Habs / Bruins: Game 2
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Game 1 of the series went pretty much according to the script.
Tim Thomas was beaten early and easily and the Bruins still can’t score goals.
Perhaps the only surprises were the Canadiens being the far more physical of the two teams and maybe some unexpected goal scoring from Tom Kostopolous and Bryan Smolinski.
What changes will Claude Julien make to avoid Boston’s 13th consecutive loss against the Canadiens?
What can he do?
The Bruins have yet to even have a one goal lead this season against Montreal. Short of a Tim Thomas miracle, there’s no reason to believe game 2 won’t unfold the same way as the previous 12.
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- muller93 : MB is forced to go out and get a big D-man. Missing Emelin for almost half the season is the last thing we needed to hear. Now going out and getting a big D-man is a MUST!!!
- muller93 : Now for the Fu**en Bruins who have no business even being in the second round are going to get a nice rest. Yes the same goons who took out one of best D-man for 6 more months. There is NO Fu**en justice. Just venting--Ok i feel better now.
- muller93 : So pissed to see the Rangers lay down and play like total crap. How did the Rangers beat the Caps? This team is playing with no heart--a must win and can only muster 23 shots...PATHETIC !!!
- muller93 : Senet I did see Galchenyuks goal--Made a great move for the game winner. You can see the kid has so much confidence.
- goalie : If Rangers get swept I wonder if Tortorella will get his walking papers? Or Glen Sather? They have tons of 'talent' but zero wins in this series.
- goalie : It's really too bad we lost to the Sens as we would have played the Rangers and the way NYR are playing we would have beat them too. If only. If only!
- Senet1 : Actually I agree it was a good move for them to play a shorter season and get the experience. He could not have played in the minors this year he would have had to play junior or the NHL. However, he now has a year under him and knows what to expect next year and hopefully take a bigger responsibility on the team. Did you see those two goals in the bronze game? Wow.
- muller93 : Good move by the Habs not having Galchenyuk play in the minors. Now Galchenyuk has 1 year in the NHL and playoff experience this is going to pay off big time come next year.
- Senet1 : Galchenyuk scores to back to back goals in shoot out to help USA win Bronze metal. I did not see the second goal but the first was a beauty.
- Senet1 : So we could pick anywhere from 25th to 23rd depending on who wins these quarter final series.
- Senet1 : First, is the 14 teams in the lottery. Then there are 12 teams that did not make the semi finals in the order of the seasonal finish, Then there are the four teams in the semi final the first two eliminated pick in the order of the regular season points total and the last two based on who wins and who loses the cup. So as it stand now if say Detroit beats Chicago then Detroit moves up to pick after us. Boston or NYR will move up and pick after us. LA or San Jose will move up and pick after us
- Senet1 : Basically, I was wrong about the draft pick situation. There are three groups of drafting teams within the 30 teams.
- Senet1 : seriously ready to challenge for the cup. He will us win games but he will not be the difference between winning the cup and not winning the cup. You pick up players like that once you have the team ready to challenge,.
- Senet1 : I am looking at the players to draft and there are a lot of big 6'3-6'5 forwards available ion the draft this year. If we could draft 3-4 big young players in the 2nd and 3rd round why would you want to give that up for a roster player who may have 2-3 years at best. If we are going to build a winner to have to build it with bigger players and there are a lot of good big players available this year. So you sign Ott and he is with us for the short run, but probably not when we are seriously re
- Senet1 : Boullion is a great mentor for the young D-men
- muller93 : Boullion is one of MBs great additions--Boull ion is a definite Keeper.
- muller93 : Getting rid of Kaberle frees up a lot of cash. Boullion is small but is reliable and doesn't back down from anyone.
- muller93 : Exactly Goalie any thoughts on a punishing D-man?
- goalie : They;re showing determination adn skill vs Ducks and Blackhawks.
- goalie : REd Wings could turn out to be the surprise team of this year's playoffs!
- goalie : WE need to rid our team of Kaberle and Webber. Step two would be to then move Diaz. If we get that big d-man I believe that would push Boullion to # 7 on the chart. We'd then go with Georges, PK,Markov (to continue mentoring Ememlin) Tinordi as our starting six . THEN I'd be excited about our chances. We could then work on getting bigger forwards.
- goalie : I too would gladly give up a 3rd round pick for Ott- the type of player we sadly lack. AND if we could get one more rugged, expeienced defenceman it would help immensely.
- muller93 : Senet what you are saying makes sense but if we can get Ott for a 3rd round I'll take that all day.
- muller93 : MB should be looking at a big D-man first, even though I like our blue line with the addition of Tinordi. We need that insurance just in case one gets injured. Also I'm a firm believer in starting with the goalie first then-defense-for wards-and we already have good goalie. We have all noticed when we have the lead Price is tough to beat.
- Senet1 : So sometimes you have to sacrifice for one year or two to build that team in the draft. then add the finishing touches through FA and trades.
- Senet1 : Muller, Detroit is another good example. They have been in the hunt every year with good well balanced teams yet only one or two cups to show for it. However, they have built a team that has a chance every years for the last 10+ years. That is what I think we have a chance to do this year with a good draft. It reminds me of the habs teams of the mid 80 and 90's we built a team then with sold draft picks and won the cup twice during that time period. So sometimes you have to sacrifice a one
- muller93 : Very true Senet, you do need luck and we haven't had any luck it seems since the habs moved to the Bell Center. We had an incredible run in 2010 with some crazy goal tending from Halak. With Galchenyuk-Tinor di-Gallagher all in 1 year--not too bad, even with an early exit in the playoffs.
- Senet1 : Muller I guess we all have our own ideas, but there has never been too many times that were successful when they traded their draft picks away. We have a chance to build this team so we have a shot at winning the cup over the next 10 years. Even as good as Pittsburgh has been they have only won the cup once since Crosby and Malkin have been with the team. That is because you not only need great players but you need luck to win, but one thing about Pittsburgh they have a chance every year. The
- muller93 : Good point on Torres, he might be a liability. Torres has to tone it down a bit, but that's his game-very aggressive.
- goalie : Though I don't condone what Raffi Torres did - thos shows you how repeat offenders or near offenders are going to be treated. His hit was NOT illegal BUT what the rap sheet adn reputation Torres has he got severly punished. Lesson to be learned by OTHER players because Torres dopesn't learn fromk his mistakes.
- muller93 : Senet normally I would agree with you on not trading draft picks but we are not in a rebuilding stage. Sometimes draft picks can be a roll of the dice and it can take up to 3 years to be NHL ready. We have a good team and I agree with Stuo players like Clowe-Torres-Ott -Scott will make a big difference. Somebody has to protect Gallagher, he can't keep getting hit the way does--we need a tough forward so they think twice before going after Gallagher.
- Senet1 : Really a heathly Habs team would probably win more games against the Pens that we did against the Sens. Reason they Pens would not play as physical against us as against the Sens. If we get good goaltending we win at least two games.
- zpezada4ok : hello all «link»
- stuo11 : hes a tougher big guy too! Just a minor adjustment but will help a bit
- stuo11 : hes better than markov, and hes french who was in mention for defenceman of the year
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April 12, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Habs game 1 “unexpected” physical appearance was not only prepared for Boston, but also for deep playoff games. Well done, prepared Carbo!
Go Habs!!!
April 12, 2008 at 3:02 pm
As per CBC.
For both Koivu and Bouillon, Carbonneau mentioned, the Canadiens situation is not urgent enough to rush either of them back into the lineup, especially since the team is playing very well in their absence.
“We’re going to give them both time to heal completely, so that when they do come back it will be for the long run and not just for one or two games,”
Carbonneau said. “If this was Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, I think both of them would be able to play.”
April 12, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Smart move, no doubt. And if they get off to the same start tonight, then there should be no pressure to change this approach by game’s end. I like it.
Go Habs Go!
FYI, Detroit is Nashville’s ***** today. That game is a disallowed goal and two crossbars away from being a blowout.
April 12, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Do us Proud again tonight Carey “The Ice” Price.
We have faith in you Kid…
It looks like more Bear on the menu tonight…
I never get sick of bear…
April 12, 2008 at 7:50 pm
habs are very lucky to be up 1-0 . They were totally flat, no energy, skating in slow motion. They better start skating in the 2nd period, or else!
April 12, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Dame I missed the goal who got it?
April 12, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Well you had to expect Boston to come out stronger after the first game and we did get two penalties which sort of put us back on our heals a bit. The important part was our PK was still very good and Price did what he had to do. Komy is back blocking shots, looks stronger this game.
April 12, 2008 at 7:53 pm
MTL: Hamrlik, R. (18:30 in 1st)
April 12, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Well, to play like **** for an entire period and still manage to come out of it with a 1-0 lead says something about their opponent.
April 12, 2008 at 7:56 pm
The Habs are going to have a great 2nd…go habs go…
April 12, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Thanks Habs4life for the goal info.
April 12, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Gees no Tony baloney tonite? “the worlds dumbest bruin fan” lol
April 12, 2008 at 8:01 pm
That goal had to deflat the bruins after have one of their best periods against us. I expect that carbo will get them charged up a little more for the second.
April 12, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I see that Donna Cherry is wearing another FAGGY jacket…..
April 12, 2008 at 8:04 pm
http://www.justin.tv/habs4ever
April 12, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Stronger second period, Hamrlik is playing the best defence of his life. I think he is are best defensemen right now and that says a lot considering we have Markov, Komy and Streit and supporting cast.
April 12, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Well,I’d have to think the Bruins are going to try eveything in the third to avoid going two games down. 4-0 Habs, should be tonites final and some end of the game fights.
April 12, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Brisbois again with points in tonights game, great to see him playing so well, Markov is brutal tonight, slow, sloppy … hope he wake’s up soon. Price is just amazing in this game ….
April 12, 2008 at 8:57 pm
what’s happened to our PP? can’t buy a goal for the last 2 games.
they need to shoot more. forget the fancy plays, and just make it simple.
April 12, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Koivu is a big part of our powerplay … we will be fine it will come back its been #1 all year no reason for that to change now..
April 12, 2008 at 9:13 pm
RDS thinks we will see Manny in nets game #3 and Bergeron on the ice …
April 12, 2008 at 9:18 pm
oh oh this looks bad
April 12, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Bad Reffing in this game boy’s!
April 12, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Emotional reaction:
I’m sorry, guys, but I just don’t see a potential Stamley Cup champion in this team right now. The inconsistent effort (show up for one game, fail to show up for the next game), the undisciplined play and resulting penalities (it was only a matter of time before they got burned), the all of a sudden anemic powerplay (try shooting the f**king puck every once in a while), and the fact that Kovalev has been a complete non-factor in games 1 and 2 all point to a team that simply isn’t good enough to go all the way. Hell, another effort like this one and they might not get out of this series, regardless of what transpires tonight.
Nice third period meltdown.
April 12, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Ok this is the chance 5 on 3 for us ….. come on boys!!!!
April 12, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Figues one bad game and the band wagon gets lighter lol
April 12, 2008 at 9:32 pm
And Kovy made a great move to get us the 2nd goal … you need to chill big time
April 12, 2008 at 9:36 pm
OHHHHHH Brisbois POST last second
April 12, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Kovalev took a selfish penalty and put us down 5-3, as good a play as he is this is the type of penalty a team captain is not suppose to take. He is suppose to show leadership and that certainly was lack of leadership taking that penalty. Maybe this is the reason why a European captain has never won the cup?
April 12, 2008 at 9:41 pm
habs aren’t playing well. If Kovalev scores on the breakaway, we win. Instead he takes an undisciplined penalty.Where the hell is Kovalev in the 1st 2 games? And where is our PP? 0-10 won’t win you a series!
Habs are unable to play 2, 60 minute games in a row! How can you come out flat for a playoff game? This team doesn’t have enough grit.
I totally agree with Joseph. If this crowd can’t get you motivated to show up, then you don’t deserve to win! If the bruins win this game, they’re taking the series! S
April 12, 2008 at 9:47 pm
LOL I love when the bandwagon gets lighter … no the Bruins wont win the series based on one game … this is the unlucky 13 dont forget that
April 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Well I think you have to give the team more credit than that, they came out flat fought back and seemed to think that they had the game in the bag. a couple of bad penalties and Boston ties the game. I am disappointed with Kovalev he needs to show more leadership and we got to start shooting the puck on the power play. Carbo may think that Koivu will have to come back earlier than planned. How come we stopped hitting. Again I think the team just felt all they had to do was show up for the third period. Big Mistake.
April 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm
too bad some people watch with rose colored glasses on.
April 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm
We miss Saku in this one ,O’bryne and Stewart would ALSO BE A GOOD addition.
April 12, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Yes we have plenty of choices we can use ,plenty of players that can play , no worries this is not over by a long shot…
April 12, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Whatever about the bandwagon – I’ve followed this team through thick and thin since the 70s. And one bad game can change a series. If Boston ever finds a way to beat Montreal this season (and the Habs are seemingly doing everythitng that they can to help them accomplish this task tonight), then that might just be be all that the Bruins need. Have you considered this?
Sometimes I get tired of hoping that grossly overpaid athletes find reason to get motivated enough to bring some form of temporary enjoyment to me the fan. I think I’ve become a bad fan.
April 12, 2008 at 9:54 pm
No I dont think one game won by Boston will change all that, most people with any hockey sense see this going 5 or 6 games ….
April 12, 2008 at 9:58 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
April 12, 2008 at 9:58 pm
WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
April 12, 2008 at 9:59 pm
AK27
April 12, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I think that Kovalev may have learned a lesson tonight, I don’t see him taking another penalty like that, he knew he had to win this game for us because his name was mud had we lost. Did you see the number of times he had a chance to shoot and score in the prolonged power play. Hopefully the team learned something tonight.
April 12, 2008 at 10:01 pm
This is where Price steals a game and this is all part of how it goes , it happens to all teams at one point , this was bound to happen and it did , so what … next
April 12, 2008 at 10:03 pm
all i’m saying, is that the habs need to play better, especially in Boston.
Yes they won, but made it more difficult than it should have been.
I want to see consistent 60 minute games by the habs!
April 12, 2008 at 10:04 pm
When this many kids play in their first NHL playoff’s we will have to go through all the hoops, the up’s and down’s , but to start dumping on them is just plain wrong, Yes Kovy I think knew exactly that , he needed to load the AK27 and send it home …
April 12, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Poor Don Cherry crying and moaning about the Bruins getting robbed.
Potentially a back breaker loss for Boston.
Habs dont show up to play tonight and they still win it.
Boston has to be wondering what they have to do to beat us.
Win tomorrow night gives us a stranglehold on the series.
GO HABS GO
April 12, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Joseph, I agree and understand what you were saying, I do think that if we lost tonight it could have changed the momentum of the series, and we would have had a much harder time winning the series. Let’s face it if we win the series could be over in 4 or 5 but if we loose it could go 7. I also agree that these guys should be self motivated to show up in the playoff. To me this was a wake up call to the team, Boston is not going to roll over and let us win this series. we better go back to the original game plan, skate, hit and check , something we did not do too much tonight. I still have faith.
April 12, 2008 at 10:11 pm
“No I dont think one game won by Boston will change all that, most people with any hockey sense see this going 5 or 6 games ….”
I apologize for my lack of hockey sense, but I did call this series to go 5. It’s just that there’s a difference between losing Game 2 on home ice (to even the series) and losing Game 3 or 4 in Boston.
I agree, Senet 1. And that goal was huge because:
- It was scored by Kovalev.
- It was scored on the PP (finally!).
- It was the GWG.
- It salvaged what could have been a blown win in the third, which could have been a huge momentum changer.
Maybe Kovalev needs to feel responsible to perform in the playoffs. Remember the the 3-1 deficit to Boston several seasons ago? How could you forget.
April 12, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I think Don hit the nail on the head, we have a very young team and they are going to have their ups and downs while they gain experience in the playoffs, this is why we need the leadership that Kovalev has to show. Taking selfish penalties is not good leadership, i am glad he redeemed himself and I think even he learned something tonight.
April 12, 2008 at 10:13 pm
“Habs dont show up to play tonight and they still win it.”
This was my biggest concern. They were lucky to get away with the victory. Boston might be a bad team when it come to playing the Habs, but Price saved their arses tonight. That’s for sure.
April 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Regardless of the cause(s), this team will have to play better to have a legitimate shot at a championship. Imagine what would have resulted with that kind of effort against, say, Pittsburgh. Yikes. Not good enough.