Post-Game Talk: Sens/Isles PGT - "Holy Gonchar, Batman!" Edition

[Milan the God*]

I don't feel bad for the Islanders here.

They had six powerplays to our one. They had a two goal lead in the third period. They called a high-stick for diving into Gryba's stick and a normal Kassian hit "roughing".

They sucked in the third and it cost them a game. When you get outscored 4-0 in the third the blame of the loss is on you.

 

[sensageddon]

Now with Meth out BM needs to throw some money at Gonch. Could mean a cup in OTT next year.

 

[playasRus]

I feel for the NYI fans though. Calls might've gone their way but the amount of ass ****ing they got from that "distinct" kicking motion and no call on the high stick literally lost the game for them.

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

Very impressive. Nobody gave patty a chance at being our calder candidate but it could happen

We win the Havlat trade.

 

[Caje]

"Chris Phillips walked by me on his way off the ice and said "Make sure you hashtag it Pesky Sens."" - Ian Mendes' Twitter

 

[Flamingo]

Should we send Kleinendorst a bottle of schnaps?

 

[SenzZen]

Should we send Kleinendorst a bottle of schnaps?

Seriously needs more love around here.

 

[Niv]

My overall thoughts on tonight's game can be summed up in the following video:

 

[Wallet Inspector]

We win the Havlat trade.

Pretty funny how these seemingly crappy trades work out OK in the end.

Vermette for Leclaire trade gave us Lehner, and the Havlat trade gave us Weircioch.

That being said I think I would have rather had Havlat for our 07 cup run...

 

[Whippet]

 

[sensageddon]

I feel for the NYI fans though. Calls might've gone their way but the amount of ass ****ing they got from that "distinct" kicking motion and no call on the high stick literally lost the game for them.

Islander fan quote

I counted, my remote is in 5 pieces and my hand is ****ed up

 

[OmniSens]

Scary Gonchar leading the team in points

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I feel for the NYI fans though. Calls might've gone their way but the amount of ass ****ing they got from that "distinct" kicking motion and no call on the high stick literally lost the game for them.

I find it hard to "feel" for any other team than ours with all the injuries we have to battle through. And Methot being out now makes me completely impervious to any sympathy for the Isles.

 

[DylanSensFan]

We win the Havlat trade.

only because B-Murr had some good scouting staff and used that second round pick to good effect. Then decided to create a solid development team in Bingo and take time with players development. That is why we won.

 

[OttawaOilers]

SENATORS WIN!! They win there 3rd inna row and extend there point streak to 6 games with either getting the loser point or win. They showed some excellent grit and character coming back from a 3-1 deficit to eventually take the game 5-3. The backend played a big role is the winning of this game as Patty Wiercioch had 3 helpers, Benoit had a helper, Gonchar had a goal and 2 assists and Phillips was great in the shut down role. Lattendresse, Smith, Silfverberg and Matt Kassian's 1st as a Senator scored our goals. Bishop played good enough to get us the win and once again we fight against the odds and perservere. Great job boys!

Also congrats to Alffy on 1100!

 

[Knave]

I feel for the NYI fans though. Calls might've gone their way but the amount of ass ****ing they got from that "distinct" kicking motion and no call on the high stick literally lost the game for them.

They were up 3-1 at one point. They had many PP opportunities. They had chances.

It's their fault for being in a position to be able to blame calls in the first place.

 

[Indrew]

I only care about one team. Better luck next time.

 

[Blarginator]

Weircioch and Gonch were impressive tonight. I really hope Methot comes back soon. On a side note: Latendresse now as 5 points in 5 games since coming back from injury. He's been playing pretty well too.

 

[Lonnie Loach]

Gryba is a young player who will show inconsistency in his game. From where I sit, he's been very, very good in his role this year -- an unexpected (pleasant) surprise in a season full of surprises.

Let's not forget Cowen was awful in a few games last year, and had to have his minutes reduced for a good stretch of games.

Unfortunately, rolling 5 D tonight did not give the Sens that option, but I have no doubt that given an option this coaching staff will properly manage his minutes.

 

[Mark Effin Stone]

Latendresse has 5 points in 5 games since coming back,he had 1 point in his first 6 games. Nice addition with all the injuries.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

I find it hard to "feel" for any other team than ours with all the injuries we have to battle through. And Methot being out now makes me completely impervious to any sympathy for the Isles.

Exactly. Every other team in the league has an advantage to us from the get-go because of how battered with injuries we are. I won't feel bad about a missed call or two.

 

[Bigup]

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Gonchar currently leading the team in points, and is 4th in points among Dmen, 3rd in assists.

 

[Tundraman]

To those asking if Zbad high sticked the puck just before the goal. I reviewed the play and the answer is yes. However: The rule reads

80.1 High-sticking the Puck – Batting the puck above the normal height of the shoulders with a stick is prohibited. When a puck is struck with a high stick and subsequently comes into the possession and control of a player from the offending team (including the player who made contact with the puck), either directly or deflected off any player or official,there shall be a whistle.

When a puck has been contacted by a high stick, the play shall be permitted to continue, provided that:

(i) the puck has been batted to an opponent (when a player bats the puck to an opponent, the Referee shall give the “washout†signal immediately. Otherwise, he will stop the play).

What some may not have seen is that Visnovsky #11 for the NYI swiped at and touched the puck before losing it in a stick on stick fight with Silfv and then Zbad picked it up and the play continues. The ref didn't do a washout sign but you can see him point towards the players he looks like he yelled something. It was close between Silfv and Visnovsky but the ref and linesman both had a clear view of the play and obviously ruled that Visnovsky touched the puck first.

 

[Niv]

Gonchar currently leading the team in points, and is 4th in points among Dmen, 3rd in assists.

EK probably loaned Gonch his magical powers while he is recovering from his injury.