Canadiens hang on in up-and-down match, slam Cats in shoot-out

by Whale4ever on Jan 5, 2009 10:22 AM EST Comment 3 comments

Retrieved from the home club's dressing room floor at the Bell Centre...

Final - 1.4.2009	1	2	3	OT	SO	Total
Florida Panthers	2	0	3	0	0	5
Montreal Canadiens	0	4	1	0	1	6

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As I wrote yesterday, it was a back-and-forth, playoff-style game with a frenetic and at times furious pace. Fun to watch, but for the final score. And even then you couldn't walk away dissatisfied.

DolPhanDave, who had quite a frenetic day himself, has a terrific in-depth rundown in the FanPosts on the right.

DIVISIONALLY SPEAKING

Southeast Standings

	GP	W	L	OTL	PT
Washington	40	26	11	3	55
Carolina	40	20	15	5	45
Florida	39	17	16	6	40
Tampa Bay	39	11	18	10	32
Atlanta	40	13	22	5	31

(updated 1.5.2009 at 9:13 AM EST)

The Lightning finally have their first win in Atlanta in two years, as the Bolts' Mike Smith closed the door on 27 shots and Martin St. Louis scored two goals to beat the Thrashers 4-1. Tampa Bay has now jumped Atlanta in the division standings, claiming a tenuous hold on fourth place. Thankfully, we did not have to endure another Washington or Carolina victory...since they didn't play.

None of the Southeast teams are in action tonight, though the sinking Penguins at Rangers should provide a bit of interest; with a win, the suddenly 44-point Pens would overtake Buffalo for the coveted 8th spot in the conference. Pittsburgh currently leads the Panthers by two points, though trail the Sabres by one. Let's go, Rangahs...

LITTER BOX LINERS

Miami Herald: Cats lose in shootout, blog: more McLean/Crosby
Sun-Sentinel: Andy stays course
Montreal Gazette: Halak breakdown
Le Journal de Montreal: Markov something something
AP via NHL.com: game recap/stats/video (and what video!)
Panthers website
Canadiens website

FROM THE BLOGOSPHERE

Cat Scratch (FLA)
Panthers on the Prowl (FLA)
Eyes on the Prize (MTL) An SBNation blog
Four Habs Fans (MTL)

NEXT UP FOR THE CATS

Gonna be lotsa love for Big Bry tomorrow.

Fan-and media-favorite Bryan McCabe make his triumphant return to Toronto as the Maple Leafs host the Panthers; Tuesday, 7:30, FSN.

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Their loss is our gain....

…..and we are more than happy to have him on our side.

by CLG_74 on Jan 5, 2009 11:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

He’s my favorite.

The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus

by Whale4ever on Jan 5, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Gotta feel for Van Ryn

but can you say you didn’t see it coming? Sucks for the Leafs, but i’ll take the trade anyday. Just because someone makes a couple mistakes doesn’t take away from the skills. Those Toronto fans are a little too angry…

"South Florida Sports Are My Life."

by DolPhanDave on Jan 5, 2009 12:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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