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Pothier Pots Game Winner: Hurricanes 4, Penguins 3 (OT)

Brian Pothier scored the game winning goal just 23 seconds into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3 Thursday night at the RBC. 

The Penguins out-shot a tired Carolina team by a 40-21 margin, but rookie goaltender Justin "Pete Dawg" Peters stopped 37 of those 40 shots and was named first star of the game.

Ray Whitney, Zach Boychuk, and Eric Staal scored the other goals for the Canes.

Brandon Sutter was injured in the first period and left the game with what was identified as a lower body injury, but Paul Maurice said after the game that the young center should be cleared to play on Friday.

Star-divide

The Canes got off to a slow start again and before they knew it, were losing 2-0.  Jordan Staal flicked in a short shot just one minute into the game, and Bill Guerin knocked in a powerplay goal near the five minute mark.  It looked like it might be a rough night for the home team.

But once again, the club battled back.  Ray Whitney dinged in a powerplay tally himself as he sent a puck in off the post.

Less than two minutes later, Zach Boychuk tied the score on a seeing eye backhander which beat goalie Brent Johnson high blocker side.  The sequence was a thing of beauty and was the second career NHL goal for the youngster.

With the score tied 2-2 early into the second, Eric Staal took a pass behind the net from Erik Cole and tried his patented wrap around shot.  Somehow the puck went in and the home team took the lead. 

But just four minutes later, Matt Cooke knocked in a rebound to tie things up.

Justin Peters was having a great night, but was probably allowing  more rebounds than he wanted.  That forced him to make second and third saves sometimes, but fortunately he was equal to the task.

The puck was in the Hurricanes zone most of the third period and the Pens out-shot the Canes 14-7 during that time frame, but Peters was like a wall.  He used full advantage of his size and rebounds were few and far between at this stage of the game.

As the contest went into overtime, the Pens took the puck to the net, but Peters kicked the rebound out.  Ray Whitney tried to set up Eric Staal in front of the Pittsburgh net, but Staal couldn't get off a shot.

"The puck was by my feet, so I thought that I better get rid of it", the center said.

He sent the puck back to Whitney, who found an open Brian Pothier.  The former Washington Capital buried the shot for the game winner.

The defenseman had another solid game as he chipped in with three hits, two blocked shots, and had over 24 minutes of ice time.  He also had an assist on the Whitney goal.  The veteran might be the surprising, premier piece of the Joe Corvo trade.  It will be interesting to see if he would re-sign in Carolina over the offseason.

The win gives the Canes three points out of a possible four against the two best teams in the NHL in a back-to-back scenario.  They have an 8-1-1 record in their last 10 games and remain hot.

Game Notes:

  • After Sutter left the game with an injury, Erik Cole moved up to the top line with Staal and Whitney.  His skating seems to be coming around as he had a couple of nice breakaway chances, but he was not able to finish.
  • Jokinen moved to the center position and played between Tuomo Ruutu and Chad LaRose.  The part-time center went 6-9 in the faceoff circle for a 67% win percentage.
  • Cole and Whitney led the team with four shots on goal each. 
  • The Canes had a two man advantage for over a minute and change, but did not get a shot on goal.  They need to do better in that situation.
  • Brett Carson had another solid game and had a team high five hits.  The Canes were credited with 35 for the game. 
  • Before this game, the Penguins were 10-1-1 when tied after two periods.  The Hurricanes were 3-8-3.

The team is taking a day off Friday and will return to the RBC ice on Saturday night for a match against the Phoenix Coyotes.

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Pete Dawg deserved the 1ST STAR!!!!!!!!!!

But how ‘bout JR’s pick up of Pothier? BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

DIDN'T STOP 'TIL WE REACHED THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by SAINTSfaninNC on Mar 11, 2010 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

Your alliteration never ceases to amaze. And I’ll be serving the Kool-aid to any and all takers.

Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."

by hockeymomof2 on Mar 11, 2010 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

His awesome alliteration is always absorbing!

by Raccoon Fink on Mar 11, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

what a game! Sounded like and had the feel of a playoff game. Man, Peters is straight nasty. He had some hella good saves tonight. Not saying our D played poorly, but this was def not one of the nights where you see a goalie get a win simply due to great play in front of him, nope Peters saved this game on more than one occasion. Good to see the resiliance this team show also. To string together this kinda run with the season as good as done, to say “screw a draft pick” and play simply for pride looks good going forward. And to claw back from 2-0 against a Capitals team in their house and take em into OT, then turn around and beat the Pens the next day feels real good. My mind wants a top pick, but my heart thoroughly enjoys watching the wins pour in!. At the end of the day its hard to come home a “loser” if you walk away with pride, and right now this team has a lot of pride.

by TylerA7707 on Mar 11, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

At Pothier’s page at Hurricanes.com check out how quick they loaded the video highlight.

Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."

by hockeymomof2 on Mar 11, 2010 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

LOL! I am not sure who’s quicker- the ’Canes for posting it, or you for finding it! Cool video, thanks for sharing! I think I am going to go back and watch it again….

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 12, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions  

I was checking to see if it was pronounced Pothier (like Pithy) or Potier (like Potter) and spotted it.

He had the best quote on Whitney:

“(Whitney) is a special player,” Pothier said after scoring his first goal for Carolina. “He sees the ice better than most guys do. He wasn’t looking at me, but I had a feeling he saw me. He put it right under somebody’s stick and through a set of legs. It was a beautiful pass.”

From NHL.com re-cap

Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."

by hockeymomof2 on Mar 12, 2010 8:48 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m thinking Whitney was looking for Staal right in fron the of net. Don’t you think? Looked to me like Staal was there a split second late, couldn’t get his stick on the ice, the puck rolls out to Pothier and GOAL!

by WPTF Phil on Mar 12, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Replay

I watched the replay and he looked to Pothier first and then Staal, pretty the pass was to Pothier, Staal just happened to be there.

by Go_Shelf on Mar 12, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Not exactly.

Staal was going toward the net to create traffic and confusion. That’s by design. Him having an option on the puck, which he did, makes life harder on Johnson.

You’re right that the pass was intended for Pothier, though. It was a little bit too hard a pass to be a good candidate for Staal to bury.

That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.

by JoshCVT on Mar 12, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Disagree. The shot was hard so Staal only had to get a stick on it. Pothier was the beneficiary, not the target. There’s no way a guy throws a puck through the crease with so many people there hoping for it to get all the way across untouched.

I’m not saying Pothier wasn’t thought of. Seeing Pothier streaking probably made it an easy play to make for Whitney. He throws it on and if Staal gets a stick to it maybe it goes in, if it deflects out hopefully it’s somewhere near Porhier and he can keep possesion.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed, a great pass either way, Whitney specializes in that…but to me it seemed clear that Staal was target number 1, he just couldn’t get there in time and his stick was lifted a bit I think

by WPTF Phil on Mar 12, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Thats awesome how quickly that got up, but I think they got his shooting hand wrong on his page. He definitely shoots that goal right handed, right?

by DavioParker on Mar 12, 2010 7:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Unless my eyes are lying to me again. Not in my usual STH seats and in one of the suites at 110. I had a great view of the goal. But I am wrong so often, nothing is beyond my ability to get it wrong.

by abramsdoug on Mar 12, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Stole one. Ice tilted for the Pens all night, but the Canes got the 2 points. 13-2-1 down the stretch gives the boys a chance for the playoffs. Time to get a winning streak together.

by Gillimus on Mar 11, 2010 10:48 PM EST reply actions  

a win streak of say…for the rest of the regular season- that would be perfect.

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 12, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Canes could be in 9th place next week

They have played more games than a lot of the teams ahead of them, but they are only 2 points (and 2 games) behind Atlanta, and a point and 2 games behind Tampa. Now if they could get back that Florida game (or most games in Oct/Nov/Dec), they’d be all set!

But the Canes finally got an RPI guy on the team, and in his 4th game, he puts the biscuit in the basket.

Get well soon, Sutter!

by jbwhite99 on Mar 11, 2010 11:04 PM EST reply actions  

It's probably pointless...

But I haven’t shaved in over a month and a half. I was kinda making a joke promise to myself that if the Canes made the playoffs, I’d sign up for Beard-a-Thon Again and not shave till they get eliminated…

Thank you Jim Rutherford and Ray Whitney for working together for Ray to stay a Hurricane! :)

by thebl4ckd0g on Mar 11, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Can’t wait to see what they do with next weeks games tuesday and thursday. I’ll be at both of them. Thursday I’ll be in my company’s luxury box. That will be so awesome. :)

Thank you Jim Rutherford and Ray Whitney for working together for Ray to stay a Hurricane! :)

by thebl4ckd0g on Mar 11, 2010 11:06 PM EST reply actions  

free beer is always awesome!

by TylerA7707 on Mar 11, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Free beer is proof that god wants us to be happy and rich.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 8:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Awesome game between these two teams. Peters was kick-a$$ between the pipes tonight. Wow, whether or not the ‘Canes can scratch their way into the playoffs, I feel a lot better about their future. If it weren’t for those few LOUSY months, we would be right in the thick of the things. And yes, I am definitely happy that we still have the Wizard. Watching him tonight was a lot better than having a draft pick on paper- they don’t help raise current ticket sales. Anyway, I am just really hoping the wiz decides to come back.

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 11, 2010 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

keep hope alive!!!

we gotta see Philly, Montreal and Boston go into a losing streak to keep the baseline into the playoffs low

philly 74
mtl 74
boston 72
NYR 67
ATL 66
TPA 66
FLA 64
CAR 64

by jej on Mar 11, 2010 11:21 PM EST reply actions  

Definitely a long road…very unlikely, but still possible. We are going to have to tear up the rest of the season, maybe only lose 1 more.

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 11, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s too bad that even with this play out of the Olympic break they’ve only made up one point in the standings on the 8th point team.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 8:28 AM EST up reply actions  

But haven’t we gone up from 14th to 13th? That’s part of the challenge.

That Caps game here next Wednesday ought to be a raucous affair.

Here’s the chart. No-longer flat-lined. We used to be at .01% ( or 1 in 10,000). We’re now up to 2.8% (or 1 in 36). Ridiculous turn-around. Still Ridiculous odds.

Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."

by hockeymomof2 on Mar 12, 2010 8:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Sports Club Stats

I think the other thing we have to keep in mind besides the odds is how many points it will take to get in the playoffs. The past couple of seasons it’s taken 92-94 points, this I’ve heard will be lower around 88 points (02-03 it took 83 points). It’s hard because since December I’ve kind of written this team off and have been salivating at thought of drafting Taylor Hall, I guess that ship has sailed. My biggest fear seems to be materializing: 07-08 finish 9th place 2 points out of the playoffs, if that ends up being the case the only saving grace this season will be all the draft picks we got in the ‘old man firesale’.

by Go_Shelf on Mar 12, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions  

New nhl

Back then there were ties.

by 12thomasal on Mar 12, 2010 1:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

We are about to pass Florida, Tampa Bay, Rangers, and Atlanta. Then we will be sitting pretty with our 9th place finish and a crappy draft pick

by JussiJuice on Mar 12, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions  

as long as we win a few more games in the process, I’m good with that!!

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Agree…You can get a “crappy” draft pick at 3 / 4 / 5 etc. Ask the Lightning…They have been cellar dwellars continuously….Where is all there talent?

by Mullett on Mar 12, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d much rather see a preview of good things to come for next season than see the tanking of this one for a pick who may or may not pan out.

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

His name is Steven Stamkos, and the lightning issues have more to do with ownership and coaching than talent.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

What about all the other years??? I got Stamkos…that was a no brainer.

by Mullett on Mar 12, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I shouldn’t be with all the top picks…..However that = 2 points ahead of the ‘Canes……One cup….One final…..very few playoffs…..not a reason to tank for a draft pick….Thanks Cory for the info…..Your the professional…..I’m just a fan….new to the sport in the last few years….

by Mullett on Mar 12, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Like the Canes, they were hurt by mortgaging some of their future to be a competitor. They struck out on some early picks in the early 2000s, but overall have been all right

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 12, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed!

The ‘Canes definitely mortgaged some of their future…reminds me of losing Jack Johnson in 2006. But, we have been in 3 ECF’s in the past 10 years, 2 Stanley Finals, and one CUP… despite some terrible seasons in between, this team has been VERY competitive.

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 13, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions  

I didn’t read the prior posts in entirety until after posting…I really need to stop doing that.

by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 13, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Had their previous owners not played fantasy hockey with that team there’s no telling where they would be. Jokinen was waived twice and a healthy scratch before being traded to Carolina. Vrbata was poorly used and is back to being a twenty goal scorer in the desert.

Part of me feels bad for the ’Ning faithful, both of them. But the bulk of me hopes they keep sucking down in Tampa.

Also, Martin St. Louis is a chicken turd.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Growing up in Florida…They don’t give a crap about Hockey down there….Football, Football, Football in no particular order.

by Mullett on Mar 12, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions  

They were selling out every night for some time. Like C-L said, the wacky Koules/Barrie group really disheartened a lot of folks.

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 12, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  

It is really too bad because for a while that team down in Tampa was well run and fun to watch. It really looked like it was going to stick down in Tampa. Now, I’m really worried that Tampa could be the first team to win a cup to move. I bet Florida and Atlanta will be moved first, but I still don’t think it’s outside the realm of possibilities that Tampa moves.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s part, but in the end it comes down to points behind eighth place. The team can jump to ninth, but that’s all for naught if they’re still 8 points behind eighth place.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I really think we need to keep Pothier as a Cane. This guy was NOT a throwaway, salary swap. He is a damned good D-man, and he will help solidify a relatively young defense mature. Great game for the Canes. Petey has definitely played himself into an excellent #2 goalie behind Wardo next year.

Imagine: a top tier #1 goalie, with a very, very good #2 behind him….. wow.

Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader

by Ivan459 on Mar 11, 2010 11:26 PM EST reply actions  

*should say he will help a young defense mature. That didn’t sound quite right….

Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader

by Ivan459 on Mar 11, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I was iffy on Pothier at first because we never saw him much when we played the Caps. After his awesome stick-play against the Caps and last night I am sold, We NEED to keep him.

by daxem2k on Mar 12, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Just because a guy has 2 good games (which is very common when a player goes to a new team) doesn’t automatically mean he become a Mike Green. I’d give it some time before we start planning the parade.

by JussiJuice on Mar 12, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d agree with Jussi. He’s outplayed my expectations, which is a very pleasant surprise, but I’m not sold on keeping him for next year at this point in time. To be fair, I’m considering it as a good idea now which I did not think would be the case.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

to be truthful, he didn’t play that well last night, IMO, until he scored. Being the hero erases a lot. Same could be said for Peters, who fought the puck all night and was fortunate not to have six go past him. But in the last three minutes he was very, very good.

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 12, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I kept thinking about all those lucky bounces we were getting with pucks not going into the open net must be the hockey gods making up for all the unlucky bounces we got in Oct/Now. :)

by Cyn4Canes on Mar 12, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea the one play Peters looked like “Flipper” trying to corral the puck 10 – 15 feet from the goal…..Darn lucky on that one.

by Mullett on Mar 12, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Glad to read that Brandon is expected to be fine. I don’t know if I could handle losing two of my favorites to injury at the same time.

And for Sandbagger-I have to take my medicine so to speak (that’s what I get for trying to trash talk for both hockey and basketball). Good game. I’m not sure what team showed up wearing orange and white although we made it a game at the end. Congrats, your guys definitely earned it.

"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!

by caniacgirl on Mar 11, 2010 11:39 PM EST reply actions  

What happened to Sutter? I didnt see the game last night :(

by webbo26 on Mar 12, 2010 5:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Sutter got his legs tangled with a Pen as he fell to the ice, and didn’t return after the first period : Lower Body injury. After the game Mo said it wasn’t serious and seemed to think he’d return for the game Saturday.

Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."

by hockeymomof2 on Mar 12, 2010 8:45 AM EST up reply actions  

The Canes did

win, but for the second time it had to go to OT. Tonights game and the last one against the caps could have been won in regulation time. Tonights game was lots better, but I only saw ( via tv) 3 times did anypne who shpt at the net was there any camnes player there for “support or back up” and the canes blew it big time on the 5-3…there should have been at least 3-4 shots on goal…but was there ?? Again NOT trying to rain on a victory tonight, but the canes had plenty of times as and when Boychuk got his seciond goal…the canes should have stomped them and not let up…especially after the Refs missed the Hi Sticking of the Juice and the continued jamming and slashing on Peters after the whistle blew and the net off the moorings and his helmet gone…but I’d find something wrong if the canes had won 99-2…but over all a good effrots and what a way for BP #5 to say hello Boys…I’m here and i look good & get back when i’m in black !!

sadly it is my understanding that both WF &UNC are done and gone from a funny thing called the ACC tourny…gee now matybe those players can get back to the real jobs…being students…anyone want to hazard a guess as how many will graduate with honors and go off and make something of themselves off the courts ? myself i hope it will all of them…after all we read enough bad news about former HS & college players who never made to the NBA or in europe…and end up back where they started from and in trouble with the law…sigh…and here some folks still think going to college is a right….
Good night all…Go Canes !!

Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!

by CaniacSteve on Mar 11, 2010 11:49 PM EST reply actions  

Im a Duke fan so its great to hear that UNC LOST!! But as for guessing how many of em graduate I’d guess about 98%. Most of the players from programs like Duke and UNC that leave early for the NBA graduate in 3 years. They work overtime off the court. But yes, there is much thuggery in the NBA.

by TylerA7707 on Mar 11, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions  

ACC Turn time??

Bah Humbug !! waste of time,money and study time . NC needs more doctors scientists and etc…NOT the next MJ Wanna bes…but i’m an old fossile who hates the NCAA<ACC & XYZ sports confederations for making college sports programs into cash cows to help pay their fees and salaries…pffft…..

Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!

by CaniacSteve on Mar 12, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

+2

Nice to see someone else who thinks colleges and universities are for things like “education”, “expression” and “discovery”.

Ban college sports from lucrative media contracts.

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

haha – like every college graduate that didn’t play sports turns into a meaningful, contributing member of society?

I had plenty more to add, but it’s pointless – nothing I say is going to make a difference.

by Cyn4Canes on Mar 12, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m with ya’ Cyn.

"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!

by caniacgirl on Mar 13, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions  

OT

Scott Walker is a good man and he deserves a shot at the Stanley Cup, but I can’t cheer for him to win it as long as he’s playing with the Crapitals. After reading some posts over on Jaspers Rink this morning, it makes me pray they will choke in the first round. They can win all the trophies they want, gloat and brag, but they still don’t have the one that matters, the Stanley Cup and the Carolina Hurricanes DO!

Live & Learn

by Cathye on Mar 12, 2010 7:29 AM EST reply actions  

I'll cheer for the Caps over the Pens and any Western team save the Yotes

if that’s the choice and Walker’s on the Craps.

The only way.

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 7:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Can't do it.

I live too close to DC. I spend too much time with Caps pseudo-fans.

Sucks for Scotty and Joe, but they’re playing for the enemy now.

That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.

by JoshCVT on Mar 12, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

I know what you mean by pseudo-Caps-fans

They just “have to root for the Caps not the Canes” as they’re from the DC area but yet root and have all the jerseys for the Cowboys as “the Redskins suck”.

Bandwagoneers.

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions  

My sister-in-law and her husband are Caps fans. It drives me CRAZY.

Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.

by Tachi828 on Mar 12, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Guess you married the smart one then....

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Here's to all Triangle teams going one and done

in whatever competition they’re in.

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Just after the 3rd period.....

I saw Joni on a knee, looking a little hurt. Malcontentkin, #71, was circling around him and started to wash Joni’s face until Cole came over and pushed #71 into the board “very wuffly”.

What was that all about?

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 7:49 AM EST reply actions  

These two teams are starting to develop a rivalry. They don’t like each other.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 8:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Great game.. I can almost overlook that atrocious 5-3 that we blew.

Seriously, if we actually shoot the puck, we might just get it past the defenders. Before that 5-3, Tripp asked Forsland if Maurice should have called a time out, then decided the guys were rested enough to handle it.

Afterwards, it was fairly clear that a timeout might have been in order.

by neaux on Mar 12, 2010 8:30 AM EST reply actions  

5 on 3

  The 5 on 3 was painful to watch. I was in 110 and staring down at the chaos it looked awful. I give credit to the Pens coaches and the Caps coaches. They pack in around the goalie and dare the Hurricanes to bring it on. Once the Hurricanes get a player with size, speed, and puck handling speed to split the tight defense and score, the Hurricanes will be genuinely transformed as a team. Imagine how good the Hurricanes would be if they were as good as Washington at the power play.

by abramsdoug on Mar 12, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions  

I’ve never heard so much of the arena yell “SHOOOOOT!” in my entire life.

by Raccoon Fink on Mar 12, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions  

ha ha ha!! and in my living room as well

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Myself and all the fans in 220 were yelling at Pitkanen to shoot the damn thing… That was an example of total frustration!

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Thought that was Staal???

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

OUCH ;)

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

does that mean you disagree??

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

are you kidding?

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I think you know me better than that!

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

It doesn’t take size to fix that, just a willingness to shoot. I understand lots of passes when a team only has 20 seconds, but with over 90 you have to just fire it at some point and be willing to go collect the rebound if it’s cleared.

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

more of a chance for the puck to actually go in the net when its put on net rather than on the end of someones stick!

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions  

You miss 100% of the shots you never take.

 - Wayne Gretzky

     - Micheal Scott

           -C-Leaguer

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 12, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

That is why AO has the point production he does, shoots from anywhere at anything when he has the puck….

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions  

That being said, Pitts shot from everywhere last night and lost. lol

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 12, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Great game!

The Harrison/Picard pairing had a BRUTAL night, I thought.

  1. had been playing better, but last night he was awful. Prolly the back to back.

SO proud of this team, tho

by briney on Mar 12, 2010 10:33 AM EST reply actions  

Harrison/Picard

   I had a different reaction. I went back to the event summary, and both had reasonable games. Both were even on +/- and had 3 blocked shots. Picard had one give away, but that did not lead to a goal. Harrison had the play on the corner where the puck jumped his stick. I first thought he had mishandled the puck; but after a strident debate with my family, they convinced me the puck had been deflected (I think by Brind’Amour).

   Harrison makes me somewhat nervous because he seems a step slower than the rest of the defense; and thereafter he has to be positionally sound any time he plays because he can’t get use a burst of speed to gain back ice once lost.

by abramsdoug on Mar 12, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions  

the number 1 was (#) 17 when I typed it…it got jacked

by briney on Mar 12, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions  

So, I just went and looked at the schedule, and if you’re taking into account the last 15 games, here’s what the Canes need to do for even a glimpse at playoffs (keep in mind, this will change DRASTICALLY day by day as we get closer to the end)

8 MUST WIN games (against the teams between us and the 8th spot) : Boston, Tampa Bay, Atlanta (home), Atlanta (away), Montreal, Tampa Bay, Montreal, and Boston.

3-4 games out of the last 7 that the Canes NEED a win in : Phoenix, Buffalo, Ottowa, and New Jersey

This only leaves the last 3 games (2 against Washington, and one against Pittsburgh), in addition to the games above, that we need to sneak one more win out of. Looking at it this way, this is a much more daunting task. I’m not saying I’m not hoping for it to happen…but it’s still definitely a long shot.

…and…even if this all plays out, if 2 of the teams get hot above us, this is all for naught anyways.

Either way…I’m still WOOFING from last night!

Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.

by Tachi828 on Mar 12, 2010 11:10 AM EST reply actions  

Easier to think about it as number of points we can lose.

It’s going to take 88 or 89 points. We have 64 right now, with 15 games == 30 points left available.

We can afford to give away five, maybe six points. That’s it.

That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.

by JoshCVT on Mar 12, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I figure the canes need 25 points out of 30.....

that’s 1.6667 points per game for the next 15 games.

At 1.666, the season goes to hell…..

If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?

by lcd2you on Mar 12, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

one game at a time boys

the only game i am worried about is Phoenix
thats all

by jej on Mar 12, 2010 11:26 AM EST reply actions  

Oskar Osala

Kinda disappointed we didn’t get to see Oskar Osala in the lineup last night (although I though Cole played well). According to a tweet this morning from the Canes, he’s been sent back to Albany, so hopefully Brandon’s well enough to play tomorrow night or we’ll need to call up again.

Anyhow, I did snag a couple of pictures of Oskar during pregame warmups last night. This will be my game album so more photos coming later but for now here’s the newest Finn.

Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu

by LTD on Mar 12, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions  

Loved the reflection of Osala’s jersey name/number through the glass in the first pic. You planned that right?? Hehe

by WPTF Phil on Mar 12, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

I’d rather see Osala any day of the week than Cole. Cole is the old and busted and Osala is the new hotness. Personally I thought Cole looked like crap last night, once again he tried his one, signle move about 10 times in a row and got laid out every time.

by JussiJuice on Mar 12, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Osala did fine in 6 minutes of ice time, to call him the “new hotness” is a bit of a stretch, no?

by wylde4canes on Mar 12, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Pic 2010-03-11_185_01 is my favorite. Love the cute little smile. Did you see you taking a picture of him? Think Ruutu warned him about uh, mentioned to him to look for the lady with the big lense?

by Cyn4Canes on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

nice shots LTD!!

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Mar 12, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Sadly

he had to be the "healthy Scratch last night…good pic LTD…thanks…

Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!

by CaniacSteve on Mar 12, 2010 11:58 AM EST reply actions  

A big problem with the Canes play last night was they waited for the Pens to bring the puck to them, thus they were standing still and the Pens would just blow right by them. The Canes were playing a game of chase the penguin rather than attack the puck…

by max creek on Mar 12, 2010 12:31 PM EST reply actions  

they were tired from the night before

if you noticed the pens were in our zone most of the night
conservation of energy

by jej on Mar 12, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

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