Montreal in Pittsburgh

So that was probably the best game I've seen all year, bar none. Both teams never gave up, they kept coming when thing looked bleak (Montreal being down 2 goals 3 times, Pittsburgh giving up those leads) Can't wait for the game on Sunday.

The butt-end off the first face-off. Lapierre should have gotten his ass kicked. The Pens need an enforcer that can play hockey as well. Someone like a Chris Simon in his prime? But Crosby got his revenge the next play hooking Lapierre's skate off the faceoff and getting away with it.

The Koivu hit. Great hit, Carbonneau (Montreal Coach) has called it a cheap shot, I don't buy it. It was a clean hit, Armstrong hit him with his shoulder. If you don't want to watch for other players out there and keep your head down then you will get killed.

As for Souray, I don't believe he should have been kicked out but you can argue the rules say he should have. I believe they should get rid of the Instigator rule, but that will be another post.

Also a shout out for Sergei Gonchar, great game. Mark Recchi for the 500 goals. Malkin for being Malkin, and Fleury for his superb play.

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