Post Game Talk: Sens 3 @ Habs 2 F/SO: The "Gonchar is now right-handed and wears 65" edition

[MainDotC]

A few thoughts:

1. Would the NHL consider a dry scrape/broom sweep for OT? Maybe an extra-wide attachment to the zamboni or even a manually-pushed broom/mop that would push all the snow to one end?

2. Andersen was phenomenal - let's all try and remember this performance next time Sens run into a tough loss.

3. During the Bingo game (they got blasted 6-4 after having a 4-2 lead) a name I frequently hear is ****hammerer. I mean Klinkhammer. Does he have any future in the O? I can't see anyone being sat in his place but just wondered if he's on the radar.

4. Congrats to Turris on a well-deserved goal - really love how he goes into the corners and his tactics and positioning for going for the puck instead of taking the body (or more the former than the latter).

[GK]

Thank you for making this. I have been too lazy the last few games.

[swiftwin]

Turris was fantastic tonight, best player besides Anderson.

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Originally Posted by swiftwin

Turris was fantastic tonight, best player besides Anderson.

This.

Turris was unbelievable as he has been Ottawa's best player 2 games in a row now. Maybe tied with Spezza last game.

Also, we are missing one more elite threat on our top line LW to be legit, imo.

Anderson playing like he did last year which is remarkable hockey.

Beat the Leafs next and I won't complain for another month.

[Shanny]

I knew right after Plekanec put Montreal ahead by 1 early in the 3rd ..that we had this one in the bag.

also, I <3 Turris.

[Billy Madison*]

Can't wait until April.

I agree with the person that said the Sens need 1 more top 6 guy to make them a real threat in the playoffs. Smyth, Prospal, Ruutu, for rentals would be nice pieces. Smyth and Ruutu are guys that shine in the playoffs though.

[Tyskie]

I just can't understand what our problem with Montreal is. This looked like an exact replica of the 6-2 loss in December but this time goaltending (Anderson) came through for us. Andy stole the game plain and simple.

Oh well, back at it on Monday against the Jets. Make it 5!

[thinkwild]

alfie with 2 ot winners and a shootout winner during this ride so far. Just pacing himself for the big moments now

habs were winning a lot of battles tonight, until the Sens turned on the 3rd period kardiac kid boosters

[Two Line Pass]

Spezza is so unbelievably clutch against MTL. Alfie is not allowed to retire. /thread

[Xspyrit]

We are 4 points away from 1st overall in the NHL... Currently tied at 6th overall, just saying

So much for being last overall, lulz. That's also why I always at how much stock people put on those "summer predictions"

[porknbeans]

Originally Posted by Billy Madison

Can't wait until April.

I agree with the person that said the Sens need 1 more top 6 guy to make them a real threat in the playoffs. Smyth, Prospal, Ruutu, for rentals would be nice pieces. Smyth and Ruutu are guys that shine in the playoffs though.

i'm more worried about our D than our F

[saskriders]

Where is the guy in my building who is always drunk and singing ole ole

[Godinster]

Originally Posted by saskriders

Where is the guy in my building who is always drunk and singing ole ole

He's probably drunk, except he's crying instead of singing right now

[11Alfredsson]

Originally Posted by Billy Madison

Can't wait until April.

I agree with the person that said the Sens need 1 more top 6 guy to make them a real threat in the playoffs. Smyth, Prospal, Ruutu, for rentals would be nice pieces. Smyth and Ruutu are guys that shine in the playoffs though.

4 pts in 16 playoff appearances is hardly shining.

[Shanny]

Originally Posted by Xspyrit

We are 4 points away from 1st overall in the NHL... Currently tied at 6th overall, just saying

screw trying to just make the playoffs.....LETS TAKE THE DIVISION!

[ubbe]

Maybe its time to rest Cowen a game or so, he looks tired and slow. It's his first season after all..

Anyways, felt great with a win against MTL. Somehow we always play like crap against them.

[Topside]

We need to start a committee (it's Ottawa afterall) to go around and harvest organs or something to keep Aflie going. Whatever it takes.

[Qward]

the team +/- is now Even. Good progress.

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Originally Posted by porknbeans

i'm more worried about our D than our F

Only Cowen has struggled but our offense had so much difficulty trying to make anything happen in the offensive zone until finally MacLean put Alfredsson back on the top line.

We need another threat on the top 6. Another top 4 would be nice but this game proved we need offense to finish off teams we should be winning against in regulation.

[Billy Madison*]

Originally Posted by porknbeans

i'm more worried about our D than our F

Why? Maybe the need one depth guy... a Hal Gill type D man. Lee and a pick would probably get a player of that ilk to really stead the blueline.

Beauchimen would be the perfect addition IMO.

[Classless Manked]

Originally Posted by ubbe

Maybe its time to rest Cowen a game or so, he looks tired and slow. It's his first season after all..

Anyways, felt great with a win against MTL. Somehow we always play like crap against them.

By rest, do you mean healthy screatch? If so, no way.

If by rest you mean 18-20 minutes instead of 25 then I agree.

[ClubSandwiches]

All star break is coming up, Cowen can rest then.

edit: Honestly, I feel as though this team has a harder time finding its legs than wearing them out too fast.

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Originally posted in GDT:

Old man Phillips aka satan, played very well.

The team hasn't played a solid 60 minute effort in awhile imo. Anderson aka satan continues to bail the team out with their sloppy play. We only seem to show up in the last period.

Turris aka satan has made me into a big fan. I'm starting to not care as much about the second round pick. He's going to score some goals in bunches. Back to back games where elite goalies can't handle his shot. Very impressive.

I ain't even mad.

[Dionysus]

Carkner played like 8 minutes. We need another NHL defencemen to keep competing. It is a great time to be a sens fan right now.

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

Wooo technically we're tied for 3rd overall in the East for points. (Philly with 3 games in hand) Florida only up there due to division leader thing.