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The Night that Was: Day One Recap

About Last Night:

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning played textbook 1980’s hockey where they decided that defense was optional and so was goaltending. The Habs won in overtime off of Winnipeg’s own Dale Weise’s winning goal. Carey Price struggled and the Habs gave up some glorious chances do to a defense that was activating at every chance they got. Anders Lindback played well, but looked uncomfortable making save, struggling with his rebound control. Ondrej Palat left the game with an UBI after a collision with PK Subban. Game 2 goes Friday at 6:00 CST on CBC. Montreal leads the series 1-0.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were almost befallen by Marc-Andre Fleury again, but Dan Bylsma adjusted his team and gave Brandon Sutter a better possession winger in Beau Bennett, keeping Tanner Glass off the ice. Columbus was gifted Fleury and it took superstar Bradon Sutter to win the game for Pittsburgh, No matter how valiant their effort, they once led 3-1, the Columbus Blue Jackets are now 0-5 in the playoffs. At least they got to the dance. Game 2 goes Saturday night at 6:00 CST on CBC. Pittsburgh leads the series 1-0.

The nightcap was the Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars. Anaheim jumped out to a 4 goal lead, only to see Dallas whittle it away. The final score was 4-3, but this series may turn on its head if Kari Lehtonen decides to not spot Anaheim a four goal lead. Ryan Getzlaf took a puck to the face with 16 seconds remaining in the third. Watch for health reports on him because head injuries can take a while to manifest themselves. Game 2 goes Friday at 9:00 CST on TSN. Anaheim leads the series 1-0.

Morning Reading

Soccer article , but should teams be excused for saying they are rebuilding?

Patrick Williams summarizes Paul Maurice’s press conference, including how long it took his family to decide to move to the ‘Peg.

Micheal Russo of the Minnesota Star unpacks the character that is Ilya Bryzgalov.

Joshua Feinstein of the Washington Post all the narratives into one article in order to throw Ovechkin under the bus.

Rob Rossi interviews Gary Bettman, and Bettman is back with his usual say “nothing while saying a lot of words spiel.”

Bruce Arthur of the National Post summarizes the coin flip that was the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning beautifully, as always.

Sean Gentille of The Sporting News explains what Columbus has gained in their loss to the Pens.

Mike Heika of Dallas News tackles the inexperience of the Dallas Stars and how they learned as the game continued.

CBC Montage (April 16)


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Tonight's Games:

CBC

Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 7:00 CST

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings, 9:30 CST

TSN

Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers, 6:00 CST

Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche, 8:30 CST

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