Well well well. 3-2 Sens. I am somewhat impressed. The Bryan throws down the gauntlet, threatening jobs, and roster spots if they don't start to show up, and I'm sort of conflicted. If the point standard for the 8h spot is at least 90 points then the lads need to win around 30 of the remaining 40 games... for 8th. Fine. I know the best thing for them is to ride this thing out, finish in the bottom 5, get a great pick, and slice off the fat in the off season. But MAN! I love watching these guys win like I know they can.
That being said, most of this team looked good tonight. The two Thrashers goals were off defensive miscue which left Elliott one-on-one with Kozlov (he may be old, but I'll take Kozlov most days), and a terrible rebound that Elliott SHOULD have eaten up. Two noticeable mistakes. Two. I'll take it.
THE APPETIZER:
The Sens started the game flying. This was surprising especially after getting off the plane after last night's game at 4am. All four lines got a shift in the first 3 minutes of the game... and man did they all roll.
THE MAIN COURSE:
Ottawa had only one ONCE this year after giving up the first goal. ONCE. Not tonight. They had an answer for every Atlanta move, every goal, and every shot after the whistle. All four lines rolled, including a great stretch pass from Ruutu-D2 to Deano, and Blee making about a half dozen really nice breakout passes reminiscent of the Powder Prince in his heyday.
DESSERT:
When Elliott needed to, he shut the door. That makes four NHL starts, and four SOLID games. I like this kid a lot, and so does the bald cyborg, making no less than 117 references to Elliott being drafted 291st overall. Go get 'em kid.
HAIR IN THE SOUP:
No one wants to hit opposing players as they slid across the top of our blueline. I want A-TRAIN back. Now.
Up next: Montreal @ Ottawa - Saturday
See you all then.
~G
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