So I sat down to write about this right after the game, but every time I thought about it, I just got bored. This had to be one of the worst hockey games to watch in regulation. When you get excited over Dupuis or Staal coming down the wing and wristing a shot to the net, then you know things are slow.
Overall, Sabourin played a good game. The complete fluke of a Minnesota goal in regulation was unfortunate. Even more so in that it cost the Pens the game. I think the Wild had about three legitimate scoring chances all night. The Pens didn't have many more than that.
The OT, however, was a bit more exciting with more end-to-end action. That's how regulation should be played in the new NHL. If I had to watch the Wild stacking up at the blue line to force the other team to dump the puck 82 times per year, I might gouge my eyes out.
Either way, not a good home loss for the Pens. Nice that they got a point, but not good.
Did anyone else think Staal was going to get killed getting into a fight? Fortunately, the guy he fought wasn't very good. Eric Reitz has fought a few times per season, but not very often. Staal landed the only three punches and both guys went down quickly.
Let's just put this snooze fest behind us.
Next up: The Pens go south to face Atlanta on Thursday night.
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I had not really seen any Wild games this year... and I'm very happy about that. I understand their philosophy, but it sure makes for some boring hockey.
Just a lame game to watch. Looking forward to seeing Army again in ATL. on Thurs.
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