After going down 1-0 less then 2 minutes in, the Sens bounced back to score 4 unanswered goals, to beat Pittsburgh 4-1 and extend their winning streak to a franchise record tying 8 games. With the win, we closed to within 3 points of 4th place Pittsburgh and are now 9 points clear of a playoff spot with 27 games left.It was another total team effort, especially after letting in that early goal to Malkin, who seems to always score against us. At that point we could have folded fast, instead we didn't let it phase us and double them up to finish the period up 2-1.
While the whole team played well, special attention must be paid to several players. First off to the top line of Alfie, Spezza and Michalek, who were a threat all night and constantly looked dangerous. Awesome to see Spezza back scoring, we're gonna need that if we're going to amke any serious noise this season. Nick Foligno played another great game, setting up Fisher's goal with a ridiculous pass and potting the empty netter for a 2 point night. The Sens D gets a shoutout for holding Crosby scoreless yet again. If only we could play him 82 games a year, just kidding.
And last but not least, Brian Elliott was solid in goal again and made the saves he had to when he had to. More importantly he didn't let in any weak goals.
Thoughts from the game:
-What a hit by Neil on Easton. Hopefully Carkner isn't too hurt.
-I'm not a hater, Karlsson played pretty well again, if he could only hit the net with his shot now. Looks like the kid might be a gamer after all. I can admit it.
-Those 2 "penalty" calls against Kovalev were brutal, hope the refs get repremanded for that, what a joke. When does the Letang diving school classes start?
-Awesome to see Cry Baby Crosby fail yet again against us
-Why did no one take a shot at Adams in the last minute when we were ahead 4-1?
-Clouston for coach of the year?
-MAF's glove hand looked so weak, hope he doesn't see the ice for Canada.
So there you have it, Sens win their 8th in a row unbelievably and look forward to an afternoon affair on Saturday with the Habs, with a chance to set a new record for wins in a row. Can we do it? The way this team is playing I wouldn't bet against us.
Thoughts?
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i called an eay 6-1 win but 4-1 will do ;)
sens win fuck ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome to see the Sens keep rolling. No revenge though on Adams or Cooke. I think Letang is on that list now for flopping all over the ice and the late shot.
Great game by Elliot, he was so good he did not have to make huge saves.
Probably for the second game in a row Karlsson has played his best game in the NHL.
Nice to see Spezza and Kovie skating.
Agreed, everyone looked pretty solid I must say. That's what happens when you're on a big win streak
everything is good in SensTown when we're winning I LOVE IT!!!
hey Mayor... you still want to fire Greg Carvel? the penalty kill is now 36 for 37 in the last 12 games. I believe a few weeks ago you were calling for Carvel to be canned. Do you want to have mulligan on that one?
Hey Ben, isn't Carvel also in charge of the power play? Most people would not keep their jobs if they fucked up royally 50% of the time.
No he is not "in charge" of the PP. That would be Cluston's baby. maybe they should fire him!!
what do u think?
I think Carvel has been good as of late. But before you sing his praises too much you should look at his body of work as a whole. He probably should have been fired last year when the team was 23rd ranked in the PK.
What surprises me is that usually when a new coach i.e. Clouston comes in, this usually results in firing the current assistants and hiring new ones. It surprised me both when Carvel and Wilson got to keep their jobs.
Everyone is playing well now, 8 games does not make a season
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