tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-130551642024-03-07T00:50:16.029-05:00Overtime!Sports BLOG.
Attending at Montreal area sporting events.
Bookmark me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-41255006665939508912011-04-22T07:53:00.004-04:002011-04-22T08:13:33.001-04:00NHL Playoffs: Montreal And Boston Tied.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujXJ9Ee8sJp-lKllp_3jpOlmMjP3_eZrCOYMlWshxdATiDIh-A_Zx78X7j4EL70iBZG9aTsyv_azzghbtDxL114YWrod6e-t2JeNiMiEt-GgKDOET2PBNVXz8ulNp2t1ZMroDkQ/s1600/boston+bruins2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujXJ9Ee8sJp-lKllp_3jpOlmMjP3_eZrCOYMlWshxdATiDIh-A_Zx78X7j4EL70iBZG9aTsyv_azzghbtDxL114YWrod6e-t2JeNiMiEt-GgKDOET2PBNVXz8ulNp2t1ZMroDkQ/s200/boston+bruins2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598379323923368690" border="0" /></a><br />An overtime period was necessary yesterday in Game Four of the first round series between the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Boston Bruins</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Michael Ryder</span> scored the game-winner and tied the series up at two games apiece.<br /><br />The Canadiens had the advantage early on and struck first during the first period. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brent Sopel</span> slapped one past goaltender <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Tim Thomas</span>.<br /><br />The Bruins tied the score early into the second period when <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Michael Ryder</span> scored his first goal of the series. But the Canadiens replied with two quick goals. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> and<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> Andrei Kostitsyn</span> scored their goals less than a minute apart. At that point, Montreal led 3-1 and looked poised to take a 3-1 series lead.<br /><br />But Boston came roaring back before the end of the second period. <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Andrew Ference</span> and <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Patrice Bergeron</span> tied the score at 3 heading to the third period.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">P.K. Subban</span> gave Montreal a third lead in the game when his perfect wrist shot found it's way in Boston's net. But Boston tied the game once more with a little more than six minutes to play. <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Chris Kelly</span> found a loose puck in front of <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> and pushed it in the net to tie the game once more.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Michael Ryder</span> with his second goal of the game made the difference during the first overtime period.<br /><br />Final score: <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Boston Bruins</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">5</span> - <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">4</span> (The series is tied <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">2-2</span>.)<br /><br />The series is going back to Boston on Saturday for game five.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-77826963570025395172011-04-18T07:48:00.004-04:002011-04-18T08:02:54.282-04:00NHL Playoffs: Boston In A Delicate Position.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bua3oB5JU-ONw_J3qAVkEPcG6g7O_0rBnAUFZxg5FP2oL4TX6cxYORlCaTIBv62pYSsUwAyhXfJirDAG_3n6WVg16wnsdG9pjoMmlIjfMKveSz2oZdWVu_7Momi-BspRVWPdw/s1600/lucic.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6bua3oB5JU-ONw_J3qAVkEPcG6g7O_0rBnAUFZxg5FP2oL4TX6cxYORlCaTIBv62pYSsUwAyhXfJirDAG_3n6WVg16wnsdG9pjoMmlIjfMKveSz2oZdWVu_7Momi-BspRVWPdw/s200/lucic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596892516087548786" border="0" /></a><br />Tonight, Game Three of the series between the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Boston Bruins</span> will be played at the Bell centre in Montreal.<br /><br />After winning the first two games of the series in Boston, the Canadiens will be looking to put their opponent in a huge hole. At the opposite, Boston will try to come back in this series before it's too late.<br /><br />The Canadiens did not feel any pressure during the first two games of the series as they were the underdogs. But with a 2-0 series lead coming home, they are now in the driver seat and the pressure of winning should complicate things a bit.<br /><br />As for Boston's defense men <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Zdeno Chara</span> who missed Game Two, we have no clue if he will be in uniform tonight. The tall defense men did make the trip to Montreal but head coach <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Claude Julien</span> refused to give any more details regarding his status.<br /><br />The atmosphere should be electric inside the Bell centre tonight. Will the Bruins turn the tables tonight or will goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> manage to shut down Boston for a third time?<br /><br />We will have our answer tonight. Should be a good one.<br /><br />(Picture: Milan Lucic, Getty Images.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-77673367366636270382011-04-15T07:32:00.006-04:002011-04-15T08:19:53.320-04:002011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Montreal Takes Game One.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9bMml5p_Tx2GvHvOEZ0djviI6VsPkJYZai6QyK2r2a1RXUjY2k1zTJvgfF4smwWem8AY7Xx-7ZxM-9Dv_hx-ZYObeRO3MJDYOOrqxUvbFGYkuCCTEoKzxhsRZ5qE09vVGmolaQ/s1600/price9.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9bMml5p_Tx2GvHvOEZ0djviI6VsPkJYZai6QyK2r2a1RXUjY2k1zTJvgfF4smwWem8AY7Xx-7ZxM-9Dv_hx-ZYObeRO3MJDYOOrqxUvbFGYkuCCTEoKzxhsRZ5qE09vVGmolaQ/s200/price9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595783449393361426" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> has won his duel with <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Tim Thomas</span> yesterday and allowed the Canadiens to win Game One of this first round series between the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> and the <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Boston Bruins</span>.<br /><br />Price made the difference as he stopped a total of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">31</span> shots on goal while his opponent, Tim Thomas, allowed a goal on the very first shot of the game.<br /><br />With two goals, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brian Gionta</span> was the offensive star in this one. The team captain scored his first goal of the game early in the contest after a turnover from defense men <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Tomas Kaberle</span>. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Scott Gomez</span> brillantly threw the loose puck across the ice to Gionta for the goal.<br /><br />Gionta scored his second goal with less than four minutes to play in the third period. His slapshot coming from the wing found a hole under Thomas' right arm to trickle in the net. A very bad goal to allow when your team is trying to tie the game.<br /><br />Scott Gomez also printed his name twice on the score sheet with two assists. Before the start of the series, Gomez committed himself to a better offensive production and delivered during Game One.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Final score</span>: <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">2</span> - <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Boston Bruins</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">0</span> (Montreal leads the series by 1-0.)<br /><br />(Picture: Carey Price stops Brad Marchand, Getty Images.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-235810034337984502011-04-14T07:18:00.004-04:002011-04-14T08:06:42.347-04:00The Quest For Lord Stanley's Cup Is Open.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4MljZO4pukvefrYbxtHv7kSPZOCdW7kTww5xwgZtdvQAnKh5zyNR1ISE4uuoJ3iH_jKrc9XnsNe1tGb_HYfrnxQq3izV2m46DKBv1Ehf4B7kNijNfwBQN6XLm4pC6Qu2-ZdVfg/s1600/subban_lucic_price.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4MljZO4pukvefrYbxtHv7kSPZOCdW7kTww5xwgZtdvQAnKh5zyNR1ISE4uuoJ3iH_jKrc9XnsNe1tGb_HYfrnxQq3izV2m46DKBv1Ehf4B7kNijNfwBQN6XLm4pC6Qu2-ZdVfg/s200/subban_lucic_price.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595408355460879762" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday, five first round matches were presented as the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup has begun.<br /><br />First, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Washington Capitals</span> needed overtime to defeat the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">New-York Rangers</span> by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">2-1</span>. <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Alexander Semin</span> scored the overtime winner in this one.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Pittsburgh Penguins</span> and their goaltender, <span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Marc-Andre Fleury</span>, blanked the <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); font-weight: bold;">Tampa Bay Lightning</span>, <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">3-0</span>.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Detroit Red Wings</span> disposed of the <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Phoenix Coyotes</span> by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">4-2</span> while the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Nashville Predators</span> claimed a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">4-1</span> victory over the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Anaheim Ducks</span>.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Vancouver Canucks</span> did not made any mistake in front of the defending champions <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Chicago Blackhawks</span>. The Canucks won the first game of the series by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">2-0</span>. Goaltender <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Roberto Luongo</span> looked great in this one.<br /><br />Washington, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Nashville and Vancouver leads their respective best-of-seven series, 1-0.<br /><br />Tonight, the old and bitter rivalry between the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Boston Bruins</span> will resume. There is no love lost between those two clubs and a heated series is expected, as usual. The Chara-Pacioretty incident is still fresh to our memories and should be used as motivation for Montreal.<br /><br />Montreal managed to defeat Boston four times in six regular season games this season.<br /><br />Another point of interest in this series resides in net as <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> and <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Tim Thomas</span> face each other in an anticipated duel. Thomas has had problems with the Canadiens a number of times and will be looking forward to shut down the Habs fans.<br /><br />Will Boston's physical game intimidate the Canadiens? We will have a part of the answer tonight in Boston during Game One.<br /><br />(Picture: P.K. Subban, Milan Lucic and Carey Price, Getty Images.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-42674033411441957922011-04-06T08:31:00.003-04:002011-04-06T09:17:02.714-04:00Montreal Canadiens Clinches Playoff Berth In Overtime.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGAAntYx8fNZqcxCu55-Ok9fANoXa1qE5tdTPNcEH8NGY0_WFwrCzC218U-Zoz4LviQuJf_9UAjl4XrPtf6ZLooVB3ai73RtEkUYvNQ4wV0hHqFpedHO8PUrVf2QMLmsFCZtnjw/s1600/subban.jpeg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGAAntYx8fNZqcxCu55-Ok9fANoXa1qE5tdTPNcEH8NGY0_WFwrCzC218U-Zoz4LviQuJf_9UAjl4XrPtf6ZLooVB3ai73RtEkUYvNQ4wV0hHqFpedHO8PUrVf2QMLmsFCZtnjw/s200/subban.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592458622447366962" border="0" /></a><br />For the last regular season game of this 2010-2011 season at the Bell Centre, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadien</span>s and the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Chicago Blackhawks</span> played a very disputed game, with an ending that pleased the crowd.<br /><br />The only goals scored during regulation came during the second period. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> scored for Montreal and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Patrick Kane</span> for the Hawks.<br /><br />The scoring opportunities came at both ends of the ice but both goaltenders in this game made fantastic saves to keep the score tied. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> was litterally in the zone. He saved the game for Montreal late in the third period during a Hawks' man-advantage. As the puck was about to float in the net, Price made a reflex left hand save while falling backwards.<br /><br />At the end of regulation, the score was still tied at 1 apiece. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">P.K. Subban</span> ended the contest during a man-advantage with a solid one-timer on a brillant pass from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Kostitsyn</span>.<br /><br />Subban once again added another flashy goal celebration to his resume as he raced towards Carey Price and collided with him in mid air.<br /><br />The extra point gained during the overtime insured the Canadiens' playoff spot. With only two games left to the regular season, a ton of pressure has dropped from the teams' shoulders.<br /><br />Every year, I can't wait for the playoffs to begin. The intensity of every game only gets greater and greater. We saw a good example of it yesterday as both teams played a typical playoff game.<br /><br />As for Carey Price, this 2010-2011 season will be remembered as one of his best in career. Yesterday, Price played his 71st game, breaking the single-season club record for a goalie. It was also his 37th win, the most by a Montreal goalie since Ken Dryden in 1977-78.<br /><br />Congratulations to Montreal for clinching their berth and the best of luck for the rest of the way!<br /><br />(Picture: Associated Press.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-39566042605151041322011-03-10T07:46:00.006-05:002011-03-10T21:27:05.592-05:00NHL Says: No Problem Mr. Chara!The <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">National Hockey League</span> didn't punish the <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Boston Bruins</span>' defense men <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Zdeno Chara</span> for his hit on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span>' <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Max Pacioretty</span>.<br /><br />Tuesday evening, with only a few seconds to go to the second period and with a 0-4 deficit in the game, the stage was set for such an incident. Approaching a dangerous part of the rink, Pacioretty and Chara went side by side.<br /><br />A mild collision between the two players sent Pacioretty's head on the edge of the glass, resulting in a violent and spectacular collision.<br /><br />Max Pacioretty has a fractured vertebrae (c-4) and a grade three concussion. His season is over while we are still waiting to see if he will ever fully recover from this violent collision.<br /><br />The incident brought a ton of reactions from the fans who claimed a severe suspension. There was a lot of frustration yesterday when the league decided not to sanction Chara's actions. Another missed opportunity by the league to crack down on those dangerous hits.<br /><br />Pacioretty said that he was disgusted by the league's inaction in this case. He affirms that Chara placed his hand on his head and directed it towards the edge of the glass.<br /><br />I wish a speedy recovery to Max Pacioretty and I sincerely hope that the incident will not affect the rest of his career.<br /><br />Here are the disturbing images of this incident:<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jimZ1tSdPY0" width="640" frameborder="0" height="390"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-45857855998954809592011-02-27T12:00:00.006-05:002011-02-27T17:32:00.457-05:00Montreal Canadiens Pushes The Hurricanes Away.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHFquEKVoQ2wLb7KMNFlrfaF92xqxCd4whRxsbOYOI9Hm9hP692_zePEGyXhxkPjlYOzSdKY_0vbiY_1o2jdDohKVMm5yXbkdkGc_FTQfp3VcS5st7pUOiReGmQzDpBP-A8b5Gw/s1600/brent+sopel.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHFquEKVoQ2wLb7KMNFlrfaF92xqxCd4whRxsbOYOI9Hm9hP692_zePEGyXhxkPjlYOzSdKY_0vbiY_1o2jdDohKVMm5yXbkdkGc_FTQfp3VcS5st7pUOiReGmQzDpBP-A8b5Gw/s200/brent+sopel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578421688732029650" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> extended their lead in the standings over the <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">Carolina Hurricanes</span> to six points with a difficult <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">4-3</span> victory at the Bell centre.<br /><br />The Canadiens sent their backup goaltender, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Auld</span>, in action as <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> was unable to perform due to a virus. The backup goalie had a difficult time, allowing soft goals and sending dangerous rebounds in front of his own net all evening long.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Kostitsyn</span>, late in the game, scored the winning goal on a world-class deflection that sailed away from goaltender <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Cam Ward</span>. Kostitsyn was also the accomplice on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Lars Eller</span>'s goal during the second period.<br /><br />The club could use more contribution from AK-46 these days.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brent Sopel</span> (picture) was in uniform for his first game with Montreal yesterday after being acquired by the club earlier this week. The veteran defense men will greatly help the Canadiens' depleted defensive unit.<br /><br />Here's the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Eastern Conference</span> standings at this date. A heated playoff race is brewing up and all the points are important at this stage.<br /><br /><br /><table style="width: 525px; height: 241px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#ececec"><td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://flyers.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=PHI" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Philadelphia<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=PHI" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">62</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">40</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">16</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">6</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">86</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://lightning.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=TBL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Tampa Bay<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=TBL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">61</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">36</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">18</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">79</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">3</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;">Boston<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=BOS" title="Team Players for Season"> </a><div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=BOS" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">61</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">35</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">19</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">77</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://penguins.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=PIT" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Pittsburgh<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=PIT" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">64</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">37</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">21</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">6</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">5</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://capitals.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=WSH" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Washington<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=WSH" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">63</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">33</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">20</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">10</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">76</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">6</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://canadiens.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=MTL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Montreal<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=MTL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">63</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">33</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">23</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://rangers.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=NYR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>NY Rangers<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=NYR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">63</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">33</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">26</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">4</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">8</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://hurricanes.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=CAR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Carolina<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=CAR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">63</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">29</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">25</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">9</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 2px 0px; empty-cells: show; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">9</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://sabres.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=BUF" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Buffalo<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=BUF" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">61</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">29</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">25</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">65</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">10</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=TOR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Toronto<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=TOR" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">62</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">27</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">27</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">8</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">11</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://thrashers.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=ATL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Atlanta<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=ATL" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">62</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">25</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">26</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">11</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">61</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">12</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://panthers.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=FLA" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>Florida<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=FLA" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">61</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">26</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">28</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">7</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">59</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">13</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://devils.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=NJD" title="Team Players for Season"> </a>New Jersey<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/playersearch.htm?season=20102011&tm=NJD" title="Team Players for Season"> </a> </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">61</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">26</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">31</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">4</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">56</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ececec"> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">15</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td class="tmNm" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <div id="clincherLogo" style="float: left; width: 45px;"> <a href="http://senators.nhl.com/" title="Official Team Site"> </a> </div> <div id="clincher" style="float: left; padding: 4px 0px 0px 4px;"> Ottawa </div> </td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">62</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">21</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">32</td> <td class="statBox cntr" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold;">9</td> <td class="statBox cntr sorted" style="border-width: 0px 1px 0px 0px; empty-cells: show; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">51<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-89675499170922075112011-02-13T20:48:00.006-05:002011-02-13T21:10:38.319-05:00Hail To The Super Bowl XLV Champs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58Sw3F6AlBcinginKIz5a6JYPtAUg8Hzek0Pm9Dz_xIbvRAqknCymOG1PcC7L8802GCEXW3rtF81zknfnXpMQWf5puOFDj-NzgnxzGDpKTcchyphenhyphenDJApSbzd94wAOU4khRPv4ElLg/s1600/rodgers_matthews%2528getty%2529.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58Sw3F6AlBcinginKIz5a6JYPtAUg8Hzek0Pm9Dz_xIbvRAqknCymOG1PcC7L8802GCEXW3rtF81zknfnXpMQWf5puOFDj-NzgnxzGDpKTcchyphenhyphenDJApSbzd94wAOU4khRPv4ElLg/s200/rodgers_matthews%2528getty%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573361501051802194" border="0" /></a><br />Last week, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Green Bay Packers</span> defeated the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Pittsburgh Steelers</span> by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">31-25</span> in <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Super Bowl XLV</span> presented in Irving, Texas.<br /><br />The Packers took the lead on their first possession of the game and never gave it back. On the first possession, <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Aaron Rodgers</span> hooked up with <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Jordy Nelson</span> good for a 29-yard touchdown reception and a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">7-0</span> lead.<br /><br />The Pack doubled their lead when <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Nate Collins</span> picked a <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Ben Roethlisberger</span> pass and returned it to pay dirt. A spectacular play that gave Green Bay a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">14-0</span> lead.<br /><br />Both teams exchanged a touchdown during the second quarter after the Steelers kicked a field goal halfway in the quarter. The Packers led <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">21-10</span> at the half.<br /><br />The Steelers scored the only points during the third quarter. <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Rashard Mendenhall</span> punched a 8-yard touchdown run, bringing the Steelers within four points.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Greg Jennings</span> scored his second touchdown of the game early into the fourth quarter. Aaron Rodgers completed a total of three touchdown passes, Green Bay was back on top, <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">28-17</span>.<br /><br />The Steelers replied immediatly with a touchdown of their own followed with a successful two point conversion. The Packers lead was down to three points, <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">28-25</span>.<br /><br />With their final possession, Green Bay added a field goal and defended the Steelers' ultimate attempt for the <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">31-25 </span>final score.<br /><br />Green Bay claims their fourth Super Bowl title in franchise history. Aaron Rodgers was named the game MVP.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers for their spectacular victory!</span><br /><br />(Picture: Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, Getty Images.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-76861196527815901682011-01-18T10:47:00.005-05:002011-01-18T19:31:04.929-05:00P.K. Subban Puts A Lid On A Catastrophe.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-pjdtsBwR-V7c59DaGj6T5s1cAVjKQBc4P-vJcDi3i4yNmuszsrc6Q2voPm6AR49Tmci-ZU0PIIvQVO41bQs2qpNJi8rf5J5HljqLay_4xWG_NKeQDdl-zTTIIU-zdn0UMxlAQ/s1600/Subban-show.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-pjdtsBwR-V7c59DaGj6T5s1cAVjKQBc4P-vJcDi3i4yNmuszsrc6Q2voPm6AR49Tmci-ZU0PIIvQVO41bQs2qpNJi8rf5J5HljqLay_4xWG_NKeQDdl-zTTIIU-zdn0UMxlAQ/s200/Subban-show.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563557756530331330" border="0" /></a><br />A potential catastrophe was brewing as the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> hosted the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Calgary Flames</span> on Monday night at the Bell centre.<br /><br />The Canadiens took a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">4-0</span> lead during the second period with goals from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Lars Eller</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Jeff Halpern</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Kostitsyn</span>. Kostitsyn's goal chased <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mikka Kiprusoff</span> out of Calgary's net who was brilliantly replaced by <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Henrik Karlsson</span> who held the fort from that point on.<br /><br />The Flames started to compete a lot better after the goaltender change. Calgary reduced the score to <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">4-2</span> before the end of the second period with goals from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Rene Bourque</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Jarome Iginla</span>.<br /><br />Early in the third frame, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Ales Kotalik</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Tanguay</span> tied the game at 4 as they both scored on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Auld</span> in only 1:19. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">P.K Subban</span> made many defensive mistakes and was a factor in this Flames comeback.<br /><br />Auld was replaced by <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> as both teams played a total of four goaltenders during that game.<br /><br />The score settled until overtime, and P.K. Subban scored a brilliant goal on Henrik Karlsson with a prefect shot to the top shelf. Subban made another spectacular goal celebration, a signature that bothers quite a few around the league.<br /><br />The Canadiens will travel and play the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Buffalo Sabres</span> tonight. Carey Price is expected to start this one. Montreal has already defeated the Sabres three times this season.<br /><br />(Picture: P.K. Subban, Canadian Press.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-25698409088995055302011-01-12T10:13:00.004-05:002011-01-12T10:53:43.022-05:00NFL Playoffs: Upsets And More.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZBhOjbf31588IGQS1NiIw3y8geN_9mbiMQM3MiG7eoYkCLvW3U1HFrsUTJ32eHVwOu5rIRWODS6jz9c35x-8qiwDRoYoyoaWq5eJCb41gplsw3KEChWTAi_1FM26Rp5OQxqWLg/s1600/steelers_ravens.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZBhOjbf31588IGQS1NiIw3y8geN_9mbiMQM3MiG7eoYkCLvW3U1HFrsUTJ32eHVwOu5rIRWODS6jz9c35x-8qiwDRoYoyoaWq5eJCb41gplsw3KEChWTAi_1FM26Rp5OQxqWLg/s200/steelers_ravens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561326298412045554" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Wildcard weekend</span> was filled with very interesting matches and a couple of upsets. The two previous <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Super Bowl</span> opponents are already out of the picture!<br /><br />For the first time in NFL history, a team with a losing record was qualified for the playoffs. The 7-9 <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Seattle Seahawks</span> were facing the defending champions <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">New Orleans Saints</span>. The match itself was well disputed and both offenses scored at will.<br /><br />A spectacular 67-yard run from <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Marshawn Lynch</span> who broke about a half dozen of tackles with only three minutes and a half to go made the difference in this <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">41-36</span> Seahawks victory.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">New York Jets</span> faced the <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">Indianapolis Colts</span> in a classic matchup. The Jets finally edged the Colts by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">17-16</span>. Jets' head coach <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Rex Ryan</span> has won his match. Ryan took this match ''personnally'' as he promised a Jets win before the match.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Philadelphia Eagles</span> took the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Green Bay Packers</span> to the limit but fell short in a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">21-16</span> loss. Green Bay was simply too talented for <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Michael Vick</span> and the Eagles in tis one. Vick tried to upset the Packers in a last minute drive but his last pass attempt fell in the hands of the defense.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Baltimore Ravens</span> completely dominated the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Kansas City Chiefs</span>. The final score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">30-7</span> gives an accurate indication of the match. A one-sided match where the Ravens' defense completely shut down the Chiefs.<br /><br />The playoffs will continue this weekend as four matches are scheduled.<br /><br />The arch rivals <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Baltimore Ravens</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Pittsburgh Steelers</span> will square off in Pittsburgh. I expect a very disputed match between those two exceptional defenses.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">New York Jets</span> will travel to Foxboro as they will face the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">New England Patriots</span>. New England has blown out the Jets earlier this season and should have an edge on them. I really expect New England to go out on top in this one.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Seattle Seahawks</span> will continue their unprobable run at the Soldier field in Chicago as they will now face the powerful <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Chicago Bears</span>. Nobody expects a Seattle victory but who knows?<br /><br />Finally, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Green Bay Packers</span> will be in Atlanta to face the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Atlanta Falcons</span>. Both of these talented teams should give a great match. I have not seen the Falcons play this season but their impressive regular season record speaks by itself. I expect a close and exciting match.<br /><br />Don't miss out on those four great matches this weekend!<br /><br />(Picture: Steelers vs Ravens.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-44143205526008812972011-01-06T07:13:00.004-05:002011-01-06T07:24:53.488-05:00World Junior Hockey Championships Final: Russia Shocks Canada.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAknFo78Glvi9Nn0tPIYyetlsLzzUf-uGVITzayHqyCv0KPdGNqnvgRGkUbsXHf2oMNPSghoRoHusJEgNW3IUUM3kpRaEpER_LNwBh5-6oqkIwItYVdEQnjeNGXiI3B78YoHogrQ/s1600/canada_deception.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAknFo78Glvi9Nn0tPIYyetlsLzzUf-uGVITzayHqyCv0KPdGNqnvgRGkUbsXHf2oMNPSghoRoHusJEgNW3IUUM3kpRaEpER_LNwBh5-6oqkIwItYVdEQnjeNGXiI3B78YoHogrQ/s200/canada_deception.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559047473306840498" border="0" /></a><br />The Gold Medal match of the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">2011 World Junior Hockey Championship</span> was disputed between Russia and Canada yesterday at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo.<br /><br />After taking a <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">3-0</span> lead after two periods, team Canada looked to be in good shape to win the gold medal. But Russia came back from this deficit as they scored five unanswered goals during the third period to upset Canada by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">5-3</span>.<br /><br />Despite this horrible third period, team Canada disputed a very good tournament. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brayden Schenn</span> led the way with a record-tying performance as he registered a total of 18 points.<br /><br />Team USA defeated Team Switzerland and won the bronze medal on home ice.<br /><br />(Picture: Canadian Press.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-39220122068661431462010-12-29T10:31:00.004-05:002010-12-29T10:52:59.632-05:00Montreal Canadiens: In A Downward Spiral.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMz5sckxhFS2pB5hT75Y-pKWZLB2rZgr80XRizmaGuw8pWNll43UjCDOuqRJWU6Z2U1itgNI6A9HPD-dpx2n7iQ3rPHsIsL_a4DxpZIyUxKcuEVZVHyr0Uw505KXVGn-upSAKy_g/s1600/habs+logo.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMz5sckxhFS2pB5hT75Y-pKWZLB2rZgr80XRizmaGuw8pWNll43UjCDOuqRJWU6Z2U1itgNI6A9HPD-dpx2n7iQ3rPHsIsL_a4DxpZIyUxKcuEVZVHyr0Uw505KXVGn-upSAKy_g/s200/habs+logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556132799587130082" border="0" /></a><br />After a very good start in the first two months of this 2010-2011 season, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> are experiencing a very difficult month of December.<br /><br />The team went from fighting for the top spot in the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Eastern conference</span> to the eight position in a matter of four weeks. The Canadiens are having problems defensively while their offensive weapons aren't producing to an acceptable level.<br /><br />The team's General Manager, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Pierre Gauthier</span>, has acquired defense men <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">James Wisniewski</span> this week in an attempt to stabilize his defense. Interestingly, the price tag wasn't too high; a couple of draft picks.<br /><br />The Canadiens have lost once again yesterday. The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Washington Capitals</span> blanked the Habs by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">3-0</span>. Despite playing fairly well, the team failed to finish around the opposing net on numerous occasions.<br /><br />Montreal has won only once during the first five games of their seven-game road trip. The Habs will finish their trip in Florida to face the <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); font-weight: bold;">Tampa Bay Lightning</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Florida Panthers</span> before heading back to Montreal.<br /><br />A couple of wins could attenuate the tension in the locker room. There is always tension between the players during losing a streak and the Canadiens are right in the middle of one right now.<br /><br />We already heard a couple of players complaining about some individuals this season. We even saw some pushing and stick jousting between <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Tomas Plekanec</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">P.K. Subban</span> a couple of days ago during a team practice. One more sign that the tension is slowly boiling over.<br /><br />Let's see if the Canadiens can win a couple of games before this year 2010 is over.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-65552710175325354022010-12-17T07:54:00.004-05:002010-12-17T08:31:00.018-05:00Canadiens-Bruins: Montreal Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOiqZYcVBcirUm1wTJ_w1wssNNJHcRGwepFP0Kn4Pj3HyZNy28a8S4gVwTl8BjPBZWxYLU22UK1xjeRbmUU7TlRTKGusAOEEaHJnSZLDwckSHpLQ7goONvNdSccT0v-kS8dppTg/s1600/Cammaleri-fight.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOiqZYcVBcirUm1wTJ_w1wssNNJHcRGwepFP0Kn4Pj3HyZNy28a8S4gVwTl8BjPBZWxYLU22UK1xjeRbmUU7TlRTKGusAOEEaHJnSZLDwckSHpLQ7goONvNdSccT0v-kS8dppTg/s200/Cammaleri-fight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551642627697580546" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> bounced back from their deceiving 3-5 loss to the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Philadelphia Flyers</span> with a solid performance at the Bell centre yesterday.<br /><br />The Canadiens played well enough to collect a 4-3 victory over the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Boston Bruins</span>, a solid rival who was only two points behind Mntreal in the standings before the game.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> opened the score early into the game when the referee awarded him a penalty shot. A first goal into these conditions for Cammalleri in career.<br /><br />Still into the first period, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Maxim Lapierre</span> scored his fifth goal of the season when his shot went off the post before hitting goaltender <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Tim Thomas</span> in the back to finally trickle into the net. <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Blake Wheeler</span> pulled the Bruins within a goal but <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Max Pacioretty</span> answered right back with his first goal of the season, making it 3-1 in favor of Montreal.<br /><br />Boston refused to let go and during the second period, <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Marc Savard</span> put one past goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> to make it once again a one goal game. But <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brian Gionta</span> added another goal for Montreal when he tipped Pacioretty's shot, beating Tim Thomas for a fourth time.<br /><br />The Bruins did score once more, this time during the third frame, but it was too little, too late. The goal from <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Milan Lucic</span> added some suspense but the Canadiens held on to win it by the score of 4-3.<br /><br />It was a night of ''first timers'' for <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span>. Aside from his successful penalty shot early into the game, he was involved in a fight with <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">David Krejci</span> during the second period.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">P.K. Subban</span> also made his presence felt in this game with a highlight reel of a body check on <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Brad Marchant</span>. Marchant was skating hard towards the Canadiens territory when Subban checked him in an unusual way.<br /><br />Montreal will play the next seven games on the road to finish 2010. An important sequence for the Habs who tries to stay with the top teams in the conference. The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Colorado Avalanche</span> will be their next opponent Sunday.<br /><br />(Picture: Michael Cammalleri.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-41756034806381487472010-12-15T10:06:00.005-05:002010-12-15T10:19:43.843-05:00Favre's Streak Ends At 297.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9_3KCDs3rkObtxkStkIbV_vIyO7nkuJC-gOvKVWKokMZXfnxrIOas3ilhB351Djm8mQOANrf2i2IciltcFtg4tsCvGV7vrVzxjrjQsaVh6WfVP7fJTMjuMnvemfaJffFGQ5wIA/s1600/metrodome.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9_3KCDs3rkObtxkStkIbV_vIyO7nkuJC-gOvKVWKokMZXfnxrIOas3ilhB351Djm8mQOANrf2i2IciltcFtg4tsCvGV7vrVzxjrjQsaVh6WfVP7fJTMjuMnvemfaJffFGQ5wIA/s200/metrodome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550928573511600674" border="0" /></a><br />This weekend, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Minnesota Vikings</span>' quarterback <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Brett Favre</span> did not play against the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">New York Giants</span>. The right shoulder injury that he suffered a week ago against the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Buffalo Bills</span> was too much for the veteran player.<br /><br />For the first time in <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">297</span> games, Favre was unable to start.<br /><br />But this wasn't the only news out of Minnesota this weekend. Sunday morning, the roof of the Metrodome collapsed under the weight of the snow. Fortunatly enough, nobody was inside the stadium at the time of the collapse and no injuries were reported.<br /><br />The match scheduled between the Vikings and the Giants was played on Monday night in Detroit. The Giants won the contest rather easily and took away the last playoff spot available for the Vikings.<br /><br />Brett Favre could return to action before the end of the regular season and it will be the last chance to see Favre in uniform. The Vikings' quarterback is more than likely into his very last moments in the NFL.<br /><br />I will not miss Favre's final moments in the NFL for nothing in the world. The last twenty years have been wonderful and it was a pleasure to follow him. I will always remember his competitiveness and his toughness through adversity.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Minnesota Vikings</span> will play the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Philadelphia Eagles</span> this weekend.<br /><br />(picture: The Metrodome.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-55581633933872860202010-12-07T18:20:00.005-05:002010-12-07T18:37:27.038-05:00Sweet December.This month of December is giving us great stories to discuss about.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Tiger Woods</span> have dropped a four stroke lead in the final round this weekend, and, for the first time has gone an entire season without a single victory. Tough times for Tiger in 2010.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Minnesota Vikings</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Brett Favre</span> are litterally suffering this season. After a rocky start, the Vikings have managed to pull themselves to a 5-7 record and are still sitting in the last wagon towards the playoffs.<br /><br />Brett Favre have left this weekend's game after the third play from scrimmage with a shoulder injury. His 297th consecutive start was one of his shortest ever and Tavaris Jackson did well in relief. The defense also stood up as they ripped the ball away from the Buffalo Bills a number of times in this one.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> are still ranked among the top teams in the NHL Eastern conference despite the loss of defense men <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Markov</span> for the remainder of the season. Markov is about to go through another reconstructive surgery. The Canadiens will have a difficult decision to make as Markov's contract expires this summer.<br /><br />The <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">World Junior Hockey championships</span> are only weeks ahead and promises another great competition. The bright future from all around the globe will show their potential to the whole world. This competition is always fun to watch during the Holidays. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Team Canada</span> will defend their <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Gold Medal</span>.<br /><br />I also have to mention that <a href="http://overtim.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Overtime!</span></a> has reached <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">22 000</span> readers this month. Thank you all for visiting and taking the time to read and comment my articles. It's always a pleasure to interact with you.<br /><br />Happy holidays to every reader! And once again, 22 000 times thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-36959845163335524612010-11-23T09:16:00.005-05:002010-11-23T10:04:54.918-05:00Pat Burns: 1952-2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZzg-ASP4lYny5PlfzjP7ST4IUmb5QKedXUUSkOYrs4Cut1JO-oGBR3LubTCDj0_Yy5ooRMoNKYOgYck5vF836fAT5bcqokkfqzht3APmnvlJQRdtB2msT3GSYCN2ggglpUcKUA/s1600/Pat+Burns.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZzg-ASP4lYny5PlfzjP7ST4IUmb5QKedXUUSkOYrs4Cut1JO-oGBR3LubTCDj0_Yy5ooRMoNKYOgYck5vF836fAT5bcqokkfqzht3APmnvlJQRdtB2msT3GSYCN2ggglpUcKUA/s200/Pat+Burns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542760163814230754" border="0" /></a><br />The world of hockey mourned the loss of one of their great ambassador this weekend when <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Pat Burns</span> passed away after a long fight with cancer.<br /><br />Pat Burns was a man of heart and passion. While his impressive stature was intimidating, those who got to know him a little more found a respectful and fair man. Burns also had a tasteful sense of humor outside the rink.<br /><br />The color in Burns comments during press conferences will also be remembered for a long time among some members of the press who had the pleasure -or in some cases displeasure- of working with him.<br /><br />I was lucky enough to have personally met Pat Burns once when I have been picked in a contest to skate along with some players and coaches. I remember that this afternoon, Pat was in a good mood as he signed autographs and joined us for a group photo. He was very nice with us and even gave some tips to a couple of them during the practice. A true professionnal.<br /><br />Pat Burns had an illustrious NHL coaching career with the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Boston Bruins</span>, the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Toronto Maple Leafs</span> and the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">New Jersey Devils</span>.<br /><br />When hired in 1989 by the Canadiens, his mandate was to bring back the team to a competitive level. He did just that as the Canadiens went to the Stanley Cup final that very same year!<br /><br />His 1993 playoff run with the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Toronto Maple Leafs</span> is also very fresh to my memory. The Leafs eliminated the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Detroit Red Wings</span> in classic fashion during game seven of the first round of the playoffs. The Leafs went on to the Western conference final that year.<br /><br />Burns won the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Stanley Cup</span> in 2003 with the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">New Jersey Devils</span>. A deserved championship for him. Burns was named coach of the year three times with three different clubs during his career. An accomplishment that was never done by any other NHL coach in history.<br /><br />Unfortunatly, the NHL Hall of Fame didn't open it's doors to Burns while he was still alive. I do not understand the reasons of this decision and I am a little upset with the NHL for this.<br /><br />I think that Burns deserves proper recognition from the league and I think that Pat Burns has what it takes to be in the HHOF.<br /><br />My sincere wishes goes to the family. Rest in peace Pat.<br /><br />(Picture: Pat Burns.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-6522295479959235342010-11-16T09:47:00.005-05:002010-11-16T10:05:33.755-05:00Sebastian Vettel: The Youngest F1 World Champion.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighGfuRdG8VyB9mHht-szNwrZYn0u9P-V7IjWnrSULCvudBADQF1IJMNV-SojOVGAdjUIZbK3uwwjYJRMNm8zoJVxk8jdodU7GhUkjOYq686cOudBnstzdaVge4bEZqKxsCHr_wA/s1600/vettel-champ.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighGfuRdG8VyB9mHht-szNwrZYn0u9P-V7IjWnrSULCvudBADQF1IJMNV-SojOVGAdjUIZbK3uwwjYJRMNm8zoJVxk8jdodU7GhUkjOYq686cOudBnstzdaVge4bEZqKxsCHr_wA/s200/vettel-champ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540163652815983186" border="0" /></a><br />The final race of this <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">2010 Formula One season</span> was disputed at <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Abu Dhabi</span> this weekend as four drivers were still mathematically able to claim the championship.<br /><br />The points leader, Ferrari's <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fernando Alonso</span>, Red Bull's <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mark Webber</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Sebastian Vettel</span> were more logical avenues than McLaren's <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Lewis Hamilton</span> who was trailing Alonso by 24 points.<br /><br />After a difficult start, Sebastian Vettel kept his first place in front of Hamilton and cruised ahead until the end.<br /><br />An important part of the race was played during the second lap when Michael Schumacher spun and caused a crash that completely changed the running order until the very end of the race. Alonso and Webber lost many vital positions and weren't able to come back, leaving the door wide open for Vettel.<br /><br />Sebastian Vettel was crowned World Champion, the youngest ever at 23 years and four months old. The previous record was held by Fernando Alonso.<br /><br />This exciting season is now behind us and we are looking forward to 2011. A total of 20 races will be run with some interesting new tracks like India are scheduled.<br /><br />Congratulations to Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel for their respective championships.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Drivers Championship</span>. (final)<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr class="sectiontableentry2"><td align="center">1</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> S. VETTEL </td> <td align="center">256</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">2</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/es.png" title="Espagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> F. ALONSO </td> <td align="center">252</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">3</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/au.png" title="Australie" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> M. WEBBER </td> <td align="center">242</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">4</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/gb.png" title="Royaume-Uni" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> L. HAMILTON </td> <td align="center">240</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">5</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/gb.png" title="Royaume-Uni" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> J. BUTTON </td> <td align="center">214</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">6</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/br.png" title="Brésil" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> F. MASSA </td> <td align="center">144</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">7</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> N. ROSBERG </td> <td align="center">142</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">8</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/pl.png" title="Pologne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> R. KUBICA </td> <td align="center">136</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">9</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> M. SCHUMACHER </td> <td align="center">72</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">10</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/br.png" title="Brésil" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> R. BARRICHELLO </td> <td align="center">47</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">11</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> A. SUTIL </td> <td align="center">47</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">12</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/jp.png" title="Japon" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> K. KOBAYASHI </td> <td align="center">32</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">13</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/ru.png" title="Russie" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> V. PETROV </td> <td align="center">27</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">14</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> N. HULKENBERG </td> <td align="center">22</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">15</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/it.png" title="Italie" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> V. LUIZZI </td> <td align="center">21</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">16</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/ch.png" title="Suisse" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> S. BUEMI </td> <td align="center">8</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">17</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/es.png" title="Espagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> P. DE LA ROSA </td> <td align="center">6</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">18</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> N. HEIDFELD </td> <td align="center">6</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">19</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/es.png" title="Espagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> J. ALGUERSUARI </td> <td align="center">5</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">20</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/fi.png" title="Finlande" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> H. KOVALAINEN </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">21</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/it.png" title="Italie" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> J. TRULLI </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">22</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/in.png" title="Inde" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> K. CHANDHOK </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">23</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/br.png" title="Brésil" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> B. SENNA </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">24</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/br.png" title="Brésil" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> L. DI GRASSI </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">25</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/de.png" title="Allemagne" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> T. GLOCK </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">26</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/jp.png" title="Japon" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> S. YAMAMOTO </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry2"> <td align="center">27</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/at.png" title="Autriche" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> C. KLIEN </td> <td align="center">0</td> </tr> <tr class="sectiontableentry1"> <td align="center">28</td> <td> <img src="http://www.f1classement.com/images/flags_iso/16/my.png" title="Malaisie" align="absmiddle" border="0" width="16" /> F. FAUZY </td> <td align="center">0</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Constructors Championship</span>. (final)<br /><br /><table class="constructors" summary="This table is for the Formula One Constructors World Championship. It charts the teams by position and points."><thead><tr><th id="team">Team</th> <th id="points">Points</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">1</td> <td headers="team">Red Bull-Renault</td> <td headers="points" class="points">498</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">2</td> <td headers="team">McLaren-Mercedes</td> <td headers="points" class="points">454</td> </tr> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">3</td> <td headers="team">Ferrari</td> <td headers="points" class="points">396</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">4</td> <td headers="team">Mercedes GP</td> <td headers="points" class="points">214</td> </tr> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">5</td> <td headers="team">Renault</td> <td headers="points" class="points">163</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">6</td> <td headers="team">Williams-Cosworth</td> <td headers="points" class="points">69</td> </tr> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">7</td> <td headers="team">Force India-Mercedes</td> <td headers="points" class="points">68</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">8</td> <td headers="team">BMW Sauber-Ferrari</td> <td headers="points" class="points">44</td> </tr> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">9</td> <td headers="team">Toro Rosso-Ferrari</td> <td headers="points" class="points">13</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">10</td> <td headers="team">Lotus-Cosworth</td> <td headers="points" class="points">0</td> </tr> <tr class="rowbg"> <td headers="position" class="position">11</td> <td headers="team">Virgin-Cosworth</td> <td headers="points" class="points">0</td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="position" class="position">12</td> <td headers="team">Hispania-Cosworth</td> <td headers="points" class="points">0</td></tr></tbody></table><br />(Picture: Sebastian Vettel, Getty Images.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-11457678584480453722010-11-09T08:56:00.005-05:002010-11-10T00:43:35.801-05:00Jonathan Duhamel Wins The 2010 WSOP Main Event!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI88-UEkYNFMulIwpa8bctL6v898z_V2jwtrKLNsH4hzlZKNNWTEYvXzVOGOAdr4-meclPkvhIuuJtpwx3iyibQHQyFVKVTllUCis-Q8di3baWuNqH6d6w8CHZxi90h1PJCMegw/s1600/Jonathan_Duhamel_WSOP2010Champ.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI88-UEkYNFMulIwpa8bctL6v898z_V2jwtrKLNsH4hzlZKNNWTEYvXzVOGOAdr4-meclPkvhIuuJtpwx3iyibQHQyFVKVTllUCis-Q8di3baWuNqH6d6w8CHZxi90h1PJCMegw/s200/Jonathan_Duhamel_WSOP2010Champ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537552745183462754" border="0" /></a><br />For the first time in WSOP history, a Canadian has won the main event!<br /><br />To clinch the championship, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Jonathan Duhamel</span> eliminated the American <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">John Racener</span>, the last opponent to face him in head-to-head action. The winning hand, an Ace and a Jack beat Racener's King and Eight.<br /><br />Many fans that came to support Duhamel were wearing the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span>' jersey. The <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">2010 WSOP champion</span> promised to donate <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">$100,000</span> to the Montreal Canadiens' childrens foundation.<br /><br />Duhamel pockets <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-weight: bold;">$8,944,310</span> for his victory. At 22 years old, his poker career has been launched to superstar status.<br /><br />Canadians all over the country are proud of Duhamel's incredible accomplishment today. The news of his victory is spreading all over from every news source in Canada. There are a lot of interviews coming up for him here in Quebec as he should go around a list of televised shows.<br /><br />Once again, congratulations to Jonathan Duhamel for his great and inspiring victory.<br /><br />(Picture: Jonathan Duhamel, WSOP.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-674503049294801372010-11-06T00:03:00.005-04:002010-11-06T00:43:11.744-04:00Fourth Line Halts Montreal's Losing Streak.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_S4PwMhq-ch7p8bfH-xHaOoGZOqcMylbsJ8NtJzMl5ssrxQZgybOHHTOYwMUF5MTLVjNEO7xvxo7JCKp7zBnelB9goUZAxtDAXxWvNEqfhnr3FoqGJj9qlATxAWoQT0ZF3tYXw/s1600/darche-pouliot-subban.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_S4PwMhq-ch7p8bfH-xHaOoGZOqcMylbsJ8NtJzMl5ssrxQZgybOHHTOYwMUF5MTLVjNEO7xvxo7JCKp7zBnelB9goUZAxtDAXxWvNEqfhnr3FoqGJj9qlATxAWoQT0ZF3tYXw/s200/darche-pouliot-subban.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536292390526115026" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> edged the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Buffalo Sabres</span> yesterday by a single goal margin, all thanks to the Habs' fourth line.<br /><br />The unbelievable performance from the members of the fourth line combined with a solid performance from goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> avoided the club from suffering a third consecutive loss.<br /><br />Buffalo opened the score during the first period when <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Mike Grier</span> broke in front of the goalie and went around Price.<br /><br />The Canadiens answered quickly to that first goal of the game. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Jeff Halpern</span> completed a great pass from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mathieu Darche</span> behind the net. Halpern's shot left goaltender <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Patrick Lalime</span> clueless.<br /><br />The Sabres took the lead once again, this time halfway into the second period. <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Jordan Leopold</span> pounced on a loose puck at the side of Price's net.<br /><br />Montreal replied even quicker to that goal. Only 46 seconds later, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Benoit Pouliot</span> tied the game up at 2 when Mathieu Darche, again, fed Pouliot with a great pass in front of the net.<br /><br />Then a few minutes later, Pouliot beat Lalime with a powerful slapshot from the top of the circles. With two goals including the game-winner, Benoit Pouliot -now a part of the fourth line- really shines for the first time of the season.<br /><br />The welcomed output from the Pouliot-Darche-Halpern line prevents the team from sinking quickly in the standings for now. But the weak production from <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Brian Gionta</span>, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Scott Gomez</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> will send the club in a freefall sooner or later should those players fail to find a solution.<br /><br />Will the Canadiens' top players snap out of their slump in November? Or will the team sink gradually?<br /><br />We will have a part of the answer when the<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;"> Vancouver Canucks </span>will be the visitors at the Bell centre next Tuesday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-41455508514122984332010-11-02T08:52:00.000-04:002010-11-02T09:07:05.190-04:00San Francisco Giants Wins World Series.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8gd9EDuDx-mRDNPAde5Nsz0pIwXpPrmarDrv2FpN_49DQ_ly166xko7vfxgNbKL7AO42g0PAYQCMDogN6zM8k840dkp20FIFsS6jMpBuCNMs9HLG6GkQsLBKh9TOSKDtiR-WYQ/s1600/san+fran+giants+wins.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8gd9EDuDx-mRDNPAde5Nsz0pIwXpPrmarDrv2FpN_49DQ_ly166xko7vfxgNbKL7AO42g0PAYQCMDogN6zM8k840dkp20FIFsS6jMpBuCNMs9HLG6GkQsLBKh9TOSKDtiR-WYQ/s200/san+fran+giants+wins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534938173752410370" border="0" /></a><br />After a 56-year drought, the <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">San Francisco Giants</span> have defeated the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Texas Rangers</span> in five games and won the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">2010 World Series</span>.<br /><br />In this fifth game of the series, the Giants defeated the Rangers by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">3-1</span>. The Giants starting pitcher, <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Tim Lincecum</span>, offered a solid performance as he only allowed three hits in eight innings while harvesting ten strikeouts.<br /><br />Closing pitcher <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Brian Wilson</span> finished the Rangers in the ninth inning with two strikeouts and sealed this 2010 season for good.<br /><br />This improbable victory for the Giants came after the team qualified itself to the post-season dance at the very last game of the regular season!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Edgar Renteria</span> was named the <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">World Series MVP</span>. Renteria has won the World Series with the Florida Marlins a decade earlier.<br /><br />Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants for this great accomplishment. The beautiful San Fran area now has another reason to celebrate.<br /><br />(Picture: San Francisco Giants.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-68735389598308847972010-10-26T09:29:00.005-04:002010-10-26T10:10:50.739-04:00Andrei Kostitsyn Leads Habs To Victory.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1LWUu-UQGCmTfHVFEyNF9iJ_GkuKWwWtEXcRe2fszB_RGKQd9ykAUvKT5BcrqSfHehRZcKoTHz-Gb8XIbQDD_zn48Z_MW9O6JBaGaQyhAybCMAcRhtPsBSW4qioZ-tVPkOylcw/s1600/andrei+kostitsyn2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1LWUu-UQGCmTfHVFEyNF9iJ_GkuKWwWtEXcRe2fszB_RGKQd9ykAUvKT5BcrqSfHehRZcKoTHz-Gb8XIbQDD_zn48Z_MW9O6JBaGaQyhAybCMAcRhtPsBSW4qioZ-tVPkOylcw/s200/andrei+kostitsyn2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532354690018458690" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday at the Bell centre, the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> edged the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Phoenix Coyotes</span> during the overtime period by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">3-2</span>. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Kostitsyn</span> pounced on a loose puck in front of the net to seal the deal.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Kyle Turris</span> early in the second period and <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Derek Morris</span> at the first minute mark of the third period managed to score on goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span>. Morris' goal tied the game up at two apiece until the overtime period.<br /><br />Carey Price was solid in net for Montreal, especially after the Coyotes tied the score. Price saved Montreal from falling behind on a couple of occasions with spectacular saves. The ''Carey Carey'' chants at the Bell centre extinguished the ''boos'' and let's hope it's for good.<br /><br />Halfway in the second period, Montreal scored two quick goals. Tomas Plekanec opened the score for the Habs while two minutes later, Michael Cammalleri ended Montreal's power play drought halfway into the second frame with a very precise wrist shot.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Kostitsyn</span> was named the game's first star with his OT game-winning goal. AK has already five goals this season including two game winners. He leads the team with eight points after eight games.<br /><br />But beyond those good stats, we can now notice his implication into the play. Andrei makes better passes to his teammates, places himself in better position without the puck, keeps himself in motion all the time and goes towards the front of the net on many more occasions.<br /><br />I have never doubted his talent and those eight games shows that Kostitsyn can play at a high level. Let's see if he keeps the pace and give the Canadiens a 70+ points season.<br /><br />(Picture: Andrei Kostitsyn, La Presse.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-13101886467730249482010-10-19T08:26:00.002-04:002010-10-19T08:53:19.357-04:00A Good Start For The Canadiens.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYhxSZ24vKZo2DlZiSPzlNwVD-ies5rD85zH0nM99uib629IGJaf8MSJvscDFF548WBGX3SFmVqCFOSyHEORG65Da-7aPrv1sthKFTfqWo0FgHS2Mb-GsfjVOpt7fEJTMUw4xTA/s1600/markov4.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYhxSZ24vKZo2DlZiSPzlNwVD-ies5rD85zH0nM99uib629IGJaf8MSJvscDFF548WBGX3SFmVqCFOSyHEORG65Da-7aPrv1sthKFTfqWo0FgHS2Mb-GsfjVOpt7fEJTMUw4xTA/s200/markov4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529739444453741266" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> managed to gather seven points out of a possible ten after five games. If we compare with last season, the team had only four points. Overall, the team is in better shape after five games.<br /><br />Despite the anemic power play this season, the team managed to win games playing five on five. With only one goal in 17 attempts, there is room for more.<br /><br />At the other end of the rink, Montreal did manage to keep their opponents away from the scoresheet during man advantages. Their 90% success rate with a man in the box makes up for the weak power play.<br /><br />With defense men <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Markov</span> scheduled to return to action very soon, the team's defense will be in better shape than last year. At the same point last season, Markov was already seriously injuried and missed the majority of the regular season.<br /><br />As for goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span>, he seems to have found his groove early into this season. His excellent performances allowed the Canadiens to have a chance to win on a regular basis thus far.<br /><br />Some newcomers have already made their mark this season. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Jeff Halpern</span> have already scored two goals while <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Dustin Boyd </span>and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Picard</span> has lit the lamp once. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Lars Eller</span> however is still looking for his first goal as a Montreal Canadiens.<br /><br />The Canadiens will continue their season as they will host the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">New Jersey Devils</span> Thursday. We will keep an eye on Andrei Markov as he could make a return as early as this week.<br /><br />(Picture: Andrei Markov, Canadian Press.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-40803657200214490282010-10-12T08:49:00.005-04:002010-10-12T19:06:15.001-04:00Brett Favre Achieves Another Milestone.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaVdGmwscUjuO_7JUzLgKA49arryRB0ffcnngqGlZF9Yw8NqYhl2JL2xx0KHEIFYSQRDbfAOVwKmP_vMOSlqd_fJAaLzT0do3eW_e-DCd1NnSlMCDJK_pFlImne2MUUzCm5CI6w/s1600/favre6.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaVdGmwscUjuO_7JUzLgKA49arryRB0ffcnngqGlZF9Yw8NqYhl2JL2xx0KHEIFYSQRDbfAOVwKmP_vMOSlqd_fJAaLzT0do3eW_e-DCd1NnSlMCDJK_pFlImne2MUUzCm5CI6w/s200/favre6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527160441882672962" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">New York Jets</span> and the <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Minnesota Vikings</span> were facing each other in the Monday Night classic this week. Despite Favre's three touchdown passes, the Jets edged the Vikings by the score of <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">29-20</span>.<br /><br />Yesterday, <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Brett Favr</span>e became the first NFL quarterback to register <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">500 TD passes</span> or more in career. During the third quarter, Favre registered his 500th TD pass when he threw a long ball that WR <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Randy Moss</span> caught in the end zone.<br /><br />The newest acquisition for the Vikings had a positive impact on Minnesota who was trailing 12-0 before Moss' TD.<br /><br />Up 12-7, the Jets registered their fifth field goal of the match after a fantastic kickoff return and took an eight point lead, 15-7.<br /><br />Despite a nagging tendonitis to his right elbow, Favre orchestrated another successful drive. <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Percy Harvin</span>'s 37-yard TD reception brought the Vikings within two points. But the two point conversion failed, the Jets still up 15-13.<br /><br />Both teams exchanged another touchdown, as Favre registered his 502nd career TD pass when Harvin caught his 2nd TD pass of the night. Jets still up 22-20.<br /><br />In a last attempt to win the game, the Vikings were unable to move the ball. <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Dwight Lowery</span> iced the game when he picked Favre's pass and ran into the endzone.<br /><br />Final score: <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">New York Jets</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">29</span>- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Minnesota Vikings</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">20</span>.<br /><br />The Vikings are now 1-3, not a very good start but they will face another 1-3 team in the <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">Dallas Cowboys</span> next week. Both teams will be desperate for a win.<br /><br />(Picture: Brett Favre.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-51793244333424217622010-10-09T07:53:00.004-04:002010-10-09T18:37:34.107-04:00Montreal And Pittsburgh Collides Again Tonight.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozCAAGb8fQKA7ekM5CHYOjmigAy3yxX_K0FYfx9JgXXXW0s6axojV8bcEx8WdQjGmOONGdLS-LtZZnIRTyVJfhSkS7l46wqOwMElM5glbec8NSbmD0gSn8WOsyycVWjBIk5Gauw/s1600/crosby4.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozCAAGb8fQKA7ekM5CHYOjmigAy3yxX_K0FYfx9JgXXXW0s6axojV8bcEx8WdQjGmOONGdLS-LtZZnIRTyVJfhSkS7l46wqOwMElM5glbec8NSbmD0gSn8WOsyycVWjBIk5Gauw/s200/crosby4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526019405211392402" border="0" /></a><br />After a 3-2 loss at the hands of the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Toronto Maple Leafs</span> on Thursday, the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Montreal Canadiens</span> will play for the first time in the new <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Pittsburgh Penguins'</span> arena.<br /><br />The players on Pittsburgh's side really wants to win this one.<span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Christopher Letang</span></span> even pronounced the word ''revenge''. The Canadiens eliminated the Penguins and closed down the Mellon arena on Game Seven of the Eastern conference semifinal last spring.<br /><br />Many players in the Penguins dressing room genuinely hate the Montreal Canadiens for that and are seeking revenge starting with tonight's game.<br /><br />On Montreal's side, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> cannot wait to begin his season after serving his one-game suspension. Cammalleri was one of the main reasons of the playoff successes last season with 13 goals in 19 games.<br /><br />This should be a good one.<br /><br />(Picture: Sidney Crosby.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13055164.post-91277804798591292622010-10-07T08:04:00.004-04:002010-10-07T08:18:20.069-04:00Montreal Canadiens Opens Regular Season Tonight.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv14Xln686e5IvxmKMTSbSyt4yWvve-BgvJU8iairS8kBHexG9LRUsesJUKrypZZZQqF5YIfclic8Xs8KETHSToMXKvjMW9Ut8JP2ZX9w4cArnWUzwwq6BKSTLvhLksEW0YyNOXA/s1600/habs+logo.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv14Xln686e5IvxmKMTSbSyt4yWvve-BgvJU8iairS8kBHexG9LRUsesJUKrypZZZQqF5YIfclic8Xs8KETHSToMXKvjMW9Ut8JP2ZX9w4cArnWUzwwq6BKSTLvhLksEW0YyNOXA/s200/habs+logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525277107614138418" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Montreal Canadiens</span> and the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Toronto Maple Leafs</span> will both open their regular season tonight at the Air Canada centre in Toronto.<br /><br />Many veteran players will be out of the lineup on Montreal's side. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Michael Cammalleri</span> will serve his one-game suspension, defense mens <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Andrei Markov</span> and <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Roman Hamrlik</span> are recovering from injuries. Goaltender <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Carey Price</span> could be sidelined by the flu and is a game-time decision.<br /><br />With Price unavailable, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Alex Auld</span> should see action in front of Montreal's net tonight.<br /><br />The Maple Leafs will turn the page tonight as they had an horrible season last year. A place in the playoffs is of course the ultimate objective but it won't be easy. The Eastern conference playoff race should be very disputed this season.<br /><br />So let's all enjoy the return of ice hockey tonight.<br /><br />Cheers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0