The Canadiens once again, surprised everyone with a win. But this time against the best team in the whole league. Just when you think that there is a limit to how many games a goalie can steal for you and that you can't repeat the same thing again versus the top team of the NHL. Jaroslav Halak presented himself at the start of the game and made once again huge saves. He faced 48 shots last night against the Sharks and only allowed 2 to go in. He was incredible. He especially held the Habs in the game during the first half of the first period. The Sharks were literally flying on the ice and shooting from everywhere. Halak is clearly in his bubble right now. Carbo better not take him out of the net for a while. Carey will just need to be a bit more patient, his turn will come.
But then, suddenly after a good fight from Laraque, the momentum shifted. The Canadiens found their legs and started going in to the Sharks zone and obtained a few good chances. We were able to get a powerplay and capitalized on it. What a hard shot by Markov. On the second goal, D'Agostitni made a nice move on the Shark's D and caused the goalie to be out of position. Easy goal for Josh Gorges. A few minutes later, Saku scored his 11th of the season in an almost abandoned net. Once again, Markov has such a good vision and able to spot Saku near the net. Wow, nice play! After 20, the Habs on up three goals against the best team of the league. Who would have expected that outcome? I don't think anyone did.
In the second period, I knew the Sharks would come back somehow. I mean, they aren't the best team in the NHL for nothing. They have such a good offensive that if you give them just a little chance they will make you pay. That is exactly what happened. The worst Habs player in the last few games, Mike Komisarek, gave them a powerplay opportunity by taking a bad penalty. They scored two quick goals as a result of that. Good thing Halak was there to calm the Sharks' comeback. He slowed down the game rhythm by keeping the puck and forcing a faceoff. We were able to head back in the dressing room with the lead.
The rest of the game, the Habs went all defence. Halak made all the saves. The forwards were forechecking. The defence were keeping the rebounds away from the net. We gave the Sharks a couple of good chances but Halak was ready. Other than that, we didn't give them much. A really great goaltending game by Jaro and we get the two points.
This was the last game for the Habs before the trade deadline. We all hope that Bob Gainey would get an impact player before March 4th. But the Habs GM said on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada last night that the line up is very close to what will start the playoffs. He is therefore not looking to make any more improvements, but he is always open for discussion. Bob is also looking forward to the return of injured players such as Alex Tanguay and Guillaume Latendresse. I guess we won't get much action before the deadline.
But then, suddenly after a good fight from Laraque, the momentum shifted. The Canadiens found their legs and started going in to the Sharks zone and obtained a few good chances. We were able to get a powerplay and capitalized on it. What a hard shot by Markov. On the second goal, D'Agostitni made a nice move on the Shark's D and caused the goalie to be out of position. Easy goal for Josh Gorges. A few minutes later, Saku scored his 11th of the season in an almost abandoned net. Once again, Markov has such a good vision and able to spot Saku near the net. Wow, nice play! After 20, the Habs on up three goals against the best team of the league. Who would have expected that outcome? I don't think anyone did.
In the second period, I knew the Sharks would come back somehow. I mean, they aren't the best team in the NHL for nothing. They have such a good offensive that if you give them just a little chance they will make you pay. That is exactly what happened. The worst Habs player in the last few games, Mike Komisarek, gave them a powerplay opportunity by taking a bad penalty. They scored two quick goals as a result of that. Good thing Halak was there to calm the Sharks' comeback. He slowed down the game rhythm by keeping the puck and forcing a faceoff. We were able to head back in the dressing room with the lead.
The rest of the game, the Habs went all defence. Halak made all the saves. The forwards were forechecking. The defence were keeping the rebounds away from the net. We gave the Sharks a couple of good chances but Halak was ready. Other than that, we didn't give them much. A really great goaltending game by Jaro and we get the two points.
This was the last game for the Habs before the trade deadline. We all hope that Bob Gainey would get an impact player before March 4th. But the Habs GM said on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada last night that the line up is very close to what will start the playoffs. He is therefore not looking to make any more improvements, but he is always open for discussion. Bob is also looking forward to the return of injured players such as Alex Tanguay and Guillaume Latendresse. I guess we won't get much action before the deadline.
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