Round 2, Game #2 vs. New Jersey- 5/8/06

[Canesluver]

We're up 1-0 and I'm like this:

:nanner:

Fortunately, our captain and other vets are like this: http://forums.soccerfansnetwork.com/images/smilies/yawn.gif And they're reminding themselves and the youngsters that it's only 1 game--don't get too high. I'd imagine this 2nd game to be a tougher battle.

Giveaway alert: Pom Poms! Woooo! :beatup:

Puck drops at 7:30PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[Turbulence]

Whoo, Devils could come out playing with a vengance in this one. Let's hope the team can continue strong defensive play...and get some more of those funky bounces.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Giveaway alert: Pom Poms! Woooo! :beatup:



New pig-tails for you!! :D

[Canesluver]

I know!! I won't have to borrow Bill and Lori's!! :lol:

[Alicia]

The key, imo, is to just keep playing like they have been...keep it simple, continue their "attack"...wear 'em down & rattle Marty some more.

Just don't hurt my Little Bitty. :beatup:

[Canesluver]

Keepsake alert: In tomorrow (Monday's) N&O, there's supposed to be a fold-out page that looks like this:

http://www.newsobserver.com/images/canespromo/CanesSpirit.jpg

[dakuwan]

If the Canes play with the intensity they did today we should be good. I expect the Devils to come out and play a lot harder than they did today so the score will come down but in the end we've still got the edge.

Now we're on the win streak, five and counting, and in the back of their minds they'll be thinking just lost by 6 goals and were shutout by a rookie while our netminder was run out of the building. :D

[CANESFREAKinDET]

I totally expect to see the Devils come out bruising and totally cruising, ready to take vengeance for their oh-so-recent slamming, but you know what?

I TOTALLY expect the Canes to take their confidence from Saturday and put it to good use! Another home game, another oppotunity to be (another) game up on the Devs, I think the Canes are gonna be working extra hard to try and make this series even tougher for them to swallow. Part of me thinks that Monday is going to be a REALLY close game, as the Devs might try to shut the Canes down more, BUT I also think partly that the Devs are still going to perhaps take the Canes for granted, thinking still that this could be a series they could pull out easy.

Our boys should prove them wrong, I got some good vibes from Game 1--Keep it UP Canes!! You guys rock! Don't give 'em an inch! :D

(edited to say, I finally hit the 1000 post milestone, with you guys!! Here's to thousands more! hehehe! :smoke: ...Some MORE good karma for Game 2, see?) :evil:

[MeanGene]

Lets hope for another win. I am heading up to NJ for game 3 and would love to have a 2-0 series lead!!

I think the boys will come out playing very hard, as they know that NJ will. This looks like the Canes team that had the two 9 game win streaks and I think this is the 4th 5 game win streak of the season.

[caniac369]

This is so great- not 1 but 2 games I get to go to!!

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!!! :nanner:

[Kat]

Hey MG... since you work in the arena I wondered, can you tell me what they consider to be "vulgarity"? We got yelled at by some ushers but they couldn't tell us what we said that was questionable or give us a list of what we shouldn't say. The only thing we could come up with was chiming in on a Ref You Suck chant. Does "suck" count as vulgarity?

I know that sometimes hubby and I can be really loud, but I promise, we only swear when we are losing! :evil: And we sure weren't losing last night, so I am just confused...

-Kat

[caveman]

WOO. I expect to see some Rick Flair, the Leprechaun, Dumb and Dumber, and some crazy ass wild Canes fans wanting their team to win. I want to leave the arena with my ears shaking from the goal horn.

Brindy and JWill -- shut down the Elias line.

Commodore -- introduce yourself to Gionta. Be real friendly like.

Cam -- if you thought Montreal was tough, this is going to be the next level. You've always stepped it up in crunch time throughout your career. This is it. Show the world, baby. This might not yet be a Pivotal Global Event but if you make the big saves at the right time you will become legend.

Staal -- take over. Be Eric the Red. Be a beast. These Devils defensemen are too slow for you.

Weight and Recchi -- nobody said this was going to be easy. You gave up a lot to get here. Now kick some ass, don't bother with the names. It's the Devils we're talking about.

Stillman -- bring the BODY game. When you do, the entire team looks like they've been shot out of a cannon.


Can't improve on it, only sustain it. Bring the noise, bring the pain, bring the energy, bring the effort, and bring us a 2-0 series lead, boys!

[captainlou]

Hey MG... since you work in the arena I wondered, can you tell me what they consider to be "vulgarity"?

I think the Supreme Court's ruling on pornography boiled down to "uhhh... uhh... you know it when you see it". Figure if the highest court in the land can't make a decision, then there is no way an hourly employee at a sports venue will be able to make accurate and consistent decisions.


oh yeah... here a 'shop:

http://www.letsgodevils.com/civil-war.jpg

[caveman]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

[captainlou]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

I'll give you Rick Flair over Diamond Dallas Page

[StormChaserBH]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

The Goody's are the key, but it might come down to who has home turf advantage...

[captainlou]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

The Goody's are the key, but it might come down to who has home turf advantage...

and if you go Mob Crew vs. Pit Crew, who would you rather have? Paulie Walnuts or the catch-can guy?

[nccanes]

Back to the game thread gang.

Use the Photoshop/Garbage thread for this.

[puck_it]

because everyone from New Jersey is mob affiliated :roll:

you know, i love the God Father, and find the Mob culture to be rather interesting, but it really pisses me off how people feel the need to further the negative sterotype of Italian-Americans.

[Caniac]

Probably about as bad as the negative stereotype of southern people being uneducated nascar loving rednecks pisses me off.

[Whirlwind101]

Is there any doubt the Devils are going to play 100% better on Monday than they did on yesterday? During the 15 game winning streak they were playing well and not taking dumb penalties. They just gave up around the end of the 2nd and started trying to knock someone out. The Devils may not win, but they will make it a lot closer than game 1, I have Marty's word (seriously I do). I am thinking that Cam Ward will have another good game but will allow a goal or two and Marty will do the same. Somewhere around 3-2 in OT in favor of a team with red on their uniforms.

[Caniac]

That's a pretty good assesment.

Anyone feeling cocky after game 1 might get surprised tomorrow night. I think we'll pull it out, but it won't be 6-0 for sure.

[puck_it]

That's a pretty good assesment.

Anyone feeling cocky after game 1 might get surprised tomorrow night. I think we'll pull it out, but it won't be 6-0 for sure.

yep... good thing is, doesnt matter if our fans are cocky. the guys arent.

[tommy]

I wish I had watched more of the Rangers/Devs series because then I could ponder whether or not Jersey f**ked up that bad yesterday or if we really were that good. I seems to me people are pretty much chalking yesterday up to us catching the Devils at the right time, since all streaks must come to an end. That's very true, but damn, we scored 5 PP goals and our D was stifling. I wouldn't be surprised at a 4-1 Canes win, to be honest.



That's a pretty good assesment.

Anyone feeling cocky after game 1 might get surprised tomorrow night. I think we'll pull it out, but it won't be 6-0 for sure.

yep... good thing is, doesnt matter if our fans are cocky. the guys arent.

word, bro.

[Caniac]

The Devils definitely played like total crap. But we were firing on all cylinders.

Which is why I think it'll be closer when they start playing better again.

It wouldn't surprise me if one or more of our games go to OT.

[HF]

I don't care if it's 3-2 in OT or 12-0 after the first. You never, ever skate into the next game cocky or you are just asking to be skated into the ground. I hope it's a good game. I hope it's an exciting game. OF COURSE I hope we win (duh!) but I also know these guys are professionals and will come into the next game like their lives depend on it. And wow I wish Monday would hurry up and get here :p

[StormChaserBH]

Brindy will keep the room in line, I have no doubt.

[Mona]

More of the same please. Tenacious defense, controlling the puck and the scoring....whether it is off Brodeur or not. :laugh:

Pom-poms should look nice for the tv audience.

Go Canes Go!

[Buck LeMieux]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

Tony Soprano....I thought that was Uncle Fester from the Addam's family.

Richard would tie his arms around his head like a clown tying balloons at a birthday party then drag him at 200 mph behind the 43 - while snorting up a Goody's.

[Buck LeMieux]

If New Jersey is not allowed to turn it into a Greco Roman wrestling match at the red line then I like our chances.

To reply to someone saying Elias will likely get untracked...every time he got the puck there was a Cane directly in his path - every time - doing the job legally and correctly and not clutching him. You do that enough times and your chances are pretty good. It's all in the execution but the plan is a good one - good job Coach Lav.

[nccanes]

Am I the only one who is pretty certain that Richard Petty, as long as he has the Goody's powder, could totally kick Tony Soprano's ... well, you know.

Tony Soprano....I thought that was Uncle Fester from the Addam's family.

Richard would tie his arms around his head like a clown tying balloons at a birthday party then drag him at 200 mph behind the 43 - while snorting up a Goody's.

Ehem.

As I said on page 1:

Back to the game thread gang.

Use the Photoshop/Garbage thread for this.

[MeanGene]

I think the definition of vulgarity depends on the usher. I have seen some people get away with droppping s and f bombs although they should not. I have seen people get asked to calm down for yelling "crap" at the officials. Never seen anyone get called down for the word "suck". Hope that helps.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'd imagine the RBCC definition of vulgarity would be whatever people complain about. :beatup:

[Kat]

Well, then, I guess I'd better be careful with saying "suck". I could start a, "Ref you are a poopie-head" chant, maybe? :evil:

-Kat

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hopefully they virgin-eared folks in your section didn't buy strips, huh? Can't imagine you've been to too many games this year if you have a problem with the "Ref you suck" chant. I think it's been used in record numbers this season, lol.

[SoCalcaniac]

:laugh: :laugh: record numbers indeed!

[caveman]

#1: Nuts and Bolts!
Nuts and Bolts!
We got Screwed!

#2: I'm Blind! (cover eyes)
I'm Deaf! (cover ears)
I wanna be a ref!
(repeat)

[puck_it]

so i was looking up some stats, trying to get a feel of what guys average playoff production is. and i discovered something...

Ray's birthday is tommorrow. figured some of you would want to know so you can make your signs.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Ray's birthday is tommorrow.

Hope he has a better one than Marty did!

[One Timer]

Well for me, I see a few interesting things occuring.

1) We are finally returning to pre-olympic form. Each game since Round 1 Game 1 we have gotten better.

2) The Devils are way overdue for a confidence rattling run. Sure Marty B is the best goalie with skates - But how can he feel? In 5 games this year hes been sent to the showers early by us 2 times? To top that off one of his very best perfomances ever was in 2002 against us and yet... they lost.

3) Our guys are getting on their toes and skating downhill more and more each game now. Our defensemen are putting the chin to the ice more and helping out, and our forwards are getting back. Our defense is also getting better and better. Is it just me or does NJ seem totally inept at handling our Speed with Ray back in?

4) Cam was not tested in game 1 until halfway thru the third period. I look for the Devils to try to "run" him a few times early in the game. I also expect the officals to be super sensitive to us when we are near Marty B's net. Don't be suprised if we see some baseless calls on us. (See Marty B/Fish Imitation)

5) I am still terrified the officiating will return to pre-playoff form. If so advantage Devils

[LostTexan]

#1: Nuts and Bolts!
Nuts and Bolts!
We got Screwed!

#2: I'm Blind! (cover eyes)
I'm Deaf! (cover ears)
I wanna be a ref!
(repeat)


Those are good. A few of my favorites that don't really make good chants but are fun to yell (although they are slighlty more vulgar):

Hey ref get off your knees! You're blowing the game. Or Hey ref does your wife know you're out here screwing us?

[KRAZYCANE05]

I know this isn't a thread topic but does anyone know where the thread is for the songs to be used to make a CD? I can't seem to find it.

[Alicia]

I know this isn't a thread topic but does anyone know where the thread is for the songs to be used to make a CD? I can't seem to find it.

This one http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5759 -or this one http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4932&highlight=music

Or http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=456&highlight=music

[Whirlwind101]

The Devils definitely played like total crap. But we were firing on all cylinders.

Which is why I think it'll be closer when they start playing better again.

It wouldn't surprise me if one or more of our games go to OT.
I totally agree. This one imo is gonna go to OT.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

OK I can never sleep the night before game day...*going to attempt to right after this post*

Happy Birthday to Ray! :D :D

AND LET'S GO CANES!!! I know the Devils are gonna come out from the first second with a purpose BUT i also trust in our guys that they know what to expect and will deal with it accordingly!

Just look how great the Ducks are doing guys...even I thought they'd choke compared to Colorado-they have Sakic, for crying out loud, just like everyone's like "OOOH NJ has Brodeur". PFFT! :smoke: I'm not worried. The Canes know what to expect, I'm sure, and if they handle the Devs half as good today as they did Saturday, I'll be happy.

edited to say...awww...i'm good with post numbers lately LOL....yesterday it was a grand. Today as I leave, 1013. Happy Birthday, Ray indeed!! :laugh: :spin:

[nickgregory]

posted on 850's blog...officials for tonight...

Referees: Kevin Pollock #33; Rob Shick #16
Linesmen: Brian Murphy #93; Tim Nowak #77
Standby Referee: Dan O’Halloran #13

[caniac369]

Hopefully they virgin-eared folks in your section didn't buy strips, huh? Can't imagine you've been to too many games this year if you have a problem with the "Ref you suck" chant. I think it's been used in record numbers this season, lol.

The crazy thing aout it was I wasn't even sitting with them!! Will and I were in 116, but I'm sitting near Kat & D tonight. Look out people!! :evil:

[Mona]

Hopefully they virgin-eared folks in your section didn't buy strips, huh? Can't imagine you've been to too many games this year if you have a problem with the "Ref you suck" chant. I think it's been used in record numbers this season, lol.

The crazy thing aout it was I wasn't even sitting with them!! Will and I were in 116, but I'm sitting near Kat & D tonight. Look out people!! :evil:

What section again? I want to at least say hello to you! :D

[Buck LeMieux]

Like the pundits, I expect a different team to show up on Monday....

the great Hurricanes team of January that is!

Welcome back to form birthday boy Ray Whitney!


( :p )

[caniac369]

I think 115, but I could be wrong. Which ever section is over on the curve directly next to 116.

Mona- I looked out for you in your old setion. You still got the same seats?

[Mona]

I think 115, but I could be wrong. Which ever section is over on the curve directly next to 116.

Mona- I looked out for you in your old setion. You still got the same seats?

No had to give up 113 because of cost.. :sad: I am in 325... I will pm you..

[caveman]

Welcome back to form birthday boy Ray Whitney!

It's my fault he didn't get the trick on Saturday. I left my John Deere cap in the car.

Tonight it comes into the stadium. I dunno, this feeling tells me it might find its way onto the ice...

[IceSaber]

This morning - Kam insisted on bringing Cam's gameday card into the car (did they give that out the night he had a shutout?) - where she proceeded to hug and kiss it - then tell me about it. I asked her why she was doing it and she said, "Because I love him and I want him to have a good game tonight!"
MOJO people, MOJO.
4 is too young to be a stalker...RIGHT?

[puck_it]

yeah... i think... oh dear

[Canesluver]

Guys in stripes tonight:

Referees: Kevin Pollock and Rob Shick
Linesmen: Brian Murphy and Tim Nowak
Standy Ref: Dan O'Halloran

Anthem Singer: The Wilv

[nccanes]

Interesting sets of quotes coming from both camps - it's kinda like a lovefest with the opponent. Guess they are all waiting for the other to say something cocky.

Anyway - found this one about LaRose's penalty

http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/114706746182970.xml&coll=1

Madison Square Garden, Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia are usually mentioned as some of the toughest arenas to play in around the NHL. But the Devils have always considered the RBC Center a challenge.

"For some reason we don't have a great history of playing well here," Jay Pandolfo said. "I think we have to find a way to play real simple road hockey."

Scott Gomez said Carolina fans are underrated.

"It's a hard building to play in," he said. "Hockey fans don't get to hear about it or see it. The Hurricanes play well at home. They really feed off the crowd."

[Mona]

Scott Gomez said Carolina fans are underrated.

"It's a hard building to play in," he said. "Hockey fans don't get to hear about it or see it. The Hurricanes play well at home. They really feed off the crowd."



^^ What he says....

What he means... I hope those loud bast*rds all die in a big pile. :laugh:

[Kat]

#1: Nuts and Bolts!
Nuts and Bolts!
We got Screwed!

#2: I'm Blind! (cover eyes)
I'm Deaf! (cover ears)
I wanna be a ref!
(repeat)


Oh, Oh!! I bet if I get it for saying "suck" that "screw" is right outta there... after all, we all know that screwing is way worse than sucking! :evil:

-Kat

[Mona]

#1: Nuts and Bolts!
Nuts and Bolts!
We got Screwed!

#2: I'm Blind! (cover eyes)
I'm Deaf! (cover ears)
I wanna be a ref!
(repeat)


Oh, Oh!! I bet if I get it for saying "suck" that "screw" is right outta there... after all, we all know that screwing is way worse than sucking! :evil:

-Kat

I am fighting with my hands NOT to reply what I want to.. :D :evil: ;)

[SoCalcaniac]

:eek2:

[Canesluver]

Hey! Cam & Scott read my letter on XM this morning! But SoCal, they started to mention yours and ran out of time and couldn't read it. Sorry!

:nanner:

[NtheI]

Expect a war out there tonight everyone. The first ten minutes of the game will tell you a lot about our Canes. If they continue to push the puck through NJ defense like they did Saturday, then it will be another long day for NJ. Expect a lot of hard hits and some emotion from the boys on both sides.

Go Canes!

[corylav]

Anyone hear anything on White playing/not playing? He'd make a difference, for sure ...

That being said ...

Go get 'em boys!

[Mona]

I am hoping that Jersey will be very emotional and that this will help them right back in the box. All their discipline went right out the window so I am hoping we can score early and the same thing will happen. Brodeur will probably be wearing "illegal" pads to keep that puck out tonight. :beatup:

[Mona]

Anyone hear anything on White playing/not playing? He'd make a difference, for sure ...

That being said ...

Go get 'em boys!

Said in the N&O it would be a game-time decision.

[Buck LeMieux]

Expect a war out there tonight everyone.

I disagree about war breaking out - if New Jersey has any sense at all. And if it does then we will have the advantage.New Jersey has learned some respect for our power play I do believe after we went 5 for 8 on Saturday. Over-aggressiveness is gonna get you in the box and that means the power play is switched on.

I hope they do play Colin White. They can bring anybody they want to the party - he's groin injured and cannot skate and if he comes in wrestling that means power play as well.

Tee it up.

[Caniac]

Anyone hear anything on White playing/not playing? He'd make a difference, for sure ...

That being said ...

Go get 'em boys!

Their media reported that White did the entire skate at practice yesterday. Looks like he'll play.

[parkwoodcaniac]

All of us including the Devil's Fans knew that holding on to a 15 game winning streak was not going to be easy and would end soon, but the "Lashing" we game them, they are going to be real mad tonight! So, look out Cane's and Caniac's we have our work cut out for us, players and fans! We have to get on top and stay there. The Devil Fans cannot be heard over us!

[Night Train]

Somebody's got to win this game.

Might as well be us.

[Guyute]

Somebody's got to win this game.

Might as well be us.

too bad we don't have Sigs... you could put that in yours and would save me a lot of checking topics for new posts lately. ;)

[apolinar]

lets go canes
lets go CANES
lets GO CANES
LETS GO CANES!

[caveman]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2282/200605060242eb.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200605060242eb.jpg)
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/9687/200605060255iy.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200605060255iy.jpg)
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/176/200605060267fk.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200605060267fk.jpg)

[Mona]

STOP CAVEMAN.... I am trying to concentrate here at work..and you are not helping.. :p

[caveman]

STOP CAVEMAN.... I am trying to concentrate here at work..and you are not helping.. :p

If I can do nothing but refresh LGC -- then I must inflict this pain upon all others. I am completely useless these past couple of weeks. Completely. Useless.

[sticker]

As far as White, he has skated in practices but from what I've heard/read is another game time decision. I'd love for another game like the first one but I expect the Devils will come out with a different work ethic tonight, I still think the Canes take 'em.

Let's go CANES.

[Caniac]

Yeah, me too. Luckily my job entails being on this computer for hours at a time and being here looks just like working. :beatup:

[G-Vegas Caniac]

Yeah, me too. Luckily my job entails being on this computer for hours at a time and being here looks just like working. :beatup:

Yeah me too!!! Getting paid for looking at LGC isn't too bad! :beatup:

[Caniac]

Don't think I haven't dreamed of having this website and a few other side projects be my job.

:beatup:

[Kat]

I am the same way today... making LGC and other sites look like my job. Especially since I got a formal offer for a perm job in my email this morning and have now converted to short-timer! :D

-Kat

[Mona]

I am the same way today... making LGC and other sites look like my job. Especially since I got a formal offer for a perm job in my email this morning and have now converted to short-timer! :D

-Kat

Congrats Kat.. :nanner: :beer:

[G-Vegas Caniac]

Don't think I haven't dreamed of having this website and a few other side projects be my job.

:beatup:

Caniac I know this is off topic but I just want to say a big thank you for coming up with this site. This is definitely the place with the best Canes fans ever!!! Keep up the great work! :D

[corylav]

Small note from the New York Post ... thought it was fun:

'Canes D Mike Commodore, a former Devil, remembered his NHL debut with New Jersey. "I had a bit of a goatee. Lou [Lamoriello] called me in his office and said 'You're going to be in the lineup, under one condition. You have to get a haircut and a shave.' First thing I did was find a barber. They run a tight ship. You can't make any complaints about it. It works. I don't know if it's necessary, but whatever he does, it works."

[Mona]

Coach Lavi is relaxed. A friend of mine told me that her boss saw him at Panera's in Cary wearing jeans, a t-shirt and sandals... my stomach on the other hand, is in knots. :eek2:

5 hours guys!! :spin:

[Canesluver]

You know-- I'm surprisingly more relaxed for this round. I'm just confident that we have the better team. I just don't think our guys are star-struck by Brodeur, and they'll figure out how to continue to find the net behind him.

[One Timer]

Is it game time yet? :crazy:



I'm so pumped. The closer we get to game time the more I think we may pummel them again. ***sigh....4 hours 45 minutes more....

[caniac369]

4.5 hours and counting. Holy crap. We partied on Saturday, rested yesterday, and now my stomch too is in knots, and it's not because of my beverage... :D

[puck_it]

what you really need to try to do is get a distilled no frills display option. that way you can sit at work with ZERO obviousness.

[tommy]

i, too, am ridiculously pumped up for this game.

working on making my girlfriend watch with me. she watched two first round games with me and part of the 6-0 win on saturday. she likes to make fun of me getting so excited rather than really get into it, but i figure it can't hurt to keep trying...

[Staalgurl4ever]

According to Sundheims blog a Hurricane player will wear the microphone in tonights game there will be interviews with Eric Staal, Ray Whitney, and Peter Laviolette.

[IceSaber]

My stomach is starting it's knots, now...I was hoping to make it as a normal person today. :hurl:

[HF]

Didn't you read the Survival Guide?
We are not normal people!
Crud, most of us aren't normal during the OFF season, let alone playxffs!

[puck_it]

My stomach is starting it's knots, now...I was hoping to make it as a normal person today. :hurl:

it will be a cold day in hell if you are ever normal.

[DevsCupChamps]

Hi everyone, I just registered so I could talk some hockey with you guys.

Well, the Canes whipped us pretty solidly, historically actually, in game 1. I just don't think the Devs were anticipating or prepared to play at that level in game 1 having breezed through the first round. I expected this series to be tough as your team is much, much better than the rags. Also, it seems our two teams are developing a little bit of a rivalry in the playoffs. I think the Devils will play better tonight so I think this game will close. I don't think White will play if he is not 100% because with a groin injury, re-aggrevating it will cause him to miss even more time. The faceoffs and the passing of the Canes on the pp made the Devils look like they were standing around. I was surprised by that since the Devils are generally good on the pk. I expect the Devils will be better on the pk tonight and their pp has been really streaky all season so perhaps they'll actually get a shot on goal tonight. I must say I'm impressed with the way your team has handled itself so far. It has been very professional and its obvious they are well coached.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and post some of my thoughts.

[IceSaber]

Welcome - and thank you for providing some analysis. We love talking hockey with respectful fans who are willing to delve into the specifics of the game rather than just trash talk.

And puck_it...to you...SHUT_IT!!

[Guyute]

welcome :)

there's been a rivalry for a few years actually, but as with any two teams, each time they meet up in the playoffs it gets a little stronger. I'm sure the Devils not only want retribution from Sat's game.... but also from the '02 Series. no doubt most of them remember it.

I expected their pk to be much better too... then again, the whole game was pretty crappy for them... wouldn't have made much sense if pk was clicking but nothing else was. heh

I think tonight will be a much different game.

Then again, I thought the Avs might've showed up for game 2 as well. ;)

[caveman]

I do like that we've met the Devils in the playoffs now for the 3rd time in 5 seasons. A lot of faces have changed (Francis, Stevens, Holik, Niedermeyer, Irbe, Weekes, O'Neill, Kapanen, etc) but there is certainly enough familiarity there to call it a rivalry at this point. I certainly enjoy the Devils games, because let's face it it's set to be a good challenging game because the Devils have been good for quite a long time.

[Alicia]

Now Guyute, that's just crazy talk! :laugh:

[goalie33]

Less than four hours!

I'm off to make a sign that says:

ATTN: PETE SOTO

PLEASE PLAY THE BRASS BONANZA

[caveman]

Maybe I'm drinking the kool-aid here, but if we keep the pace and intensity up, keep the turnovers down, keep possession, keep throwing everything and the kitchen sink at the net, keep feeding Cam whatever it is that we're feeding him... I like our chances tonight. The ice was tilted so far on Saturday, I don't think it can come all the way back to even so soon. I do think it will be a helluvalot closer than 6-0, and probably a very, very hard-fought game, and maybe even the Devils scratch enough to get some momentum going back to Jersey -- but not the win, not tonight. In other words, just worrying about the things that we can control we can keep this game. It's our game. The Devils can play a better PK, Marty can be better, etc, but if we play our game...

[caveman]

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and post some of my thoughts.

What's the avatar? I can't quite make it out...

[puck_it]

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and post some of my thoughts.

What's the avatar? I can't quite make it out...

Kansas City Scouts logo, devs original name

[IceSaber]

keep feeding Cam whatever it is that we're feeding him
That would be the Kam obsession. She'll be there tonight pawing at the glass until he skates over to wave at her at the end of warm-ups.
I think he likes the attention since apparently from news stories - she's the only one talking to him! :laugh: He was skating by himself at practice again...no more roughhousing and playing with Cam from the team. Was it the elder Ward who said the team was leaving him alone so as to not disturb the MOJO?

[caveman]

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and post some of my thoughts.

What's the avatar? I can't quite make it out...

Kansas City Scouts logo, devs original name

Ahh... my hockey awareness came on around 1989... plenty time enough to know the Nordiques, Jets, North Stars and Whale but not the Atlanta Flames or the KC Scouts (or Colorado Rockies).

http://www.rauzulusstreet.com/hockey/nhlhistory/nhlhistory.html

[DevsCupChamps]

Thanks for the hospitality. Yeah I definitely like the playoff history that is developing between our teams. I remember back in 2001 when we were up 3-0 and I thought it would be a sweep, your team showed a lot of character coming back and taking the series to 6 games. I personally believe that those two extra games probably cost us the cup that year cause we had won it the year before and all those games add up over 2 seasons. I'm not sure how much 2002 is in the minds of the Devils. That team just lacked offense and Weekes played out of his mind against us. Can't complain cause the following season was another cup.

[caveman]

I remember back in 2001 when we were up 3-0 and I thought it would be a sweep, your team showed a lot of character coming back and taking the series to 6 games.

Definitely one of the defining moments for every Canes fan is the game 6 standing ovation we gave our team in 2001, even though we were being eliminated. Heart, character -- those are definitely the things we appreciate the most, probably no different than 29 other NHL team's fans.

N and O recap of rounds 1 and 2:
http://www.newsobserver.com/796/story/435995.html

[DevsCupChamps]

Funny how the Devils started in Kansas City as the Scouts then moved to Colorado as the Rockies, and then ended up in NJ. They didn't do well in the other two places and after they left, Colorado got a hockey team and now the Penguins might move to Kansas City.

[Guyute]

funny that Colorado lost a team, then when they got the Avs pretty much have a world record for consecutive sellouts. lol

[DevsCupChamps]

funny that Colorado lost a team, then when they got the Avs pretty much have a world record for consecutive sellouts. lol

Yeah, when the Devils were there, they couldn't draw worth anything, hence the move to NJ.

[caveman]

With a combined win-loss-ties record of 113-281-86 (http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=137) in 6 seasons in Colorado... admittedly an improvement over the 27-110-23 (http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=282) in Kansas City...

[DevsCupChamps]

Where did this kid Ward come from? I know you guys drafted him but was he this good in the regular season and if so, why was Gerber playing and not him?

[Caniac]

Ward was pretty good for a rook in the few games he played. He won a few, he lost a few.

But he has come on like gangbusters in the playoffs. Gerber was a better goalie throughout the regular season, and he may be a better one now that he's gotten over his stomach virus, but until Cam cools off, he knows the drill.

Bench city.

[Alicia]

Where did this kid Ward come from? I know you guys drafted him but was he this good in the regular season and if so, why was Gerber playing and not him?

First year up w/the big dogs, didn't want to ruin him by rushing his development.

[DevsCupChamps]

Well, hopefully for you guys this won't be a Giguere-like situation. Its still so funny to me how he won the Conn Smythe and isn't even starting now. It was all a result of those matresses he used as pads.

[goalie33]

Cam was great at the beginning of the regular season and then began to wane a bit. Gerber played more because Gerber was outstanding in the regular season. With that said, Ward has always been a very solid playoff performer, both in the WHL/CHL and the AHL. He's always been good in pressure situations, too: he got a shutout in his first ever major junior start.

[Guyute]

he's been pretty stellar in our system. think most of us have been trying to patiently wait for his rise. nobody thought he'd carry a club his first year up. and Gerbs played Quite well (we did finish with 112 points, so it's not like Gerber was junk and Ward needed to carry us)

in fact, there was quite a buzz around this place with people thinking he wasn't going to hack being a regular backup, and perhaps we should pickup a Vet to take that spot, and let him get a little more seasoned in Lowell.

but, he played pretty well at points during the season. then not so well some times. I think like many goalies he really needs regular work. his best games have been runs. sit him for 8 games or so and that game back is a bit of a crapshoot.

so far from what I've seen though... he's not your average rookie. :)

[caveman]

Well, hopefully for you guys this won't be a Giguere-like situation.

Personally I wouldn't mind if Cam had 3 straight shutouts. :beatup:

[HF]

OH OH LEMME ANSWER!!!

Cam came from the WHL, Red Deer to be exact.
I, being a STH for an opposing WHL team, would grit my teeth and hide under my seat anytime we had to play against him.
We used to call him The Wall (I kid you not).
I spent 4 years dreading hearing his name, and now worship the ice he skates on.
I was pretty happy, honestly, about that one little fact when Doug got traded to Carolina.
Small world :beatup:

[canefan2k1]

For anyone who won't be at the game and would like to see it in stunning hi-def, INHD-2 will be carrying the OLN-HD feed of it. Woo! :spin:

[tommy]

good lord, that messier special before the game was emotional... i needed to get pumped up, not sad! lol.

here we go... just a few more minutes!!!!

[raleighcanesfan]

Well, after attending game 1, us po folk are home, watching OLN.

GOod to see Ray skate by during the Staal interview. I was wondering if he would, since it switched networks. Like Jordan used to do with the powder before games on WGN.

[caneshockeychick]

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Ooooooh! I saw a new LGC banner!

[caneshockeychick]

keep feeding Cam whatever it is that we're feeding him
That would be the Kam obsession. She'll be there tonight pawing at the glass until he skates over to wave at her at the end of warm-ups.
I think he likes the attention since apparently from news stories - she's the only one talking to him! :laugh: He was skating by himself at practice again...no more roughhousing and playing with Cam from the team. Was it the elder Ward who said the team was leaving him alone so as to not disturb the MOJO?

And let's hope Big Cam saw Little Kam

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Uhoh...

[caneshockeychick]

Well...they were bound to score...Let that be it though ;)

[tommy]

boo.

[ontheglass]

OLN finally got their head outof their A** and are showing a Canes' game. OK, down 0-1, ... Defensive breakdown... the Canes look better and have more speed. The Devils are hitting everything and are going to wear down real fast.

GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy]

4-on-3... not too common... come on guys

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Ok, somoene needs to keep their hands down...

[raleighcanesfan]

Engblom is right--J Will's was not a penalty. Brodeur was whacking him as much as he was standing there. Call at least coincidental minors. But won't happen for Crybaby Brodeur.

[tommy]

Broduer is the biggest wimp I've ever seen.

Let's get 6 more in on him.

And then push him down again at the end.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Oh no...oh no...c'mon Wardo!

[ontheglass]

Our D is giving them too many chances, very sloppy puck handling tonight.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I don't think we could expect our PP to be good 2 games in a row... :sick:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Aaron Ward is my freakin hero! Glad he came back! :nanner:

[caneshockeychick]

Well they are definitely making good on their promise to "challenge" C. Ward.

[ontheglass]

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy]

RECCHI!!!!!!!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!! Go boys!

[caneshockeychick]

THANK YOU RECCHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Another Canes POWER PLAY GOAL!!!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Geez, did these announcers really think we wouldn't be excited or something? I mean, its not like we weren't called "the loudest house in the NHL" during the 2002 Playoffs.

:huh:

[PeteKarmanos]

Geez, did these announcers really think we wouldn't be excited or something? I mean, its not like we weren't called "the loudest house in the NHL" during the 2002 Playoffs.

:huh:

John Davidson is an A$$.

I miss John and Tripp.

[raleighcanesfan]

It's pretty sad that JD is the usual play-by-play for NYR, and he's the bigger NJD kiss@$$ than Emerick, who is/was the NJD play-by-play guy.

Emerick did one of the Playstation (oldddd skool, I know) hockey series, and it sounds just like those games!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Poor Rosey can't buy a goal...

[ontheglass]

OLN sucks right now. The video is all broken up and too hard to follow.

[tommy]

Canes lookin good this period!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Come on Canes!!! Let's get this over with!!!

What is it Batesb says "Score a freakin' goal already!!!"

Hopefully it works if I post it :p

[tommy]

****.

[caneshockeychick]

Oh *$&%&!!!!

I won't do it ^^ again!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I'm going to cry.

[tommy]

please please please high stick

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Hockey gods....let it be a high stick...please....

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

****

[tommy]

oh well.

maybe a little magic left this period?

[tommy]

GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

HOLY MOTHER!!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

NEVER GIVES UP!!!

WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!

[Caniac]

OMFG OMFG OMFG

CAROLINA HURRICANES TIE IT UP WITH 3 SECONDS LEFT!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy]

GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

[caneshockeychick]

OT BABY!!!!!


:nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner:

[Caniac]

THAT IS HEART RIGHT THERE

DO OR DIE

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[tommy]

oh well.

maybe a little magic left this period?


WHO CALLED IT???? WHO CALLED THAT ****!?!?!?

There's the magic babY!!!!!!!!!1

[Tricia]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!

I can't scream in the house because everyone's sleeping!!!!!

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!

[ontheglass]

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

SECOND THAT!!!! What a lousy time to answer the phone, but WOW!!!!

[raleighcanesfan]

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!!

THANK GOODNESS LUCY SLEEPS THROUGH ANYTHING!

[netterau]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ERIC STAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


O


M


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!!

(remember that song they used to have on the homepage... "THIS is hockey!!!!!!! This IS H O C K E Y!!!!!!!!!!! nah nah") :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :D :D :D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :D :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

IT'S SOOOO STAAL GOOD!

[RIO]

I think I just pulled a muscle screaming and jumping around.

[RowdyFan42]

Whoa.

[netterau]

Now let's go get them! :beatup:



I'm so nervous I can hardly breathe....

[ontheglass]

That call on J-Will is CRAP!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

^^^Yeah once again they push our guy into Brodeur and we get a penalty...Total Crap!!!!

[tommy]

WALLLINNNNNNNNNNN IN OT!!!!!!!!!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

THE SECRET WEAPON STRIKES AGAIN!!!!!!!!

[Caniac]

YES!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

THE SECRET WEAPON!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[netterau]

Was it Wallin? I can't tell what Chuck with a K is screaming????

[raleighcanesfan]

That's right Devils--WE CAN PLAY YOUR STYLE TOO!!

[RIO]

It was Nicky!

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOWOOOOOOOOOO

WALLIN IS THE MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

6 straight wins for Cam! New NHL record!

I loooooooooooooooooove these boys!!!!!

[netterau]

YEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy I just cannot refrain from screaming!!!! (my poor neighbours, its 04.31 AM here in Stockholm)

[raleighcanesfan]

We could at least hear an interview or two...Stupid Lance Armstrong Network.

[Caniac]

I could not care less about the interviews!

WE GOT THE WIN BABY!!!!

Ok, interviews would be nice.

[RowdyFan42]

Double whoa. :faint:


We could at least hear an interview or two...Stupid Lance Armstrong Network.
In all fairness, they do have another game to get to.


Guys, you earned this one. That's all I got right now. See you in the Meadowlands. :beer:

[Caniac]

Now THAT was a game.

As awesome as game 1 was for a Canes fan, this game was so exciting, it was absolutely amazing.

[tommy]

unbelievable!!!


this is awesome.

[RIO]

Guys, you earned this one. That's all I got right now. See you in the Meadowlands. :beer:

Thanks for coming by! We'll see you in Jersey! :)

[Night Train]

The Secret F'ing Weapon!

[StormShaman]

Man, and I won't be able to watch it now that it's all over cos I don't have the DVR set.

:cry:

[puck_it]

OH MY GOD.

When the Goal was announced as being under review... the sustained chant of "GOAL, GOAL, GOAL..." with the arm motion was absolutely one of THE coolest things i have ever seen.

[tommy]

i still am soaking that game in. wow. words cannot describe...

[G-Vegas Caniac]

All I have to say is THAT WAS F***ING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

WAY TO GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Caniac]

I keep watching the last minute and then the OT over and over.

I can't get enough.

I'll never sleep tonight.

[Caniac4life]

Oh well... back to the store for another supply of VCR tapes. The DVR is maxed out.

GO CANES!!!!!!!

[nickgregory]

wow...I have never heard the RBC Center as loud as it got when Staal scored that goal. Get outplayed for 2 periods and end up winning this game in OT...wow...I am at a loss for words...that is a game for the ages...how the hell do I go to sleep now?

[puck_it]

i still cant get over that GOAL chant... one of the coolest things ive seen and one of those moments ill always remember.

[nickgregory]

i still cant get over that GOAL chant... one of the coolest things ive seen and one of those moments ill always remember.

agreed....if they waved it off I fear the penalty that would have resulted from the garbage being flown on the ice, but wow...love to hear the crowd come together like that!

[icestorm253]

It was so funny to see everybody leave after the Devils made their goal towards the end of the third. Then to suddenly see everybody come running back down the stairs after Staal scored was absolutely priceless!!! :laugh: :laugh:

[ssangste]

i still cant get over that GOAL chant... one of the coolest things ive seen and one of those moments ill always remember.

I totally agree... that was sooooo cool.... and we kept it up for what felt like hours :)

I'm at a loss for words.... anything I say right now will be a flubbering mess..... so I will simply state "That was F&%KING AWESOME!!!!!"

I need to take some drugs for my headache from screaming and the noise in the arena.......

[guinevere]

There was a guy on the AFtermath who admitted to being one of the ones that left early - he said that he was outside the doors when this roar came up that sounded like a bomb went off. About a thousand people in the parking lot all ran for the west entrance doors. The poor staff person at the door let them all back in telling her supervisor she wasnt going to be the one to stop them. :laugh:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

UNBELIEVABLE. I'm deaf, hoarse and still shaking! ahhhh! Eric's goal sent that place insane...Everyone was jumping and high fiving...CRAZY...Seeing everyone run back in was hilarious...the guy on the aftermath said from the parking lot it sounded like a bomb went off in the RBCC! It was so loud! One, if not the best game ever. And the parking lot after...haven't heard that much yelling and beeping since '02. We were stuck in Carter-Finley for about 30 minutes and the screaming never stopped died. Awesome... :D

Wasn't Eric the one who got the last second goal the last time we played in the devils in the regular season?! And Wallin...as the guy on the aftermath said, "Who needs Gretzky? We got Nic!"

[Buck LeMieux]

Just getting home after that $#!@&! unbelievable game ! I think the ole bus never touched the ground on the way.

My ears are still ringing from the explosionss after the tying goal then the winning goal. That place got airport loud.

The goal chant was the most concentrated cheer I've ever heard there. It was so awesome and strong I ALMOST felt bad for the Devils having to wait out their fate during it....ALMOST. Truly unforgettable.

[AbNormal27]

Listened to this from work (**again, sigh**), and the guys I work with were absolutely stunned at the turnaround. I think the boys are making believers out of many.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

We could at least hear an interview or two...Stupid Lance Armstrong Network.

Chuck K and John Forslund were talking about how they had some issues with the OLN crew on Saturday and were asking people to listen to the games online rather than watch them on OLN for the duration of the season. Apparently they didn't appreciate our play-by-play boys' enthusiasm. :huh:

Aaryn

[tommy]

We could at least hear an interview or two...Stupid Lance Armstrong Network.

Chuck K and John Forslund were talking about how they had some issues with the OLN crew on Saturday and were asking people to listen to the games online rather than watch them on OLN for the duration of the season. Apparently they didn't appreciate our play-by-play boys' enthusiasm. :huh:

Aaryn

F*ck OLN.

As if they didn't have poor enough coverage during the entire season. I'm so sick and tired of all the blabbing during gameplay and coming back to the camera AFTER the faceoff.


ANYWAY.... I wish I could have been there... I'll be watching games 3 and 4 (and 5 if we need it) from Florida. Maybe I'll refrain from jinxing them by staying out of Raleigh. (the one game i came in for was the 6-5 OT loss to montreal)

[Caniac]

I just still can't believe it. I've watched the end of the game over and over. It's amazing.

Never more proud!

[Captain Slack]

Well, screw OLN then!!!

I knew as soon as I saw Nicky skating alone along the boards he was going to put that puck in the net. He didn't let me down!! :nanner:

Beyond that, the All Blacks said what I'm feeling about this game and this team more eloquently than I could:

Let me become one with the land
This is our land that rumbles

Our dominance
Our supremacy will triumph
And will be placed on high!!

[ontheglass]

We could at least hear an interview or two...Stupid Lance Armstrong Network.

Chuck K and John Forslund were talking about how they had some issues with the OLN crew on Saturday and were asking people to listen to the games online rather than watch them on OLN for the duration of the season. Apparently they didn't appreciate our play-by-play boys' enthusiasm. :huh:

Aaryn

The OLN crew doesn't do "play by play." They have scripted quotes, no (or minimal) knowledge of the teams and they aren't providing any information for Canes or Devils fans. I will turn down the sound and listen to Chuck next game. Other OLN gafs tonight... They said that Nic had his second career Playoff OT GWG and later during the San Jose game, they said that Staal had the game winner.

[puck_it]

I was nervous about the game intitially there was no Cam/Kam mojo :sad:

ill let IS tell the story.

[apolinar]

Did you all notice brind'amour nodding his head to the "goal, goal, goal" chant while he was skating up to the ref about the goal review?

Classic game that gave those "leave the game early" folks their just due. Are ya happy SHC? :D

Nicky Wallin our record breaking overtime playoff game winner for all of the whaler/canes franchise history. Ya gotta love it. And you knew it was over once you saw all the spaaaaace between him and brodeur.

Did you feel the wind come out of the devils' sails during staal's goal with 3 seconds left? That was one cool breeze.

[Caniac]

I just love this team.

[ontheglass]

For those of you that were at the game, What's going on J-Will? Why is he a marked man? He was getting beat up a lot tonight. If he is getting under their skin, then great for him (it's working). Both of goalie interference calls were BS...hopefully he doesn't change his play.

[AbNormal27]

I emailed Chuck for some clarification as to what had happened.....

Chuck,

I heard you and John talking about some issues that were had with the
OLN crew, but did not hear what exactly happened. Can you shed some
more light on that?

Sincerely,
Aaryn Bechard

To which he replied just moments ago......

No issues at all...we were kidding about listening to us for hurricanes fans and turning their OLN sound down...

Sorry folks, no drama, my bad.

Aaryn

[IceSaber]

Did you all notice brind'amour nodding his head to the "goal, goal, goal" chant while he was skating up to the ref about the goal review
It was like he knew it was a goal and was enjoying the moment.. :D

I was nervous about the game intitially there was no Cam/Kam mojo
Kam was all set up early like at her spot when 3 10-12 year olds came down and pushed her out of the way. After we said something - they moved over a LITTLE - but it was too late. My little four year old won't let people be mean to her twice. So she wouldn't go near the boards again - spent the entire time in my lap (so we'll have to see how the photos came out).

Cam looked for her in her spot - but those kids were there - he came over 3 - count them 3 - times to find her and she tried each time - wanting so bad to go up - she'd jump out of my lap, but just couldn't quite make it because she'd look at those kids and slink back to my lap...I could've slapped them for ruining her night! She was so disappointed and made pitiful mewing noises until midway through the 1st period because she didn't get to wish Cam good luck. :mad:

I was so nervous the MOJO had been messed with...

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Poor Kam :sad:

[Caniac]

I just told puck_it we need to get CWard to give Kam (and you presumably) a locker room or bench pass for warmups.

I bet he could do that.

[talkingcanes]

and the potential of seeing games like that is why in spite of my sincere complaining and whining, I will pony up for rounds 3 and 4.

[puck_it]

that might cross the stalker line :p

[Caniac]

Not if he thinks it helps his mojo.

Although it could send Kam into orbit.

[Canesluver]

Woooooooooooooo! Woo! Woo!

:nanner:

I'm finally checking in. We stayed and partied in the parking lot for awhile. I picked a great time to make my "Hockey Mix" CD!! Dancing -- singing along to "We are the Champions" -- waving goodbye to the Devs' motor coach! :lol:

The lucky undies do it again!!!!!! Woooooooo!!!! And now I have to keep wearing my red poney tail/pom-poms wig!! :laugh:

This team never quits. Yeah, baby!

:nanner:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Just watched the game....boy were we loud! Had to pause it for a minute and heard the OLN guys say something about the fans...no clue what though. You could hear the goal chant very well...which was started by my section, thank you very much. :D We had the high stick chant going during the Devil's review, but that one never caught on...and into the OT intermission, some guys caught the goal judge's attention and were trying to explain to the goal judge that it was a high stick, that they saw it and that he lied...all in fun of course. :D

Tough night for Devils fans...my brother went down to the bathroom between 3rd and the OT, amid all the people talking about how they had to run back in from the parking lot after hearing the roar, a man wearing a brodeur jersey was in line for the bathroom...all the 'Canes fans start singing "Happy Birthday YOU SUCK". They finish the entire song...the guy runs away...and the place erupts in cheers. Brodeur fans have it tough...can't even use the bathroom, huh? :beatup:

Edited to add: Check out the Game night Wallpaper...It'll make ya smile!

[HF]

1) The "Goal" chant was crystal clear over OLN broadcast. No mistaking it.

2) Where in hell were their parents??? I sent a damned message, dammit! I could fry me some brats right now.

[Guyute]

wow. pheeeeeeenominal.

talk about a deflating goal, with 20 seconds left. then to have Staal pop it in with 3 secs remaining, I about jumped out of my skin! was high-fiving enough to have sore hands. my voice was a bit strained by that point, but, that sure did it. total mess now.. sore throat and all.
one of THE best goals EVER. unreal.
I know for a bit all I could keep repeating (in a scream) was:
HOOOOLY SH*T!!!! HOOOOOOLY SH*T!!!!

amazing. these guys really make it hard to say no to buying more playoff tix.... :sad: ( :) ? )

[nccanes]

What a freakin' game! I almost forgot I had to connect up to the office when I got home! Oops!

So that being done. WOOO HOOOOO.

I was so sad for Cam and the guys after that late goal, but then I saw the determination of Justin Williams following that face off - barreling down the ice and thought "he's not giving up" and then I heard a guy a few rows back just freak out cheering and I thought "he's not giving up either" and in the few seconds, it seemed like the crowd didn't give up and then BAM it went in. OMG!!!!

I wish one of the TV stations had video of the people filing out and then running back in. LMAO!

Props to the guy (Kevin?) who called the Aftermath and confess. I wonder what that sounded like. :lol:

And George from Garner cracked me up he was so excited. He said he felt like going home and drinking a keg!!

Nick - our Canes didn't get out played for 2 periods. The got outplayed in the 1st and steadily, STEADILY, took control of the game. 9 shots over the 2nd, 3rd, and OT periods.

What a memory!

[HubbyHatesHockey]

Absolutely AMAZING game!!! This team has such HEART!!!

The GOAL chant was classic... filing that one away in the playoff memory bank.

Unbelieve to think "we're going to overtime" ... "crap, we've lost" ... "we're going to overtime" in a span of 20 seconds.

[Whirlwind101]

This is what the playoffs are all about. I am literally crying..........I was in shock when Staal scored. Similar to when he scored against NJ in the regular season. Y'all are ecstatic (I was 3 secs away from said Nirvana) and I and other Devs fans are pissed and sad.

[caniac_26]

:eek2:

I have no words. That was utterly amazing. I went from, "Well we're going to OT."( :) ) to "Well, at least we got the split."( :sad: ) to "HOLY SH*T, we're going to OT, baby!"( :eek: ) And then to see Nic skating in with all that room I just thought go for it, dude!! Go go go!!

:nanner:

That was CRAZY fun! Honestly, I don't even know the guys name that sits next to me, but we bonded with all the high-fiving and hugging tonight..:lol:

We're halfway there to putting these Devils away, folks. Halfway there.

Dang, I love this team. :hearts:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

and the potential of seeing games like that is why in spite of my sincere complaining and whining, I will pony up for rounds 3 and 4.

Yep, I'm running over to pay my invoice right now!!! :D


My god. Can you ever top that? Unbelievable.

I'd hate to ever miss a goal but I'd give anything to have heard that building from the parking lot when Staal scored. I could feel the concrete under my feet vibrating again but I couldn't hear anything else.....there was so much sound it just all blended together into one big roar! My arms are sore from clapping and high-fiving everyone in site, I have no voice and my ears are ringing. Perfect evening. :D

I knew it, too. Just as Gomez was coming in for that goal I turned to Mr SHC to say "They're going to score and we deserve to lose" because it looked to me like they had just played for the OT at the other end of the ice. I felt like if they were going to drop the aggressive play that has been their bread and butter all year they shouldn't win the game anyway. But I just had this feeling. When people started filing out (and yes, I am VERY happy Art!! ;) ) I turned to Mr SHC again and said "Do you know how many times I've seen a game tied up with only 20 seconds to go?" And then you FELT that entire line on the ice. Staal, Stillman, Brindy, Williams, Cullen and Whitney. I felt them willing that goal. And it worked. I don't think I've ever screamed so loud in my life.

And you KNEW karma would not allow that goal to be taken away from Wallin.

God, this team is amazing. Absolutely amazing. I swear I can feel some magic forming here.

[LostTexan]

Who cares about how bad the OLN guys were. WE WON!! And yea the Goal! Goal! Goal! chant came through loud and clear and I was yelling along up here in PA.

Also I was watching post game on MSG and they were talking about the "Unlikely hero" in OT. I guess they didnt watch us in 02. He has 3 Playoff goals, all 3 in OT.

Oh and as long as we are whining about announcers the guys on MSG were talking about how we always dive. They need to shut up and quit their whining.

BTW: if you get MSG or FSNy they have Hockey Night in NY on at 1am, its biased as hell but still some good interviews.


Also I'm really surprised they let people back in after the Staal goal. Although I can tell you not one of those people will ever leave a game early again.

[Canesluver]

O.K.... I'm just now going back and reading the older posts.

OH MY GOD.

When the Goal was announced as being under review... the sustained chant of "GOAL, GOAL, GOAL..." with the arm motion was absolutely one of THE coolest things i have ever seen.

That was awesome. What got me, was that the chanting started, and there was music playing for a minute or so, and then the music stopped. And all you heard was "Goal.. goal... goal... goal..." --like it was just one loud voice. My arm actually got tired and I had to switch arms.

One of the best.... just simply one of the most incredible games I've ever been to.

And all 3 of Nicky's post-season goals have come in the OT. Amazing!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Also I'm really surprised they let people back in after the Staal goal. Although I can tell you not one of those people will ever leave a game early again.

From what the guy on The Aftermath said there was no "let" about it. It was a rather large mass of people charging back in the door. He said he talked to the usher lady and she said she just got out of the way!! :lol:

[goalie33]

Totally amazing. That's all I can say.

After Staal scored, I cheered like crazy for a lonnnngggggg time, but then I just started laughing. Pure joy.

The goal chant was amazing. All those arms, all that yelling, and then, when the music stopped, it got LOUDER.

Like SHC, I would've given anything to hear the sound outside the building.

They didn't put by Brass Bonanza sign on camera OR play the song. :cry:

I'm going to have to pay that damn invoice now. :mad: :D

[tommy]

from epsn.com:

baby bird face!!!

http://espn-att.starwave.com/photo/2006/0508/nhl_g_staal_412.jpg

[nccanes]

You know - watching the seldom seen puck carrying Wallin crash the net is just a thing of beauty. He's big and those legs have some powerful strides in them. I loved seeing him shift gears to get a step on the D. Way to go Nic.

The "goal, goal, goal" stuff was fun. I'm glad they stopped the music and it just echoed and echoed and echoed.

You could not ask for 2 more thrilling games than these 2 - both in their respective ways.

:nanner:

Must go to bed now. Must nap at lunchtime tomorrow!

[KRAZYCANE05]

WHAT CAN I SAY

HELL OF A GAME!!! THE END!!!

[nccanes]

from epsn.com:

baby bird face!!!

http://espn-att.starwave.com/photo/2006/0508/nhl_g_staal_412.jpg

That shot almost looks photoshoped with all of them clustered together making ridiculous faces. :lol:

[evan]

Keep those letters and emails pouring into the national broadcaster's inboxes! If you thought the commentary was biased in game 1, you've heard absolutely nothing til you've heard Davidson and Emerick in game 2! Ridiculous bias, everything was from the perspective of the Devils, they said the Canes dove, crapped their pants every time the Devs scored and moaned everytime the Canes did. And they know like 2 players on our team = Brindamour and Staal. That's it. Without the mute button i would have never been able to hold my dinner all game. :mad:

Well it's 2-0, suck on it national media!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529666bb009_new_jersey_de.jpg

[tommy]

Keep those letters and emails pouring into the national broadcaster's inboxes! If you thought the commentary was biased in game 1, you've heard absolutely nothing til you've heard Davidson and Emerick in game 2! Ridiculous bias, everything was from the perspective of the Devils, they said the Canes dove, crapped their pants every time the Devs scored and moaned everytime the Canes did. And they know like 2 players on our team = Brindamour and Staal. That's it. Without the mute button i would have never been able to hold my dinner all game. :mad:

Well it's 2-0, suck on it national media!

i agree; the first game i could kinda see where people were going when they talked about the bias/suckitude of the announcers, but it was plain as day tonight. seriously, they MIGHT have mentioned one or two other players other than brindy and staal, but i dont think i remember it.

although i was way too pleased with the result to be bothered by that.



p.s. jess -- AWESOME picture; where's that from??

[nccanes]

I'm not sure what you call Nic's doin' the bump with the boards, but I LMAO immediately.

[Canesluver]

That is a freakin' AWESOME picture!!

LMAO! I can't seem to think of any other words to use besides, awesome, tonight!! :lol:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

p.s. jess -- AWESOME picture; where's that from??

Theres a ton of good ones on the Yahoo site...
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/car/photos?pg=1&cap=0

[tommy]

lol -- elias consoling brodeur:

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060509/capt.09310034184a4f0ab12ce1ff452da133.devils_hurri canes_hockey_ncgb110.jpg

[hyena]

^ i am NOT going to laugh at that because its bad Karma...

gosh i want to though

[caniac_26]

Nicky with first star tonight on nhl.com!

http://www.nhl.com/features/threestars/three_stars.html

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I really liked this one too

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529666bb011_new_jersey_de.jpg

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

And yet another great game missed due to work
:sad:

But I did smile on the way home when I heard on ESPN radio the Devils lost a heartbreaker in OT. I didn't know it was that heartbreaking. Good stuff. Even better highlights on ESPN.com.

On to game 3!

[Canesluver]

Hey-- the old guy (don't know what his name is) on OLN's "On the Fly" show just said, "When you end up scoring a goal with 3 seconds to go.. well, you know something folks? That just kind of might say that you're a TEAM OF DESTINY."

Remember that! :D

And then they mentioned a Brodeur stat that should make us feel good, if we go to OT again. Marty's 8-19 in OT! :eek2: That's not too good! :lol:

[tommy]

yeah, some guy on the devils board called marty in OT the "black plague in human form". lol.



good lord, i have watched the espnmotion recap of this game at least 15 times. i just CANNOT stop being ecstatic. i am NEVER gonna get to sleep!!!