Wow! That was fun, wasn't it? When Michalek ripped that goal in the 2nd, it was just such a relief after a total lack of scoring in game 1. Even through the TV I could see that the rink just exploded in relief that scoring on home ice was actually going to be possible.And coming after giving up two easy goals, well lots of other teams would have just given up. But for whatever reason this team wants to play from behind, and so they are still in this series even though they've never led in regulation.
The second goal was similarly epic, coming after Spezza went off after a scary blow to the head.
Ottawa was the better team for long periods of play last night, with only Lundqvist's heroics keeping New York in the game. It looked to be a game of inches as the puck slid slowly and gracefully just wide of the post at least twice, where Ottawa wasn't going to get the lucky breaks.
I wouldn't say that game was fun -- but it sure was a relief.
And with that win the boys have bought another home game for Mr. Melnyk, helping to ensure that the team doesn't slip into the red this year.
Game 5 is in New York on Saturday, and Game 6 is TBA but should be Monday.
