Game 8 Recap: Avalanche 4 - Red Wings 3 (Shootout)
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 17, 2009 9:21 PM MDT
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PrintTonight's game can be summed up quite easily. Nelson, would you care to do the honors?
You need more details than that? Well, the Red Wings were cruising in this game. Justin Abkeldaber scored in the first and Todd Bertuzzi, rocking an awesome Grecian Formula beard scored on the PP early in the 2nd. At one point, the Wings were outshooting the Avs 20-6 (or something similar) and it looked like this was going to be a shitty night.
It turned out to be far from it. The Avs started to pick things up in the 2nd period and Craig Anderson made some ridiculous saves early in the 3rd as the Avs killed off a 4 minute PP. Instead of being down 3-0 (or worse), it was still 2-0 and Cody Fucking McLeod, who earlier took on douchebag Brad May in a fight, scored 5-hole on Chris Notsogood. (Yes, I have been drinking). A couple minutes later, a certain Matt Duchene tied things up with a very Sakic-esque wrist shot from the right side. The Wings took the lead back before long on a goal by Valteri Filppula but it wouldn't hold. Cody McLeod needed an assist to give him a Gordie Howe hattrick in the game, but who wants some sissy Gordie Howe hattrick? Instead, McLeod scored another goal to tie the game and, in the process, creating the Cody McLeod hattrick (two goals and one fight).
In the shootout, we didn't need Wojtek Wolski and we didn't need Jordan Leopold. We just needed Milan Hejduk and Marek Svatos to make the exact same move because Craig Anderson shut down attempts from Zetterberg and Leino to give the Avs a dramatic come-from-behind victory against the Wings. Can't say the game was great (the first two periods had me dozing...or maybe that was the booze). The 3rd period rocked, though and you have to love the result (I also really liked the Detroit fans clapping for Adam Foote as he was coming off after an early injury - classy moves from fans of a dreadful team).
This was fun.
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I thought Haynes was gonna punch McNab in the face
When McNab was trying to get Haynes to say that Chris Osgood is a good goaltender. Mike Haynes hates Chris Osgood. Every time he does an interview, it seems that he makes a point to say how bad Chris Osgood is. I love it. It’s always hilarious.
"You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours." -- Coach Herb Brooks' pregame speech prior to the Miracle on Ice
This is a loveable team.
Getting rid of career minor leaguers like Guite, McCormick and Willsie and replacing them with youth makes a huge difference (it gives you hope). I’ll be sad when Budaj gets in net and reminds me of 2008 again, but at least he’ll only be in for a game here and there to spell a legit starting NHL goalie. Anderson is the goods. I cancelled my NHL directv package after last season. I renewed it this morning.
McLeod is the new Lappy. Great 3rd line guy we have there.
Duchene is going to be a super star. He does some many things well for someone that is still a kid. He will be the best forward in the NW division by the age of 20.
I’ll be sad when Budaj gets in net and reminds me of 2008 again
So bored and sick of statements like this. Just sayin’.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
count me in on that sentiment. positivity ftw!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Positivity!!!
Once again, the positivity moniker was adopted from BOC courtesy of Earl Sleek. Just giving credit where credit is due for the newbies.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Seriously, the guy hasn’t even been in net this season.
We have a new coach with a new system. The whole team is playing much better so far and Anderson is getting so help because of that. I would bet Budaj will also benefit from the team’s improved play. So let’s give the guy a chance….
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 18, 2009 4:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Hmmm, I will disagree with the system thing for one basic reason. The Avs get outshot EVERY SINGLE GAME (which will be repeated in a bit)
OK, I hope Budaj does well this year in his back-up role, but to basically deny that Anderson is leaps and bounds the better goaltender is just ridiculous.
Anderson faces one of the league’s highest shot totals last year, and played just as well. Yes, it’s nice the Avs have a system, at the same time, they have been out shot every single game…and Anderson still has a .935 sv% (not to mention he has currently seen the most shots in the league, and has the most saves)
Good or not, Peter Budaj will NOT equal Anderson’s play (though I think he will play well enough to win a few of his starts)
Just for numbers sake…Florida last year saw the most shots per game in the league, by one full shot over the Islanders (34.7). The Avs saw the 9th FEWEST.
At the end of the year: Florida had a team GAA of 2.72 (good for 18th in the league)…the Avs were 28th at 3.08.
I’d say the goalies make at least SOME of that difference.
At the end of the day though, to root AGAINST Peter Budaj is just stupid for any Avalanche fan…
by chiavsfan on Oct 18, 2009 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t anyone believes Budaj is as good as Anderson, no will he equal his play. I think what everyone is saying (well, I am at least) is that he has the ability to be a good goalie and we should withhold our judgment of him until he proves otherwise. Clean slate and all.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:13 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m not saying Anderson isn’t a better goalie or even suggesting that Budaj will be equal. But to deny that Anderson has had some big flukes already and has been bailed out by a good team effort is also ridiculous. The whole team is playing better and any goalie will benefit from that. Yes, they are giving up a lot of shots, but also a lot of those shot are lower quality shots from outside the circles. Also Anderson is seeing them the whole way, he hasn’t had his own players blocking his view of the shots and/or deflecting those shots. Teams also are not getting 2 and 3 chances in the crease like they did last season. That has to help any goalie.
Last season was Budaj’s worst, but it was also the teams worst. Budaj has had some good season and good numbers. Anderson’s numbers are better. But give Budaj a chance to bounce back and at least play a couple of games before we decide that one bad season means he’s worthless. I’ll wager he’s still a pretty good backup.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 18, 2009 5:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Boods got really hot a few times last year and we were so intent on tanking, er, not trying and playing 39 and 16 on the top line, his effort went completely wasted.
I think he had a 1.0 or 1.2 GAA in the last five or so games. We also aren’t doing the block/screen whenever possible, we seem to be clearing the center…
anyone have one of those awesome graphical analyses where the shots come from and where they score from for the andy avs?
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Come on now, Budaj was a serviceable goalie, just not starter material. The man knows how to win a game now and then, and that’s all we need him for! :)
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Oct 19, 2009 7:46 AM MDT up reply actions
This team is too young, too stubborn, or too something to give up. Sometimes it needs a boot in its collective arse to get going, but fortunately, it seems that Mr. Sacco is possessed of such a boot (just ask the Baron).
Mr. Anderson seems to be too whatever to give up either. When your keeper gives up, nothing can come of it (cf. last year).
Regardless of whether these guys can always pull off fantastic comebacks of this flavor, if they bring it and bring it hard like they did tonight (in the third at least), I’ll always be behind them.
Great work boys!
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche - "Hey Brother, can you spare a Left Winger?"
Best game so far
I know they didn’t do much the first 2 periods, but the 3rd period made up for it in my book.
This game was important, because it was against Detroit. If you can beat Detroit that is a great game! This team showed alot of grit. They fought the whole game. Even without Sakic they fight the entire game. That is what I have always loved about the Avs team.This team is looking to win this year.
I wonder how many McCleod Hattricks we will see this season. He is knows how to hit and score.
Go Budaj!
they were??
that is freaking awesome! not only does he zing one past osgood, but his family got to see it. i’m not sure it gets much sweeter than that for your first nhl goal. good one on ya, boy wonder!!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 1:26 AM MDT up reply actions
Dater had a post on his blog shortly after that includes this pic of Duchene, his family, and Gordie Howe after the game..
He looks like he’s in heaven.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 18, 2009 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
I cannot believe that anyone would bash a player’s family like that. I get the Moore remarks only because they’ve been going on forever and will continue to be the lowest of lows for the Wingnuts. But what they said about Matt’s family…fucking losers is right. Good one AD, and all the PC police who went off on him for calling it like it is should deal with it or go away.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I read through that crap and I think I may never return to AD’s site. It’s not due to the trolls or Dater’s reaction to them, it’s due to the absolutely idiotic comments from supposed Avalanche fans. “Duchene can’t play defense”, “Anderson isn’t controlling rebounds”, “Anderson isn’t the reason they’re winning games”, “Send Duchene down to Lake Erie”, “Dater is a closet Wings fan”, “Duchene is no Sakic”, etc. I can’t believe that there are members of my favorite club (Avalanche fans) who are so fucking stupid that they’ve evaluated a player’s career after a handful of games and evaluate other players based on 1-out-of-hundreds of shots on goal.
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
i still read his blog and the various denver post articles, but i stopped reading comments about half-way thru last season. there are way too many tools posting and i’d rather spend my time here…where people actually think about what they write, have knowledge on the subject matter, and generally speak intelligently. though this will never, ever get old and i endorse fitting it in whenever and wherever we can:
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I just love how everyone whines about Avs goalies not controlling rebounds, apparently oblivious to the fact Roy had shocking rebound control. The three saves he makes on the Red Wings that so many people love is a result of bad rebounds on the firts two shots. Poor rebound control is only a major problem when either a) you’re defense can’t clear the puck or b) you don’t have the ability to move and make the second save.
The Savage has spoken. Let it be done
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost
The Duchene interview video on the blog was great. He’s already mastered his cliches…
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
Definitely. I love the bit about giving his puck to his dad so he can take it home and put it in the basement. We all know there’s an Avalanche shrine down there, but to the casual observer, that would seem a damn funny statement.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:15 PM MDT up reply actions
That WAS fun!
Excellent recap, DD-C! The Highlander Hattrick – I like the sound of that.
Mr. Anderson. Welcome back, we've missed you!
The Highlander Hattrick
Ding ding ding ding!! I think we have a winner.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 1:27 AM MDT up reply actions
The Avs 18 year olds look like stars in the making. The Avs hit a home run with O’Reilly. It’s like we got TWO Top 10 picks with him and Duchene and it moves the rebuilding process along a year ahead of schedule.
Watching Duchene, I see a guy with Ten+ All Star game appearances in his future. His hockey smarts are off the chart for an 18 year old. He is going to be incredible.
speaking of, 1 more game for ORLY and Duchene before their 3-year clock starts ticking. Doesn’t look like either are going anywhere
Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Oct 18, 2009 7:07 AM MDT up reply actions
does anyone else find this picture totally disturbing??
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 3:34 PM MDT up reply actions
not O’Reilly….
Does it make you nervous? like some one’s watching you?
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 18, 2009 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions
No?
The O RLY? YA RLY owls have been around the internets for quite some time.
I thought you knew that algebra was all razzamatazz. A Globetrotter always saves the good algebra for the final minutes.
by A.J. Haefele on Oct 18, 2009 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions
apparently i don’t spend enough time sitting in my underwear in the basement. ; -)
(tho if hot pocket wanted me to…)
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions
If by disturbing
You mean AWESOME then yes.
Of course, it’s only complete with…
by eltharion_doa on Oct 18, 2009 10:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Needs more NO WAI!
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Oct 19, 2009 7:51 AM MDT up reply actions
Doesn’t look like either are going anywhere
except maybe apartment/house shopping in Denver.
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. - Jesse Owens -
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Oct 18, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Sorry I missed this one
First game of the year I couldn’t watch but friends kept me posted with txt messages on all the comebacks. Watching the highlights a couple times, I’m still in awe of Anderson and Duchene, and really happy to see McLeod continuing on the route he started on last season. To say this team has exceeded my expectations is a huge understatement. Points-wise, Duchene’s about where I thought he’d be, but I never thought he’d be so damn good this early out there. His poise with the puck is incredible — especially those PK skate-arounds a few games back. And his goal last night was just brilliant. It doesn’t get much better for his first than tying the game vs. the Wings with a clean shot practically from the boards. Anderson treated me right in fantasy hockey last season except for a lack of starts, and it’s great to see him giving us a chance to win every night. As for McLeod, that was a heroic night. He’s scoring a lot of goals for a guy in that role. I suspected last season’s output might have been a fluke, but he’s already proving otherwise.
I’m just really excited about this team. I was fully prepared to slog through a season of rebuilding and young players’ mistakes, and yet here we are, leading the West. I need to get out to Denver ASAP to see these guys live.
Want to relive the Euphoria through Red Wings fans' tears?
The comments pertaining to the third period begin on page 8.
actually, they seem pretty cool for wings fans. giving avs props and acknowledging that osgood sucks. cool in my book. at least p. 8 cuz that’s all i read.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I agree, they did seem pretty cool. I was actually tempted to register and explain my comment so they didn’t think i was a complete ass.
I just miss the real rivalry days. What upsets me most is that our post-lockout team became non-threatening enough that the rivalry was allowed to slip away. We became… well, we know where our team has been. They did it right. We were able to fall off of their radar. Its hard for them to hate a team that as non-threatening as we were for a while post-lockout. I mostly hate them now because they don’t consider us a threat.
We had something good, something awesome. Best rivalry in sports. Between the lockout , the ensuing salary cap, and our management’s decisions, the Avs became a nonentity. In order to get back to dominance in a cap-controlled league, we had to start the rebuild. Part of that is trading players, and seeing them retire, until all vestiges of the rivalry have dissipated.
Did you guys hear McNabb tell the story about talking to O’Reilly about the rivalry? The kid knows nothing about it. He was talking about McLeod’s goal from a couple years ago. The new guys coming in were never a part of it, and don’t care anymore. The Wings are just another team to beat. It makes me sad.
So in any case, I hate the Red Wings on principle, because I don’t know how to be an Avalanche fan without it. I was raised that way, I guess.
Thanks Joe...
Did you guys hear McNabb tell the story about talking to O’Reilly about the rivalry? The kid knows nothing about it. He was talking about McLeod’s goal from a couple years ago.
I heard that, except I think he was talking about Galiardi. I also think we should make an avs drinking game like that red wings blog had
i think getting under the red wings’ fans skin is enough for me in the whole rivalry situation. although i will eternally hate the wings, and i know the wings’ fans will hate the avs, i wouldn’t mind seeing these kids build up their own team to hate. that would be pretty damn fun if you ask me.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Apparently
Being host to such sucktitude broke their site, because I can’t go and laugh see.
by eltharion_doa on Oct 18, 2009 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey ya'll...
I posted a fanshot of this, but I thought it appropriate to bring it here too. (Plus I worked on this damn thing for 3 days, having to do it 3 times cuz the applications I was using kept screwing the pooch. So I want people to watch the thing and enjoy it, damn it!)
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 1:25 PM MDT reply actions
Pretty Cool
Thanks, Beachie!
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
thx!!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 2:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I Sumit
This song as the official game song for last night. Too early to count it for the season I think.
An ounce of confidence can carry you a mile toward winning. Oh, and Red Wings suck.
Muse…my favoritest band in the universe!
I think this song would be appropriate for the Beachie love for Hot Pocket (Muse-“I Belong to You)
”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X37CLb4_DB4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X37CLb4_DB4
love that video!
I stumbled upon Knights of Cydonia on Palladia (MTV-HD) late one night, immediately had to watch it about four more times, and went out and bought my first Muse album the next morning. Totally awesome! The album even came with stickers of the characters. My vote for maybe the best video ever! They also played that song after Michael Phelps won more gold medals than anyone else at the Bejing Olympics.
Mr. Anderson. Welcome back, we've missed you!
Muse are pretty funny guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2qKraB1lQ
Worth checking out their back catalogue.
by eltharion_doa on Oct 18, 2009 10:10 PM MDT up reply actions
My vote is for this song. And it works for the whole season if you ask me. Plus, there’s that whole flying V thing in the beginning of the video. Oh and don’t mind the tightness of our jeans. It helps with the whole falsetto deal. lol.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 3:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow, that keyboarder is SELLING it! He’s so uncoordinated you can just see the concentration on his face when they all try to step at the same time. Then he stands out like a sore thumb trying to sell that performance while the rest of the band is subdued (overly). Fan-tastic! Love that video.
comments should be able to embed youtube stills at lease :(
i always find it amusing when people who play instruments can’t move to a beat. oxymoron-ish, isn’t it?
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions
O’Reily is the magic man with his puck skills, I’m really impressed. So strong on the puck and he’s looking for the play before he’s got the puck on his stick. Just things to don’t expect from a rookie.
Galiardi deserves some love too. He’s not getting goals but he’s taking some serious hits to make plays like Jones’ last game.
O’Reily is the magic man with his puck skills
That said, I vote for this song for Radar…
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: too naive to think they can lose.
"To all the cynics, I'm sorry for you, ... I'm sorry you can't believe in miracles."
-Lance Armstrong
by BeachNSnowGirl on Oct 18, 2009 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions
I was thinking
Might be time to give Boods a couple of games in net. I don’t want Mr. Anderson playing more then 80% of the games. Even after 5 seasons resting, he’s going to need to put his feet up from time to time.
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