Saturday 12/8

Late night at work.....but not stopping me from catching Saturday's game highlights on Center Ice Online!

Boston 2 Toronto 1: Always extra special when Original 6ers clash. Alex Auld was outstanding after his team went up 2-1 to win his debut as a Bruin. Did you know Auld has won every debut start with every team he has been on (6 maybe?)

Carolina 5 Montreal 1: Canadiens get rocked at home again. The fans continue to boo. Carolina is catching Ottawa. Big game against the Wings tomorrow! I'm working :(
Carolina's announcer has a good "They Score!" voice. Probably the best in the game.

Washington 6 Atlanta 3: Washington seems to be playing with a little more step since changing coaches. Still 2 points behind LA to get out of the NHL basement. I like this rookie Nicklas Backstrom (not the Minnesota goalie) that they have. He skates fast and shoots hard.

Minnesota 2 Columbus 1: Nice recovery by the Wild after being owned by Detroit last night. Zherdev's goal for Columbus puts him past last year's total already. He's one of the big reasons they are and will be in playoff contention at the end. Entertaining goaltending from two young stars Backstrom and Leclaire (must be Backstrom shoutout night)

Islanders 3 Tampa Bay 2 (OT): Islanders owned the OT session, outshooting TB 7-1. Brad Richards with 2 power play goals but no help from his teammates. I haven't really payed close attention, but the Isles actually have some decent looking white jerseys this year. Tampa is struggling. There are rumors of moving a big name this year. How bout Vinny in a Wings uniform. Won't happen, but I'd shit myself if it did.

Nashville 4 Anaheim 2: Preds came to play, outshooting Anaheim 19-6 in the first period. Ducks aren't playing like the defending champs of late. They need to get Scott Niedermeyer back in the lineup. The lack of Selanne has left a big hole.

Pittsburgh 2 Vancouver 1 (SO): I still haven't decided if I like Vancouver's new jerseys yet.
This was the game of the night and a long entertaining shootout. Sabourin made an outstanding save on Kesler to start the shootout, and then followed up with an amazing blocker save on Morrison. OK, after having plenty of time to analyze the jerseys during the shootout, I've decided I'd only like them if that stupid greenish stripe wasn't on the arm. Shame on Vancouver. Another interesting note: Pittsburgh vs Vancouver was the finals in my last NHL season on X-Box. Vancouver swept 'em. The Penguins sweep their Western trip.

Pheonix 4 Los Angeles 2: YAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN. The bottom two teams in the conference. The only thing that gets me excited for Coyote games is Strader and Pang.

Buffalo 7 San Jose 1: I just don't understand Buffalo. They beat Carolina 8-1 last week. They get shelled 8-2 by the shitty Kings last night, then shell one of the tougher teams in the West. Good for them. I like the Sabres. Buffalo is a great hockey city. And since I've been babbling about jerseys tonight (and Backstroms)...I think Buffalo has the best in the NHL. Which means they'll change it next year.



Man it's late.....I should go to bed...............