Stars 2 vs Flames 3 OT: GROSS MISCONDUCT (BY REFS)

Well, I had thought I would blog tonight but just as the game started, I got a phone call I had to take.  So I missed the first half of the first period.  From what I’ve seen the Stars seem to be looking a lot more a live than in previous home starts.  The Stars are on the power play for the second time already.  Good puck movement but no goals. 

I like the lines they are rolling tonight. 

Mo with Benn and Ott to start.

Brad with Loui and Neal

Ribs with Capt and Lehts

Wand with Suds and Fab

Those are some solid lines, y’all.

And the Stars go on the power play again.  Hooking by Pardy on Loui.  First unit is… whoa, Bou-me gets called for cross checking Neal.  So the Stars get a 5 on 3.  But it is one ugly mess.  Pardy is back on.  

4 power plays in one period.  The power play units are getting tired out.  Hmm.  48 seconds of 5 on 3 and didn’t get a shot on goal. 

Stars get called for too many men.  Fab in the box.  Calgary on power play as we end the first period. 

Our power play did nothing with 4 opportunities.  That is not good.  Plus the Flames are playing McElhinney (boy, that is hard to spell) in goal because Kipper is sick.

First Intermission:  Can I say how much I’m enjoying having Brent Severyn reporting on the Stars this year.  I love this Breakdown Segments with the guys doing the explaining of each point. 

And we are back.  Ollie Jokinen is one scary looking dude.  We are still on the PK and doing pretty good so far.  I probably just jinxed it by saying that.  Robi takes a puck in the chest and shakes it off.  Robi says, I’m fine.  Otter mouthing at the other bench from the Stars bench.  Gotta love him. 

Nice work by Mo’s line.  Benn is so impressive.  Wandell makes a perfect pass to Sudsy driving toward the net but McEl makes the save.  Pretty play though.

Stars are keeping the pressure on but no goals to show for it.  I say that and now they are turning over the puck a lot.  Turco with two big saves.  Starting to have trouble getting past the neutral zone.  Don’t want to see that get going again.

Sarich gets called for tripping so Stars go on the Power play again.  And Brenden gets tripped and will go on a penalty shot!!!  No goal. 

ARGH.  Iginla scores while Marty gets hypnotized or something.  Yikes.  Tide has definitely turned with that missed penalty shot, failed power play.  Flames are continuing the charge.  Robi and Iggy? 

Second Intermission:  Mike Modano interview.  I love Mo.  I keep wondering what he is going to do after he retires.  Management or commentator or something out of hockey all together? 

Ok, boys, lets see how resilient you can be.  Rats!  Otter just misses one.  Wandell’s line almost gets it.  Then Ribs line.  Man, McEl is not looking like a backup goalie tonight. 

Sustained pressure finally pays off.  Real Deal Neal gets one high and in!  FINALLY!  Score:  1-1

Uh-Oh.  Sudsy gets called for hooking.  Stars on the PK.  Don’t let it kill the momentum!  Penalty killed. 

WOW!  Richards snaps one in to Loui, perfectly!  BEAUTIFUL.  2-1 with 11 minutes to go.  Richie really is amazing.  So glad we are finally getting to see what he can really do. 

Scratch has two assists.  He’s really starting to show what a well-rounded player he is.  Not just a stay at home guy. 

Dang, Richards is good.  Comes streaking down to cut off some Flamie McFlamer.  How does he have that much speed this late in the game? 

OH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.  FLAMES SCORE.  CRAP.  Score:  2-2  Nobody in front of the net.  And we go to overtime.  ARGH.

OVERTIME:  BAD CALL ON GROSSMAN FOR DELAY OF GAME.  IGINLA SCORES ALMOST IMMEDIATLEY ON POWER PLAY.  SICKENING.  I CAN’T WRITE ANYMORE.  ARGH.