Once again the B's put on their rally caps for a shootout win over Tampa lastnight. Looking back at last season, seems the boys in black have actually figured out how to score on a breakaway.
Phil the Thrill got the game winner in the shootout, even though it took four shootouts and 6 other skaters in this one before Dave "Muppet" Lewis let Kessel have a go at it. Lewis keeps harping on the kids defense, which we all know is his weakness, but hell put the kid out there for every shootout, we also all know he can shoot and has some incredible moves.
The defense looked sloppy in the first period lastnight, making me wonder why we like Stuart so much, I counted no less than three give aways in the first period alone. The paring of Stuart and York was lack luster at best and hopefully Paul Mara will not be out long.
Thomas played a good second period and an all-star third, the first period was marred by a five hole goal, and from where I stand, anytime a goalie is beat five hole and it is not due to a deke on a breakaway, means only one thing YOU SUCK!
Thomas completely redeemed himself with the save of the year, give him an ESPY now. Even though ESPN did not show it in their top ten (they opted for another nice save Thomas made of Lecavier in the third). Not sure why they did not show the diving, twisting save on the goal line but I can not recall a more amazing save than that one. Kudos Timmy, (even though your still not starting goalie material.)
We will see when they decide to give Hannu another shot. Thomas is set to go Saturday in Carolina and after that we have Montreal which is a must win if we want to climb out of the North East Division cellar .
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decent game..
question..how was 66 and 99 on the "defensive" side? I don't see Thronton as a big defensive guy either..dunno. If the kid can score you forget about weakness.
True fans know D wins games..but casual fans need goals.
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