I was at last night’s 3-2 loss to the Rangers, a game Ottawa largely dominated. Once again, turnovers were the team’s achilles heel (Paul Maclean said the team had 23 in the post-game), although it’s too their credit that they could have won the game regardless. For the box score go here link. A look at the goals:
1. Michalek (Spezza, Karlsson)
A great pass to Michalek who scored from the slot
2. Rangers, Gaborik
Gonchar tries to backhand the puck up the boards and gives it away leading to an easy goal for Gaborik
3. Rangers, Stepan
Rundblad couldn’t make up his mind behind the net and then shanked a backhand pass to Phillips that was intercepted and resulted in an easy goal
4. Rangers, Gaborik
Greening, who was covering the point for Cowen, makes an ill-advised pinch which leads to a 2-on-1. Rundblad gives Anderson the shooter, but for some reason Anderson makes himself right into his net giving Gaborik a ton of room on the short side
5. Foligno (Da Costa, Butler)
Da Costa makes a great pass leaving Foligno all alone in front and he makes no mistake
Top performers:
Milan Michalek – he scored, lead the team in scoring chances, and was a dominant player
Filip Kuba – he wasn’t flashy, but did his job defensively
Players who struggled:
David Rundblad – hadn’t played in more than a week and it showed; he was tentative with the puck (something Paul MacLean mentioned) and I think it’s a reflection of his time away from the rink
Chris Phillips – wound up tied with Rundblad in the turnover department and a veteran like him just can’t do that
Other comments: Craig Anderson played well, but let in a soft goal and with this team he just can’t do that.
The Binghamton Senators lost their fifth game in a row 3-0 to the mighty Hershey Bears. I did not see the game so I’m reliant on reports about it. For the box score go here link and Joy Lindsay’s game summary go here link. Binghamton was outshot 35-15 and from all reports did not play very well.
The Elmira Jackals won 3-2, with Gratchev getting an assist and Stewart earning the win. Bobby Raymond‘s Everblades also won, with the blueliner earning two assists.
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