Which brings me to my next couple of points. The first goal by Montreal was nothing but a fluke! There was a collision in the Canadians end where Carey Price (Canadians Goalie) came way out of the crease to retrieve a puck. Cam Janssen was coming up the boards to also retrieve the puck. Now, if a goalie wants to exit the crease for a puck and takes away the boards or an area for the opposing player to pass by, what do you think is going to happen? Oh, I know! You are going to get knocked on your ass! If you watch the replay, both players meet at exactly the same time and Janssen extends his left arm using his stick to try and retrieve the puck. He sure as hell didn't go out of his way to hit Price and didn't even drop his shoulder. Where was Janssen supposed to go? Not only do I think that Janssen's penalty was flawed, Price not getting a penalty was even worse. For crying out loud, he took his glove and blocker off like he was going to fight him!!! I'm pretty sure that deserves something...
Besides that and some lackadaisical playing in the end of the third, I was really pleased. The Blues forechecked, backchecked, battled, and really controlled most of the game. They have got to keep bringing this energy and passion throughout the rest of the year. We are only six points out of the eighth spot in the Western Conference. There is no doubt in my mind that if the Blues can continue this kind of playing, they will make it to the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised to see Phoenix, Nashville, and Dallas slowly slide down the standings.
As for tonight against Ottawa...With our away record and the momentum from last night's win, I think the Blues can take away their home advantage and break Ottawa's winning streak. Who's with me?!!!
LET'S GO BLUES!
