One Helluva Game

Regardless of the fact that the Habs were beat by the Sabres in a Shootout; last night's game was without a doubt the best hockey game I have seen all year. Fast paced, lots of hits, the shots were even, the Habs and the Sabres match up very well...this game was fun one to watch.

If I were look for negatives, I would point out that Danny Briere, is a horrible diver, he over acts, I will agree that Rivet twice went over the line with the Sabres captain, but Briere's reaction to being hit is shameless....he makes you want to hit him all that much harder, I really dislike that kid. Souray, who tied the game up, with an almost carbon copy goal which he scored on Miller earlier in the year, minutes later was slashed on the wrist by Gaustad, and did not return....not much is known at this point, it did not look all that serious, but one never knows with Mr Souray.


So there you have it, the Habs did not come out with 2 points versus the class of the Eastern Conference, but they played the Sabres as hard as anyone has this year. This game should have ended in a tie..the farce that is the shootout, did a disservice to this game. The Habs and the Sabres were even all game long, this was a stalemate...neither team deserved to lose.


Its that time of the week...time for the 3 Stars, and Joe's Doghouse...first the good, 1st Star, Saku Koivu, Kaptain K was a warrior all week, he put the team on his shoulders and all I can do is tip my hat to him. 2nd Star, Mark Streit, with the glut the Habs have on defence, Streit has been put on the wing, he has made the best of the situation, a quiet surprise all year. 3rd Star, Radek Bonk, typically stellar as usual all week. Now the ugly... the doghouse, hmmm, Boullion, Bou Bou, the Cube, whatever moniker you wish to attach to him, he stinks. Huet, Huet, Huet, I am sure this isn't a permanent spot, just serving him notice, some of the bad habits from early in the year reemerged, smarten up. Finally Sammy, he may be working his way out of the house, he has shown some signs of life, keep it up, and I might have to find a new dog...Kovalev you have been served notice.


P.S. Thoughts and prayers from all Habs fans out there, for the safety of Laura Gainey.