Tue 7 Nov 2006
-The Sportsnet announcers are raving about all the room out on the ice during an odd three-on-three which began OT up in Montreal. Petr Sykora’s ninth off a blast from the point got it to this point. But here’s a point on three-on-three. When have you ever seen a goal scored during it? It’s just not as easy to score unless someone gets a clearcut 2-on-1 or breakaway. Four-on-four is better! And already in this session with 2:45 encounting, it’s proving so as Roloson turns away a Habs’ chance. This Canadian battle has also featured three fights, including the intigator and misconduct of Montreal D-man Sheldon Souray, who stuck up for a teammate. So it’s been excellent. Ferraro astutely points out that Sykora has not seen the ice yet thru the first three minutes. Why not? He’s an electric skater and perfect for this kind of situation. Also love that new No.71 which seems to be working wonders thus far on his fourth team. Wow. Saku Koivu almost sets up Souray on the doorstep for the winner. A D jumping up. Got to love it. Under 50 to go and Michael Ryder’s wraparound attempt is snuffed out by Roloson. Then David Aebischer shuts down Jarret Stoll’s wrister to which a pleased Ferraro points out how “enjoyable” this game has been concluding, “that it’s been the best 65 minutes he’s seen in a long time.” In the bits we’ve seen, it’s hard to disagree. It’s been great! If you have the Center Ice package, you’re eyes are glued to the set after that fun Devils-Canes finish. Shootout again? 30 secs till it. Habs trying to be too fine here as Alexei Kovalev’s centering feed doesn’t connect. And a solid closeout on Stoll there. Then Kovy slaps one from beyond center on Roloson, who closes it up as the buzzer sounds.
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