Let's look at the game:
I loved the first Svatos goal more than the second one, but who can't love a game winner? It was the "going upstairs" that left me cold (ie: scared).
If Laperriere's goal had counted, it would have been his 100th goal (whistle was blown just a hair before the puck went in).
Both goalies looked great, and while Luongo looked good also, this was Theodore's night to shine. I would like to see the Avs help him a little more when the puck goes from side to side (from a shot, or from a pass through the crease), but that will come. Theodore showed little weakness in net. This was almost as necessary as the win itself.
Speaking of the win, the Avs snuck out of that one. In classic Avs fashion, they tried to give the game back by taking a late penalty, which looked like a weird play. Was Rycroft tripped up from behind? It was hard to tell what happened there. The 2 points are important, not just for the points, but because the Canucks didn't take any away. This is something that can be build on. The Avs have way too many days off, but with luck, this is a time to collect and get a little perspective.
Stastny is surprising me left and right. He is a passing machine, and got his first NHL point tonight. I didn't expect so much from him so fast. Good for him.
That's all for tonight. Off to celebrate with beer and pizza. Don't you wish you were me?
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Sunday, October 08, 2006
Avs Win, First of Season
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The phantom penalty at the end of the game was BS, in my book. Avs nearly gave this one away, but that penalty was a bit suspicious. Though in the end, the ability to ice the puck probably helped them (hindsight, gotta love it).
A much-needed win for COL, to avoid potential panic/chaos/etc. The schedule is so front-loaded with home games, we need to do what we can now, because the road trips at the end of the year will hurt.
That was good Avalanche hockey, to a degree. They are built for speed, and that should help their cause this season.
Whenever the Canucks decide to stop taking so many penalties, they will make things alot easier on themselves.
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