April 9th, 2010

Two nights ago, the New York Rangers took on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game ended in a 5-1 win for the Blue Shirts and I was able to catch some of the game. What made the game, was 28 year old Aaron Voros scoring the last goal 12 minutes into the 3rd period. It was his 3rd goal of the season and 18th of his NHL career. He doesn't score often, so he doesn't get much practice when it comes to celebrations. What he did after the gaol though was gold. Remember, this was to put them up by 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He simply smashed his sticked against the boards. It was great, how many people slam their sticks into the glass after a goal? All I have to say is, take that Alexander Ovechkin.

To my disappointment, Montreal was unable to get the point they needed to lock up their playoff spot last night vs. Carolina. It will take a lot for the Habs to loose it, but it really would have been nice if they could have managed to pull off the win. They have a chance again vs. a much more difficult opposition, Chicago to clinch a berth. New York (the Rangers, not the Islanders, duh) have an important home and home vs. Philadelphia that may decide who gets into the post season. Unfortunately, no hockey is on any channels I have, but NHL.com has the game at 2-1 for New York after 1 period of play.

In other hockey news, Alexei Ponikarovsky of the Pittsburgh Penguins was suspended for the remainder of the season (all 2 games!) for a hit from behind on Islanders, Josh Bailey. What blew my mind while reading about this, is that Ponikarovsky will be losing more than 20,000 dollars over this! I never thought much of how much money the players lose when suspended. Let's be honest though, I imagine 20 grand isn't much to him. So, Mr. Dan Carcillo, how much have you lost over the years?