Cardiac Canes Continue to be Clutch - Canes 3, Bruins 2, OT
by Bob Wage on May 15, 2009 1:35 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes played another exceptional game 7 and sent the Beantown faithful home in anguish as they defeated the Boston Bruins, 3-2 in overtime. Boston public enemy number one, Scott Walker, banged in the game winner off of a rebound from a Ray Whitney shot with just a minute and change left in the sudden death extra period. This was a pretty even contest on most accounts, as both teams had their moments of ebb, flow, and domination throughout the affair.
The Bruins scored the first goal of the game after a questionable icing call when Byron Bitz tallied his first goal of the playoffs. The Hurricanes bench questioned the icing because Tim Thomas had made a move behind the net to play the puck. Regardless, the Hurricanes would tie things up later in the period when a Dennis Seidenberg shot bounced in off Rod Brind'Amour, who was staked out in front of goalie Tim Thomas.
Carolina would pull ahead in the second period on a beautiful teamwork play by Joni Pitkanen and Sergei Samsonov. Frank Kaberle fed the puck to Pitkanen at the red line, and the Finn skated it deep in the Bruin zone. He saw a streaking Sergei Samsonov, rifled a pass across the crease, and the former Bruin tipped the puck in the net to give the Canes a 2-1 lead. The Russian had an excellent series and has four goals in the playoffs.
The Bruins would tie things up in the third when Milan Lucic got loose in front of the net and buried a pass from Marc Savard. But neither the Bruins or the Canes could gain advantage the rest of the way as both clubs battled evenly until the end of regulation.
The overtime period went back and forth as both teams had a couple of grade A chances to score, but the respective goalies were equal to the task and kept their teams in the game before Walker scored his first career playoff goal to finish things.
Game Notes:
Cam Ward defines clutch as he made save after save at pressure packed times. The goalie is still undefeated in game 7's, (4-0), and has yet to lose an NHL playoff series. He finished with 34 saves on 36 shots.
An emotional Scott Walker was in tears after the game. If desire was a measuring stick, he would be deserving of the game winner just because of that alone. Paul Maurice moved Walker to the first line and he played with Eric Staal and Ray Whitney for the first time this postseason. Erik Cole was on the Matt Cullen and Chad LaRose line.
There were many heroes in this game, but Joni Pitkanen would have to be near the top of the list. He was all over the ice, broke up play and play in his own end, skated and passed the puck out of his zone, and contributed with two assists and six shots on goal. The Finn led both squads with over 35 minutes of TOI and finished with a +2.
Frantisek Kaberle deserves kudos for his solid performance, considering he hadn't played in a couple of weeks.
Rod Brind'Amour left the game early because of a gash to the head, but he should be available for game 1 against the Pens. The captain scored his first goal of the playoffs in the opening period.
The Hurricanes played a tremendous "team" game. The defense was tight, the forwards were backchecking all night long, and for the most part, they played the type of game they wanted.
I'd like to take a moment to congratulate the Boston Bruins for an excellent season and give a shout out to Stanley Cup of Chowder for the excellent job they did covering the series.
Last but not least, somewhere out there a few Whalers fans must be smiling. For all the abuse they took over the years from the Bruins and their faithful, hopefully this is a sweet and not a bittersweet victory. Cheers!
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Curious- but are their statistics regarding NHL goalies and consecutive game 7 wins? Because at 4 in a row- I bet Cam Ward would be at the top of the pile!
by PittsburghCaniac on May 15, 2009 1:39 AM EDT reply actions
Cam Ward
is the only goaltender alongside Ed Belfour (screw that bastard, thought he was too good for my sharks) to go 4-0 in his first 4 game 7’s. So he shares king of the hill at the moment. One more and he is THE king!
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
I remember in his first season...
I had put Ward in a category with Ray Emery and Ryan Miller as the NHL’s next generation of great goaltenders.
The other two… to put it mildly… haven’t nearly kept pace with Ward.
by Peter Raaymakers on May 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The Brass Bonanza is playing loudly in Colorado tonight!
To answer your Question Pitt – Belfour won his first 4 Consecutive Game 7’s also. Ward is the only other goalie to do that.
Thanks blucas! But now I must ask one more quick question- was Cam Ward the youngest NHL goalie to do so?
by PittsburghCaniac on May 15, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Alcohol prevented
my reading previous comments. Sorry for answering an already resolved question. At any rate, when it comes to the eastern conference, I always have loved you canes (long live cardiac redneck hockey, I have no clue why Hartforders think their franchise should still be playing in a damn MALL). My San Jose Sharks will most likely never get out of the second round for the rest of my life, winning 20 president’s trophies and 70 division titles in the process, clustering the tank with useless banners. So if you guys in Raleigh can continue to destroy Mr Bettman and NBC’s wet dreams, please keep up the good work. and,
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
You bet!
I attended the Hurricanes game at the Tank this past season and enjoyed both the arena in San Jose and the fans…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, great article Bubba! As I sit back on my couch, finally relaxed, and gleaming over the “latest” game 7 victory- I have to wonder, did we really just knock out the number 3 and 1 seeds respectively? Or am I going to wake up tomorrow remembering how much I would have enjoyed a glimpse of the 2009 playoffs- an eight seed and first round out surely would have been fine for me about three months ago- go canes- get it done- godspeed!
by PittsburghCaniac on May 15, 2009 3:05 AM EDT reply actions
OMG!!!
For those that wanted to know what shit chowder tasted like, ask the b’s, they just got served.
Looks like the RBC will be busting out the cones again!!!
I like the way we stack up against the Pens, would of rather’d the crap’s, but for now who cares.
So does Mo get another shot at Detroit, or will it be the Hossa team vs. the old Hossa team? Or does Chi town’s kids get the trip to the big dance?
Screw the rules, Mo IS the coach of the year, hope Lavi has good seats!!
Wow what a run? What’s the record for most OT’s in a PO run? We got what 4? I think our run with Detroit yeided a 3 or 4 bagger in one game, second longest in history if memory serves.
Whew
A
Welcome back guy! I kinda thought you were a little premature calling it a season late in Game 6- though I spend most of yesterday in a funk thinking you were right.
It’s not over till the clock reads 0:00.
by hockeymomof2 on May 15, 2009 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Bostons Coverage Post Game - Fans Crying
funny pictures of fans crying after the game
That would've been me
at my house if it had gone the other way.
then it would have been more beer.
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
Puck Daddy gave him the first star for the night. I couldn’t be happier to see him come out of this week like he did. And the Canes too.
by hockeymomof2 on May 15, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Walker!
I thought Walker played well all night. It was great to see him in with the front line at the end of the game. And the result was magnificent!
Congrats to both teams
Personally, I found this to be the most exciting series…especially the first couple of games. Great skating, great goaltending (at both ends) and great team play. Can’t wait to see Rod and company square off against ’sburgh!
1) We wonder if/when Ward will get his due? If he were playing north of the border they would already be preparing a bronze statue of him! Phenomenally clutch!
2) Good luck against the Pens. Be prepared to be short handed…a lot!
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
Yeah…. I thought the Refs were kind of screwing us against Boston…..
….. and they didn’t even have Cindy Crysby on their team…. I think in the NHL these days it’s a penalty to try to breathe the same air as Cindy the Crybaby Kid…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
oh and...
I’m gonna miss seeing this little dude!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae3fFop9z-4
Woohoo!! Knocked out the bruins. I’m still debating whether I can cheer for you though with Paul Maurice behind the bench.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Leafs Nation, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
You fail to realize....
…but its Paul and Ronnie guilding this team and I dont believe there is a better combination behind the bench since they brought MO back.
Paul Maurice was not successful in Toronto because the Leafs had no team chemistry….. and horrible horrible ownership and management on top of everything….
Not to mention the media up there expects you to walk on water and heal the sick…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
no thanks. We’re happy with Wilson.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Leafs Nation, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
Not to mention the media up there expects you to walk on water and heal the sick…..
You haven’t heard of Our Lord and Saviour (OLAS) Luke Schenn?
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Leafs Nation, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
You haven’t heard of Our Lord Luke and Saviour (OLAS) Luke Schenn?
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Leafs Nation, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
I heard you guys were shipping him to TB for something stupid…
by Andrea's evil twin on May 15, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Great Game!
Great Series! Congratulations to the Canes and their fans. This is what a game seven SHOULD have been; exciting to the last second!
Hope Brind amour is okay. That looked like a nasty shot to the head.
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I for one am happy for Frank K
He played well and while he is no scoring that that Babchuk can be (and right now he ain’t either) he is much better on defense.
Knowledge is Power!
Power Corrupts!
Study hard,
Become Evil!
I feel bad for Babchuck. He just lost his spot on the ice for the duration of the postseason barring a horrible game for Frank.
by Iggy Reilly on May 15, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree
While Frank K doesnt bring the Goal scoring he showed last night he can earn points. What a smart play to get the puck to Joni and he in return got a great assist! He played great last night. I look for him to play every game next series.
by letsgocanes on May 15, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else see the AP’s headline for the game? Kinda funny, unless you’re a B’s fan maybe.
“Walker delivers knockout punch in Game 7.”
What a game!
I guess you could say Scotty delivered his second knockout punch of this series! Seriously though, I’m so happy for Walker after all of the crap he took this week. He’s been a favorite player of mine since he put on his jersey.
Bring on Cindy and company! We all should just go ahead and expect more of the same when it comes to penalties against Pittsburhg. It hasn’t stopped us from winning the past two series and I don’t think it will this time.
GO CANES! WOOOOOO!!
Still not a crook!
Please beat Pittsburgh. I don’t want to see Sidney’s face anywhere near a Cup.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Leafs Nation, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
Don’t worry…. If Cindy Crysby is going to be a baby…. we’ll give him a reason to cry…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
hey all
I have not commented as much lately due to the fact that I have been up and down so much that I may go on med (LOL). Just wanted to add a big wooooooooo
Just so you know Canes fans...
Calling Sidney “Cindy” is not original or funny. The Flyers fans have been doing it since he came in the league. I’m hoping for a great series. The Pens fans have no reason to dislike the Canes or their fans. Let’s just have a good time watching these two immensely talented teams square off. Oh and make sure you participate in the Staal drinking game. Here are the rules: http://www.puckhuffers.com/2009/01/puck-huffers-staff-vs-staal-brothers.html
This was for the Pens/Rags series last year but it still applies to this series as well.
by TheTaxidermist on May 15, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I agree, the “Cindy” stuff is stupid. Crosby is crazy talented, and I think he’s great for the sport.
I dont really care for the Cindy nickname either… but I do think he is a bit of a whiner. At least he plays within the rules(unlike AO)!! He is a great player, but I still think Malkin is better.
GO CANES!
by packpigskinfan25 on May 15, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been looking forward to the Staal bro’s drinking game all post-season…
I originally hoped we would get 2 rounds of it, but one is fine too!
by Andrea's evil twin on May 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s funny!!!
I don’t think it’s funny how he is Gary Bettmans little pet… showing up all pretty at the all-star game (good for some brownie points… I get it)
These two teams are great!!!! I’ll enjoy watching it for sure…. Seriously…. Probably the two hottest teams going when the playoffs started…. Should be another very good series…..
Go ’Canes….
Since we can’t play the Tripp Tracy drinking game again until next season…. we may as well play the Staal drinking game….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to kick someone when they are down...
My hats off to the Boston Bruins and their fans, what a great series. The same goes for Stanley Cup of Chowder, a real class act.
With that said, I find it quite satisfying to hear Dan “I can’t stop crying in my milk” Shaughnessy whine about this loss. Goobers? Really?
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/05/15/their_cup_runneth_empty/
From the article…
“Chalk one up for Carolina and their fandom of Goobers. "
Did I say great pleasure? No I didn’t. Great, enormous, go to the movies and buy a large box of Goobers happy…
Yeah, what a jackass.
Guess we aren’t deserving fans in his eyes. Good thing he doesn’t decide a damn thing at the end of the day. He is just a sportswriter.
by Iggy Reilly on May 15, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I was gonna post up that if the Pens do win, they won’t get by Detroit. While I’d like to see the ’Canes and the Wings, the (as close as I get) unbiased hockey lover in me would think the shitcago/shittsburg match up would be the awsome series. detroits been the style and the dynasty the last 15yrs. We play a very similar style, would be a fair match up, but I think Detroit would o Mo and his team just like they did last time. That said, it would be a good series to watch, similar styles and great goaltending. If you throw the other two in there and you have an unpredictable series that will produce great hockey, by two clubs that are very young and just defining themselves. WQonder what the oddsmakers say about that one!
So who’s callin’ it?
I think the Wings have the West. So which team do they try a repeat on? I think at this point it’s the ’Canes.
No more monkey crap about sickly crybaby and ao. Takes more than one man to make a team. That’s been the crap’s problem for a few years, no depth, got two killer lines and then not much. If Ward stands tall sissy boy can skate , he can slide on his knees, but if he can’t find twine he’s nobody. I like our match ups. The first 2 lines are pretty equal if everybody’s on, but I like our support 3rd and 4th guys better. This series will go 6 games, with goaltending and special teams being the key, God I hope our PP hits a whole new gear!!
A
My calls........
Chicago will beat Detroit in 6. Canes will beat the Pens in 6. Canes win the Cup in 7. Roddy retires with his second cup win………… Paladin believes in Erik Cole………
Bs fan here
Well played Canes, congrats. Now go kick the Pens azz
Soap box
Memories 2009 Canes series Win over Boston: I will not forget the huge difference in power play opportunities.
I will not forget the Whining Boston fans.
I will not forget all the non calls against Boston.
I will not forget the Scott Walker smack down.
I will not forget The following IDIOTS………Bob Ryan……….Sausagggy Snagassseeedyyy.
I will not forget to hate the Bruins from now on.
I will never forget Scott Walker’s grit and commitment.
Above all, I will not forget the heart shown by our team. We are proud.
Aaron Ward
Exactly when did Aaron Ward become an asshole? That guy was playing dirty all series long. Oh by the way Aaron, do it again next season and you will get your ass kicked again. Maybe by Samsanov this time.
Cudos to JR for coming out for his team saying that in not so many words. That guy is the best GM in the league.
great series, boys
Congratulations on a great series, Canes! You’re halfway there. Heal up quickly, Rod. Can’t wait til Monday for Game 1—I just love hockey in May, in Raleigh! Keep doing what you’ve been doing, guys. Caniacs are loving the ride. Best of luck and, of course, GO ’CANES!
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