Was that first period a piece of crap or what?
Five goals in the first – two shorties and two power plays. I can hear Bob who sits behind me at games, all the way in White Plains screaming at his TV set!
It was a tough night watching it at the Race Palace. Although we had a good time (and I just about made my money up winning a race at the Meadowlands), a bunch of people left after the second period, and we said that Isles would start scoring when they left.
Were we right, or what???
Three goals made it close, but Buffalo sealed the deal with another one on the man advantage.
And I have to say honestly, that this is the first time this season – that I have questioned the motives of the coach. Ted, what the heck was Dunham doing in net? I am sorry – Dunham, to me, is:
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Dubie DESERVES his shot. He has played outstanding. Only one goal in 70 minutes in the NHL this season, and the one goal he let up – he really could have gotten that one too. He has not let us down. To me, I was EMBARASSED by Dunham’s performance. To paraphrase the guys from the Faceoff Hockey Show that is on Wednesday nights on the internet, following the New York Hockey Report, “Dunham has gone from the best goaltender in the USA to a goalie where a half-retarded Mike Richter could defeat easily!”
Glad to see Kozlov got his career best numbers last night. He looked strong on his skates, and showed something. Blake has one more to 40. Hope he gets it tonight.
Now – with the loss, we could have cried UNCLE and said it was over. Well, Carolina lost and Montreal lost – so we did not lose any ground, and if we can steal a win over the Sens tonight – it would mean two things: 1) Buffalo would clinch the North East Division, and 2) we can still make the playoffs.
Ottawa is talent-laden and can beat you in so many ways. The one thing that you have to do, is try to match their skating and get to Emery early.  As good as he has been this season, he is so beatable. Jam the net – get bodies there, and get shots from the point. Create lots of rebounds, and make the most of it.
Can we do it – Islander fans? Yes – we still can. We just have to believe, and hope the right combination of players are on the ice tonight. In the words of that great Met, Tug McGraw:
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YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!!!
I do – do you???
Posted under Islanders 06-07
This post was written by Gary Harding on March 31, 2007
