FeedPrice Holds The Fort In Habs Win
March 16, 2013 in Buffalo Sabres, Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, PK Subban, Tomas Plekanec, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags: Carey Price, Colby Armstrong, Jarred Tinordi, Lars Eller, PK Subban, Tomas Plekanec
With both Boston and Pittsburgh winning their games today, the Canadiens found themselves down in fourth place for several hours. So they did something about it. They went out and beat the Devils 2-1 in Newark and catapulted themselves right back to the top of the class again.
I’m not going to ramble on tonight. But I can say that Colby Armstrong finally scored a goal, one that gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead in the first, and after New Jersey had tied it in the second on a power play, Tomas Plekanec deflected a big shot from rookie Jarred Tinordi in the third for the winner. And with Carey Price coming up big, the boys get it done and find themselves enjoying their second five-game winning streak of the season.
Wow! It just keeps going. It almost feels like it’s not really happening, and if I didn’t think it would hurt, I’d pinch myself.
Random Notes:
Tinordi looked poised and was plus-2 on the night. Armstrong’s goal, a nice shot to the corner, was unassisted.
PK Subban was great again, and we might not see as much flash anymore, but we’re seeing one of the top d-men in the game.
Lars Eller had some nice moments also. It really seems this guy has turned a huge corner.
New Jersey outshot Montreal 33-22.
Next up – Tuesday in Montreal, when the team meets and greets the Buffalo Sabres.
March 16th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
Carey the Cucumber stole a game for us and life is good again.
Now we can all chill.
March 16th, 2013 at 7:39 pm
Got to watch the game on live internet[whatever that is] but the boys did what they had to do. Seen shades of Cole going down the side– but it was Eller!! T h Great Dane’s coming on strong!!Getting used to the wins.P.K.seems to give a calming effect out there.
March 17th, 2013 at 1:22 am
I don’t think I understand deflections. Aren’t they pure luck? If I deflect a puck and my back is to the net, how can I be certain it will go in that direction. The same goes for if I face the net, how can I be sure the puck will hit my stick if I don’t have eyes behind my head? Am I missing something? The puck is travelling so fast, I can’t see making a split decision to veer it (knowingly) in the right direction. Equally, what if the puck is heading in the right direction? Do I extend my stick just the same and risk it missing all together? It’s not like the puck is slowly coming in…this is all so confusing to me.
March 17th, 2013 at 4:45 am
Marjo, here is an excellent instructional video by Hockey Canada on the subject of tips and deflections. Perfecting this technique requires good hand and eye coordination and plenty of practice. While there is the odd flukey deflection that bounces off someone’s skate or body and into the net, the majority of deflections are the result of countless hours of practice.
March 17th, 2013 at 4:58 am
On Plekanec’s game-winning goal, you can see him driving towards the net from the right-hand side as he looks toward Jarred Tinordi who sets him up with a slapshot which he deflects and puts behind Devils’ goaltender Johan Hedberg:
http://video.canadiens.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlg=20122013,2,410&event=N.J653&lang=en
March 17th, 2013 at 9:01 am
Thanks Danno. I didn’t realize there was so much thought, strategy and practice behind it.
March 17th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Marjo, when I was a smallish-yet-shifty right winger for Byers Bulldozers, there were times when I would stand in front of the net and wait for a deflection. Then the coach told me I should do it at the other team’s net.
March 17th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Dennis, we are happy you never became a pro!