So I went out of town this weekend right…and came home to realize I didn’t DVR any of the hockey games from the weekend and missed my beloved Marty exiting the playoffs that sucks. Anyway expect a decent post tonight.
PREGAME
10 minutes until coverage starts. I am pissed that my Marty lost on a flukey goal that really should have been an interference call. I love Lou! He has to be one of the smartest men in the game. Now, if only Columbus could get a GM like that….we already have the BEST coach in the league. Anyway, get some food sit back and enjoy the game! OHH and goooooooooooo Sharks! Also, any hate that I have for VS you can blame on Mike.
I have sat through like a bazillion commercials…this is getting brutal. Drop the damn puck already!!
FIRST PERIOD
20:00 We are getting TSN coverage perfect!! Anything is better than VS!
17:20 Both teams are playing pretty evenly.
16:59 I think Rivet takes a Delay of Game penalty Red Wings on the Power Play!
**Some glass is broken so they are repairing it. Just got word that Holmstrom will play on Wednesday**
15:06 Grier had a great short handed chance but was taken down on the play
14:42 Sharks kill it off…
14:23 This game is really exciting both teams are going back and fourth chance after chance.
13:32 Guerin just got robbed by Hasek…what save…
11:43 Both teams are flying…passes are great…not a lot of whistles.
11:27 Hasek just froze the puck.
10:22 San Jose is pressuring like crazy shot after shot.
10:02 Bill Guerin is going off for hooking…I think I have a crush on him honestly.
10:00 Schnieder has hit 2 posts tonight.
Huge scrum after Nabby freezes the puck. Grier is trying to get into with Lidstrom and Rivet and Bert are trying to go at it.
**Lidstrom scores on the powerplay DETROIT 1 SHARKS 0**
Come on Sharks 
4:52 Nabby just had a great save on Cleary…still going back and fourth
3:28 Whoa shots are 13-4 Wings
HASEK IS AN IDIOT…THE PUCK WAS IN AND HE SLIVERED IT OUT I HATE HIM RETIRE HASEK RETIRE
No goal because I hate Hasek. Sharks on the Power Play
4 on 4 Hockey people Sharks just took a high sticking penalty.
00:46 Come on Sharks!!!!!!!!
INTERMISSION
Wings dominated that period…sheesh…
From this moment forward Hasek will be referred to as “Stupid Penishead” in honor of CapsChick haha
SECOND PERIOD
Wings open the game on the powerplay
18:42 Sharks are able to kill it off.
16:39 Nabby just made a great glove save!!
Lang was naughty and took an Interference penalty.
14:55 SHARKS ON THE POWER PLAY!!!
**Another broken glass** It’ll be a minute.
Well they fixed it…and then came back and then went to another commercial!
So the Red Wings really are out playing the Sharks…it’s about time the Sharks give their fans something to cheer about.
CLOWE SCOOOOOOOORED!! SHARKS 1 WINGS 1
Bertuzzi just elbowed Clowe in the head…geez Bert didn’t you learn your lesson the last time you hit someone in the head?!
Wings able to kill off the penalty.
WINGS 1 SHARKS 1
INTERMISSION
I am gonna take a break…be back for the third.
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 I’m looking forward to a nice fast paced third period…we’ll see I guess.
13:15 Wilson is changing up the line combo’s it appears to be helping shots 5-1 Sharks so far this period
Sharks are on the power play Draper just took a penalty. Sharks looking for the go-ahead goal.
CHEECHOO SCORES!! A beautiful goal with Wings surrounding him!! Hasek was down trying to make a snow angel (again)!!!!!!
SHARKS 2 WINGS 1
McLaren is taking a penalty not sure for what they didn’t show the ref…I guess I will tell ya after the commercial break!
He took an intereference penalty. It was a bit of a soft call but what do you expect.
3:30 Sharks killed the penalty Grier topped it off with a short handed attempt and Nabby made a huge save right as they were going back to full strength!!
Bertuzzi is going to the bos I believe for intereference.
2:37 This should give San Jose the chance to get a cushion goal just in case they get a surge. GO SHARKS!
1:00 GO SHARKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
00:07 We get a Time Out…or maybe it’s 6.7 seconds….I don’t know Go Sharkies!!!
FINAL SCORE WINGS 1 SHARKS 2
Great game…goodnight!
A day late…but that’s ok. Here are my predictions for this round of the playoffs!
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo and NY Rangers
I’m going to take Rangers in 7. Buffalo is full of fast little guys…and I think that the Rangers are going to be able to pick Buffalo apart. Now, last night I watched the game and if it hadn’t been for the Rangers parade to the penalty box they would have won the game. Key players for the Buffalo Ryan Miller I guess in a way you always rely on your goalie…but if he is strong he will be able to pull them through this series. Key players for Rangers Jagr, Shanahan, and Avery Jagr for his amazing skills, Shanahan for his wonderful shot, and Avery for his Averyness…did you see how he got under EVERY single player on the Thrashers skin. Sheesh Go Rangers.
Ottawa Senators and NJ Devils
I’m picking New Jersey in 6 games. I really like both of these teams and really didn’t want to have to pick one of them but I guess I have to. Ottawa is deep really deep and they’re really good. Devils rely on Marty for their success and, if Marty is Marty then I really don’t think the Sens stand a chance. But, key players for Devils Obviously, Brodeur, and Parise like I said if Marty is on his game…good luck. And, Parise, that kid is young and amazing he has a ton of talent…and I am sure he will be amazing in this series. Now, key players for the Sens Heatly, Emery, and Spezza A lot of people are saying Heatley is suffering from an ankle injury and I believe it…but if these days off helped him…look out. Emery this guy is a great goalie and I am quite confident that he has what it takes…but I just can’t choose him over Marty (loyalty ya know). Then there is Spezza the guy makes some crazy passes that are beauties to watch…but in the last series he was hitting things and wasn’t taking any crap and was pretty good defensively as well. I don’t want either of these teams to go…but if one has to I choose the Sens to go.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Ducks and Canucks
Shoot Ducks in 5. Not only do the Ducks have the defense including TWO wonderful goaltenders, they also have the ability to score. I have a feeling this is going to be an easy series for the Ducks because Canucks just got off a 7 game series (when in reality they played 8 maybe even 9 games I would have to go back and look at all the OT’s. It was a long brutal series. Ducks got some rest and were able to heal from their bumps and bruises. They feel fresh…and looked great last night. Key players for the Canucks Luongo and The Sedins Luongo is such an elite goal tender but I think he is tired from the series and will break and that’s hard for me to say because I love the guy. The Sedin’s they need to step it up and if they do…the Canucks will have a shot I think. Key players for the Ducks…I mean honestly who isn’t a key player? Giggy or Bryz depending on who is in net, Penner, Getzlaf, Perry, the brothers Niedermayer, Pronger, Selanne, Kunitz, McDonald, Beauchemin, and really I will stop now This team is really that good. Sorry Canucks fans…Go Ducks.
Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks
There was a time in my life I was a Wings fan…that time is OVER!!!!!! Sharks are gonna take this series to the Wings and they will win it in 7 games. Sharks are an amazing team with a ton of talent. Wings are a good team with defense, offense, and goaltending, BUT, they don’t have the team toughness. Let’s face it Chelios is old…is he gonna fight. And, yes I know Bertuzzi slammed Dion to ice but I don’t know that he can take on the Sharks. Anyway, key players for Wings Hasek if Hasek doesn’t pull a groin and can control himself from being an idiot and exaggerating every little bump then the Wings will have a shot. Sharks key players Nabby, Guerin, Rivet, pretty much the entire team Sharks are a great team and I honestly think the better team all around. So Go Sharks!
So I don’t have my playoff predictions with me…but I will be posting them tonight when I get home and also will be posting who I think the key person(s) on each team will be. Anyway hope you all are doing wonderful……bye.
YEAH! So I will be liveblogging the San Jose and Preds game tonight mainly because I highly enjoy doing it…and it keeps me focused. Sooooooooo leave me comments tell your friends…k love you bye.
PREGAME
Well that is….if the Sabres and Islanders game would get over. I’m listening to NHL radio to make sure I miss nothing haha…so no worries people!!
Uh I can hardly hear the announcer…this is gonna be brutal…please VS put on the Sharks game…:(
They are announcing the starting line ups…come on freaking Sabres…get off of my tv!!!
FIRST PERIOD
Uhm…so apparently a few seconds in there was an icing call…against the Preds…I’m sorry guys this is gonna get rough…if it continues to go like this. People are getting boo’d but I dunno who.
Stick save made by Vokoun by the way the announcers said it…it was a doozy…and apparently the Isles game is over…so now hopefully the Sharks game will show up after these darn commercials.
Cheech had a good chance? I wouldn’t know…still nothing on my tv DAMN YOU VERSUS DAMN YOU!!!
Offsides against the Sharks…and apparently McGoo made a bad non call. My mom is listening to 4 minutes of Sexy
15:47 THE GAME IS ON!!!
15:30 Bernier is in the line up and Radulov is suspended! I love that lil Bernier guy. This is going to be such a great game. I love Ronnie Wilson.
14:41 Tootoo just took a big hit…could thing…someone needs to do it…Nabby is making some great saves…and Patty is taking it back up. Ouch….what a bunch of hits. Toots is on a line with Kariya and Legwand what the HELL!?!
13:30 Commercial break I need a snack…GO SHARKS GO!
12:43 Sharks checking line is out against Foppa…interesting…very interesting…at least it’s not with Tootoo.
11:56 GO SHARKS GO!
**So I just got my Hockey News and on the back it says Sidney Crosby bandwagon seats still available…I freakin hate Crosby**
8:54 Radulov is there…I hate the suspension for him…he’s a good player. And, not dirty. AND THIS COMING FROM A NASHVILLE HATER!
8:07 And, Preds get on the board first…Suter shot it.
6:22 Vokoun is nuts he left the net…and I lost him.
**CROSBY I HATE YOU AND IF I SEE ONE MORE OF HIS COMMERCIALS I WILL THROW UP**
Fiddler took a penalty for tripping.
4:41 Sharks are having chance after chance.
4:34 Nichol sent it over the glass…should have been a penalty…oh well.
2:57 Preds were able to kill off the penalty…come on sharks.
2:44 Suter just got called for holding. I love him.
1:54 Come on boys…you are better than this…didn’t you have one of the best power play units in the regular season?! SCORE…Please…
Uhm….I have no picture on my tv…where did it go? I am sad.
INTERMISSION
I’m showing my friend Rebecca a video…it’s exciting maybe I will post it.
There is the video…watch it and love it.
SECOND PERIOD
18:34 Sharks are only down by 1…so hopefully they can tie it up soon. Whoa Vokoun save after save.
17:01 FOPPA THREW A PUNCH AT GRIER!!! WAHOO!!! Forsberg got a penalty for roughing and it’s 4 on 4 hockey but the NHL website hasn’t put up the Grier penalty.
14:54 Slashing for Suter…why they gotta pick on him. I heart him.
13:50 Come on Sharks power play get it going!!!
**Well Sharks have got nothing going…this is getting depressing**
12:23 I heart Ron Wilson…he is so good. Nothing compared to Hitch…but you know. They are booing Hartnell whoa Grier is a speedy guy.
11:22 SHARKS SCORE THAT IS IT BOYS!!!! Craig Rivet…I LOVE YOU! Uh Rivet didn’t score it…it was…MICHALEK…interesting.
10:07 Sharks got some momentum…I love Joe Thornton that is.
Someone from Nashville took a penalty but I don’t know who because I got distracted. It was Kariya for slashing the second one of the night.
9:00 Preds got a short handed chance but Nabby made the save! GO NABBY!!
7:42 Clowe just scored!! 2-1 SHARKS!!
6:17 Timonen just took a penalty for holding. It was a ‘good’ penalty according to VS. This is the 5th power play for Sharks. They have yet to capitalize.
5:36 FIVE ON THREE FOR 1:19 GO SHARKS GO Smithson went off for cross checking!!
4:13 Preds were able to kill off the 5 on 3 so come on Sharks…you need a comfort goal…well I do…
3:00 Please Sharks…I need a goal…Vokoun is playing amazing.
1:46 Forsberg goes off for cross checking on Thornton…Foppa is an angry elf tonight….but I lied he didn’t get the penalty it was a Sharks player so Preds are on the power play apparently it was Marleau for cross checking…guess I missed it.
00:00 2-1 SHARKS!!!!
INTERMISSION
I have a feeling this next period is going to be a dirty one…Foppa is pissed we got bodies flying everywhere…and well…yeah…
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 Let’s get it going boys!
17:44 The Sharks fans make me laigh.
16:48 Nabby made a great save
I love Mic’d Up!!!
Tootoo made a mistake…surprise surprise.
14:25 I love Cheech and Joe…they make me happy.
Nashville is going on the power play.
13:59 Michalek took a goalie interference penalty naughty naughty…
12:45 Sharkies kill it off. And, I hate McLarens freakin visor…it’s obnoxious.
11:30 GO SHARKS GO!!
7:05 Oh gosh Preds are getting all the momentum…this is worrying me a bit.
4:26 BILL GUERIN!! WOOOO 3-1 SHARKS….it’s in the bag! GO SHARKS GO! So kidding…it was Patty’s go…but nice move Billy.
2:34 Michalek or however you spell it just took a high stick.
And SHARKS WIN!!!!!
Final score of 3-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS SHARKS!!!!!!!!!! Good clean game boys!!1
Sharks are up in their series now 2-1.
**Some random notes**
1. Radulov will be back for Game 4
2. Devils lost tonight so Tampa Bay is up 2-1 in the series
3. Sabres won so they are up in the series 2-1.
4. Only ONE of the teams I want to win went up in their series darn it!!
I’m going to be liveblogging the San Jose and Preds game…I will start right when the puck drops…because well that’s probably when I will get home. Anyway have a great day y’all and check back tonight for the liveblogging.
