Sens vs Rangers

[GoJays]

Interesting game so far. Only 1-0 NY but it really seems like the Rangers are overall outworking the Sens. Nice to see Anderson has been able to play the puck with his stick, I guess the injury has healed well.

Neil really needs to pick it up. Every time he's on the ice it seems he's doing nothing at all. The Sens are a third period team though, so hopefully they'll be able to pick it up. Sens are looking good with the puck though. 9 shots so far. It's been a fun game so far!

[jbellis74]

3-0 now

[SethMurphy]

Memo to Pittsburgh, watch tonight's game if you want to learn how not to blow home ice advantage and a 3-0 lead in Game 1.



PS Pittsburgh, you SUCK

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by SethMurphy

Memo to Pittsburgh, watch tonight's game if you want to learn how not to blow home ice advantage and a 3-0 lead in Game 1.



PS Pittsburgh, you SUCK

Sens put up two, had it only been 3-0 I think they could've made a run for it.

[GoJays]

Sens picked up a win tonight even without their captain! Now they come back home. Look for me in the crowd at game 4 . I'll be the one guy there in a Leaf jersey

[avjp87]

One of the announcers said the two teams showed great character through out the game.


I have no idea what game he was watching.

[jbellis74]

Terrible game last night... didnt help that Del Zotto kicked in a goal for Ottawa either

[BAMBAM]

Old time hockey last night in the Garden. Real battle out there. Rangers are still the better team IMO as both of the Sens regulation goals were on broken plays that went their way.

Brian Boyle proves once again what a big pussy he is when it comes time to take one someone who can throw 'em. If you're going to take shots at smaller non-fighters like he has done forever then you have to drop the gloves when the big boys come calling. At least drop the gloves and pull the guy down quick like he did with Neil later on. Dubi's little temper tantrum was funny as well after he got tossed for third man in. As if he would have done something to Carkner in a fight. Can't wait until Monday. Hope Carkner doesn't get a game off since he challenged Boyle first but since Shanny is making rulings based on names these days, I have a feeling he will.

Surprised nobody said anything about the two pucks on the ice. That was bizarre as I've never seen that in all my years of watching hockey. Wonder if the one of the pucks when both bounced in back of the net had bounced out in front and got tapped in how they'd of ruled that ? I guess they would review it and follow the actual live puck but it would have been great since the other puck was iced and some players were chasing that one. Torts would have had a heart attack, especially if they called it a goal.

[avjp87]

It made my night when Dubinsky was tossed

[xgoodgriefx]

Originally Posted by BAMBAM

Old time hockey last night in the Garden. Real battle out there. Rangers are still the better team IMO as both of the Sens regulation goals were on broken plays that went their way.

Brian Boyle proves once again what a big pussy he is when it comes time to take one someone who can throw 'em. If you're going to take shots at smaller non-fighters like he has done forever then you have to drop the gloves when the big boys come calling. At least drop the gloves and pull the guy down quick like he did with Neil later on. Dubi's little temper tantrum was funny as well after he got tossed for third man in. As if he would have done something to Carkner in a fight. Can't wait until Monday. Hope Carkner doesn't get a game off since he challenged Boyle first but since Shanny is making rulings based on names these days, I have a feeling he will.

Surprised nobody said anything about the two pucks on the ice. That was bizarre as I've never seen that in all my years of watching hockey. Wonder if the one of the pucks when both bounced in back of the net had bounced out in front and got tapped in how they'd of ruled that ? I guess they would review it and follow the actual live puck but it would have been great since the other puck was iced and some players were chasing that one. Torts would have had a heart attack, especially if they called it a goal.

Amen to that!

[Tyler0477]

Still it's not excusable to punch a guy in the face without gloves on like Carkner did without the other guy dropping the gloves too; he'll be gone a few games and deservedly so. Dubinsky getting tossed was a complete joke, I understand he was the "third-man" in but no one in there right mind would allow some goon to just beat the piss out of a teammate not defending themselves like Carkner was on Boyle. I'm not biased towards any of these teams, just my opinion as a neutral observer.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by Tyler0477

Still it's not excusable to punch a guy in the face without gloves on like Carkner did without the other guy dropping the gloves too; he'll be gone a few games and deservedly so. Dubinsky getting tossed was a complete joke, I understand he was the "third-man" in but no one in there right mind would allow some goon to just beat the piss out of a teammate not defending themselves like Carkner was on Boyle. I'm not biased towards any of these teams, just my opinion as a neutral observer.

I know what you're saying, but all Carkner was doing was protecting Karlsson. Boyle (and the whole Rangers team for that matter) had been taking a run at Karlsson the entire game. Carkner was doing his job, and in a game like last nights, I don't see why that should be a problem. I don't think you can call Carkner a goon either. Past those 38 fights he had with Colton Orr he really hasn't been a fighter so far this season. Hes been an integral part of the Sens season.

If this were to happen in pittsburgh with Crosby the NHL wouldn't even consider a suspension. Hell, if anything they'd consider suspending whoever was hitting Crosby

[BAMBAM]

Originally Posted by Tyler0477

Still it's not excusable to punch a guy in the face without gloves on like Carkner did without the other guy dropping the gloves too; he'll be gone a few games and deservedly so. Dubinsky getting tossed was a complete joke, I understand he was the "third-man" in but no one in there right mind would allow some goon to just beat the piss out of a teammate not defending themselves like Carkner was on Boyle. I'm not biased towards any of these teams, just my opinion as a neutral observer.

Maybe Boyle should have defended himself then ? Boyle had no problem bullying Karlsson and punching him in the head a few times in game one when he didn't want to fight so were his gloves cemented on last night ? I'm not a fan of either team but I hate guys like Boyle who pick their spots. He got what he deserved IMO.

[Tyler0477]

Sure I understand that too, but that happens to every star player. Finishing checks and pushing them around is what everyone does and it's worked on Karlsson has worked thus far since he only has one goal.

I'm not saying Boyle didn't deserved to be roughed up a bit but there's a big difference between him punching Karlsson with GLOVES on and what Carkner did.

It's a problem cause it's cheap at least fight him when he agrees to it and if not then keep finishing your checks on the guy until he does.

[avjp87]

What happened to Alfreddson? Cheap shot or something?

He's always been one of the most respected players in the league and a great captain

[jayjay0122]

Originally Posted by GoJays

I know what you're saying, but all Carkner was doing was protecting Karlsson. Boyle (and the whole Rangers team for that matter) had been taking a run at Karlsson the entire game. Carkner was doing his job, and in a game like last nights, I don't see why that should be a problem. I don't think you can call Carkner a goon either. Past those 38 fights he had with Colton Orr he really hasn't been a fighter so far this season. Hes been an integral part of the Sens season.

If this were to happen in pittsburgh with Crosby the NHL wouldn't even consider a suspension. Hell, if anything they'd consider suspending whoever was hitting Crosby

Really? He has played in 29 games this year wth 3 points. The guy is a terrible hockey player. This is also the same guy who flicked his own blood on the Rangers bench last season, so yeah, I would consider him a goon.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by avjp87

What happened to Alfreddson? Cheap shot or something?

He's always been one of the most respected players in the league and a great captain

Hagelin threw an elbow to his head. Wouldn't have had too big a problem if it was Foligno or Turris that got elbowed. They've both done some really questionable things. But Alfreddsson? Aside from us Leaf fans how could anyone have a problem with him? I'm hoping Hagelin is gone for the rest of the series, he deserves to.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by jayjay0122

Really? He has played in 29 games this year wth 3 points. The guy is a terrible hockey player. This is also the same guy who flicked his own blood on the Rangers bench last season, so yeah, I would consider him a goon.

You're looking solely at stats. Having watched him play about 15-20 times this season I can tell you he has really become more of a third-fourth pair shutdown defenseman. He isn't the goon you think he is. Although last nights actions were "goon"-ish that's probably the only time this season he's done something like that. His style of play has changed.

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by GoJays

Hagelin threw an elbow to his head. Wouldn't have had too big a problem if it was Foligno or Turris that got elbowed. They've both done some really questionable things. But Alfreddsson? Aside from us Leaf fans how could anyone have a problem with him? I'm hoping Hagelin is gone for the rest of the series, he deserves to.

If I were on Ottawa, I'd have a bulls eyes on Hagelin if he's not suspended. I just saw the hit on youtube.

I've never heard anything negative about Alfreddsson.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by avjp87

If I were on Ottawa, I'd have a bulls eyes on Hagelin if he's not suspended. I just saw the hit on youtube.

I've never heard anything negative about Alfreddsson.

If you ever ask a Leaf fan about Alfreddsson you'll hear some pretty negative words . There's a reason he's booed every time he touches the puck in TO!

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by GoJays

If you ever ask a Leaf fan about Alfreddsson you'll hear some pretty negative words . There's a reason he's booed every time he touches the puck in TO!

Is it just because it's Toronto?

[jayjay0122]

Originally Posted by avjp87

If I were on Ottawa, I'd have a bulls eyes on Hagelin if he's not suspended. I just saw the hit on youtube.

I've never heard anything negative about Alfreddsson.

It was a normal hockey check. Alfredsson is hunched over and Hagelin at 5'10" checks him without leaving his feet. Both guys are Swedes, so I'm pretty sure Hagelin wasn't intending to hurt him. It's all being blown out of proportion because it was their captain and he left the game. The most he should have gotten was 2 min for elbowing. I've seen so many worse elbows to the head that deserved 5 min and got 2 min. This was a 2 min elbowing penalty, that's it.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by avjp87

Is it just because it's Toronto?

No, there's a pretty long story to it. As the years have progressed the boos have just gotten stupider. I used to do it at Sens/Leafs in Ottawa games but I gave up.

[BostonNut]

Since when do elbows fly up on 'normal hockey checks?'

Originally Posted by jayjay0122

It was a normal hockey check. Alfredsson is hunched over and Hagelin at 5'10" checks him without leaving his feet. Both guys are Swedes, so I'm pretty sure Hagelin wasn't intending to hurt him. It's all being blown out of proportion because it was their captain and he left the game. The most he should have gotten was 2 min for elbowing. I've seen so many worse elbows to the head that deserved 5 min and got 2 min. This was a 2 min elbowing penalty, that's it.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by jayjay0122

It was a normal hockey check. Alfredsson is hunched over and Hagelin at 5'10" checks him without leaving his feet. Both guys are Swedes, so I'm pretty sure Hagelin wasn't intending to hurt him. It's all being blown out of proportion because it was their captain and he left the game. The most he should have gotten was 2 min for elbowing. I've seen so many worse elbows to the head that deserved 5 min and got 2 min. This was a 2 min elbowing penalty, that's it.

This post is the epitome of stupid. Have you seen the hit? He was looking at the head. His elbow was headed towards the head. His elbow hit the head. Alfredsson is hurt because of the hit to the head. It's a hit Shanahan has done everything to take out of the game. This is a suspension, no doubt. It's not like he was hitting a player with a questionable history either. He hit Daniel Alfredsson.

I take it you are a Ranger fan. Or at least you are cheering for the Rangers in the series.