Being sick = absences = missing class = tons of work to make up. Whoo -.-
However, with every downside comes an upside, and it happened on March 16th, 2009 when the Thrashers set a franchise record for winning 6-straight games in a row. Luckily it was shown on Versus the other night, giving me the opportunity to watch this brilliant game.
Although the Thrashers allowed 50 shots on net(where was the D?), they dictated the game, skating hard, and bringing their offense. Lehtonen staying consistent throughout the game, blocked 49 of the 50 shots, allowing one to get by him within the last two minutes of the game. However, not just the saves, but the timing of the saves definitely saved this club. Kari also denied Alex Ovechkin, hungry to get his 50th goal. This victory was also without the help of their captain, Ilya Kovalchuk.
"In the Capitals' locker room after the game, Ovechkin refused to answer reporters' questions. Boudreau indicated that the NHL's leading goal scorer and reigning MVP wasn't just upset that he was stifled by Lehtonen, against whom Ovechkin had beaten more than any other netminder (16 goals)." -Washington Post
The game allowed a familiar Wolves player, Spencer Machacek, to make his NHL debut. While his plays weren't anything special, he played consistant and stayed up with the pace. On the ice, he was solid on the forecheck and managing the puck well.
Brett Sterling who was called up from the Wolves on the 14th also had a strong night. He worked the puck well, and it showed too when he drew quite a few penalties.
A great comparison can't be made, as I am limited to hearing the games, rather than seeing them. However, it can be noticed that the team is coming along much better these past couple months, and had a strong game. Inconsistancy has been a problem though... it's really about time next year starts off as something different. Although one really shouldn't get their hopes up...
And I know there was more to say... but you know, when you're sick, you're kind of out of it and things slip. Hmm. Well hopefully this passes soon.
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