Friday, March 27, 2009

Two excellent game

Finally!!! The Habs started winning again. They have played two excellent hockey game against the Thrashers and the Bolts. Winning 6-3 and 3-2(OT) is a huge confidence boost for them.

The first line Tanguay-Koivu-Kovalev is doing great! I was there at the Bell Center for the first game they were together. Wow! What an awesome night I have to say. I never expected the Habs to have such an offensive and explosive night. I was a little sceptic seeing them on the same line. I wasn't sure if they would be able to perform, since we have seen them together once already during the season and it didn't work out. This time, we could see that they want to make it work. They know that the pressure is on them to get the team into the playoffs. They must make it work. There isn't many game left in the season. It is amazing to see the nice plays they are doing on the ice. Maybe a bit too generous sometimes, they would pass instead of shooting the puck, but it will come with more games together. The Bell Center was extremely loud that night. Its been a while that the fans didn't have a good game from their team in a long time. Tanguay 2 goals 3 assists for 5 pts, Koivu 1 goal and 2 assists, Kovalev 2 goals and 1 assists. Wow! If only all the games which I attend to would turn out this way. :D

The game last night against the Lightning was really good. A rare game where the Habs are actually dominating their opponent. The Canadiens were able to outshoot them 36-19. They have played a solid 60 min game. Every line contributed in their own way. The first line again have scored the important goals for the team. They didn't play as well in the other game, but they were still very good. Lots of scoring chances, a couple of posts. We can't expect them to get 5 pts every game. The Bolts goaltender Ramo was excellent. He robbed the Habs from many goals. I thought that Plekanec line did pretty well and had their share of scoring chances. D'agostini played a good game, much better than Andrei Kostitsyn did in the last few games before his flu. Guillaume Latendresse is on fire these days scoring a beautiful wrap around goal. It is always fun to see our team come out strong in this time of the year where every points is crucial.

I know we only beat 2 teams that are out of the playoffs, but at least we are winning now. We needed to start somewhere to gain back that confidence and momentum back. The team needed some wins to get that team spirit back and be less stressed when they are holding their sticks. The next game is very important. We are playing against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. We have a chance to take them out of the playoff race. Go Habs Go!

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