Last night was not good for anyone. Sidney took a puck to the face. I’ve said “not the face!” many times, but never at such volume. Sid bled everywhere and then did what hockey players do best, let it stop and kept playing. Well, it didn’t totally stop. He will play tonight against Buffalo, a […]
How’s your day going? There’s so much happening – Will Nealmobile get 40 goals? Will Stamkos get 60? Will the Sabres ever lose? – and I’m buried in real-life work. I’m also in a fight with the Caps and not answering their calls, except from Backstrom. Kris Letang is day-to-day with a lower body injury. […]
I spent a portion of Saturday night fighting off a panic attack that the Caps had dropped to 9th place in the East. That was after Gator, Deb (@DLF1021) and I watched them blow a three goal lead to lose in OT on Friday night. Hockey is why I don’t keep snacks in the house, I’d […]
The Blackhawks have won five in a row, including an OT nail-biter against Vancouver last night. Their next game is Sunday vs. Nashville – a big one for playoff position. Too bad they’re going to have to do it without Duncan Keith: No question that’s a dirty play. Daniel Sedin struggled back to the bench, […]
Ohhhh, HAT trick. I thought you said PANT trick. That’s how my jeans ended up on the ice. Could I have them back? Nealmobile had a hat trick last night! It was the second of his career and first with the Penguins, for a whopping 37 goals on the season. Goal #1: Stand There, Look […]
It can be tough to explain fighting to someone who doesn’t watch hockey. Try explaining this: Three seconds into the game (yes, first period), the Rangers and Devils had three simultaneous fights break out. That’s barely enough time to make a “Yo Mama” joke! Gloves and helmets, report to the ice surface. So what’s […]
Intern Jeff Skinner scored his 20th goal of the season last night, and it was a beauty. Skinner had 31 last season during his Rookie of the Year campaign, but that’s what happens. More goals gets you more defense. So use your feet: But please, don’t use your feet to kick someone. With your skate […]
The Crosbot is back. That’s right, the hottest team in the League is getting back the best player in the League just in time to play the top team in their division. In mid-March. I would think we’re in a Disney sports movie if I didn’t have to work on all the Disney movies for […]
I hope I didn’t exhaust the #sorrychuck tag this weekend, because it needs one more outing. Steven Stamkos scored his 50th goal of the season last night in Tampa Bay’s 6-1 rout of the Bruins. I was #Landeskoging all over even though I wasn’t watching the game. Stammer was the first star, naturally. Enjoy this […]
What’s that? I can’t hear you over my screaming. The Captain is back (again). Let’s hope for good this time. Pittsburgh is 4 points behind New York for the top spot in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. The Pens are idle till Thursday, but the Rangers play tonight vs. the Hurricanes. If EStaal […]
Mike is currently in detention, serving his 3-game ban for a hit to the head. He spoke to reporters yesterday [video link] and was pretty contrite about it. This is a classy way to disagree with a ruling but still take your lumps. Well handled, Mr. Green. Roman Hamrlik has replaced Mike in the last two […]
Sorry if this place looks like Hate on the Caps Central. We just want to win!! And this won’t help. Mike Green has been suspended three games. I would be lying if I said the idea of Brendan Shanahan yelling at Mike on the phone didn’t give me the giggles. I picture it like the […]
I simply have to vent this and get it off my, ah, proverbial chest ladies. As the resident Ovi fan and Captials fan, I know this will come as shock, but I AM SO MAD AT HIM, at them, at the WORLD and have been for some time and I just have to say and get it […]
Sidney Crosby gave a long, patient interview to Pierre Maguire last night on NBC Sports Network. Video: Part 1 [link] and Part 2 [link]. The real question: How long is Sid’s folding chair going to last? It’s easier to see in the video, but picture The Beast joining Belle for dinner that first night, trying […]
Go to the mirror right now. Look at yourself and say, “Plaid suit” three times. James Neal and Claude Giroux will be fighting to climb out. (If you’re too young to know Candyman or Beetlejuice, ignore that.) When someone’s watching, you always think, “I’m definitely going to mess up.” Like a cute guy smiles and […]
Geno: You said 7:30. James: I said 6:30. Geno: My English is not so good. James: … We all know when the Nealmobile episode of NHL 36 premieres: TOMORROW.
Does it count as contact that I got so excited I flailed right out of my chair? Okay, calm down. There’s no timetable for Sid’s return to the Penguins lineup. And we may have seen that return once already, only to have it cruelly snatched from our dreams. But, butbutbut, you have to start somewhere. […]
The Washington Capitals are a terrible boyfriend. They’re nice, with their charity events and their animal rescue calendars. They’re funny too. God knows they’re good-looking. They have a ton of talent, potential and even money. Your mom would love them. One day your phone is ringing off the hook. Shutouts! Power play goals! Puck possession […]
Kris Letang took a hit to the head last night and left the Pens game in the first with an “upper body injury.” Immediately, commentators began fighting. Some say Letang put himself in a vulnerable position. Others are calling for Eric Nystrom’s suspension. EJ Hradek of NHL Network says: ESPN’s (former Foxy Friday) John Buccigross […]
I have been ignoring this, hoping it will go away. No such luck. Jonathan Toews will miss his 5th straight game today. His “upper body” injury is believed to be related to a concussion [link], and rumor has it he hid the symptoms for a while. I can believe that, because you know he’s pissed. […]