ColRouleBleu Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Out of the frying pan…canadiens.com Things aren’t about to get any easier for the Habs. After getting past Alex Ovechkin in the first round, the Canadiens will now face the NHL’s other poster boy, Sidney Crosby, in the second round. What are the Habs odds of slowing Sid the Kid? Maybe try copying and pasting whatever was written about the Canadiens’ chances prior to Round 1. But seriously, could the Jacques Martin’s crew get it done one more time? Ok, so the Penguins had their way with the Habs during the regular season, with the Canadiens mustering only a 1-3 mark against the defending Stanley Cup champs. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that Sidney and friends preyed on the diet or at least caffeine-free version of the Habs. Clear benefactors of the Canadiens’ injury-riddled season, the Pens faced a Montreal lineup that included All-Star defenseman Andrei Markov only once (Pittsburgh actually lost that night at the Bell Centre). To put the Penguins regular-season mastery of the Habs into perspective, they faced Jay Leach and James Wyman as often as they did Markov. That’s not to mention Brian Gionta. They faced him as often as they did Ryan White and David Desharnais. Nonetheless, the Penguins did win three of four games, outscoring Montreal by a 16-9 margin. Perhaps more pertinent to how this series may unfold are both team’s sleeping patterns. While the Habs will arrive in Pittsburgh on Thursday with their equipment still damp from their Game 7 win over the Caps on Wednesday, the Pens have been resting comfortably for five days since eliminating the Senators in six. Goaltending is always a good place to start when handicapping a playoff series. No word as to whether Jaroslav Halak is being fitting for a special asbestos lined Habs jersey for the second round, but the once-known goalie is now the talk of the blue paint in these playoffs. His counterpart is no slouch in this own right, with Marc-Andre Fleury looked solid against the Sens in Round 1 after having led Pittsburgh to the Cup last spring. If career trends are more your thing, there are two Habs players who always have Penguins games circled on their calendars. One of those is Markov who has amassed 22 points in 26 games, the other is Scott Gomez who has torched Pittsburgh to the tune of 51 points in 59 games. This series marks also the first time these teams have met in the playoffs since back in 1998, when the seventh-seeded Habs upset the No. 2 Penguins in six games in the first round in their only other postseason meeting. Now, drop the puck already. Season SeriesPIT 3-1-0, 15 Goals MTL 1-3-0, 9 GoalsOct 28, 2009: MTL (1) - PIT (6) Nov 25, 2009: MTL (1) - PIT (3) Dec 10, 2009: PIT (3) - MTL (2) Feb 6, 2010: PIT (3) - MTL (5) More info on the matchup can be found here Goalies Forwards Defensemen Cheerleaders Players stats in the first roundMontreal | Pittsburgh Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go!Go! Habs! Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondalsf Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Awesome Round #2 Game #1 PGDT CRB!! Well here we go. Let's melt the igloo. GO HABS GO !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest habs1952 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Great GDT to start the second round CRB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Fantastic GDT CRB Let's go Habs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaubie Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Hope you're 4 and 'oh' crb Is there an upside to playing sooner rather than later so that they are still 'warmed up' or would more days for rest have been better? What ever it may be...friday, 7 o'clock, I hope we can start off solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Awesome Round #2 Game #1 PGDT CRB!! Well here we go. Let's melt the igloo. GO HABS GO !!! Great GDT to start the second round CRB! Thanks. Too bad I didn't have a PK photo in a white jersey in my personal collection. I hope it wont jinx anything Hope you're 4 and 'oh' crb Is there an upside to playing sooner rather than later so that they are still 'warmed up' or would more days for rest have been better? What ever it may be...friday, 7 o'clock, I hope we can start off solid. i think in the habs' situation considering they're the underdogs big time, it's best that they play this soon to continue riding the high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankfist Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Time to put up or shut up!!! The Pens may not have the offense of Washington but their defense and goalkeeping are leaps and bounds ahead of the Caps. Not to mention that the Pens are the reigning Stanley Cup champions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuniorSTLB Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Great GDT. Love it. Oh when you look at the regular season results... 6-1 Habs: -5 3-1 Habs: -2 3-2 Habs: -1 3-5 Habs: +2!! The Habs actually stand a chance to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm still in shock... I can't believe that we're getting ready for round to against the pens, after beating the caps in 7. What a wonderful feeling! And to Hal Gill... Whatever you did against the Caps, it worked! Keep up the great work cos we're going to need your experience even more against your former team. Go Habs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 GO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can do this, we really can, and the Pens know it as well. I'll have to fly home from work to catch the start of the game, but I've got a really good feeling about this Habs in 5! "The error returned was: You cannot vote in this poll" That's unfortunate, but I would have voted HABS WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Thanx for the Terrific GDT ,,CRB,,,,,,always appreciated. Let's show these Mellonheads that they have a fight on their hands,,,,,,they are well rested, but sometimes that can be a detriment. We may be battle scarred, but we ain't dead. It will be difficlt, but if we play smart,,,,we can send these birds back to Antartica. i know I am sticking my neck out here (feel free to chop it off), but I wouldn't mind seeing Laps or Pyatt (only from the way they have been playing lately) get in the baby's face. We took care of OV,,,let's do the same to you know who. NOTHING would make me happier. Let's make those bookies and poolies tear out their hair. I see that almost everyone, picked the Caps to roll over us in 5 MAX. Now their picking the birds in 6, (so, they expect us to win 2 games ). Adjustments will have to be made, but I think wee can do it. GO HABBIES GO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 BTW,,,here's something I picked off of the TSN site. "Letang went so far as to say that since Montreal beat the top seeded Capitals, it makes the Canadiens the better team in the series." Yea,,,UH-HUH,,,,,,Get real Letang, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitante666 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 We have just proven that it is teams that win play off's, and I expect to see the same heart, grit and determination from this team to confront the Pens with. Halak and Gill et al have inspired us all and there is no reason to give up now. We step up and we win! GO HABS GO !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Go's without saying great GDT CRB Love the pics So now we start another round Just guess what we have found A team with guts grit and heart Where every player doe's his part Habs you made us so proud We didn't know we had such a crowd A few of us believed from day one Some believed you wouldn't come But you showed up with a plan in mind They didn't know their deathbed was assigned But now you have another giant to kill Another team to confuse with your skill We know the pundits are giving you no chance But we didn't get here by the seat of our pants We beat those Caps well and truly We played our game and did it cooly Now the Pens are our next foe We don't care just GO HABS GO GO HABS GO :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Go's without saying great GDT CRB Love the pics So now we start another round Just guess what we have found A team with guts grit and heart Where every player doe's his part Habs you made us so proud We didn't know we had such a crowd A few of us believed from day one Some believed you wouldn't come But you showed up with a plan in mind They didn't know their deathbed was assigned But now you have another giant to kill Another team to confuse with your skill We know the pundits are giving you no chance But we didn't get here by the seat of our pants We beat those Caps well and truly We played our game and did it cooly Now the Pens are our next foe We don't care just GO HABS GO GO HABS GO :D EXCELLANT M&M,,,,,,gotta hand it to ya,,,,,you come thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 No better way to start off the second round than a Great GDT by CRB! DAMNIT HABS WIN A SECOND ROUND SERIES...AND START BY WINNING THIS GAME!...NO EXCUSES...WIN...*shakes fist* Habss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 CRB, another amazing game-day thread - i mean seriously, just top notch. I have a feeling we will come out buzzing. I think Halak will play his game & I think there's a good, legitimate chance (if we can get to Fleury early) that we will win this game. I think the key to the Penguins series is going to be to keep the buzz going. If Halak can manage to keep all or most of the pucks out of the net, maybe we can get into the penguin's heads. As Ive said in other threads, I think we have a big advantage (at least based on the first round) In nets. I think we're pretty even in both defense and wingers (arguably we are slightly favored in both) but we are unbelievably outmatched at centre. IF we are to find a way - any way - to win this series, we are going to need HUGE performances from the likes of Gomez, Plekanec and Moore. Frankly, I dont care if these 3 guys score a lot - if they can check their counterparts & keep them stymied, then I'll be happy. The interesting thing about the Pens vs. Washington is that i dont think the Pens have anywhere near the quality of secondary scoring (after their Big 3 centres). Yes they have gotten some timely goals from guys like Guerin and Ponikarovsky, but they dont have the same sort of 'grinders with good hands' as Washington - and to me thats a very big plus. Im not saying we have a great chance (although I do think the Pens can be beaten) but to be honest, I think we actually might match up better against the Pens at this stage than Philly or Boston. GO HABS GO. We Believe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I would like NOTHING better than to have a Hab lay out Cros., clean but DECK him, and/or Milkie. Show those birdbrains that we will NOT rollover at the sight of them. They put their pants, socks and skates on same as us. I love the underdog role,,,,,,we have nothing to lose, and they have EVERYTHING to lose. On edit,,,,,,I don't think that Fluery is all that great.....check out his stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Players whom I expect to elevate their game: Plekanec AK Gomez Pouliot We simply have to get more production from these four players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I have been a Habs fan since '59, and I have seen a lot of Habs Stanley Cup wins in that time, But I have NEVER and I repeat NEVER, seen a Habs team play like they did in the past 4 games. This team is ALL heart, and have that willingness to sacrifice, and endure whatever it takes to make a hit, play, block a shot, or make a save. They are truly commited to "go to the wall" to earn a win. Cros, Milkie, Gonchar be darned,,,,,,if they want it,,,,,,they will HAVE to earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justreal Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Great GDT...I said HABS in 7 Vs the Caps Now I say HABS in 6! GO HABS GO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franck5890 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Players whom I expect to elevate their game: Plekanec AK Gomez Pouliot We simply have to get more production from these four players. Absolutely - this is the time of year where your best truly need to be the best, and there's three names on that list that shouldn't have any excuses for not stepping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcammalleri Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Absolutely - this is the time of year where your best truly need to be the best, and there's three names on that list that shouldn't have any excuses for not stepping up. AK is the only player who still seems to show a lack of effort. or maybe it's just his style like Kovalev. If he doesnt fix it soon though...I won't be surprised to see Lapierre playing first line with #13 and #14. It will be another great move by Martin like the Moen move in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King-Carey-31 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Can't wait for this, nobody is underestimating us anymore...a blessing or a burden? I don't see how it could be a blessing, as nice as it feels i think it just exposes how good we truly are... also, habs fans we need to unite, Our logo is currently in a battle to become the best logo in the NHL...we need to vote to make sure we retain our crown for best logo! I'm slightly unsure of the rules for posting links, so I will tell you to go to ICETHETICS and VOTE for the habs logo, click on the VOTE tab at the top of the page, it's very easy to navigate....I am in no way affiliated with the site at all I just won't be able to sleep soundly if we get beat by the Hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Did you know there is such a thing as a penguin called a ***** It doesn't shoot pucks or make a pass It lives off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic It doesn't fly but swims fantastic It likes to live where it's hot Some people think that's a load of rot It lives on islands swim in bays They call it a ***** because it neighs Now the emperor penguin is sleek and tall And there's the rock hopper cute and small Now the Pennsylvania penguin is hard to see But it looks awfully like a ***** to me GO HABS GO :D (Biology note the ***** is no longer called that it is now called the African penguin because so many other penguins make the same sound) Hey why was that taken out that is the name of a penguin I was simply giving a biology lesson to my friends on here GO HABS GO :D If you can't work it out It's jack and sounds like pass GO HABS GO :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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