Round 1, Game #3 @ Montreal, 4/26/06

[Canesluver]

It would be nice to win this one.

Puck drops at 7:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[nccanes]

I have more faith they'll win this one than I did before tonight's game.

LET'S GO CANES!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Keep the faith...a good slogan I guess. But Montreal is an awfully tough place to play. :sick:

[CanesChic]

But Montreal is an awfully tough place to play. :sick:

So was RBC. :D If they can do it, so can we. I saw a team out there today I hadn't seen in quite some time. Welcome back, boys.

The only thing better than making them pay in your house, is making them pay in theirs.

GO CANES!

[tommy]

We lost 1-6, then 5-6... does that mean we'll win 9-6 on Wednesday?

:beatup:

[KRAZYCANE05]

We have to win this one. And we have to start Cam in goal no question about it. Only 14 teams have came back after losing the first 2 at home. Let make it 15 CANES!!!! Lets make the fans in Montreal feel like SH*T. Just like we feel now!

GO CANES!!

[ozzy0]

just had to drop in here when i heard you guys thought you would get a 4 game sweep lol."not"2 bad about cole he really hurt us last time.get your clubs ready boys your season is over. :spin:

[CanesChic]

get your clubs ready boys your season is over. :spin:

Shockingly original. *yawn*

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Had to come in the middle of thenight and then hide like a litte wuss, didn't he? LOL. Must be Ribiero.

just had to drop in here when i heard you guys thought you would get a 4 game sweep lol."not"2 bad about cole he really hurt us last time.get your clubs ready boys your season is over. :spin:

NOW who's getting too cocky about a sweep, lmao.

That karma...it'll come back in bite you in the ass in the MOST inopportune times.

Better watch out for that.

BTW, not sure what Canes fans ever thought they'd sweep this series. I guess that must have been you Montreal fans thinking you'd get swept.

[nccanes]

Ozzy0 - this your first and only warning. We don't tolerate trolls, period.

You can peruse this board and let us know where we were talking sweep.

I request that everyone else just ignore this new member. :)

[SoCalcaniac]

I'm surprised this didn't come out after game 1.

[nccanes]

Hopefully this won't be too obnoxiously big....

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20052006/SCH30122.gif

It'll be interesting to see if Whitney will make his brief appearance in Montreal. If he didn't show back up on the PPs after 2nd, not sure we can expect him on Wed.

Also - I knew we didn't get CAdams back, but I guess I didn't think it was as long as it was.

Anyone here any news about CAdams? I didn't have time read each and every article in the N/O.

[SoCalcaniac]

I hadn't even looked at that E- thanks; I just finished reading all of the paper, not a word on CAds, we need him out there big time. And if we can only get 5 minutes of Ray, and it's all PP time, I'll take it.

Something about Whitney in the lineup adds that boost. I like the adjustments Lavi made with adding Ladd into the mix and dressing only 6 D-men. My guess is he'll adjust again and the question or big elephant in the room is who starts in goal tommorow night? :eek2:

[Kidder]

Here's a few things that need to happen for the Canes to have any chance in game 3:

Eric Staal needs to quit his whining. And knock it off with all these stupid penalties. Looks like he's losing his composure more and more as each game goes on, and it's doing nothing but hurt his game, and the team.

Mark Recchi either needs to step up his game, or get off the ice. He looks awful out there.

Get Babchuk in the game! If we're not going to play the game down low, and settle for perimeter shots, at least put someone in there with a heavy shot. And as for his defense, can it be any worse than what we've seen from the blueline the last 2 games? (Commodore and Wallin are exempt from that comment. I was very pleased with both of their play)

Stop the dump and chase! Montreal has shown to be a faster team in this series, and all we're doing is wasting time on the PP when we try this. It never worked when Mo was here, and it's not going to work now. Carry it into the zone, and then set up.

Lastly, Lavi needs to use every minute of practice working on outlet passes. These guys couldn't get a pass out of the zone most of the game if their life depended on it.

[Staalgurl4ever]

To tell you the truth Staal got four assists last night and had seven shots on goal he was close to winning us that game. But I think Staal needs to stay out of the penalty box.

[Kidder]

To tell you the truth Staal got four assists last night and had seven shots on goal he was close to winning us that game. But I think Staal needs to stay out of the penalty box.

Yeah, but 3 of the 4 assists were the "secondary assists". So, he just passed the puck to someone else that passed to the goal scorer. Not that big of a deal. Had he had 3 primary assists, it would have been a different story.

And the assists he got were from the point. Not that hard to pass the puck down low to someone, and let them make the tough pass to the goalscorer.

[nccanes]

Yeah, but 3 of the 4 assists were the "secondary assists". So, he just passed the puck to someone else that passed to the goal scorer. Not that big of a deal. Had he had 3 primary assists, it would have been a different story.


Sorry Kidder - I call BS on this post (in the nicest way possible). His primary assist was even strength and the other 3 were on PPs. For a PP that has been dismal for 2 games - I'd say the 2nd assist is FAR more than "no big deal".

I know we lost and I know it puts in a freakin huge hole, but reflecting back on the game - gosh, I'm happy I was there to see it.

The Habs using 5 dmen is pretty damn impressive, and all those PKs w/o CAdams and 1 fewer Dman than normal was damn impressive too. Our last 3 penalties (in the 1st OT) all had a PKer in the box. If we just could have scored on our sole PP in the 1OT.

[Kidder]

Yeah, but 3 of the 4 assists were the "secondary assists". So, he just passed the puck to someone else that passed to the goal scorer. Not that big of a deal. Had he had 3 primary assists, it would have been a different story.


Sorry Kidder - I call BS on this post (in the nicest way possible). His primary assist was even strength and the other 3 were on PPs. For a PP that has been dismal for 2 games - I'd say the 2nd assist is FAR more than "no big deal".

I know we lost and I know it puts in a freakin huge hole, but reflecting back on the game - gosh, I'm happy I was there to see it.

The Habs using 5 dmen is pretty damn impressive, and all those PKs w/o CAdams and 1 fewer Dman than normal was damn impressive too. Our last 3 penalties (in the 1st OT) all had a PKer in the box. If we just could have scored on our sole PP in the 1OT.

I understand what you're saying, but on the flip side, how many times was he unable to control the puck while on the point, and it came out of the zone? I just didn't see where having him running the point was an effective use of his skills. All season, he has been on the high wing on the PP, and now all of a sudden, we decide to run him on the point. I just have to question that move. And I'll also put it like this... had Glen Wesley (or anyone else) been in Staal's spot on the PP, would he have also had 3 assists? Probably so. There was nothing special about the passes he made to get his 3 secondary assists.

[atlflames]

Stop the dump and chase! Montreal has shown to be a faster team in this series

I agree and why is this so?

Throughout the season we were the team that was blazing past defensemen(not just Erik Cole). We were the team that would bust out with odd man rushes. We were the team that would rush back to prevent odd man rushes by the opponents.

This is not a slam on the Canes effort last night. Those guys laid it all on the line and have nothing to be ashamed of. We just look sluggish and a step behind Montreal in open ice...any thoughts?

[nccanes]

And I'll also put it like this... had Glen Wesley (or anyone else) been in Staal's spot on the PP, would he have also had 3 assists? Probably so. There was nothing special about the passes he made to get his 3 secondary assists.

Oookay. :crazy:

If it doesn't matter who is on the point, how come our PP was 0-for-whatever over the last 2 games prior to this one? I'm sorry that logic doesn't fly.

I'm not saying that Staal was perfect on the point, and my preference is probably that he be elsewhere, but it's hard to argue with success. I don't recall seeing a SH goal against us last night, so with 3 PP goals - it seems an odd argument to make this morning.

[RIO]

This game will be on our birthday. They can borrow some Twin mojo if they like. :D

[Jareddragoo]

We do look sluggish. I think Staal after losing Cole is afraid of what might happen if he took it to the goal. I also think that the defense last night was pathetic, but a body on someone and don't let them walk in on goal. I just don't see where we went wrong now that we are in the playoffs.

[Alicia]

Just please make the dream I had last night about the broom mean something else... :crazy:

[PeteKarmanos]

In a previous life (I wasn't quite as smart as I am now)....I used to be a Red Wings fan.

In fact, my 1st experience with the Stanley Cup Playoffs was in 1987. I was in the crowd for the regular season home finale when Rob Ramage scored with less than a second on the clock for St. Louis to take the regular season division title away.

In the subsequent playoffs, the Wings faced the Toronto Maple Leafs. The results of that series:

Apr 21, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2, at Detroit
Apr 23, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2, at Detroit
Apr 25, 87 Detroit Red Wings 4-2, at Toronto
Apr 27, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2, in OT at Toronto
Apr 29, 87 Detroit Red Wings 3-0, at Detroit
May 1, 87 Detroit Red Wings 4-2, at Toronto
May 3, 87 Detroit Red Wings 3-0, at Detroit

In this series, I learned that NOTHING IS OVER until one team wins 4 games.

For those that believe in probability (& if I am reading this right) the Canadiens have only a 39% chance of winning Game 3.

http://www.whowins.com/tables/up20.html


If these aren't enough reasons to still believe, I was at Game 1 and have tickets for Game 5. I live in Charlotte, so weeknight games are a bit of challenge while also having a family and job.

I am NOT ending my 05-06 season with attending ONLY 1 PLAYOFF GAME.

that is all.

[PeteKarmanos]

Lastly, Lavi needs to use every minute of practice working on outlet passes. These guys couldn't get a pass out of the zone most of the game if their life depended on it.

I don't care who is on the ice with who (or whom)....this has been the greatest disappointment of the 1st 2 games of the series. The passing has sucked.

[nccanes]

We do look sluggish. I think Staal after losing Cole is afraid of what might happen if he took it to the goal. I also think that the defense last night was pathetic, but a body on someone and don't let them walk in on goal. I just don't see where we went wrong now that we are in the playoffs.

I know I missed the first 3 goals and there's blame to go around on that. But what I saw of the game (last few minutes of the 1st thru the "5th") - I wouldn't use sluggish or pathetic to describe what I saw. I saw some guys busting their asses out there - all of them. Mistakes led to the 3 Habs goals, but I just can't use either of those words to describe what I watched.

[SoCalcaniac]

Yeah, but 3 of the 4 assists were the "secondary assists". So, he just passed the puck to someone else that passed to the goal scorer. Not that big of a deal. Had he had 3 primary assists, it would have been a different story.


Sorry Kidder - I call BS on this post (in the nicest way possible). His primary assist was even strength and the other 3 were on PPs. For a PP that has been dismal for 2 games - I'd say the 2nd assist is FAR more than "no big deal".

I know we lost and I know it puts in a freakin huge hole, but reflecting back on the game - gosh, I'm happy I was there to see it.

The Habs using 5 dmen is pretty damn impressive, and all those PKs w/o CAdams and 1 fewer Dman than normal was damn impressive too. Our last 3 penalties (in the 1st OT) all had a PKer in the box. If we just could have scored on our sole PP in the 1OT.

I understand what you're saying, but on the flip side, how many times was he unable to control the puck while on the point, and it came out of the zone? I just didn't see where having him running the point was an effective use of his skills. All season, he has been on the high wing on the PP, and now all of a sudden, we decide to run him on the point. I just have to question that move. And I'll also put it like this... had Glen Wesley (or anyone else) been in Staal's spot on the PP, would he have also had 3 assists? Probably so. There was nothing special about the passes he made to get his 3 secondary assists.

E- I call BS on the post too :laugh: and agree with you....

Is Mike Bossy now posting on LGC? :crazy: How are we now ragging on Staal who played a pretty gritty game last night IMO, and all of his assists were results from hard work? misguided blame being placed there eh? He's played the point at various parts during the reg season, if you've not noticed - so there's no shocker in that he was playing it last night. He's taken crap penalties, and I can deal with that, since his team mates have done it as well- it happens you move on. and whining is the domain of Sidney Crosby, Staal may get frustrated, and he has yapped, but whining is a stretch.

I also find it intriguing that we've had 2 or 3 posts questioning the strategy of Laviolette. The dude who started all of this and helped get us in the playoffs. Oh. Ok.

I guess we're all here to dissect and figure out what happened in any given game at any given time - I'm just not sure why these items specifically have been a topic of conversation. :crazy:

[nccanes]

Presumably they mean Craig, but from TSN's injury report:

Center Kevyn Adams (lower body) is day-to-day.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Ok, between the test I bombed today since I chose the game last night over studying and the kid with the Canadien shirt I saw walking down the hall (I really could've done without that :sick: ), I thought about some things to help us keep the faith for game 3....here's what I came up with:
1. From the N&O:
In 2002, the Detroit Red Wings dropped the first two games of their first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks and not only beat the Canucks but the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup finals. That's the kind of history the Canes would like to repeat.

2. We need a comeback and who else is better for it than us? We came from behind last night...and remember at the beginning of the season where nothing could stop us? We were called the 'Comeback 'Canes' for a reason. If anyone can come from behind, it's us. If we stick to our game and give it our all, the Canadiens won't be able to keep up.

3. It's 2 games. It sucks...but somebody had to win them. If we had been the ones to take both, sure we'd feel confident, but we'd also have that nagging voice in the back of our heads saying that it can change just like that. We've had winning streak after winning streak this season...who's to say we can't string 2 together in a row to tie the series and bring it back home? We can do this!

4. We're heading to a building that we haven't lost in this entire season... it doesn't guarantee a win, but the situation could be worse. We need a comeback and we're heading to the building where one of our biggest ever occured...yeah it was a different team and a totally different situation, but who knows. That was just a comeback in a playoff game, maybe this time the building can help us out with a comeback in a playoff series. Think Miracle in Molson 2k6. Anything is possible!
I like Brindy's quote in the N&O:
"They got 2 in here, so why can't we get two in there? You never know what can happen."

If the fight that the 'Canes showed in the game last night is any indication of how they'll play in game 3, we shouldn't worry. Play for everything you've got, boys. Tighten up on the D and don't hesitate to shoot the puck. Now let's storm into Canada and raise hell...there's nothing I'd love more than to hear a repeat of the crowd back when we beat 'em 8-2....booing for the Habs and cheering for the 'Canes! GO CANES!

[sandstorm]

I heard Forslund on the radio this morning saying that he saw C.Adams walking out with a soft cast on his foot. He said he thought it was a bruise on his ankle or foot, but he didn't know exactly what it was...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

He did come back and play a shift of two after the initial injury. Guess it was too bad to continue, though.

I hope he's back. I like the PK with him on it a lot better. Even if he is crap that we should have left in Anaheim. :beatup:

For anyone new around here, CAds plays best when we all slag on him.

[caveman]

For anyone new around here, CAds plays best when we all slag on him.

Have to agree. A ritual I (try to) have before every game is when CAds first gets on the ice, I have to proclaim, "He's a career minor leaguer." Usually that is good for a goal ;]

Edit: unfortunately for the last game I said "he's less a wolf and more a rat terrier. but he'll take your leg right off, one little bite at a time."

[caveman]

At the end of game 3 in any series between teams A and B, there are only 4 possible outcomes:

1. Team A 3, Team B 0.
2. Team A 2, Team B 1.
3. Team A 1, Team B 2.
4. Team A 0, Team B 3.

We're shooting for #3 there. There are 3 ways to get to #3:

1. Win, Lose, Lose.
2. Lose, Win, Lose.
3. Lose, Lose, Win.

All 3 end up with the same exact series standings.

I don't care how we get it done, if it's 1-0, 2-1, 10-1, it's the same. Just gotta get it done.

But more to specifics, I look to Recchi to have a good game. Not just because he's getting lambasted on the boards here, but because he's played for Montreal before and will hopefully feed off the energy of this game.

[LuvDaCanes]

In a previous life (I wasn't quite as smart as I am now)....I used to be a Red Wings fan.

In fact, my 1st experience with the Stanley Cup Playoffs was in 1987. I was in the crowd for the regular season home finale when Rob Ramage scored with less than a second on the clock for St. Louis to take the regular season division title away.

In the subsequent playoffs, the Wings faced the Toronto Maple Leafs. The results of that series:

Apr 21, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2, at Detroit
Apr 23, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2, at Detroit
Apr 25, 87 Detroit Red Wings 4-2, at Toronto
Apr 27, 87 Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2, in OT at Toronto
Apr 29, 87 Detroit Red Wings 3-0, at Detroit
May 1, 87 Detroit Red Wings 4-2, at Toronto
May 3, 87 Detroit Red Wings 3-0, at Detroit

In this series, I learned that NOTHING IS OVER until one team wins 4 games.

For those that believe in probability (& if I am reading this right) the Canadiens have only a 39% chance of winning Game 3.

http://www.whowins.com/tables/up20.html


If these aren't enough reasons to still believe, I was at Game 1 and have tickets for Game 5. I live in Charlotte, so weeknight games are a bit of challenge while also having a family and job.

I am NOT ending my 05-06 season with attending ONLY 1 PLAYOFF GAME.

that is all.Anybody care to guess the Wings goalie who started that series and was pulled for poor play? Extra points if you know who replaced his and won the series

[PeteKarmanos]

I wondered if anyone would catch that.

Greg Stefan was the starter, who got pulled for a guy named............................................. ........Glen Hanlon.

Stefan being with the Canes was EXACTLY the reason I put this story out there.


My favorite Stefan story (reported in the Detroit Free Press, but not personally verified) was the time he was injured and unable to play because he got injured picking up his child.......who is probably in college, or older by now.

[goalie33]

I'm watching the Wings/Oilers intermission report, and Edzo is picking the Canes out of the four 0-2 teams to pull out of the hole. :D

[StormChaserBH]

I'm watching the Wings/Oilers intermission report, and Edzo is picking the Canes out of the four 0-2 teams to pull out of the hole. :D

Yah, he said it though. Like. He. Was. Reading. His. Take. On. The. Rome. Show. I think he drew short straw so the other guy (was it Neil Smith? I'm only half-paying attention) got to pick Dallas and he had to come up with something to say about us.... :) :) Hey, what the heck, I'm picking us too :)

[PeteKarmanos]

I am NOT superstitious :) and I'm well aware that I'm crossing over sports.....but for Carolina Hurricanes/Green Bay Packers fans like me,

this is an ideal way to start the day of Game 3.


http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=418722

[nccanes]

Souray might dress: Takes one for team against Hurricanes


The Gazette


Wednesday, April 26, 2006


The Canadiens didn't practise yesterday, and didn't make defenceman Sheldon Souray available to the media, so there's no way of truly knowing whether he'll face the Hurricanes tonight at the Bell Centre.

Souray blocked a shot in a delicate area in the first period of Monday's game, and the team is saying he suffered a contusion. General manager and coach Bob Gainey said Souray might have returned, but management decided to be prudent. That makes it sound as though he could be in uniform.

"He's day to day," Gainey said. "He was better today. We'll see how he is tomorrow."

If Souray doesn't play, he'll be replaced by Mark Streit or Todd Simpson.

Drop the puck: Saku Koivu was tossed from the faceoff circle, and replaced by Garth Murray, late in the third period of Monday's game after goalie Cristobal Huet froze the puck. The Canadiens lost the faceoff and Cory Stillman scored the tying goal with 90 seconds left in regulation time.

Although Montreal won the game in double-overtime, that did little to quell Koivu's mood. Koivu, lined up against Doug Weight, said the linesmen must be more consistent on faceoffs during the playoffs.

"Our guys especially seemed to be kicked out," Koivu said. "There's got to be more consistency. Weight was too quick on his stick. I'm surprised, with (slightly more than) one minute left, that you'd get kicked out after the first move. It shouldn't be that way, unless you're consistently cheating."

Go figure: The Canadiens averaged 2.96 goals during the regular season but, through two playoff games, are averaging six goals vs. Carolina. Of course, it won't continue. But in the new NHL, the days of low-scoring and tight-checking playoff hockey appear over. Officials are even calling penalties in overtime! What a novel concept.

"It's what everyone wanted," Koivu said. "There's lots of things you agree with, but lots you disagree with."

Koivu doesn't like the number of two-man disadvantages teams are facing. Montreal took two penalties within 13 seconds late in the second period of Monday's game, leading to two Hurricanes' goals to start the third.

"Any game can change," Koivu said. "You can be up 3-0 but, with a couple of calls, the other team's right back in it. It's a good thing the game has opened up. The clutching and grabbing had gone too far. But they're also making penalty calls too quick and easy."

[Night Train]

Anyone know of anyplace in Conway, SC that will show the game?

I'm traveling there on business tonight and hope to find a decent Sports Bar in which to root on the 'Canes.

Thanks!

[AkIce]

I'd like to see Babchuck. He really impressed me in the middle of the season, just coming over from a new team and taking the place of our high minute d-men. He is big and has a big shot. No offense to Wesley but he is neither. Before anybody jumps me on Wesley let me say I think the world of him as a player and respect all he does for the Canes. I just think some fresh blood on the back line might help. 12 goals in two games supports that idea.

Any predictions on when Stillman will twirl and fall to the ice this game? Strangely he did it in the last two games, what gives?

Cam Ward all the way.

Lets take two in Quebec!!

[AbNormal27]

I went into work yesterday to find that my co-workers had changed my desktop to flash various pics of Habs players. I just laughed it off.

I will be wearing my white Hurricanes jersey personalized with my name and number to work today. We'll see who laughs last.

Aaryn

[caveman]

Lets take two in Quebec!!

Gotta win one before we can win two. Let's win tonight. Period!

[corylav]

Go get 'em boys!!

[CANESFREAKinDET]

LET's GO CANES!!!

After seeing all these positive posts and thinking about it myself, I KNOW you guys can do this! Get out there, play hard, keep away from stupid penalties, and PLEASE cover your zone...stop with the turnovers and help out Cam!!! KIll Em Boys! :smoke:

[sandstorm]

Dear Hurricanes,

My birthday is this weekend and I really want a party in the parking lot of the RBC Center on Sunday. A win in Montreal(preferrably 2) would really be appreciated. Otherwise, I won't get a party. :angel: :spin: :D

Thank you,
Sandy(aka sandstorm)

[CanesChic]

I said this to a friend last night....

I have begun to realize why we lost the first two, and I believe it more and more. To win in 4 straight wouldn't do this club justice. It would seem to easy, it would be too ordinary. It wouldn't be the story I still believe we have coming to us. To be down again, to be counted out by anyone who doesn't know us - to have this Southern small market hockey club that everyone ignored go against the storied Habs down 2-0 - to lose in double overtime, to have to win it on the road...

HNIC called the comeback in the last game the Rally in Raleigh. That's fitting for the whole series.

We just gotta believe!!

[RIO]

Go Canes Go!! Kick Hab fanny!!

[IceSaber]

The Rally in Raleigh.
*turns phrase over in mind*
The Raleigh Rally.
*Flips it over again*
The Rowdy Raleigh Rally.
*Alliterates it again*
The Rigorous Rowdy Raleigh Rally.
*Reorganizes*
The Rigorous Raleigh Rowdy Roadworthy Rollicking Rally
*Reassess*
Really.

[CanesChic]

*shaking head*

How's them meds, love bug?

[sticker]

If they aren't fired up after losing that last game, they don't deserve to win. With that being said, I think they are fired up :fire: Let's go Canes!

[Caniac]

*shaking head*

How's them meds, love bug?

I think she's gotten into Grandpappy's Ol' Cough Medicine or something... :crazy:

[apolinar]

My head is about to explode with all the anticipation of tonights game.

These guys in hab town are trying to take the CUP WHICH BELONGS TO US. Like the commercial says, THIS IS OUR STXNLEY CUP. AND THE HABS ARE STANDING IN THE WAY OF IT. It's time to KNOCK EM DOWN. WE NEED PERFECT GAMES FROM EVERY ONE OF OUR GUYS. No stupid penalties, and keep your heads up. I believe for certain our destiny is not to lose to Alexandria Kotex-lev. I still remember the bananas thrown at weekes. I remember our anthem being booed. I remember that swagger in their walks and in their faces in OUR arena that they did not deserve. This is not the habs' year.

[corylav]

Good news for Canadians fans. Defenceman Sheldon Souray will return to the ice in Game 3, Montreal tries to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their series with Carolina.

[Alicia]

Good news for Canadians fans. Defenceman Sheldon Souray will return to the ice in Game 3, Montreal tries to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their series with Carolina.

*kicks rocks*

Well, their CQ jumped up exponentially from -257. :beatup:

[puck_it]

*shaking head*

How's them meds, love bug?

I think she's gotten into Grandpappy's Ol' Cough Medicine or something... :crazy:

for real :crazy:

that was um interesting

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Slowest.Day.Of.My.Life.

Will 7pm EVER get here?!?!

[Night Train]

Somebody's got to win this game.

Might as well be us.

Go 'Canes!

[Staalgurl4ever]

Slowest.Day.Of.My.Life.

Will 7pm EVER get here?!?!

In another two hours. I just want to get this over with.

[Alicia]

Somebody's got to win this game.

Might as well be us.

Go 'Canes!

That's the spirit! :beatup:

[pharmkat]

I'm ready to kick some Montreal tail! Let's hope the guys are too! :spin:

[HubbyHatesHockey]

Is there a pregame show tonight? DirecTV is only playing music on the game channel... 664 I think?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Is there a pregame show tonight? DirecTV is only playing music on the game channel... 664 I think?

No, only for home games. Dammit. :sad:

[Shattered]

11 minutes to hockey.

[caveman]

IT IS TIME.

[caveman]

Man, only on seeing those replays do you see how close Kevyn was to winning the game on Monday :(

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Anyone else feel nauseous?



Totally unrelated to the nausea, Cam's in goal!

[ontheglass]

Sitting in a KY hotel room again and it's lgc.com, nhl.com, Chuck and the occasional updates from the wife. I have OLN, but would you believe this from their schedule (maybe it's already here somewhere and I apologize).

http://www.olntv.com/nw/article/view/16563/?tf=NHLArticleWrapper.tpl

Anything missing on the sked?

GO CANES, get a BIG W.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

:laugh: Whitney is back and in RARE form, lmao.

[caveman]

Anyone else feel nauseous?

I was nauseous on Monday, up to about 1 minute 42 seconds into the second period. I feel kind of awesome tonight, really. America! @#% yeah!

[ontheglass]

Anyone else feel nauseous?

Yes me too. You just gotta feel for these guys.

[caveman]

Staal, nice burst. Crowd is pretty boisterous.

[caveman]

Okay now I feel nauseous.

[Alicia]

Anyone else feel nauseous?

YES

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK, is it just a difference in their broadcast or does their crowd make us sound like a library. :eek2:


WTF? Are they booing Staal?!? Or did they just want a call right then? :crazy:

[caveman]

C'mon Recchi, less complaining during the play and more skating. Less waiting for the puck to come to you and more, oh, I don't know, noticing the Habs player skating in front of you to take the puck in a BAD place to give it up!!

[pharmkat]

What the heck was the crowd singing in the first minute or so? :eek2:

I kinda thought they were just booing in general.

Come on guys!

[caveman]

OK, is it just a difference in their broadcast or does their crowd make us sound like a library. :eek2:


WTF? Are they booing Staal?!? Or did they just want a call right then? :crazy:

They seem to be booing every Cane who touches the puck at any time. And they are loud and intense.

[caveman]

WOW. Darn good thing that the Habs didn't pass on that 3-on-1...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

STOP LETTING KOVALEV STAND THERE AND MEASURE UP CAM!!!!

OMG! :mad:

And SHUT UP with the jinx-invoking statments, Tripp!

[queenmerry]

What the heck was the crowd singing in the first minute or so? :eek2:

I kinda thought they were just booing in general.

Come on guys!

It's the Ole Ole Ole song. They do it at most of their games. There's a punk band called Bouncing Souls who do a punk version that many of the arenas in the NHL play between plays.

In 2001 the Habs fans that came to the RBC Center would start singing it when the Habs would go up. We retaliated in our section by doing it when the Canes were up...and with the way we sing, it wasn't pretty. :)

[pharmkat]

Ah, good to know. Thanks.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Positive from the first period: we're not down a goal (or two, or three) yet!

Still nauseous.

[IceSaber]

*shaking head*

How's them meds, love bug?
Relaxing. :D

nauseous
Retching :hurl:

Rare that Ray! ;) [/quote]

[caveman]

Joe has some jump, that's a good sign. Lines are interesting. Recchi still needs to quit barking at the refs mid-play and Weight needs to stop handing the puck to the other team!

[wmangum35]

Well best 1st period of the series. Lets see if they can't beat Huet here in the 2nd. GO CANES!!!

[IceSaber]

Recchi's railing the refs? What about Weight?

[CanesChic]

Still nauseous.

Beer didn't help, I tried.


We got this. We got this. We got this. We got this.......

[puck_it]

Recchi's railing the refs? What about Weight?

the two of em are a ref railing duo.


and that sounds like an After Hours comment if i ever heard one!

[dakuwan]

I think that glove save by Cam will be the number 1 on Sportscenter's Top 10 tonight. :eek2: :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Save. :eek2: DAMN.

Poor Cam. :sad:

Are the Canes planning on trying out that other end of the ice this period?

[dakuwan]

Thank god for Kaberle. For the past two games he's been a rock.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK, the hockey gods must be with us tonight. That's some luck if I ever saw it. Problem is, they can't do it all. The 18 guys on the ice other than Cam have to PLAY!

[CanesChic]

Are the Canes planning on trying out that other end of the ice this period?

Ok boys, so we know where OUR net is...can someone please draw a map of where the MON net is?

[dakuwan]

How about a map to the Jump and Desire we stepped out with last period.

Coming a little flat so far this period and leaning too much on the goalie yet again.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Deep? Forecheck? Surely you jest, Mr Tracy?!? :roll:

We can't even get it shallow right now.

It's pretty sad to leave all this on the rookie.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

BUT HE GOT THE PUCK!!!!! :mad: :mad:

:sad: :sad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Crap...

[Alicia]

*cue submarine*

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Screw the team (no, not really), I'm cheering for Cam Ward!!!!!!

GO CAM!!!! WOOOOO!!!

[dakuwan]

There's another Top 10 play for Ward on the night. Till that breakdown by the team they were doing well on the PP kill.

Yes!, we get a power play of our own.

[Alicia]

Somebody PLEASE punch Kovy in his smug-@ss face! :mad:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Oh good! A PP! So we can give up a shortie!!






I'm trying this new negative outlook thing. We'll see how that goes.

[dakuwan]

Where the hell is our defense? WTF?

[caneshockeychick]

aHH, Toxic Hell has arrived so that the pain I'm experiencing from this game so far can be replaced by the pain of heartburn :sick:

[dakuwan]

On that round where Ward was hung out on his own even one of our own players ran into him and kept him from getting back to the net. Pure luck for us that last shot was wide cause the net was still open.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

One pass too many, one pass too many, one pass too many. Man, I am SICK of hearing that. :sick:

[nccanes]

This is too hard to watch (so I'm not). I realize things look different on tv than in person, but they certainly don't look like a team that's desperate and is fighting for their life.

I understand why we don't send a 2nd man in hard into the offensive zone on a PK, but why on earth did Matt Cullen have NO ONE behind him when we're on the PP?

I'm with you SHC, I'm cheering for Cam.

I imagine the the Joe-fans (are there any) will talk about the penalty he drew, but that was a bad call imo and Joe was damn lucky. SloJo can take a seat on the bench anytime now.

This is soooooo disappointing. :sad: :mad:

[dakuwan]

Feeding Frenzy. Now keep it up.

[caneshockeychick]

BTW, for those who aren't getting the CBC feed, the CBC announcers appear to be absolutely in love with Cam Ward.

[CanesChic]

This is too hard to watch (so I'm not).:

I gave up watching too. My stomach hurt so bad that it was easier to start cleaning the house. I'm running out of things to polish.

I'm rooting for Cam, because I just can't fathom comprehending anything else.

and I'm waiting for Rod to bail us out of this one. I just wish he'd hurry up.

[nccanes]

BTW, for those who aren't getting the CBC feed, the CBC announcers appear to be absolutely in love with Cam Ward.

I'm sure they are. THey are probably thinking what we all are - you've had shaking goaltending that put you in big ass holes for 2 straight games and now you've got a goalie - and they STILL can't handle the Habs. Damn poor kid!

[Alicia]

Um...still nauseous here. :sick:

[hyena]

watching this game is literally making me sick. i'm not enjoying it at all. :sad:

come on guys, please don't let this performance by Cam go to waste.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

BTW, for those who aren't getting the CBC feed, the CBC announcers appear to be absolutely in love with Cam Ward.

They'll have to get in line.


but why on earth did Matt Cullen have NO ONE behind him when we're on the PP?

Excellent question. I guess because that would involve skating and not just standing there watching someone else try to make something pretty happen all by himself?

Sad to see someone actually give the effort to skate the puck in deep just to have NO ONE to pass to, and NO ONE else to even draw a defender.

[IceSaber]

I've decided I am, too. The next time Little Ice Saber professes her love...so am I!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/habs042406game006.jpg

[CanesChic]

You know, at the very least, you'd hope they could pull it together for Cam. This kid, who hasn't played hardly at all this season, comes in and offers up magic...*shaking head*

Let Cam have that moment, guys. Let him have this win, because he deserves it even if many of you don't right now.

Talk about the weight of the world on your shoulders.

:sad:

You know, Ice. That picture makes me think one thing.

It's good to have heroes.

[caneshockeychick]

Yes, C.Ward has been playing (saving goals) out of his mind...Now if only we could get those guys who are supposed to score goals for our team to start playing...And can someone please get the Habs off our backs!!!!!

[nccanes]

I have to admit I missed the last 5+ minutes and from the noise I heard from our living room and the "feeding frenzy" comment - it sounds like we had some chances. But that's been about 2 shifts where we sustained any type of chances. I just don't have the faith that they can pull it together long enough to gain the upper hand.

Has Forslund made an "oh what a save" calls about Huet? Don't think so. :sick:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It's good to have heroes.

Especially very high quality ones. And he's about as high quality as you get in the world of sports.

[Alicia]

It's good to have heroes.

Especially very high quality ones. And he's about as high quality as you get in the world of sports.

Most certainly...

[puck_it]

the best thing is... you really cant go wrong with any of the guys on the team.

[IceSaber]

OT Incredible Save Sequence (OT 1)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/habs042406game235.jpg

[pharmkat]

I just opened a piece of chocolate and the wrapper says "Be fearless."

A sign?

[nccanes]

I think we need the scoring mojo - Cam's got the saving mojo down so far. :sad: (Unless you're just in the wrong thread with the photo ;) )

Well, you can't change the fact that they go into the final 20 minutes a goal down, but you can damn well play like you're fighting for your playoff life - because they are.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK....FSN promo for the game just now? Apparently the voice over is "against the reigning Southeast Division Champs"? I totally heard "against the waning Southeast Division Champs." :sad:

C'mon guys!!! You really can do this!! It's only ONE goal! It's YOUR period! And you OWE it to Cam Ward.


GO CANES!!!!!




Have I mentioned that CAds is trash lately? :beatup:

[caneshockeychick]

I think if we could get 20 more guys playing like Cam Ward out there on the ice tonight...well, I'd definitely be in Raleigh soon ;)

[IceSaber]

Give me a second...I had to keep that up as well....I'm working on it!!!

[puck_it]

LETS GO HURRI-CANES!

*clap clap clap clap clap*

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Oh good....the flurry of shots from the blueline begins. That oughtta work.

[nccanes]

Perhaps John/Tripp have mentioned it (still not watching) - Koivu won't return and has gone to the hospital (according to something I read elsewhere). So I suppose that Habs have some motivation themselves (or should I say 'by themselves').

[dakuwan]

The team playing this third period would never lose a game if they were always like this.

[dakuwan]

They may as well rename the Sportscenter Top 10 the Cam Ward Top 10 tonight. Saved it on the line and ended on his back. Amazing playing on his part.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The team playing this third period would never lose a game if they were always like this.

You mean the Habs? ;)


Not that it has all that much to do with the current score, but I would like to say that I don't particularly care for the way this game is being called...and no-called.

OMG, CAM!!!! :eek2: I thought that one was in.

[IceSaber]

I want three HURRICANES GOALS!

MOJO...MOJO...MOJO...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/habs12_31_05048Rodsgoal.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/habs012306022.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/atl012806016.jpg

And by the way - Keep it up those saves CAM!!!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/Copyofhabs012306002.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/isle011906052.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/isle011906054.jpg

[dakuwan]

Habs got back in our end while i was typing but we were all over their zone for the first four minutes. Keeping it in the zone, jumping like basketball players to try to pull it down back into the zone, etc. They were giving themselves chances and wearing out the line out there. :evil:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Habs got back in our end while i was typing but we were all over their zone for the first four minutes. Keeping it in the zone, jumping like basketball players to try to pull it down back into the zone, etc. They were giving themselves chances and wearing out the line out there. :evil:

Oh, I agree with you. I'm seeing a little light here, maybe. Just keeping up that negative attitude of mine, lol. :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

I'm listening at work...... feeling like I'm gonna barf at any second. COME ON GUYS, pot the biscuit!

Aaryn

[Alicia]

'Canes!! Score a freakin' goal already!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I LOVE OUR CAPTAIN!!!!!!!!!!

(and batesb, try that again in a few minutes, lol)

[dakuwan]

That be our Captain :D :D :D :D

[Alicia]

Thank you! :kiss:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

'Canes!! Score a freakin' goal already!!

YES!!!!

Ask for the Cxp next time, A!!!!


WOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Oh Captain, our Captain!!!! THANK YOU!!

[dakuwan]

Now say it again Bates Fan. Call it out again.

[pharmkat]

SCOOOOOOOORRREEEE!!!

[CanesChic]

and I'm waiting for Rod to bail us out of this one. I just wish he'd hurry up.

I'm quoting myself, cause if anyone wasn't letting this season go - it was him.

Thanks Rod.

[IceSaber]

OK - scary thing...that top picture I posted...a Rod Brind'Amour goal against the Habs earlier this season.... :eek2:

Seriously...check the properties...

[Alicia]

'Canes!! Score a freakin' goal already!!

YES!!!!

Ask for the Cxp next time, A!!!!


WOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

LOL! :D I just called 'em all out for you!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I think my neighbors probably just called the cops. :beatup:

And a PP!!!!! OMG!

So, uh, could we have enough confidence to get the PP going now? Please? Pretty please? :crazy:

[HF]

Not pretty? NOT PRETTY!? *ROAR*
I don't care if they're pretty, pretty ugly, lucky, or flaming miracles, as long as they SCORE!

[CanesChic]

OK - scary thing...that top picture I posted...a Rod Brind'Amour goal against the Habs earlier this season.... :eek2:

Seriously...check the properties...

Post it again. Please.

Rod, you got this one again.

[Alicia]

Now say it again Bates Fan. Call it out again.

That was a little spooky :crazy: but ok...

'Canes!! Score another freakin' goal already!!!

[IceSaber]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/habs12_31_05048Rodsgoal.jpg

[IceSaber]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/cam/habs12_31_05048Rodsgoal.jpg

[Buck LeMieux]

Yesssssssssss! Go Roddie! Refuse to lose - that's why he wears the "C."

Punch it. Beep Beep baby!!

[raleighcanesfan]

If we can get some offensive zone faceoff wins, we could do something. That's killed us all night.

Cullen is strong--look for something from him...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Not pretty? NOT PRETTY!? *ROAR*
I don't care if they're pretty, pretty ugly, lucky, or flaming miracles, as long as they SCORE!

Seriously! Shoot 'em out your a** if you have to! Just get one more!!!

Oh, and don't allow any more. :beatup:

[Alicia]

Oh, and don't allow any more. :beatup:

Of utmost importance....

[dakuwan]

Dude, I feel so bad cause when Stillman went down I was just yelling, Bleed! Bleed for us!

Thank got he's ok or else id feel really bad

[CanesChic]

Rod. It's all lining up. C'mon. C'mon.

Do it for Cam.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Komisarek is SUCH a piece of SH*T!!!! :mad: :mad:

OMG, 4:34 left, a 4 minute PP....and Whitney is on the ice.

Finish this.


Not like that.....

Thanks for the backcheck on your turnover, Rex.

[caneshockeychick]

grrrrr!!!! Loved the way the CBC Announcers said Stillman was trying hard to bleed...and then they said he succeeded.

COME ON CANES!!!! POWER PLAY GOAL NOW!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

WTF was Recchi thinking with that pass?

[dakuwan]

C'mon Lavi, Its time for Recchi to ride the pine tonight. You cant give that up.

Maybe we shouldnt be on a PP, we're playing worse now.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Dude, I feel so bad cause when Stillman went down I was just yelling, Bleed! Bleed for us!



So was I. :beatup:

Geez, can you STOP with the shorthanded chances?!

[caneshockeychick]

Ummm.........is this our Power play or theirs? :huh:

[CanesChic]

X X X X X X X

That's me crossing my fingers.

[Buck LeMieux]

Somebody please put their stick into a sensitive lower body area on Komisarek!

Here comes the Whiz on the power play - Go Ray!

I conclude with....It may be time for Rechhi to earn his check.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Ummm.........is this our Power play or theirs? :huh:

That's the question of the year.

[Alicia]

Oh, for the love of...quit all the passing & shoot the mother f**ker!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

shoot the mother f**ker!!!

Who, Komisarek? I'm all for it. :beatup:

ARGH!! Our PP is SO awful. :sad:

[Caniac]

I hate overtime.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

^seconded

[Buck LeMieux]

Anybody know why we can't win a faceoff against these guys?

[caneshockeychick]

^thirded

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Overtime. I thought I was nauseous before. I think I'll go make myself puke and just get it over with. :sick:

Well, they sure did fight hard there at the end of the period. Where were those guys all night? Is it really just that they aren't playing that hard all game long? Or just that the thing about us wearing teams down really is true?

C'mon guys! You KNOW you can do it!! I have a final tomorrow so come back for the OT and send another one of those things past Huet!! :spin:

[IceSaber]

I thought soup and crackers would be OK - I was wrong....

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Anybody know why we can't win a faceoff against these guys?

It's a vast right-wing conspriacy.

I'm sorry....I think I'm channeling RIO tonight....only not very sucessfully. :beatup:

[Alicia]

shoot the mother f**ker!!!

Who, Komisarek? I'm all for it. :beatup:

Him too! If we shoot him into the net behind Huet, will that count as a goal? :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

Anybody know why we can't win a faceoff against these guys?

Whatever it is..gotta be the same reason we can't score a goal on a 4 min PP.

[wmangum35]

Nice goal by Rod and hopefully the Canes can get the win in OT.
LETS GO CANES!!!

[nccanes]

X X X X X X X

That's me crossing my fingers.

Chic - I never knew you only had 7 fingers -- or do you have 14? ;)

They have to win this - they have to. No other options.

I walked the dog with my Tao and listend to the Habs broadcast. They agreed with me ;) that Wallin was struggling tonight. I thought Nic had some great moments last night, but the first 2 periods (that I watched) he's looked shaky.

I don't know if I can watch or not - Rod scored just as I walked in the door from the walk, so I guess I'm allowed.

[Caniac]

YOU HAVE TO KEEP WALKING IN THAT DOOR!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

They agreed with me ;) that Wallin was struggling tonight. I thought Nic had some great moments last night, but the first 2 periods (that I watched) he's looked shaky.



I agree as well. Although, where were you that you got to see his great moments last night. :eek2:

You KNOW that HAD to be said. ;) :beatup:

[nccanes]

LOL - actually I'd made it across the room and was standing at the corner of the tv (on my way past). I can stand there I suppose. :D

[SoCalcaniac]

I have no idea how you people can type and watch the dang TV but now that I have to wait I have no idea what to do with myself.

Somebody. Help. Me. I. AM. BEYOND nauseated. :help

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Cam AGAIN!!! WOOO!!!

OK.....was Pete off the hook or what? :crazy: I kept expecting him to say "and the cocaine helps, too." :eek2:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Please hockey gods...let this PP not suck...

[dakuwan]

Hope the guys play this PP like they want it as much as us.

[Caniac]

WWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

WE WON! WE WON! WE WON!!!!!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

ERIC STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

YES YES YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO STAAL!!!!!!!!!!

[dakuwan]

HELL YES!!!! WE'RE BACK IN IT!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

YES!!!!!!


WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Oh man...I LOVE seeing Staalsy that happy! :D

[HF]

Oh thank you god.
Huet couldn't see through Brindy's a$$.
First Star to Brindy's A$$!

[dakuwan]

I Didnt know it was his first playoff goal ever. That makes it so much better all around.

Ward derseves some respect from the Hab fans when they call out his star.

[wmangum35]

WHAT A HUGE GOAL
If the Habs had won they pretty much would have won the series, but since the Canes have won this game, they are a win away from a tied series and retaking home ice advantage in this series. At least one more home game....LETS GO CANES!!!!

[Buck LeMieux]

This series is not over by a long shot!

Let's rock their butts again Friday!!!!

[dakuwan]

Fix the mike. I want to hear what he's saying.

[wmangum35]

Oh thank you god.
Huet couldn't see through Brindy's a$$.
First Star to Brindy's A$$!
:crazy: :eek: :crazy: :eek: :eek2: :laugh:

[caneshockeychick]

Don Cherry actually called the Staal goal in OT :eek:

[IceSaber]

If we shoot him into the net behind Huet, will that count as a goal?

I'm pretty sure as long as the puck hits the back of the net before Komisarek...it's OK. :D

[guinevere]

AAAAAAAAAH!!!!! I cant see. :spin: AAAAAH!

I'll never see my cats again. They are permanently plastered under the couch.

[CanesChic]

SHC -

:laugh: It was seven fingers. Two were in my ears and one was my thumb in my mouth as I rocked in the corner.

You know, did anyone hear "Golddigger" playing in the background, loud as could be out of the Carolina lockerroom? They played that all season. I see Commie macking out to that one in that robe...

And Don Cherry just said MON should worry about Carolina because of the goaltending we are getting, the feeling that comes back after a win like this...Koivu being hurt....

I don't know what to say. I'm so happy and I keep crying. Go figure.

[raleighcanesfan]

AAAAAAAAAH!!!!! I cant see. :spin: AAAAAH!

I'll never see my cats again. They are permanently plastered under the couch.

Heehee! I have cats like that...Bates and Barnaby. Very apropos!

Phew. Great end to a crappy game. Wardo saved our tail. If we lose the series, fine, but I just didn't want us going out like that. Now we've got ourselves a series.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

My roomie walked in on me pulling a Tom Cruise...lmao...I was jumping all over the couch. :D

Maaaaaaaaaaaan I love this team!

[Fernando da Silva]

Well, Canes won!!! A goal scored by (i still don't know), assisted by unknown, unknown and Brindy's a$$ :laugh:

[IceSaber]

First Star to Brindy's A$$!

Funny, I told a friend of mine yesterday they needed to go up there and kick Montreal's A$$, so it's so fitting that that's how the winning goal was scored! :laugh: :laugh:

If we lose the series, fine
*throws salt at you*
Don't say crap like that right now - how can you???
*grabs lucky rabbit foot* ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

WHY can we hear Tripp loud and clear but not the people I actually want to hear? :crazy:

[nccanes]

I had the winning goal "spoiled" because there were TWO tv sets that were just a smidge ahead of mine because of the DVR. I heard TWO sets of YEEEESSSSSS (one from the Mr and one from the kids each in different rooms behind closed doors) about 10 seconds before my TV showed the goal. :lol: Normally that gets someone in major doodoo but tonight I was THRILLED.

But really, the PP finally looked like it was doing something - I actually said outloud (as I stood poised by the tv as I had for Roddy's goal): "that's it - now it'll happen". And it did.

Gotta say, I was SO diggin' seeing Staal Roddy and Willie out there together for the beginning of the OT - talk about setting the tone with the big guns.

WOO FREAKIN HOO!

Quick someone check the Sunday afternoon forecast! :D

[IceSaber]

I hear it's expected to be all smiles, with grills, pigs (don't tell Stormy), beer, and brats!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Oh man...Colesy just made me bawl like a baby. I'm so happy he's there...playoff beard and all. :spin:

[caveman]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHH.

What a great day. My first fill-up on B100 biodiesel, and a year-long project wrapped up at work.

Oh yeah. And Cole's playoff beard is no match for the Caveman's, but damned if it isn't good to see him roughing it up with Staal in postgame interviews.

Oh yeah. And that other thing.

CANES WIN. CANES WIN. CANES WIN. There will be a game 5. There will be a welcome home party at the airport Friday night. There will be tailgating. There will be tables and chairs and pony rides and dancing bears, there'll even be a band. And there will be snacks. Oh yes, there will be snacks.

SWEEP THIS, Habs.

[nccanes]

CANES WIN. CANES WIN. CANES WIN. There will be a game 5. There will be a welcome home party at the airport Friday night. There will be tailgating. There will be tables and chairs and pony rides and dancing bears, there'll even be a band. And there will be snacks. Oh yes, there will be snacks.


Aww Caveman - I was laughing and smiling with a lump in my throat when reading this. :D

Hey SHC - you keep slagging on CAdams and I'll cover Joe. I have to say after my self-imposed exile from watching - he looked pretty good. I'll even keep calling him SloJo. :lol:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

SWEEP THIS, Habs.

HELL YEAH!!!


That entire post was mighty quality, caveman.

[nccanes]

Okay all you Thunder Stick fans - Sunday is your day. :lol:

[SoCalcaniac]

That's my boyyyyyyyY!! Baby bird mouth and all :laugh: OMG. It's a series!

CC- you pulled me out of despair when I was so devasted, with just so much postivity, so in CC's honor, I pulled out my brand new gray #12 Staal tee- and wore it for the game. I pointed to it and told hub that tonight was his night and something good was gonna happen. So now I have to wear this tee every game.

Loved that post game interview with Cam (does the kid even sweat? nerves of steel eh?) and Staal and Cole together and smiling ear to ear- (yes, Ice I'm crying again..... :beatup: )


Can't get too high, can't get too low. Huge win. We've gota series folks....

[Alicia]

Oh man...Colesy just made me bawl like a baby. I'm so happy he's there...playoff beard and all. :spin:

Me too! I just finally quit crying. :beatup:

[sandstorm]

I woke my son up screaming!! :angel:
Happy Birthday to me!!!!

[caveman]

That entire post was mighty quality, caveman.

Most of the funny part was quoting a song "Tables and Chairs" by Andrew Bird, so I can't take credit for that. But I will add this:

The last time we had a game 4 in Montreal, down 2 games to 1, there was a Miracle and Secret Weapon involved.

http://www.hockeynut.com/0102/playoffs2002/carmon.html

Tonight, Cam made so many huge saves it's hard to label this game anything but his. But the Charge of the Rod Brigade is something I'll remember forever. That was WILL, sheer WILL, to tie the game up.

[sticker]

We're BACK!! What a shot by Staal, so glad he got it. He's taken some heat lately for not finishing but that's a great way to finish.
:nanner: :nanner: :beer:

Oh and by the way as I said in the Game 2 thread, I had to shave today and had a job interview so this could be a good omen, guess I was right. Maybe I'll continue to shave on game days. Can't promise I'll have a job interview every game though.

[Batigol21]

It was fantastic night for Canes fans! I was listened all match in the nhl radio and I want to say: I love Canes! Cam Ward was marveles(wonderful) tonight! Ok It`s time to sleep in Poland is 4.16 am so Good night!

[caveman]

It was fantastic night for Canes fans! I was listened all match in the nhl radio and I want to say: I love Canes! Cam Ward was marveles(wonderful) tonight! Ok It`s time to sleep in Poland is 4.16 am so Good night!

Polska!! curwa what a game.

[SoCalcaniac]

Poland? Wow, Canes are world wide!
:crazy:

The headline on TSN:

"Ward of the Crease"

I've rewound the interviews 4 different times. Mostly to see Erik Cole smiling like he was.

We're BACK!! What a shot by Staal, so glad he got it. He's taken some heat lately for not finishing but that's a great way to finish.

I think you were giving him heat for not finishing-but we'll let it go ;) can't finish if they're blocking your shots just like he said in the post game.

[Buck LeMieux]

(Disclaimer: I sincerely hope Koivu is alright.)

I was watching OLN a minute ago and that Koivu injury looks bad. It looked as if blood was coming from his eye or at least the lower lid somehow. I hope the eye itself was not injured.

[IceSaber]

But the Charge of the Rod Brigade is something I'll remember forever. That was WILL, sheer WILL, to tie the game up.

He did it in game 2 as well...both his goals...I've said this to a few...and I've said it in so many game threads I've lost count...That man decides to win games. and drags the team with him.

..and I'd swear, you can't convince me otherwise...He's DECIDED this year...is HIS team's year.

Edited: Did a couple of posts just disappear or am I losing my mind...cause I just quoted one above and now I can't find it....?

[talkingcanes]

MONTREAL (CP) - Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu was taken to hospital Wednesday after being cut near the left eye with a high stick during a playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina forward Justin Williams appeared to be trying to lift Koivu's stick when he hit him in the face with his own at 4:52 of the second period.

Koivu, who wears a visor, immediately grabbed his face and reached for a referee to help him to the bench. He was bleeding from a gash near his left eye and appeared to be squinting.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

I can't contain myself....I shouldn't doubt these guys anymore!!!!!

*no other words at the moment except...*

YESSSS!!!! :D :D

[wmangum35]

MONTREAL (CP) - Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu was taken to hospital Wednesday after being cut near the left eye with a high stick during a playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina forward Justin Williams appeared to be trying to lift Koivu's stick when he hit him in the face with his own at 4:52 of the second period.

Koivu, who wears a visor, immediately grabbed his face and reached for a referee to help him to the bench. He was bleeding from a gash near his left eye and appeared to be squinting.
Yikes....I hope he will be okay.....in a few weeks. :beatup: :angel:

[CANESFREAKinDET]

MONTREAL (CP) - Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu was taken to hospital Wednesday after being cut near the left eye with a high stick during a playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina forward Justin Williams appeared to be trying to lift Koivu's stick when he hit him in the face with his own at 4:52 of the second period.

Koivu, who wears a visor, immediately grabbed his face and reached for a referee to help him to the bench. He was bleeding from a gash near his left eye and appeared to be squinting.

you know tho...i seriously hope Saku is ok...no one ever deserves this... :sad:

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Who else LOVES this:

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20060426/staal_81466.jpg

:D (from the tsn.ca post game article) :D

[petecaniac]

Great performance by Cam, Rod in period #3 and Eric in period #4. I'm so glad that the Canes won this game. On a side note...when the Canes failed to score during the 4 min. power play I slammed the brim of my ball cap accidentally into the base of my big toe and now have a huge bruise and am unable to walk on that toe. Anyone out there ever break their toe with the brim of a ball cap??? LOL
Pete

P.S. Overall it was worth the pain

[nccanes]

I mentioned the Koivu eye situation earlier in the thread when I was in here instead of watching. For those that were able to watch the whole thing - did John/Tripp actually discuss him not returning and that he'd gone to the hospital? Just curious.

There are gonna be some pissed Habs fans and pissed Habs. The Canes better be ready for it on Thursday. While I see how the refs either missed or err'd on our side on the call - any set of fans/teammates are gonna be peeved about it.

[nccanes]

Who else LOVES this:

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20060426/staal_81466.jpg

:D (from the tsn.ca post game article) :D

Now if Recchi could ever move down the ice *during* a game that fast. He hauled ass from the bench to be the first to Staal. :lol:

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060427/capt.ryr10404270228.hurricanes_canadiens_hockey_ry r104.jpg
:D

[sticker]

We're BACK!! What a shot by Staal, so glad he got it. He's taken some heat lately for not finishing but that's a great way to finish.

I think you were giving him heat for not finishing-but we'll let it go ;) can't finish if they're blocking your shots just like he said in the post game.

Actually, if you go back and read my posts, I don't think I've mentioned Staal once. I mentioned Larose, Vasicek, Ward, and Tverdovsky. Maybe some others but Staal was never mentioned by me.

[SoCalcaniac]

Totally agree Ice. This is Rod's team, and you can almost feel just how intense he is cause it nearly leaps into the stands or in tonights case, right through the TV.

Forecast is rain on Sunday...... and why does the game start at 7:30 on Sunday? and ahh.... thundersticks. :eek2:

I posted in the practice report yesterday that Staal went out for practice didn't participate in the other stuff and just shot pucks for about 25 minutes; McCarthy would feed the puck,or Staal would line up pucks and just start shooting, then McCarthy would provide the 'screen' Staal spent the first 25 shots shooting high, while McCarthy would say higher and on and on it went. Good for him for sticking to it. The extra work paid off.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Alright---my delayed reactions since I had to watch that goal over and over and celebrate:
I LOVE ERIC STAAL! Loving the smile..and I swear, he looked like he jumped 10 feet in the air. And just for the record, none of the boys are allowed to make fun of his celebration on that one, he deserved it! :D
CAM WARD IS MY HERO!
AND BRIND'AMOUR'S GOAL WAS AMAZING! Yet another awesome effort by the cap.
WOOO! Now we got ourselves a series...and another game back at the RBC! And that Eric/Erik interview was sooo nice to see! Made me smile to see both of them so happy!

As for Koivu--wow, you gotta feel for him. Never thought that it'd trun out to be that serious. All I heard about it was that Tripp saw him walking around in sweats when he was down there in the 2nd...never would've thought he'd have to go to the hospital.

[talkingcanes]

I thought the same thing about Recchi, E. Who knew he could move that fast?? :laugh:

There is much lamenting and tearing of garments in Habville over the officiating. It is uniformly what it is and there is no point in whining over it, no matter which team you favor.

I find I can't give Joe any positive feedback yet. I'll wait until Friday and see how he does before I give him any credit :evil: Don't want to rush into anything and have to smack him for falling back into the rabbit hole :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Edited: Did a couple of posts just disappear or am I losing my mind...cause I just quoted one above and now I can't find it....?

It's just back a page. We're all talking/posting REALLY fast. :beatup:

[wmangum35]

Forecast is rain on Sunday...... and why does the game start at 7:30 on Sunday? and ahh.... thundersticks. :eek2:
Well actually it is a long story. In short I told the NHL to schedule the game after my choir concert or heads would fly.....thus the 7:30 start time :cool:

[AbNormal27]

As soon as Chuck K said we scored I went down, on my knees, in front of everyone I work with and gave thanks to the Hockey Gods. I hope y'all joined me.

Aaryn

[IceSaber]

We were complaining about the officiating the other way in the RBC...it all comes out in the wash.

[wmangum35]

Edited: Did a couple of posts just disappear or am I losing my mind...cause I just quoted one above and now I can't find it....?

It's just back a page. We're all talking/posting REALLY fast. :beatup:
This is a marathon.....feel the burn....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
http://www.asahi.com/fukuoka-marathon/image/topimage.jpg

[Buck LeMieux]

Regarding possible Canadian "pressure" (as referred to by Forslund) on the officials the next game over officiating, there will be an entirely different crew calling the next game if I'm not mistaken. Isn't that true?.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Who else LOVES this:

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20060426/staal_81466.jpg

:D (from the tsn.ca post game article) :D

Front page of tsn.ca and "Staal Tactic" as the headline...what a night for Eric! :D

Edited to add: Funny to read what the Habs fans are posting on the 'your call' part...supposedly the league wants us to go the finals and that's why we won. :laugh:

[CanesChic]

SoCal - for all the hours you spend at practice, for the many more you have spent writing these wonderfully detailed, insightful, funny practice reports - if one email of mien helped at all...I'm thankful.

Rod decides to win it. You're right Ice. It's like he looks at the ice, the time, and decides it shan't be this way. If he was on the ice in that 3rd, he was going to score. To me, it's even fitting it wasn't the GW goal. That would be too splashy for him. Nope, he just tied it up, gave us our breath back and then let the guys do what they do - quietly heading back to the lockerroom.

And Eric - your face makes me cry when you score like that. It's so pure, so perfect..it's like all our smiles combined into one. :D

Finally, Cam. Holy smokes Batman. If anyone ever deserved anything, you did tonight. This kid - the poise, the grace...that team owed you that win. Consider it yours, kid.

Little IS picked a real beaut when she picked her hero...Here we all were picking out one player or another all season, and little IS had her eyes steadfast on the one we'd need in the end. That baby girl has vision and insight, I'll tell ya that much.

Thanks Canes. This win meant the WORLD.

[Jillsdad]

Just a few things...1st I had to wake up my neighbor when Staalsy's goal went in...quite a few loud woo-hoos

2) WE definitely have ourselves a series now!!!!!
3)I sure hope Koivu is alright....but cannot play for a few weeks

4) Totally off topic : Josh McRoberts is staying at Duke


What a great frickin night all the way around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SoCalcaniac]

I mentioned the Koivu eye situation earlier in the thread when I was in here instead of watching. For those that were able to watch the whole thing - did John/Tripp actually discuss him not returning and that he'd gone to the hospital? Just curious.

.

E- they mentioned it, and like someone else said, Tripp mentioned seeing Koivu in his sweats, but I don't think they were informed he eventually went to the hospital.

LOL on Recchi mugging Staal- I slow mo'd it on Tivo so I could make my point to hub, that if he's gonna play on a line with Staaly, he has to move that fast, when he's out there.... :laugh:

I LOVE ERIC STAAL! Loving the smile..and I swear, he looked like he jumped 10 feet in the air. And just for the record, none of the boys are allowed to make fun of his celebration on that one, he deserved it!


Kiki- LOL- I don't think Staal will care if they make fun- after all Espo told him not to worry about his mates & to celebrate 'every damn goal cause it feels great to score kid' :lol:


TC- You hit the nail dead on- I'm with ya girl, Joe needs to show me something every game, not just a game after he sat out as a healthy scratch ;)