Intermission Game Chatter - Habs and Canes

by Bob Wage on Nov 18, 2008 7:50 PM EST

First Intermission-

Canes 0 - Habs 0

So far so good for the Canes. They seem to have the jump and have controlled time of possession. Currently out-shooting Habs 18-8. Staal hit the post on one shot during an early powerplay. The lines so far-

12/15/14

17/13/24

8/18/59

16/44/28

6/77

25/4

7/33

They must have told Samsonov to shoot, he took a couple of early shots. Ruutu had a huge hit and leads team with 2 so far.

Nice link from a Habs fan for free live streaming of the game.

http://habsonlinetv.blogspot.com/

Second Intermission-

Habs 1 - Canes 0

Whoops, did I forget to mention that Ryan Bayda took a penalty with four seconds left in the first period? The Canes started the second period on the kill and Robert Lang fired one in from point blank as the Habs took advantage of the situation.

The rest of the period has been a parade to the penalty box by the Canes. Not sure what that is all about, but the kill has looked good led by rookie Brandon Sutter. Number 16 was even put out by his coach on a short 5-on-3 Montreal advantage. Sutter's active stick swiped the puck over the blueline, he out-raced the Hab to the puck, and was about to make a move on Price before he was taken down by the Montreal pursuit.

A total of five minor penalties by the Canes in the period. Hopefully the refs will even it up a bit in the third.

Canes 28 shots on goal to the Canadiens 20

Final - Canes 2 Habs 1

The Hurricanes poured it on in the third period and never stopped skating. It was one of their best efforts of the season. Even after they took the lead, they kept the pressure on instead of sitting back like many times in the past.

Samsonov got his first goal of the season to tie it up and "The Wizard" got the game-winner. As I mentioned in the first intermission, number 14 was shooting more in this game than in the past and ended up with six shots on goal.

Carolina ended up with a total of 48 SOG compared to 29 for Montreal.

I'll have a game recap with some interviews later tonight.

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Thank you for those live links. Very much appreciated!

by SamsonovFan on Nov 18, 2008 8:13 PM EST reply actions

Yeah … very cool.

The team needs to stop taking penalties. I wonder how much gas there will be in tank for te third.

by Cory on Nov 18, 2008 8:43 PM EST reply actions

Now that feels good … I had a full fist pump for Sergei.

by Cory on Nov 18, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions

anyone else think this was the best effort all season?!

I only got to watch the last 10 mins of the game, but listened to the rest on the radio.

The penalties have to stop though!!

by packpigskinfan25 on Nov 18, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions

Yes … without a doubt. Top to bottom, a brilliant effort. Imagine once they start getting some bounces (and calls).

by Cory on Nov 18, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions

Id have to say best game as well, total domination. The Habs had a few good chances but too many giveaways and solid puck possession by the Canes…..I mean 48 shots! Thats pressure and control. I thought Sutter played an outstanding game. Ruutu was his usual self. He really put a guy head first over the boards and into the bench. Interesting we talked about Price earlier today. He played a helluva game but Cam did too. Maybe it pissed Price off and at the same time gave Ward a challenge to beat him all at once. They could of easily shared the 1st/2nd star.

by TylerA on Nov 18, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions

Price was very good tonight. You can’t fault him. But Cam matched him. As a team, the Canes allowed fewer chances — offense was their best defense — and that equaled a win.

You can almost feel Sergei dropping about 30 pounds off his back after that goal. I hope this is the start of big things, b/c if he starts burt=ying the puck it will take pressure of Staal to be the guy on that line.

by Cory on Nov 18, 2008 10:21 PM EST reply actions

Wow, great game. I think I may have completely lost my voice yelling for Sammy though. I’m glad I made that call for the trivia :-) He’s gonna be even more fun to watch from this point on….

Both goalies played great games. Gotta give Jesus, whoops, I mean Price (ha) some credit for all the saves. The score could have been a lot worse for them. I’m just proud that our guys finally showed some heart and it showed on the scoreboard. Penalties were a little out of control, even though Ruutu throwing that guy into the bench was totally worth it. Looking forward to more of this!

by T-Leaf on Nov 18, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions

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Carolina Hurricanes Roster

	#	Pos.	DOB	W	H
Bryan Allen	5	D	8/21/1980	226	6-5
Brian Boucher	33	G	1/2/1977	200	6-2
Tim Brent	37	C	3/10/1984	188	6-0
Patrick Dwyer	39	RW	6/22/1983	175	5-11
Justin Faulk	28	D	3/20/1992	205	6-0
Tim Gleason	6	D	1/29/1983	217	6-0
Jay Harrison	44	D	11/3/1982	211	6-4
Jussi Jokinen	36	LW	4/1/1983	198	5-11
Derek Joslin	27	D	3/17/1987	210	6-1
Chad LaRose	59	LW	3/27/1982	181	5-10
Jamie McBain	4	D	2/25/1988	200	6-2
Andreas Nodl	14	RW	2/28/1987	196	6-1
Justin Peters	60	G	8/30/1986	205	6-1
Joni Pitkanen	25	D	9/19/1983	210	6-3
Tuomo Ruutu	15	LW	2/16/1983	200	6-0
Jerome Samson	71	RW	9/4/1987	195	6-0
Jeff Skinner	53	RW	5/16/1992	193	5-11
Jaroslav Spacek	8	D	2/11/1974	210	6-0
Eric Staal	12	C	10/29/1984	205	6-4
Anthony Stewart	13	C	1/5/1985	230	6-3
Brandon Sutter	16	C	2/14/1989	183	6-3
Jiri Tlusty	19	C	3/16/1988	209	6-0
Cam Ward	30	G	2/29/1984	185	6-1