The Finals started off as a nail biter going into OT at the shark tank. Marleau put home the game winner half way through the 1st OT on the PP. Game 2 didn't look too good for the Avs as Sakic was drilled into the boards sending him to the dressing room for the remainder of the game. His presence was missed as Joe Thornton took control with 2 goals and Nabokov shutting the Avs down for the 2nd straight game with another shutout performance. Game 3 the sharks headed out to Colorado. 1st period saw both teams see-sawing back and forth with 2 goals a piece as Paul Stastny popped home the tieing goal late in the period on the PP. Sharks were then able to put home 2 more to seal the 3rd game, and hopefully win it all in Colorodo. Game 4 both teams struggled to find goals as both of them needed a win to either prevent elemination or to win the cup! The game finally ended with the Avs putting home the game winner in double OT and avoiding elimination. With a determination to win the cup on home ice, Game 5 saw the Sharks come out strong with their usual cast of Thornton, Marleau, Setoguchi and of course Nabokov, with the 3 forwards combining for 7 points on the night, and leading their team to a 5-0 victory to take the cup!
Game 1
COL 0 @ SJS 1 (OT)
Game 2
COL 0 @ SJS 5
Game 3
SJS 4 @ COL 2
Game 4
SJS 1 @ COL 2 (2OT)
Game 5
COL 0 @ SJS 5
Great games Rooski...well played!
Just wanted to thank everyone for a great season and looking forward to the next season!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Round 2 Colorado #3 vs Buffalo #2
Avs take the series 3-1.
Game 1
Great tight defensive battle to start the series. Both teams were exhausted by the 2nd OT when Darcy Tucker found his second wind and emerged as the games hero putting a slick Sakic pass behind Miller.
Col 2 @ Buf 1 (2OT)
26 shts 22
41 hits 32
Game 2
Game 2 brought more of the same, as both teams still tried to figure out one anothers defense. Unlikely hero Darcy Tucker was just that once again, this time picking up a bad turnover by Buffalo and squeaking one between the legs of Miller during the first OT. Both teams needed a rest after playing 9 periods of hockey between the first two games.
Buf 0 @ Col 1 (1OT)
15 shts 31
30 hits 29
Game 3
Both goaltenders stole the show in game 3, causing both teams to scramble to find ways to beat them. It was very clear first goal would win in this one and facing elimination Buffalo gave everything they had outhitting and out shooting the Avs in this one. Roy was able to put one top shelf late in the 3rd and added an empty netter with less that 20secs on the clock.
Col 0 @ Buf 2
25 shts 27
26 hits 47
Game 4
Avs desperatley wanted to finish the series at home as they really did not want to make the trip back to Buffalo. It did not look good as the Sabers jumped out to a quick 2-1 early in the second. As tight as the games had gone and with the great goaltending, it seemed as though this would be the way game 4 ended, however Sakic had other intentions. Setting up Wojoski late in the second and adding the game winner early in the third, Sakic and the Avs then fought hard to keep the lead and finish the series.
Buf 2 @ Col 3
18 shts 22
26 hits 17
Great games Tigertoa!!!! As always, such a pleasure to play you and our close styles always make for some exciting games!
Game 1
Great tight defensive battle to start the series. Both teams were exhausted by the 2nd OT when Darcy Tucker found his second wind and emerged as the games hero putting a slick Sakic pass behind Miller.
Col 2 @ Buf 1 (2OT)
26 shts 22
41 hits 32
Game 2
Game 2 brought more of the same, as both teams still tried to figure out one anothers defense. Unlikely hero Darcy Tucker was just that once again, this time picking up a bad turnover by Buffalo and squeaking one between the legs of Miller during the first OT. Both teams needed a rest after playing 9 periods of hockey between the first two games.
Buf 0 @ Col 1 (1OT)
15 shts 31
30 hits 29
Game 3
Both goaltenders stole the show in game 3, causing both teams to scramble to find ways to beat them. It was very clear first goal would win in this one and facing elimination Buffalo gave everything they had outhitting and out shooting the Avs in this one. Roy was able to put one top shelf late in the 3rd and added an empty netter with less that 20secs on the clock.
Col 0 @ Buf 2
25 shts 27
26 hits 47
Game 4
Avs desperatley wanted to finish the series at home as they really did not want to make the trip back to Buffalo. It did not look good as the Sabers jumped out to a quick 2-1 early in the second. As tight as the games had gone and with the great goaltending, it seemed as though this would be the way game 4 ended, however Sakic had other intentions. Setting up Wojoski late in the second and adding the game winner early in the third, Sakic and the Avs then fought hard to keep the lead and finish the series.
Buf 2 @ Col 3
18 shts 22
26 hits 17
Great games Tigertoa!!!! As always, such a pleasure to play you and our close styles always make for some exciting games!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Round 2 San Jose (1) vs. TB (4)
After coming off a series win late against the NYR, San Jose found themselves up against the Bolts for round 2. Game 1 was a nail biter that came down to a 1-0 win in double OT. Game 2 saw Nabokov hold Tampa scorless again in a 2-0 victory which included a shorthanded goal by Rob Blake early in the 1st period, which proved to be the game winner. Game 3 was to be the final game in the series as Cheechoo netted 2 goals to secure the Sharks place in the Stanley Cup final. Honerable mention must also go out to Mike Smith who made the 3 Star list in each of the 3 games for the Bolts saving more than 50 shots in just the final 2 games alone!
Game 1
TB 0 @ SJS 1 (2 OT)
Game 2
SJS 2 @ TB 0
Game 3
TB 1 @ SJS 2
Great series Dirk! Hopefully we can meet again next season. =)
Game 1
TB 0 @ SJS 1 (2 OT)
Game 2
SJS 2 @ TB 0
Game 3
TB 1 @ SJS 2
Great series Dirk! Hopefully we can meet again next season. =)
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