1/15/09 - Nashville at Montreal: L 2-3 Final

Observations:

Alexander Sulzer played his first NHL game tonight, wearing former Predators captain Kimmo Timonen's number, 44. I liked him a lot during training camp and was surprised at how early they sent him packing. I missed Shea Weber but Sulzer looked good.

I was a little shocked to see David Legwand sporting an 'A' on his jersey tonight. I thought I'd never see the day.

I have to wonder if Jordin Tootoo felt like he had to come back in and start a fight since Coach Trotz called him out for his inconsistent game as of late.

PIHLSTROM!!!!! STOP TAKING BAD PENALTIES! And go back to Milwaukee already.

I don't think I've ever said this before but it is something I have noticed since some point last season. Vernon Fiddler and Jerred Smithson have eerily similar skating styles. The way they carry themselves is frighteningly alike as well.

Montreal's first goal late in the first seemed like one that Pekka should have been able to stop.

Girl Moment of the Night: Aw! I love the new Elly commercial. I almost forgot that they filmed one with him too.

What a random goal our first one was. I don't think anyone was expecting it, myself included. It also marked the end of an unusually long scoreless streak for JP Dumont. I was glad he was credited with the goal originally given to Kevin Klein. If Sullivan's goal could be credited to Radek Bonk's butt, then Dumont was definitely justified because at least the puck touched his stick.

I think the defensemen stood out to me a lot more than the offense during the second period. Suter took a shot from the point that had me thinking I saw Weber out there for a second. Even Koistinen was taking his shots.

Nice to see us go to the net again. We will be much better off if we continue to set up camp in front of the goalie and stuff the pucks in like Fiddler did.

Mike Santorelli, score a goal already! Oh my goodness!

I can not believe how many times Montreal missed our empty net. I thought we were bad on the empty netters but wow...just wow.

We fought hard tonight but not hard enough. I know a lot of our guys are battling injuries and illnesses so to put up the performance we did, I think we were pretty decent. Hopefully coming home and getting to sleep in their own beds will make all the difference come Saturday against the Thrashers. As of today, less than 1,500 tickets remain. The game will not be televised locally so if you're looking for some sports action this weekend, may I suggest the Sommet for all your hockey-viewing pleasure. You can purchase tickets by clicking here (keyword: predators) or by calling (615) 770-PUCK. See you Saturday.