Youth Is Served in Carolina: Hurricanes 3, Penguins 2 (OT)
by Bob Wage on Mar 20, 2010 8:02 PM EDT
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PrintThe Carolina Hurricanes won their second consecutive overtime battle as they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, (OT) Saturday afternoon at Mellon Arena.
Injuries have forced the Hurricanes to insert youth into their lineup, perhaps a bit quicker than they wanted. Justin Peters was called in to replace Cam Ward and Jamie McBain was recalled this week after Tim Gleason broke a bone in his foot.
But both youngsters have come through big time for the Canes.
McBain scored his first career NHL goal with 0.9 seconds left in overtime as the Canes outlasted the Pens during a frantic overtime period. The former Hobey Baker finalist now has four points, (1G 3A) in his first three NHL games. He has also played well in his own end.
Justin Peters was called upon to enter the game midway through the second period when Manny Legace was run over and injured. The young goalie made 15 saves on 17 attempts and stood on his head in the extra period as the Pens threw everything but the kitchen sink at him.
Speaking of youth, Zach Boychuk scored the game's first goal when Joni Pitkanen fed him a puck as he crashed the net, just 6:48 into the game. The puck went in the net off the rookie's shin pad and was his third career NHL goal.
The Hurricanes dominated the opening period as they out-shot the Pens 9-4.
The Penguins came back in the second period and evened the score when Jordan Staal notched a powerplay tally with just 18 seconds left in the period.
The third period went back and forth until Evgeni Malkin rifled a nice shot past Peters with seven minutes left in the game. But the Canes did not give up and continued to pressure diligently in the Penguins' zone.
They were finally rewarded when Eric Staal fed Joni Pitkanen a perfect pass and the Finn hit the post as he buried his open shot. Pitkanen was a beast in this game and played over 34 minutes. He finished with a goal, an assist, and had two blocked shots for his effort. He was literally all over the ice.
Time ran out in regulation with the score 2-2 and the two teams would be headed for overtime once again. Peters made a couple of "grade A" stops, Chad LaRose hit the post, and it looked like fans would be treated to a shootout. But LaRose got the puck out to McBain, who settled it for a second before blasting a shot over Marc-Andre Fleury for the game winner.
Paul Maurice said after the game that Legace should be able to go tomorrow against Buffalo as a backup, but time will tell. Sunday's game starts at 5 p.m. at the RBC.
Game Notes:
- Carolina outshot Pittsburgh 29-25, led by Eric Staal, Brian Pothier, and McBain who had four each.
- Peters picked up the win and now is 6-2 since his call up. He passed another test today by showing that he could enter a game cold, and still perform well.
- Chad LaRose had another showcase game but was stymied on a breakaway attempt by Fleury who must have seen the backhander coming. LaRose nearly won the game near the end of regulation as well as in OT.
- The team had 13 blocked shots led by Pothier with three.
- Bryan Rodney also played well and chipped in with an assist.
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Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Glad to hear the boys turn the music back up in the locker room during post game interviews.
I guess there's always next season.
Lynyrd Skynyrd even. (Old time hockey?)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
LOVED the Skynryd in the background. Wonder if Roddie got to pick today’s music? I know they’re one of his favorites.
LOL you couldn’t even hear Pete-Dawg’s interview it was so loud.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 20, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The three goals
First: Boychuk (Pitkanen, McBain) – Pure hustle, by both Joni and Zach to make this goal happen, with incredible reflexes by Zach to even get his stick on the centering pass from a very deep Joni.
Second: Pitkanen (Staal, Whitney) – A laser to the top corner of the net – way to step into the shot, Joni.
Third: McBain (LaRose, Rodney) – Again, the lateral movement, hunting the seam, before the nice and low entry shot (gotta love that low shot of his), and good on LaRose for the heady backhand pass to the point.
Youth is served, indeed.
:insert excessive McBain gushing here:
I’m proud that they jumped on the Pens early and scored first. I’m proud that they didn’t collapse when the Pens tied it and then went ahead. I’m proud that they didn’t let losing Legace rattle them. I’m proud that they held themselves together long enough to tie it up. I’m proud that they fought back shot for shot in OT and won the game. Above all, I’m proud that they did all of this in a game that means almost nothing. I’m proud that they are my team.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
Insert more excessive McCutie gushing, this time from NHL.com :)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Oh yea missed all this…..
McBain is on a 100 point season path.
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He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
you know you did ;)
plus you didn’t have anyone to abuse you!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Didn’t even get told to shut it when I yelled “Pull the Goalie”!!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Why should we ask to be abused by you ladies?
When we ask, you don’t!
When we don’t ask (nor want to be abused) you abuse us!
Why can’t you abuse us when we WANT to be abused?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Or, in other words.....
Hurt me, beat me whip me! Just so I know you care!
OR
Hurt me, hurt me! Make me write bad cheques!
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
They’re just sooooooo selfish!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I know! They were given 3 hours to abuse me!
They stopped after 5 minutes.
:-(
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
+billion… esp that last point. They keep playing like they are a shoe-in for the playoffs even though it’s very, very unlikely.
GO CANES!
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
There was a funny dialog between a Caps fan and a Pens fan over at the Pens’ preview for the game. Something about their teams underachieving now that they’ve clinched the playoffs and the Canes just playing tenacious and embarrassing their “superior talent”.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's be honest with ourselves.
Both of those teams do have superior talent to ours. Pittsburgh has two players better than anyone we’ve got and just about as solid a collection of role guys; Washington has an absolute embarrassment of offensive firepower surrounding the best player in the world, even though their defense and goaltending give some of that advantage back.
Whether they play up to it day-to-day is up for debate, as is whether Washington will show up in the clutch. Needless to say, we had our own problems with playing up to our talent level in October and November.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
I agree about your comments about talent. What I LOVE about hockey is that “talents” like Chad LaRose can change a game. Talent is only one component to winning, and if that’s all you focus on then you might end up with the San Jose Sharks.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 21, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Minute Munchers
Pitkanen with 34:30 TOI.
McBain with 29:50 TOI.
Next contestant is Staal with 22:59 TOI.
Top for Penguins, is Gonchar with 24:50.
Mcbains 4th game and he’s gettimg almost 30 minutes
Pits just isn’t human to be pulling that kind of time. Wonder what the modern record is? I think 40 minutes is death.
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Actually, it’s only Jamie’s third game, although it may feel like four to him, with two of them against the likes of the Caps and the Pens and both going to overtime.
Correction noted, thanks! 4 points in 3 games. The math was right though above, that’s on a path for 100. Seem to recall Staal used to produce like that???
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Pitkanen may soon die from exhaustion, poor guy!! Timmy get well really soon, K? Thanks!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
All I can think of...
…is during the playoff run when they were talking to Mo about Pitkanen “finally getting his legs” going into the overtime. 
by Raccoon Fink on Mar 21, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Anybody else notice the roster?
That’s about 10 guys that didn’t start the year here. JR’s wonderful D build up is gone. One could argue that if you lose Rod and Cole (my choices, anyway) JR actually told the truth about a 50% reduction.
So all these kids dragged down with an anchor like Rod just beat the two best teams in the East.
Plan B, right Elsker?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
That was an unbelievable way to get your first goal. Neither team looked all to sharp, I guess its was that midday start time.
I am still not a fan of Mo’s lines. I just think that Ruutu and Jokinen should flip-flop. Both Staal and Jussi seem to play better when they are on the same line. Same thing with Ruutu and Sutter.
Someone else mentioned it in the game thread – Staal looked to get injuried in OT. Does anybody know what happen or is it a cracked rib that someone was talking about?
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by PackPride17 on Mar 20, 2010 9:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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How freaking cool is is to score your first NHL goal in your third game with 0.9 seconds on the clock in overtime against the defending Stanley Cup Champions?
That’s gotta rank right up there with some epic first goals.
What a great day. Had a absolute blast with the fine ladies of Canes Country watching the game and playing Tripp bingo.
I LOVE THIS TEAM.
But you probably already knew that.
:D
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
It’s all over the NHL.com homepage – at least till these evening games wrap up.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh...
well the youth in Albany ran out of gas as for the second night in a row the rats lost…2-1 against the B-Senators…the only goal for the rats was scored by the new favorite fin Osala but on the bright side Both new comers to the rats Dalpe 7 Lawson did some great passing,shooting and getting the puck towards the net…the rats play tomorrow afternon at 3:00 @ home against the B-sens…maybe they can win that one and help shore up their point & standings as the AHL season winds down…
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Apologies to Jeff Daniels...
…for the loans of Peters (his #1 goalie), Boychuk, McBain, Harrison, Dwyer (his Captain), and Rodney during the Rat’s playoff push stretch. All of this after losing Sutter and Carson to our roster earlier in the season.
This is why it wouldn’t surprise me to see some of the talent drift back “home” right before the end of their regular season (which coincides with the end of ours).
Unless, we’re tied for eighth, that is. ;-)
OT but HOLY CRAP what about that Kansas game??? Can’t believe Northern Iowa actually pulled that one out.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Can’t remember, help me out: Which NHL team is Kansas the affiliate for?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Given how they performed today in the second round of their playoff tournament, I’m guessing Washington.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Hurricanes are in 11th, 6 pts out of 8th. Islanders play shortly in LA. Root for the Kings so we can hold on to 11th.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
That is the first time I’ve looked at the standings since October.
I really really want to believe we can pull it off….
But I do not want to really talk about it a whole bunch.
It’s still a very steep hill to climb. How many head-to-head games do we have w/ the teams ahead of us?
The games next week against Atlanta suddenly seem to be more huge than they should be…
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Mar 20, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I just checked the Schedule.
Again… I’m not going to talk about it.
But the last game on the regular-season schedule looks like it may turn out to be big.
Even if that game doesn’t get us in…. we may have a legitimate shot to knock the B’s out….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Mar 20, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
We have 2 games against Atlanta which are key (next Saturday and the following Monday) Two against TB as well.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 20, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Who thought late season games against Atlanta would be key?
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Certainly not the people in charge of scheduling the FSN broadcasts.
by Iggy Reilly on Mar 21, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Last year we play Boston in the playoffs and knocked them out. Wouldn’t that be ironic if we play the role of spoiler this year to keep Boston out of the playoffs.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
I would love it!
They got a tough break w/ Savard being knocked out…. But good teams have to play without their best player sometimes…..
And besides… who wants to see B’wastin in the playoffs anyway?
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Mar 20, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The next 11 games should be fun to watch though I’m worried that without Legacy and Gleason they will be tough.
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting"..........holy cow.......what a ride!"
I just made up a new batch of Kool Aid and I’m drinking! Anyone else want some?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I’m just sipping. The total binge might not be till April 10th. Or it might not.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 21, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just finished watching the game on the DVR. LaRose was just… unbelievable on the last play! So happy for him that he has been able to turn his season around.
Loved McBain’s interview. Congrats to him on his first goal and first star.
Joni also had a great OT. Poor guy – playing 1/2 the game is just too much!
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
At the time I really thought that one shot of Chad’s in OT found the back of the net. He’s been so much fun to watch since his return from injury.
And regarding Joni, he was originally announced as the first period interview and then they interviewed Boychuk instead. Obviously Zach was a great choice having scored the goal but at the time I wondered if something was up with Joni and maybe he was nursing some type of problem, since he’d missed practice twice last week. Now afterwards when I see his total TOI was over 34 minutes, I’m thinking maybe during intermissions they put him in a hyperbaric chamber or something?
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 20, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, wait a minute
Isn’t that Chelios’ locker room stall?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I'm surprised.....
Paladin passed up a chance to refer to it as #17’s locker.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I think you can try NHL.com. They’ve got some kind of promotional for their gamecenter option this week.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 21, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
UGH!!! I sat outside the Mellon for the first period trying to scalp a reasonably priced ticket…..game was SOLD OUT! After realizing even a single in the nosebleeds would be 50 bucks (after missing the first period), I went home and watched the rest on tv- AWESOME GAME!
by PittsburghCaniac on Mar 21, 2010 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
Who's going to the game tonight?
I won’t be there but I sold my tickets to a Sabre fan.
He’s a nice kid (despite a poor choice in teams but I guess as he was born there…..) but please give him nothing but a bad time.
Don’t forget to say, “Frank said ‘Hi!’”
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
McBain's Shot Accuracy
Yeah, he’s got 4 points in 3 games. Yeah he’s +2. Yeah he’s playing a bunch of minutes and doing it well. Even with all that I’m most impressed with the accuracy of his shot. He seems to be able to put the puck where he wants it from the blue line. His first assist on the goal Cole scored was set up because McBain fired a hard shot right off the goalies pad so it would just sit down for an easy put back. The goal yesterday was phenomenal.
Here’s my prediction: The guys is going to win the most accurate shot contest next year at the All-Star Skills Competition when it’s held in Raleigh!
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Playing with a Chip
Anybody notice how Rutuu kinda went nuts after he took that high stick? It’s like it woke him up, he must have hit everything close to him for his next two shifts! You felt the game start to tilt in the Canes favor. If that’s what it takes…. one of the boys should high stick him during the warm up! ;) The last two games have been as good to watch as last years playoff run! Go Canes Go!
Which outlet will have the video feed for today's game?
I see that NBC, FSN-CAR and MSG are showing the game over the air/cable but I can’t find who’ll be streaming them today.
Does anyone know?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
This is embarrassing.....
the group at Pensburgh got it right.
Here’s the new official photo for McBain:
Why didn’t we do this or if we did, why was it so forgotten?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I’ve been saying his name in Reiner Wolfcastle voice since we drafted him.
It is irresistible. One more reason he is awesome.
by Iggy Reilly on Mar 21, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
Anyone who has watched the Simpsons for any significant amount of time is lying if they say they’re not going “MCBAAAAAAIIINN!” in their head whenever they hear his name.
by Raccoon Fink on Mar 21, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I for one, never made the connection
then again, I stopped watching the Simpsons 10 or so years ago.
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OBTW HMO2
I noticed your posts and the response by a Craps and a Whines fan.
By the gods, all of them even the ones we’ve never heard, I can’t wait till they both suck again or take Shark-esque dives in the first round of the playoffs continually.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
haven’t been back to see if anyone noticed. I thought they chose to ignore me. I’ll head over now…
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 21, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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