Ovechkin comes out swinging
The Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin came to play last night and walked all over the Boston Bruins.
Ovechkin assisted early on a tally by Brooks Laich and scored twice more to help the Caps to an easy 4-1 win and paying immediate dividends to Fantasy Managers who were lucky enough to nab him.
The Montreal Canadiens rallied late to force overtime and eventually steal a 4-3 victory from the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. New Habs additions Mike Cammalleri (2 assists) and Brian Gionta (1 goal ) helped their new club to the opening night victory. Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta looked to be quickly rediscovering the chemistry they once had in New Jersey a few seasons ago. On that note... seeing Gomez in a Montreal Canadiens sweater is going to take some getting used to... especially considering I was just getting used to him wearing a New York Rangers jersey.
The biggest surprise last night had to be the San Jose Sharks... and how badly they crapped the bed. The Colorado Avalanche honored Joe Sakic by raising his number to the rafters of the Pepsi Center, then soundly defeating the Sharks 5-2. The only Shark that seemed to show up last night was Patrick Marleau who potted both goals for San Jose and is clearly showing now ill-effects to having his captaincy removed and handed off to defenceman Rob Blake. The Colorado Avalanche looked a much younger and faster club than the Sharks that looked like they were coming off a playoff hangover.
The Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 last night, they're first opening night victory in 6 years. Flames goaltender made 39 saves to help his club to the win.
Quick Shave:
Brendan Shanahan removed himself for the New Jersey Devils lineup yesterday, announcing that he felt that he could not play at a level that he wanted to. I gotta give massive credit to Shanahan who could have coasted and just collected his paycheck for the season, but rather chose not to disrespect his club, the NHL or his legacy. Good man.
Couple of early afternoon deliveries arriving today from Europe as Florida Panther open up their season against the Chicago Blackhawks (I believe in Stockholm) and the Detroit Red Wings follow up against the St. Louis Blues in Helsinki... although those cities could be reversed... hard to say. Todays games get started at noon!
Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh
Comments
Ugh I'm sorry I missed this game, but I don't have cable TV. I guess I'll have to make do watching low quality streaming feeds online, but it's better than nothing, right?
Also, GAME ON!
Posted by: jeff | October 2, 2009 09:18 AM
Actually, Jeff - the game itself b/w the Caps and Bruins wasn't much to write home about. Bruins played like turds on ice. On the other hand, this Panthers/Blackhawks game that just ended was pretty freaking great and I admit I'm in LOVE with watching hockey during the middle of the day! Almost makes me wish there were more games oversees. Vokoun rocked over 50 saves and the Panthers won in the shootout. Some nice shooters on that squad, many whose names I didn't know and still can't pronounce...
I wouldn't read too much into the Avs victory over the Sharks. Give it a month.
You see that Andrei Markov had a tendon cut by Carey Price's skate and is out 3-4 months??? OUCH.
Posted by: Stache | October 2, 2009 02:56 PM
Actually, Jeff - the game itself b/w the Caps and Bruins wasn't much to write home about. Bruins played like turds on ice. On the other hand, this Panthers/Blackhawks game that just ended was pretty freaking great and I admit I'm in LOVE with watching hockey during the middle of the day! Almost makes me wish there were more games oversees. Vokoun rocked over 50 saves and the Panthers won in the shootout. Some nice shooters on that squad, many whose names I didn't know and still can't pronounce...
I wouldn't read too much into the Avs victory over the Sharks. Give it a month.
You see that Andrei Markov had a tendon cut by Carey Price's skate and is out 3-4 months??? OUCH.
Posted by: Stache | October 2, 2009 03:03 PM