan was telling Whitney to go top shelf... I love the Wizard!! :spin:

[Mona]

OMG!! What a freakin battle!!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeee it!! :nanner: :nanner: :nanner:

The fan was telling Whitney to go top shelf... I love the Wizard!! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

That was the best damn game I've ever seen!!

Whitney interacting with the fans! Shove it down their throats!

Holy sh*t, I LOVE Ray Whitney!! I cannot believe the cameraman left him before he got back to those fans, though!!!!

Damn. I really think I was in AFib there for a minute. :eek2:

WE'RE STILL #1!!!!!!!!!!

And that is the first time we've beat them in that building since 1999?!? Man, they just refuse to lose, don't they?

And Brindy, nothing fancy, no tricks, he just skated in and beat Nittymaki!

Good lord, this team makes me feel good!!

8 in a row!! How far can we take it?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

That was the best damn game I've ever seen!!

Whitney interacting with the fans! Shove it down their throats!

Holy sh*t, I LOVE Ray Whitney!! I cannot believe the cameraman left him before he got back to those fans, though!!!!

Damn. I really think I was in AFib there for a minute. :eek2:

WE'RE STILL #1!!!!!!!!!!

And that is the first time we've beat them in that building since 1999?!? Man, they just refuse to lose, don't they?

And Brindy, nothing fancy, no tricks, he just skated in and beat Nittymaki!

Good lord, this team makes me feel good!!

8 in a row!! How far can we take it?

[Caniac]

:spin: :spin: :spin:

[Caniac]

:spin: :spin: :spin:

[ontheglass]

Holy sh*t, ... WE'RE STILL #1!!!!!!!!!!

And that is the first time we've beat them in that building since 1999?!? Man, they just refuse to lose, don't they?

And Brindy, nothing fancy, no tricks, he just skated in and beat Nittymaki!

Good lord, this team makes me feel good!!

8 in a row!! How far can we take it?

Ditto all that. Couldn't say it better.

[ontheglass]

Holy sh*t, ... WE'RE STILL #1!!!!!!!!!!

And that is the first time we've beat them in that building since 1999?!? Man, they just refuse to lose, don't they?

And Brindy, nothing fancy, no tricks, he just skated in and beat Nittymaki!

Good lord, this team makes me feel good!!

8 in a row!! How far can we take it?

Ditto all that. Couldn't say it better.

[Canesluver]

Good golly, Miss Molly! Spank me blue, and call me Shirley!!

I can't freakin' believe it!!! :lol:

This team.... I'm breathless..... what a roller coaster ride!

:laugh:

I'm just .... laughing! How do they do it? Freakin' unbelievable.

And I only think it's fair that if we couldn't play without A. Ward and Wes, then they should be without Forsberg for the 3rd!!

[Canesluver]

Good golly, Miss Molly! Spank me blue, and call me Shirley!!

I can't freakin' believe it!!! :lol:

This team.... I'm breathless..... what a roller coaster ride!

:laugh:

I'm just .... laughing! How do they do it? Freakin' unbelievable.

And I only think it's fair that if we couldn't play without A. Ward and Wes, then they should be without Forsberg for the 3rd!!

[Mona]

I do have to ***** about the second goal they scored.. Hedi was tripped... :mad: :mad: but it doesn't matter now!! :spin: :D

[Mona]

I do have to ***** about the second goal they scored.. Hedi was tripped... :mad: :mad: but it doesn't matter now!! :spin: :D

[nccanes]

TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! etc.

I was doing that in my TNLR!!!

I swear, I was ready to toss this one up to a damn entertaining game, but a loss. I literally said "you can't win them all" and then Cole goes and ties it up. :eek2:

I know those top 4 D all played their asses off, but it seemed like Tverdovsky was out there the whole freakin' 3rd period.

Unbelievable effort out there.

Loved Brindy being the hero. Was that his first PS of the year?

Freakin' Amazing.

[nccanes]

TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! TINU! etc.

I was doing that in my TNLR!!!

I swear, I was ready to toss this one up to a damn entertaining game, but a loss. I literally said "you can't win them all" and then Cole goes and ties it up. :eek2:

I know those top 4 D all played their asses off, but it seemed like Tverdovsky was out there the whole freakin' 3rd period.

Unbelievable effort out there.

Loved Brindy being the hero. Was that his first PS of the year?

Freakin' Amazing.

[IceSaber]

I just have to say - that was MY BOY with that game winner!! Way to go Captain!!! WOOOOO WOOOO WOOO! Finished my game just in time to catch the end of the third and overtime!!!!

[IceSaber]

I just have to say - that was MY BOY with that game winner!! Way to go Captain!!! WOOOOO WOOOO WOOO! Finished my game just in time to catch the end of the third and overtime!!!!

[ssangste]

good game.

[ssangste]

good game.

[ssangste]

:) :beatup:

[ssangste]

:) :beatup:

[Caniac]

My wife was all "eh"...

I just can't figure how anybody could NOT be a hockey fan after a game like that! I'm still hollerin'!

WHOOOO!!!!!

[Caniac]

My wife was all "eh"...

I just can't figure how anybody could NOT be a hockey fan after a game like that! I'm still hollerin'!

WHOOOO!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I forgot to mention....my favorite thing about Martin Gerber. He has the ability to make corrections. To let go of it and to adjust and fix whatever he is Fing up. I've hardly ever seen a golie be able to do that! Just amazing!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I forgot to mention....my favorite thing about Martin Gerber. He has the ability to make corrections. To let go of it and to adjust and fix whatever he is Fing up. I've hardly ever seen a golie be able to do that! Just amazing!

[puck_it]

:spin: :spin:

what a way to cap off a fantastic day

[puck_it]

:spin: :spin:

what a way to cap off a fantastic day

[agentpreppie]

good game.

Good game? Freaking awesome game. It lived up to its recently annointed billing as one of the top games of the year in the league. Honestly, the only way that game could have been better was if I was there. Both teams brought their "A" game, well, what they could since they are both still the walking wounded. I think that's what made it all the more impressive. They were both missing some key guys but you never would know it the way they played. Unbelievable.

[agentpreppie]

good game.

Good game? Freaking awesome game. It lived up to its recently annointed billing as one of the top games of the year in the league. Honestly, the only way that game could have been better was if I was there. Both teams brought their "A" game, well, what they could since they are both still the walking wounded. I think that's what made it all the more impressive. They were both missing some key guys but you never would know it the way they played. Unbelievable.

[evan]

Best. Game. Ever. Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout? Having a personality like that really seems to settle the team down in those situations. My next jersey will definately have a 13 on the back.

[evan]

Best. Game. Ever. Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout? Having a personality like that really seems to settle the team down in those situations. My next jersey will definately have a 13 on the back.

[Caniac]

Yeah I think I need to get a 13 put on mine. :)

[Caniac]

Yeah I think I need to get a 13 put on mine. :)

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout?

:laugh: Ray Whitney is awesome....and that game was unbelievable. They almost gave me a heart attack, but I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout?

:laugh: Ray Whitney is awesome....and that game was unbelievable. They almost gave me a heart attack, but I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

[talkingcanes]

Great game :spin: We are all going to be cardiac patients by the end of the season.

That's why the man wears the "C". Great determination by all the good guys.

Gagne is scary with the puck. Thank goodness Gerber had his number tonight.

Nice words on OLN. They knew who we were and who the players were and everything. Quite a step up!

[talkingcanes]

Great game :spin: We are all going to be cardiac patients by the end of the season.

That's why the man wears the "C". Great determination by all the good guys.

Gagne is scary with the puck. Thank goodness Gerber had his number tonight.

Nice words on OLN. They knew who we were and who the players were and everything. Quite a step up!

[evan]

Great game :spin: We are all going to be cardiac patients by the end of the season.

That's why the man wears the "C". Great determination by all the good guys.

Gagne is scary with the puck. Thank goodness Gerber had his number tonight.

Nice words on OLN. They knew who we were and who the players were and everything. Quite a step up!

It's about time, I'd say the guys earned some respect tonight and a billion style points! ;)

[evan]

Great game :spin: We are all going to be cardiac patients by the end of the season.

That's why the man wears the "C". Great determination by all the good guys.

Gagne is scary with the puck. Thank goodness Gerber had his number tonight.

Nice words on OLN. They knew who we were and who the players were and everything. Quite a step up!

It's about time, I'd say the guys earned some respect tonight and a billion style points! ;)

[AbNormal27]

The lucky "Mojo Sweatshirt" strikes again! We're still number one! Woooooooo Hoooooooo! Great comeback. Super effort. True teamwork to get this 1999 monkey off our backs.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

The lucky "Mojo Sweatshirt" strikes again! We're still number one! Woooooooo Hoooooooo! Great comeback. Super effort. True teamwork to get this 1999 monkey off our backs.

Aaryn

[G-Vegas Caniac]

I loved this game!!!!!! It looked like the Canes weren't looking good at all...Even until the 3rd period I thought Philly had them..But what was I thinking? The boys battled it out and put on one of there 3rd period comebacks! :D The shootout was freaking awesome. Back and forth and Brindy to finish it up was soooooo sweet. I truely grew about 40 gray hairs because of this game! I love our team!!!!!!!!!!And that was funny when Whitney was joking with the fans. :laugh: It looked like he pointed at the scoreboard after he got done messing with the Philly fan as to say wait and see what happens after I get done shooting! Sure enough he scored. I wonder if he went over and laughed at the guy after that? Anyways what a fun game & a great win! I'll be happy at work tomorrow for sure! :nanner:

[G-Vegas Caniac]

I loved this game!!!!!! It looked like the Canes weren't looking good at all...Even until the 3rd period I thought Philly had them..But what was I thinking? The boys battled it out and put on one of there 3rd period comebacks! :D The shootout was freaking awesome. Back and forth and Brindy to finish it up was soooooo sweet. I truely grew about 40 gray hairs because of this game! I love our team!!!!!!!!!!And that was funny when Whitney was joking with the fans. :laugh: It looked like he pointed at the scoreboard after he got done messing with the Philly fan as to say wait and see what happens after I get done shooting! Sure enough he scored. I wonder if he went over and laughed at the guy after that? Anyways what a fun game & a great win! I'll be happy at work tomorrow for sure! :nanner:

[Canesluver]

Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout? .... My next jersey will definately have a 13 on the back.

Yeah I think I need to get a 13 put on mine.

I just realized tonight that Ray totally owns that number, now. I've haven't thought about the previous owner of #13 in quite awhile.

He really is The Wizard! :beatup:

[Canesluver]

Did you guys see Ray joking with those fans along the glass before the shootout? .... My next jersey will definately have a 13 on the back.

Yeah I think I need to get a 13 put on mine.

I just realized tonight that Ray totally owns that number, now. I've haven't thought about the previous owner of #13 in quite awhile.

He really is The Wizard! :beatup:

[hyena]

wow. i had a bad feeling through this whole game, and these guys proved me wrong. i guess i should learn by now to never doubt them. we really have something special going on right now...

[hyena]

wow. i had a bad feeling through this whole game, and these guys proved me wrong. i guess i should learn by now to never doubt them. we really have something special going on right now...

[nccanes]

I just realized tonight that Ray totally owns that number, now. I've haven't thought about the previous owner of #13 in quite awhile.

He really is The Wizard! :beatup:

Funny you mention that. SoCal and I were talking about the silly things that people seated near us say. One of the things that the guys behind us used to say waaaaaaay back at the beginning of the season was "Nice Job......BATES" whenever Whitney did anything. Then everyone would chuckle. I hadn't thought about that in SOOOO long until we were chatting.

(as an aside, I think it's hilarious that someone in her section calls Tverdovsky: Ivan! :lol:)

[nccanes]

I just realized tonight that Ray totally owns that number, now. I've haven't thought about the previous owner of #13 in quite awhile.

He really is The Wizard! :beatup:

Funny you mention that. SoCal and I were talking about the silly things that people seated near us say. One of the things that the guys behind us used to say waaaaaaay back at the beginning of the season was "Nice Job......BATES" whenever Whitney did anything. Then everyone would chuckle. I hadn't thought about that in SOOOO long until we were chatting.

(as an aside, I think it's hilarious that someone in her section calls Tverdovsky: Ivan! :lol:)

[Night Train]

Two points, baby!

[Night Train]

Two points, baby!

[KRAZYCANE05]

HELL OF A GAME I thought for sure this wasn't going to go our way tonight but leave it to our Canes to show we are never out of any game.

GO CANES!

Hey I am a STH now YAY ME :beer:

[KRAZYCANE05]

HELL OF A GAME I thought for sure this wasn't going to go our way tonight but leave it to our Canes to show we are never out of any game.

GO CANES!

Hey I am a STH now YAY ME :beer:

[Canesluver]

(as an aside, I think it's hilarious that someone in her section calls Tverdovsky: Ivan! :lol:)

I've taken to calling him Ole (as in OH-lay), and singing like a Brazilian soccer fan - "Oleeeee... Olay, Olay, Olay... Oleeee! Oleeee! Oleeee!

:lol:

[Canesluver]

(as an aside, I think it's hilarious that someone in her section calls Tverdovsky: Ivan! :lol:)

I've taken to calling him Ole (as in OH-lay), and singing like a Brazilian soccer fan - "Oleeeee... Olay, Olay, Olay... Oleeee! Oleeee! Oleeee!

:lol:

[ssangste]

good game.

Good game? Freaking awesome game. It lived up to its recently annointed billing as one of the top games of the year in the league. Honestly, the only way that game could have been better was if I was there. Both teams brought their "A" game, well, what they could since they are both still the walking wounded. I think that's what made it all the more impressive. They were both missing some key guys but you never would know it the way they played. Unbelievable.

Hey... did you see the followup post :) :beatup: Just a little bit of understated sarcasm on my part :evil:

It was one heck of a game. I thought they had our number this evening, but we pulled it out. Gerber stopping Gagne again and again was great to watch :)

[ssangste]

good game.

Good game? Freaking awesome game. It lived up to its recently annointed billing as one of the top games of the year in the league. Honestly, the only way that game could have been better was if I was there. Both teams brought their "A" game, well, what they could since they are both still the walking wounded. I think that's what made it all the more impressive. They were both missing some key guys but you never would know it the way they played. Unbelievable.

Hey... did you see the followup post :) :beatup: Just a little bit of understated sarcasm on my part :evil:

It was one heck of a game. I thought they had our number this evening, but we pulled it out. Gerber stopping Gagne again and again was great to watch :)

[SoCalcaniac]

CL's right- #13 is ALL Whitney- I forgot who had it before lol. And How classic was he when those dudes were messing with him on the glass- did you see the one guy making the 'choke' sign to him??? :laugh: :laugh: I knew all his 'dramatic shootout goals' in practice would pay off.......tee hee.

The OLN crew was posively gushing about the Canes. Nice run we're getting- I was just watchng Altitude network the Avs broadcast channel- and they were in intermission- and totally giving Rod props. After those 3 turnovers in a row, I thought he needed a little break in OT- but as any great Captain will do, he took the boys over the top. Totally amazing.

Ladd looked comfortable out there- like he hadn't been gone at all.

I'm more thrilled with this win than I was for the 8-6 tilt if that is at all possible. Our D-men are gutted, and our guys just battled. Really unbelieveable.

[SoCalcaniac]

CL's right- #13 is ALL Whitney- I forgot who had it before lol. And How classic was he when those dudes were messing with him on the glass- did you see the one guy making the 'choke' sign to him??? :laugh: :laugh: I knew all his 'dramatic shootout goals' in practice would pay off.......tee hee.

The OLN crew was posively gushing about the Canes. Nice run we're getting- I was just watchng Altitude network the Avs broadcast channel- and they were in intermission- and totally giving Rod props. After those 3 turnovers in a row, I thought he needed a little break in OT- but as any great Captain will do, he took the boys over the top. Totally amazing.

Ladd looked comfortable out there- like he hadn't been gone at all.

I'm more thrilled with this win than I was for the 8-6 tilt if that is at all possible. Our D-men are gutted, and our guys just battled. Really unbelieveable.

[caniac_26]

Our team freakin' RULES!! End of story.

:nanner:

[caniac_26]

Our team freakin' RULES!! End of story.

:nanner:

[Canesluver]

C'mon, everybody -- who's drivin' out to the airport???!!!

:laugh:

Hey SHC? Wasn't it about this time 3 years ago, that I met you for the first time when I got in your car for a ride to the airport??!!

[Canesluver]

C'mon, everybody -- who's drivin' out to the airport???!!!

:laugh:

Hey SHC? Wasn't it about this time 3 years ago, that I met you for the first time when I got in your car for a ride to the airport??!!

[SoCalcaniac]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

[SoCalcaniac]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

[Solracer]

This game should be shown as what the new NHL should be.


Hard hits
Great passing
Amazing Saves By Goaltending
A Great Comback
OverTime..
Shootout...

That was one excitng games it was truley a heavyweight bout.

[Solracer]

This game should be shown as what the new NHL should be.


Hard hits
Great passing
Amazing Saves By Goaltending
A Great Comback
OverTime..
Shootout...

That was one excitng games it was truley a heavyweight bout.

[nccanes]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

[nccanes]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

[SoCalcaniac]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

OK Missy, now you're pushin' it. I like what the guys call him "Tever" ;)

[SoCalcaniac]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

OK Missy, now you're pushin' it. I like what the guys call him "Tever" ;)

[puck_it]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

>.<

[puck_it]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

>.<

[Alicia]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

Hmm...*biting my tongue...hard* :eek2: :evil:

[Alicia]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

Hmm...*biting my tongue...hard* :eek2: :evil:

[nccanes]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

Hmm...*biting my tongue...hard* :eek2: :evil:

:angel: :laugh:




Oh and yeah, I can't believe FSN cut away from Whitney as finished up his going down the bench. SURELY he gave a little wink at the dumbasses that said he would choke. We were ALL waiting for that - forget the replay. :smoke:

[nccanes]

OK, we can not call "IVAN" Ole! That dang Ole, Ole song still rings in my head from that whole MTL thing!!

Then lets just call him "the Big O". :evil:

Hmm...*biting my tongue...hard* :eek2: :evil:

:angel: :laugh:




Oh and yeah, I can't believe FSN cut away from Whitney as finished up his going down the bench. SURELY he gave a little wink at the dumbasses that said he would choke. We were ALL waiting for that - forget the replay. :smoke:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

So, only Tverdovsky, Kaberle and Wallin saw the ice in the OT. I noticed he was playing Cullen on D at that point. Scared the hell outta me! (Not that he's not capable, just that I didn't want to see him screw up and be goated by anyone for the loss)

We only played 10 guys in the OT anyway. It's weird....wonder how he determines who plays. I guess I'm used to the old style Canes since I'm surprised to see Craig and Kevyn Adams not get any OT time. I guess we're actually really trying to score these days!! :lol:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

So, only Tverdovsky, Kaberle and Wallin saw the ice in the OT. I noticed he was playing Cullen on D at that point. Scared the hell outta me! (Not that he's not capable, just that I didn't want to see him screw up and be goated by anyone for the loss)

We only played 10 guys in the OT anyway. It's weird....wonder how he determines who plays. I guess I'm used to the old style Canes since I'm surprised to see Craig and Kevyn Adams not get any OT time. I guess we're actually really trying to score these days!! :lol:

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Awesome game!! I was on my seat there during the last 10 mins, OT and the shootout LOL...it was kinda like the last few minutes of Detroit when they had the power play. I was jumping around the same after it ended in a win though! Woot!!

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Awesome game!! I was on my seat there during the last 10 mins, OT and the shootout LOL...it was kinda like the last few minutes of Detroit when they had the power play. I was jumping around the same after it ended in a win though! Woot!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I knew we'd win. Why, you ask?

On my way to Damons my car turned 200,000 miles old. :D

There weren't too many people there...but apparently over 500 people (so I was told) showed up to the Ale House for Cool Bars because one Aaron Ward showed up.

Incredible game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I'm starting to like these shootouts. :nanner:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I knew we'd win. Why, you ask?

On my way to Damons my car turned 200,000 miles old. :D

There weren't too many people there...but apparently over 500 people (so I was told) showed up to the Ale House for Cool Bars because one Aaron Ward showed up.

Incredible game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I'm starting to like these shootouts. :nanner:

[Cool Hand Luke]

This was one of those games where I was ready to call it a day...say nice game, nice try, and settle for the end of our 7 game winning streak. It could have been very easy and understandable for the Canes to mail this one in, for so many reasons. But our guys, no way were they giving up. It's another game where they simply refused to lose. This team has so much heart. Poor Hedican, what can you say about his effort.

This season is like a dream. Hope I never wake up!

[Cool Hand Luke]

This was one of those games where I was ready to call it a day...say nice game, nice try, and settle for the end of our 7 game winning streak. It could have been very easy and understandable for the Canes to mail this one in, for so many reasons. But our guys, no way were they giving up. It's another game where they simply refused to lose. This team has so much heart. Poor Hedican, what can you say about his effort.

This season is like a dream. Hope I never wake up!

[MeanGene]

I was at the Cool Bars. It was a crazy atmosphere and it was packed!! Aaron got there right when the game was starting and stayed until midway through the third. He missed the best part!! :spin:

[MeanGene]

I was at the Cool Bars. It was a crazy atmosphere and it was packed!! Aaron got there right when the game was starting and stayed until midway through the third. He missed the best part!! :spin:

[IceSaber]

MAD props to the D - just finished watching the TIVO. Although the offensive attack really didn't seem to be there so much...the team was really playing well defensively. The centers stepped it up and helped out alot. Kaberle and Tever (I like that, too!) and WOW for Hedican as well as Wallin were just out of this world. I'm proud of the young guys as well. Ladd and LaROse - do NOT want to see EITHER of them go back to Lowell...Hedican is going to be SORE if not out after tonight...anyone hear if he broke a rib...'cause it looked like it (no sound since I was fast forwarding so much).

[IceSaber]

MAD props to the D - just finished watching the TIVO. Although the offensive attack really didn't seem to be there so much...the team was really playing well defensively. The centers stepped it up and helped out alot. Kaberle and Tever (I like that, too!) and WOW for Hedican as well as Wallin were just out of this world. I'm proud of the young guys as well. Ladd and LaROse - do NOT want to see EITHER of them go back to Lowell...Hedican is going to be SORE if not out after tonight...anyone hear if he broke a rib...'cause it looked like it (no sound since I was fast forwarding so much).

[Kat]

C'mon, everybody -- who's drivin' out to the airport???!!!

:laugh:

Hey SHC? Wasn't it about this time 3 years ago, that I met you for the first time when I got in your car for a ride to the airport??!!

Oh wow, that was THREE years ago? I am old... :crazy:

What a great game, in retrospect. During, I thought I was going to have a frackin' heart attack. In your face, Philly.

-Kat

[Kat]

C'mon, everybody -- who's drivin' out to the airport???!!!

:laugh:

Hey SHC? Wasn't it about this time 3 years ago, that I met you for the first time when I got in your car for a ride to the airport??!!

Oh wow, that was THREE years ago? I am old... :crazy:

What a great game, in retrospect. During, I thought I was going to have a frackin' heart attack. In your face, Philly.

-Kat

[HubbyHatesHockey]

Wow, what a game! I have a little tradition this year of walking up to my husband and yelling "Canes win!" while throwing my arms in the air. This time I hobbled over and barely raised my hands while croaking "Canes win..." :beatup:

I must admit, I lost a little faith in our boys when they went down by 2, being such a defensive game and back on our heels. I think I need penance now! Did we set a franchise record for turnovers in our own zone?!

I seem to remember an earlier game that mentioned we hadn't given up a 5 on 3 all year... is that still true?

LOVED the antics by Whitney, can't believe they didn't keep the camera on him longer once he scored! :laugh:

[HubbyHatesHockey]

Wow, what a game! I have a little tradition this year of walking up to my husband and yelling "Canes win!" while throwing my arms in the air. This time I hobbled over and barely raised my hands while croaking "Canes win..." :beatup:

I must admit, I lost a little faith in our boys when they went down by 2, being such a defensive game and back on our heels. I think I need penance now! Did we set a franchise record for turnovers in our own zone?!

I seem to remember an earlier game that mentioned we hadn't given up a 5 on 3 all year... is that still true?

LOVED the antics by Whitney, can't believe they didn't keep the camera on him longer once he scored! :laugh:

[CanesChic]

Well, I was out watching the game here in LA at a bar - and converted half the bar into Canes fans. I can't say enough about this game, so I won't say anything at all. I don't know where to start. I have to admit, I was ready to chalk it up to "it's ok, they've won a ton lately, there has to be a night we don't pull if off" and thank GOD, the boys weren't of the same mindset. They didn't stop. They just never gave up.

This was some amazing hockey folks, and everyone who I met out was staring at the screen in open mouthed silence. In the off periods, I would hear from people that this was some "amazing hockey", and for So Cal natives, who dont' usually watch hockey to begin with - that was so nice to hear. People stopped watching basketball to watch this. People around me were patting me on the back and asking questions, like "who is that?" "what's their record", "who's that goalie?"..I answered all and needless to say we have a few more fans.

And that shootour was amazing. Though once we got to the SO, I finally thought they would pull it out cause we just have better skaters. I never expected our C to have to pull it off though, but what could be more fitting??

Amazing, giddy, delirious hockey folks.

I'm afraid I might wake up.

[CanesChic]

Well, I was out watching the game here in LA at a bar - and converted half the bar into Canes fans. I can't say enough about this game, so I won't say anything at all. I don't know where to start. I have to admit, I was ready to chalk it up to "it's ok, they've won a ton lately, there has to be a night we don't pull if off" and thank GOD, the boys weren't of the same mindset. They didn't stop. They just never gave up.

This was some amazing hockey folks, and everyone who I met out was staring at the screen in open mouthed silence. In the off periods, I would hear from people that this was some "amazing hockey", and for So Cal natives, who dont' usually watch hockey to begin with - that was so nice to hear. People stopped watching basketball to watch this. People around me were patting me on the back and asking questions, like "who is that?" "what's their record", "who's that goalie?"..I answered all and needless to say we have a few more fans.

And that shootour was amazing. Though once we got to the SO, I finally thought they would pull it out cause we just have better skaters. I never expected our C to have to pull it off though, but what could be more fitting??

Amazing, giddy, delirious hockey folks.

I'm afraid I might wake up.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

As usual I miss a great hockey game due to work. Couldn't even get the feed on the radio...as I live semi close to Philly. Can't wait to hear the Flyers fans grumbling tommorrow.

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

As usual I miss a great hockey game due to work. Couldn't even get the feed on the radio...as I live semi close to Philly. Can't wait to hear the Flyers fans grumbling tommorrow.

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

"Smeagol" still thinks so. He pretty much shows his a** and proves he knows nothing about us, though. The "weak" division argument is really only going to work so long. Particularly when you know we haven't played that many division games yet. :roll: And, we just beat a top team in the East with nearly half our D on the shelf!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

"Smeagol" still thinks so. He pretty much shows his a** and proves he knows nothing about us, though. The "weak" division argument is really only going to work so long. Particularly when you know we haven't played that many division games yet. :roll: And, we just beat a top team in the East with nearly half our D on the shelf!

[StormChaserBH]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

Eh, they've had a longer-term hate-on for the Flyers than us, it's called "lesser of two evils" :D

[StormChaserBH]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

Eh, they've had a longer-term hate-on for the Flyers than us, it's called "lesser of two evils" :D

[StormShaman]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

"Smeagol" still thinks so. He pretty much shows his a** and proves he knows nothing about us, though. The "weak" division argument is really only going to work so long. Particularly when you know we haven't played that many division games yet. :roll: And, we just beat a top team in the East with nearly half our D on the shelf!

Want to hear (well OK, read) something funny?

I got a wild hair during the lockout and recalculated the standings for 03-04, taking away the points that each team got from their own division.

This is what I came up with:


EAST:

Ottawa: 79 pts (1st) (record v. own division: 9-10-4-1)
Tampa: 77 pts (2nd) (record v. own division: 13-8-3-0)
New Jersey: 70 pts (3rd on three-way tiebreaker with PHI and NYI) (record v. own division: 14-7-2-1)
Boston: 73 pts (4th on tiebreaker with MTL) (record v. own division: 13-6-2-3)
Montreal: 73 (5th on tiebreaker with BOS) (record v. own division: 9-13-1-1)
Toronto: 75 pts (6th) (record v. own division: 13-9-2-0)
Philadelphia: 70 pts (7th on three-way tiebreaker with NJD and NYI) (record v. own division: 13-6-5-0)
NYIslanders: 70 pts (8th on three-way tiebreaker with PHI and NJD) (record v. own division: 8-11-3-2)

WEST:

Detroit: 77 pts (1st) (record v. own division: 15-7-1-1)
Vancouver: 74 (2nd) (record v. own division: 10-7-6-1)
Dallas: 72 pts. (3rd) (record v. own division: 9-8-6-1)
San Jose: 71 pts (4th on tiebreaker with COL) (record v. own division: 15-6-3-0)
Colorado: 71 pts (5th on tiebreaker with SJS) (record v. own division: 12-7-4-1)
Edmonton: 70 (6th) (record v. own division: 7-12-3-2) These guys missed the playoffs)
Calgary: 66 (7th) (record v. own division: 11-7-4-2)
Nashville: 65 (8th) (record v. own division: 11-9-2-2)
St. Louis: 64 (miss playoffs) (record v. own division: 12-9-2-1)


As you can see, the Lightning came in second in the East--by a whopping TWO points, behind Ottawa.

Ten of the Lightning's 13 wins that season came against Washington and us, while Florida and Atlanta gave them absolute FITS.

Weak division? What? People like Smeagoombah need to take a look at the Central before they open their yaps--that division has three of the worst teams in the League this season (St. Loo, C-bus, and Chicago), and yet nobody says anything about it because of those damnable Detoilet Menses Munchers.

:mad:

Puck 'em! Go Canes!

[StormShaman]

In addition...since when did Maple Leaf fans become Hurricanes fans?
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10025&st=0

Weren't these the same people saying we were overated and would break down as the season went on?

"Smeagol" still thinks so. He pretty much shows his a** and proves he knows nothing about us, though. The "weak" division argument is really only going to work so long. Particularly when you know we haven't played that many division games yet. :roll: And, we just beat a top team in the East with nearly half our D on the shelf!

Want to hear (well OK, read) something funny?

I got a wild hair during the lockout and recalculated the standings for 03-04, taking away the points that each team got from their own division.

This is what I came up with:


EAST:

Ottawa: 79 pts (1st) (record v. own division: 9-10-4-1)
Tampa: 77 pts (2nd) (record v. own division: 13-8-3-0)
New Jersey: 70 pts (3rd on three-way tiebreaker with PHI and NYI) (record v. own division: 14-7-2-1)
Boston: 73 pts (4th on tiebreaker with MTL) (record v. own division: 13-6-2-3)
Montreal: 73 (5th on tiebreaker with BOS) (record v. own division: 9-13-1-1)
Toronto: 75 pts (6th) (record v. own division: 13-9-2-0)
Philadelphia: 70 pts (7th on three-way tiebreaker with NJD and NYI) (record v. own division: 13-6-5-0)
NYIslanders: 70 pts (8th on three-way tiebreaker with PHI and NJD) (record v. own division: 8-11-3-2)

WEST:

Detroit: 77 pts (1st) (record v. own division: 15-7-1-1)
Vancouver: 74 (2nd) (record v. own division: 10-7-6-1)
Dallas: 72 pts. (3rd) (record v. own division: 9-8-6-1)
San Jose: 71 pts (4th on tiebreaker with COL) (record v. own division: 15-6-3-0)
Colorado: 71 pts (5th on tiebreaker with SJS) (record v. own division: 12-7-4-1)
Edmonton: 70 (6th) (record v. own division: 7-12-3-2) These guys missed the playoffs)
Calgary: 66 (7th) (record v. own division: 11-7-4-2)
Nashville: 65 (8th) (record v. own division: 11-9-2-2)
St. Louis: 64 (miss playoffs) (record v. own division: 12-9-2-1)


As you can see, the Lightning came in second in the East--by a whopping TWO points, behind Ottawa.

Ten of the Lightning's 13 wins that season came against Washington and us, while Florida and Atlanta gave them absolute FITS.

Weak division? What? People like Smeagoombah need to take a look at the Central before they open their yaps--that division has three of the worst teams in the League this season (St. Loo, C-bus, and Chicago), and yet nobody says anything about it because of those damnable Detoilet Menses Munchers.

:mad:

Puck 'em! Go Canes!

[corylav]

Great win (again? ... !!!) by the boys. What a system Lavi's put in ... we're down two of our top d-men and manage to really put out a great defensive effort. Blocked shots? We got plenty, even without Aaron Ward. Playing this way when down guys is the best thing that can happen, b/c it proves to the team that no one is bigger than the team. Heart ... all heart.

[corylav]

Great win (again? ... !!!) by the boys. What a system Lavi's put in ... we're down two of our top d-men and manage to really put out a great defensive effort. Blocked shots? We got plenty, even without Aaron Ward. Playing this way when down guys is the best thing that can happen, b/c it proves to the team that no one is bigger than the team. Heart ... all heart.

[kpmnc24]

I thought Hedican played at least 1 shift in OT, but maybe that was late in the game.

[kpmnc24]

I thought Hedican played at least 1 shift in OT, but maybe that was late in the game.

[Canesluver]

I thought Hedican played at least 1 shift in OT, but maybe that was late in the game.

Nope. If you look at the shift chart, he wasn't used in the "4th" at all.

[Canesluver]

I thought Hedican played at least 1 shift in OT, but maybe that was late in the game.

Nope. If you look at the shift chart, he wasn't used in the "4th" at all.

[VandyCane]

Just read Sundheim's blog about what a bumpy ride the team had on the plane last night. :eek2: I guess they are so happy to be back, we don't have to worry about them still being on cloud nine (pardon the pun). :beatup:

[VandyCane]

Just read Sundheim's blog about what a bumpy ride the team had on the plane last night. :eek2: I guess they are so happy to be back, we don't have to worry about them still being on cloud nine (pardon the pun). :beatup:

[Alicia]

Anyone think Forsberg's on the wrong team? Toronto's missing a whiner...

[Alicia]

Anyone think Forsberg's on the wrong team? Toronto's missing a whiner...