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A picture tells a thousand words.
For the Stars, Hope, Joy, Bliss, Excitement. For the Sharks, Dismay, Fear, Concern.
4 minutes into the overtime period, unlikely hero, Mattias Norstrom shoots a wristshot from the blue line. This isn’t the first wrister he’s fired in this series, and it probably wont be his last. But todays was different, because it managed to go through all the traffic, past Nabokov and into the net.
And with that, the Stars took a very convincing 3-0 series lead over the (#1 contender going into the regular season) San Jose Sharks.
“I tried to get it on net, it went off a stick. Fortunately, it went in,” said Norstrom, sounding as shocked as anyone about his game-winner.
- Yahoo! Sports
After the first round i find myself only just above 50% in my predictions. Here’s how I did for round 1:
East: Montreal Canadiens - correct
Pittsburgh Penguins - correct
Washington Capitals - incorrect (but they were close)
New Jersey Devils - incorrect
West:
Detroit Red Wings - correct - I predicted a sweep, so i was far off.
Calgary Flames - incorrect - it went to 7 though.
Colorado Avalanche - correct
Dallas Stars - correct (i nailed this one)
So, for round 2 we have:
Montreal Canadiens - Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers only just scraped past the Washington Capitals, and pretty much fell apart the minute the Capitals put any offensive pressure on. They wont last long under the Canadiens attack.
Pittsburgh Penguins - New York Rangers
The Penguins dominated their first round opponent, but the Rangers wont be anywhere as easy. I believe this game will come down to M.A. Fleury Vs Henrik Lundqvist, and I simply don’t feel M.A.F. has what it takes to be the victor.
Detroit Red Wings - Colorado Avalanche
Detroit have just come off a long series with the Nashville Predators, and appeared to falter a number of times during that series. The Wings special teams were also a lot worse than they should have been. The Avalanche on the other hand are motivated and have their good players healthy again. I think special teams and netminders will decide who win this series.
San Jose Sharks - Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars showed dominance in their round against the Anaheim Ducks. They outplayed, outskilled and out-believed them in all areas of the ice in all but 1 of the games. They also have shaked the monkey off their back as far as expectations of these playoffs - pass the first round. The Stars have nothing to lose now, and everything to gain, so expect to see them give the Sharks all they have. The Sharks have 1 good offensive line, and it’s been their checking line… the Stars however have 3 solid scoring lines, all which scored 8-7-6 goals per line respectively in round 1. Special Teams will play a big role here, and the Sharks may be in danger if the Stars get Sergei Zubov back on the blue line. Turco Vs Nabokov, Zubov Vs Campbell are the 2 key matchups here.
Washington Capitals - incorrect (but they were close)
New Jersey Devils - incorrect
So, the predictions:
Montreal Canadiens in 5 games
New York Rangers in 6 games
Colorado Avalanche in 6 games
Dallas Stars in 6 games
Today we have 3 featured videos to share with you. The first is an instructional video out of Sweden instructing people how to be a referee in the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation. It is an interesting video to watch if you ever had thoughts of becoming a referee. Next we have a video where members of the Vancouver Canucks are asked what their least favorite type of music is. You’d be suprised at some of the answers. Last, but not least we have Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks scoring his first goal as an NHL goalie. True skill at work.
How to be a Swedish hockey referee
This is an educational video from the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF) used in referee training. I do not earn any money on this video! All material belongs to SIHF.
Category: Shows & Commercials
Bruins Vs. Lightning 2-23-2008
Heres the story. I have a swedish roomate who gave me a flag in which represents PJ Axelsson’s high school team and so i brought it and had my friend tape some parts of practice and see if he would notice
Category: NHL Game Highlights
The Ultimate Ryan Kesler Tribute 2008
This is a video I made about my favorite hockey player from the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Kesler. Ever since he got drafted in 2003 and suited up for his first nhl game I’ve supported him and he was one of the most exciting players to watch for me. He was my favorite player since he was 20. I can finally make a mix about him because he is starting to come out of his shell and pot some goals. So here is my tribute to Ryan Kesler, hope you enjoy, and comment
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Sabres Miracle
Chris Drury’s goal that eventually led to Maxim Afinogenov’s OT goal that put the sabres in a 3-2 lead over the Rangers in the 2007 Playoffs. Please comment if you enjoy the video.
Category: Goals
Heatley’s goal 2/2 vs Penguins - Feb 23/08
Clips from Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Goals
Alfredsson’s OT winner vs Penguins - Feb 23/08
Clips from Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Goals
King vs Parros Feb 22, 2008
D.J. King vs George Parros from the St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks game on Feb 22, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Stillman interview vs Penguins - Feb 23/08
Clips from Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook. first 1st intermission
Category: Interviews
ZAMBONI DONUTS: IN THE BACKYARD
New Trier Hockey fans and siblings take a break on the backyard Zamboni on the pond ice rink to do some stunt driving with the lawnmower Zamboni in 2008.
Category: Hockey Humour
Maple Leafs Re-Sign Alex Steen
Maple Leafs Reported they have signed 10 Alex Steen to a 2-Year contract. Alex Steen Has 10 goals and 16 assists in 56 games this season(SO FAR).
Category: Shows & Commercials
A picture tells a thousand words.
got this from flames.nhl.com
