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Canadiens finally put away Bruins

TIM WHARNSBY

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 9:54 PM EDT 21/04/08

Montreal advances to next round with a 5-0 victory over Boston in Game 7 ...Read the full article

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  1. Nicolas Perrot from Ottawa, Canada writes: Congrats to the habs and their fans ! Happy they made it to the 2nd round. Still hoping for Calgary - Montreal for the finals ...

    Go habs ! Go flames !
  2. Saskatchewan Seal Hunter Club from Canada writes: Way to go Habs.
  3. EJ Ravensbud from Canada writes: Lots of singing tonight. Even Chretien, Dion and all the liberal bigwigs were singing.
  4. bob smith from Canada writes: Congrats to the Habs. Price was very impressive early on. Good luck to them the rest of the way.

    This is the first time in about 7-8 years I have been proud of a Bruins team, and is probably the least heartbreaking loss to the Habs ever with all the heart they showed. I was worried all the goals in the last two games would go to their head and it looked like it did. They thought they were dancers out there and stopped hitting for the first time all series. Running and gunning was not an option tonight and it showed.

    C'est la vie (or something like that!)
  5. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Congratulations Montreal !

    Hope Cherry isn't taking this too hard ...

    Cheers.
  6. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: The Habs were flying tonight - should they continue to do so, they could go far in Lord Stanley's Dance.

    They have to come out like that every night.

    Price has the self confidence to make him a top goalie, but the team played much better in front of him tonight.
  7. Emmanuel Chan from Toronto, Canada writes: Congrats to the boys of Les Glorieux! They came out hard and played the type of game that we all knew they were capable of playing. This hard first round will be a valuable lesson for the youngsters as well as a good reminder for the veterans as the team moves on to the next round. Simply awesome. GO HABS!!!
  8. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: bob smith from Canada:

    The Bruins did well to fight back in this series... Claude Julien is a great coach.

    The Bs have a bright future, lots of young talent and lots of Nova Scotians in their system (Glen Murray, Brad Marchand, Andrew Bodnarchuk, etc.)

    I'll get to see the Bruins twice in Halifax this fall when they play Montreal and Detroit.

    Cheers to you!
  9. brad maddigan from Canada writes: Bob Smith, this one is for you! And for all of the posters who enjoy watching Montreal lose, they will have to wait at least another round, maybe two. This morning, I said Price would be okay, he's too good a goalie to let a bad game get him down. Bruins won the 1st period, but their goalie was not as good as the Habs guy. The 2nd period saw Montreal's speed take over, and Boston just couldn't catch up. Even playing the first 5 minutes of the 3rd period short handed, Montreal was still the better team. The Bruins played well.(Some might say over their heads, but that's playoff hockey.) The end of the day sees that all is right in the universe for another day. The Forum's ghosts must be smiling. Winning tonight, reminds me of the first round in 1986. Hartford pushed Montreal to a 7th game, and Carbonneau was the best player on the ice in I think a 4-1 win for the Habs. We all know what happened that year.
  10. desiderio manzanal jr from laval, Canada writes: 5-0 was a close game. The difference wa the goalie. At 3 nothing, it was still not safe. Boston was amazing in this series. The price is right.
  11. Matt O from Canada writes: Funny how Cherry called the Libs in the crowd the 'government'...perhaps a sign of things to come, given the in-and-out-gate?

    All politics aside, great effort from the Habs, great effort from the Bruins, glad my team one, looking forward, though nervously, to round two.

    Ole, ole ole ole!!
  12. Emmanuel Chan from Toronto, Canada writes: I wonder how many of those so-called 'fans' who were so quick to jump off the bandwagon after games 5 and 6 will now scramble to jump back on?
  13. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Politics and hockey don't mix...

    The Liberals have nothing to do with this win...

    Carey Price and les Glorieux, on the other hand.... Well done!

    Whew.... the upcoming dance between the Captain from Nova Scotia and les Habitants is still a go....

    Cheers.
  14. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Matt O - I did not hear Cherry refer to the Libs in the crowd as 'the government', but I don't dispute it (Jethro Tull 'Living In The Past' was on the turntable as the Cherry antidote).

    I don't want to turn this into the sterile discussions of politics on G&M boards but I was upset that HNIC/CBC panned to the Liberal entourage of current politicians and a past PM. What really blew my gasket was showing current Liberal members and then moving to Jean Beliveau - who, as far as I know, has steered clear of partisan politics.

    I am hoping that it is a repeat of 89 - Flames/Habs. The political parties can line up behind the teams - winner gets to govern. This is much more fun to watch and costs the taxpayer far less than an election.
  15. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: Great hockey. The Bruins should be vey proud. Although Thomas looked very weak on some of the goals. The only thing missing on Streit's goal was a flashing neon sign saying 'Shoot here' That was the biggest 5-hole I've ever seen.I think the first goal was a deflection, but he was still out of position. Price was good enough. This obviously will be good for his confidence, but he needs to be flawless against the Rangers or Flyers. Team defence will be critical. I don't think he was severley tested tonight.
  16. Andy Gillis from Seattle, United States writes: Congrats to les Canadiens. What a great series!!! Some said you might not make it, but then again... you took it to us Boston fans tonight. I wish you the best in your upcoming series. Maybe we'll getcha next year?

    I sure was impressed with Price tonight. Your #1 star tonight... that's for sure!
  17. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Congratulations Hab fans...... your team came out to play tonight (and Price picked up another 4 points for me in two of my pools... nice).

    Afraid I won't be picking them in the second round though (did in the first).. I don't think they match up well against either NYR or the Flyers.

    As for Boston... they have a nice future in store for them. Not only kudo's for the series (which they deserve) but they have some serious young talent. Bergeron, Lucic, Kessel, Krejci... all around 20 years old and under contract for a while. Add the gift of Rask from JFJ and they look really good for next year.

    With Boston, Montreal, Pittsburgh, Washington and Philidelphia all looking like they are going to be better next year (on experience alone).... doesn't look promising for my Leafs. (so I gave up my tickets).

    btw... you non Hab/Flames fans cheering for a Canadian team..... guess which team dressed the most Canadians tonight (and it wasn't close).

    Cheers
  18. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: Mariposa Belle- At least you get a CBC broadcast. I'm stuck with Versus where I get to listen to two ex-has beens and a hedgehog named Brian dressed in a suit.
  19. Rob Rocket from Thunder Bay, Canada writes: A good show by the Bruins...both of these teams have some interesting young talent; I hope we can look forward to a great old rivalry continuing. I always get the sense that it's tough, gutsy hockey with a real element of mutual admiration and respect...not a Sean Avery in sight! For a guy like me, of my age, who has been a Habs fan since Henri Richard pushed the puck into the net in Detroit in '66 (and Toe Blake sent the team off the boards to celebrate the goal while standing around the ref...what looney tune would have dared to call it a no goal?!?) watching the Habs win makes me feel young again. Almost like making love to a beautiful young woman. OKAY...ALMOST!!! Have I had one glass of Wolf Blass too many????
  20. Andy Gillis from Seattle, United States writes: Oh and btw... not any spolit grapes here... but please stop booing the opponent's stars? I know it's probably real fun to do that, but it shows absolutely zero class. IMH): it's very Bush league (as in George) ...wat too 'merican ;-)

    Go Habs!
  21. M Warren from Ottawa, Canada writes: Congrats to the Habs on a well-deserved win in this game. As for the series, I think the Bruins can at least put to rest the myth that they didn't deserve to be on the same ice surface as Montreal. Next year, especially with Bergeron healthy, the B's will do better.
  22. Matt O from Canada writes: Mariposa: geez, you Conservatives really can't take a joke. Anyway, to explain your grand conspiracy theory, the fact that so many Libs were in the crowd is because they...surprise, surprise...are from Quebec, and are therefore Canadiens fans! Wow, a real Watergate situation there.

    And Beliveau was sitting beside Dion, for God's sake...what did you want them to do, put a big black dot over Stephane?

    They've shown and talked to Harper in hockey crowds plenty of times...how do you fit that into your CBC liberal-bias conspiracy?
  23. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Bravo Montreal, Bravo Boston. A truly exciting and well fought series. Again, VERSUS's coverage was excellent, insightful and intelligent. The end-of-game image of Carbonneau with the glint of tears in his eyes was moving indeed. The first thing he did was to shake Claude Julien's hand. Classy. And what more can you say about Julien's transformation of the B's? Thomas, Lucic, Chara, Savard, Kessel, all bright lights. Komisarek, Kovalev, Koivu, the Kostitsyns, Kostopoulos--what it is it with K's on this Habs team? Price showed he is the real deal. To see Les Canadiens return to form is a tribute to the organization, and to the leadership of Gainey, Carbonneau and their coaching staff. Footnote: Sidney Crosby made an interesting comment in an interview on NHL TV today, about how closely matched all the teams are now, and how every win is one you battle for. Parity is a wonderful thing for hockey fans.
  24. lost ontarian from Canada writes: Great game...solid victory...gotta love that Price. Bounced back admirably for a rookie. Never a bad move to boo the opponents, that's what home ice is for. No-one is saying we throw crap or get carried away but if catcalling might throw them off their game there is no respect lost in nice, controlled booing! Bit too sensitive to suggest that this is classless. Heck, some of the game's best players thrive on it. I watched LeBron take a ton of booing and smile and take the Raptors apart on their home court. Didn't seem to keep Alfie off the scoreboard in Toronto either. So bring 'em on and boo 'em loudly! makes for a fun game.
  25. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Scot - gave up your tickets? That's a laugh.

    Sold them for a million dollar condo in downtown Toronto or a half-million condo with a panoramic view of the nuclear station with full service (in all areas) in Pickering is more like it.

    The Eastern Conference of the NHL is the St. Catherine's Wheel of Sports. Let's hope the team with a passing reference to Ste. Catherine seizes the moment.
  26. Matt O from Canada writes: I forgot to add that it was Cherry that showed the Libs in the crowd segment, not CBC...and Cherry's obviously no left-winger.
  27. Alen Lager from Brampton, Canada writes: Habs played tonight like they did in the regular season, they didn't sit back and try to protect a 1 goal lead, instead they kept attacking. If they had used this approach the last two games perhaps there would have never been a game 7.
    Congrats to the Bruins for their great effort throughout the series. I look forward to several more battles in the next few years.
  28. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Matt O;

    LOL.... exactly.... and they hate Toronto for being Liberal..

    K... nuff politics... if I wanted to read nonsense and type BS I can do that on the political threads.... I come here for sanity.

    Cheers.
  29. T J from Canada writes: Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
    The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
    And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
    But there is no joy in Boston— mighty Casey has struck out.
  30. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada:

    I don't know that the Bloc Quebecois would agree to surrendering les Habitants to the Federal Liberals...

    The CBC showing favour to the Liberals....

    Go figure!

    Let's all just ignore the politicos' antics this playoff season...

    Good luck to the Habs in the next round.

    Cheers.
  31. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Mariposa; Renewal was due on April 1st.

    Didn't renew.

    Cheers
  32. Andy Gillis from United States writes: OK mr. williams... I gotta defend Grapes here. As a Bruins fan in the late-70's I liked him. a very competent (wacky) coach on a great team.

    As a former Bostonian living in Seattle, I love the guy because he' old school. He said tonight that he only roots for the Bees out of loyalty. How can you not like that?

    From here on in, he'll be rootin' for the team with the most Canadian citizens (that what he said). What more could you ask for... so give him a break? :-) He's truly a Canadian institution in and of himself.

    Go Habs!!! Go Grapes!!! Oh, Canada.
  33. The Habs from Toronto, Canada writes: I guess the kids ARE all right.

    Price had a heck of a first period. Saved them from being (at worst) tied. Even with all that, the kid was calm as anything after the game.

    Big line changes by Carbo worked out well. Begin, Smolinski and Kostopoulus played outstanding.

    I hope Julien gets a nice big contract now. After getting blamed in Montreal and NJ. He does what he has to do, with what he has. If they can get Bergeron back and the kids continue to do well, this team will do quite nicely. Murray and a few others will have to go.

    Flyers/Rangers.....it'll be tough either way. They handled the Flyers better during the season...but (as we've seen) that doesn't mean much in the playoffs, eh. ;-)
  34. Paul I from Rochester NY, United States writes: Scot Loucks- Excellent financial move. Watching this Habs-Bruins series and the Sharks-Flames really hits home that we Leafs fans have put up with a royal screwing for far too long. Actually any series other than Red Wings-Preds makes one realize that.

    Cheers- :)
  35. Fake Name from Canada writes: ' Sev Scott from Calgary, Canada writes: Les Canadiens sont la! Now for the Flames to come through. Great to see the performance tonight but saddened to see Claude Julian and Tim Thomas be on the losing side. Why did CBC have to spoil the evening by flashing Chretian et Dryden, et Dion. I wonder who paid for their seats?'

    Dryden, at least, has earned the right to a seat any time he wants to watch the habs. The other two ... well, I'd rather not see them either, but its the hockey that matters.
  36. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Andy Gillis; You are totally correct about Don Cheery.... and guess which teams had the most Canadian citizens tonight?

    Hint: They both lost.

    Cheers
  37. Nicolas Perrot from Ottawa, Canada writes: Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: btw... you non Hab/Flames fans cheering for a Canadian team..... guess which team dressed the most Canadians tonight (and it wasn't close).

    My guess, Philly, butt I'd really appreciate it if you provided us the answer.
  38. Matt O from Canada writes: Scot Loucks...I wasn't trying to make this a political thread...just a little jibe that Mariposa and other righties on this board took too seriously. Excuse me for having a little fun, though I suppose this Elections Canada stuff has them quaking in their boots right now.

    Might I repeat: the Lib clips weren't a 'CBC' segment, they were shown by Cherry, who was having a little fun at Liberal expense...having a sense of humour, I was just extending his joke.
  39. Andy Gillis from United States writes: lost ontarian... baseball fan? I have absolutely no problem w/ booing a money-grubbing hypocritical athelete, like A-Rod. I'd have no problem with Canadien fans booing Chara if he left Montreal because of (insert any issue here).

    But I've always held Canadiens fans to a higher standard. They win 25% of the time, so I expect more from them... whether it's a game in Montrel or Boston.

    I dunno... maybe I'm being a bit too sensitive, but... i guess it struck me the wrong way, I guess. I expect better from true hockey fans.
  40. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Scott Loucks giving up his season tickets to the Maple Leafs ???

    Now, that is one of the seven signs of the apocalypse... That's a brave statement, Scott!

    BTW I have great respect for bopth Ken Dryden and Jean Belliveau....

    Dion, Chretien and Cherry.... Yawn, yesterday's newspapers....

    Cheers.
  41. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: No problem Nicolas Perrot ... try nhlnumbers.com

    Boston first... then Phili.

    Cheers
  42. Andy Gillis from United States writes: Scot Loucks...

    touche!!! :-)
  43. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: No problem Matt O.... I typed that comment with a smile on my face.

    :)

    Cheers
  44. Karen Lieberman from Toronto, Canada writes: OLÉ OLÉ OLÉ OLÉ... OLÉ OLÉ
  45. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Andy Gillis from United States:

    I think that the Montreal fans boo Chara because he took a wicked slap shot point blank at Carey Price on a penalty shot a few weeks ago... It could easily have been construed as an attempt to injure.

    BTW Chara never played in Montreal.... He played in Ottawa.

    Cheers.
  46. Shades of Grey from Whitehorse, Canada writes: Allez les Habitants! (from a lifelong Leafs fan)
  47. Matt O from Canada writes: Scot, good to hear.

    Like you said, enough politics. Go, Habs, Go! And, too demonstrate my non-partisanship, Go, Flames, Go! as well. Would love to see another Habs-Flames final to take me back to my childhood days.
  48. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Robert Miller... tis true.

    Now I have to admit some of it was for finacial reasons..... but the last time work dried up and I had to renew I just went to my regular buyers and offered them a deal (6 years ago).

    Not this time.... I took to heart some of the comments on these pages during this hockey season. Nobody can accuse me of blindly supporting the idiots at MLSE again. :)

    I only carry the tickets so that I can see playoff games. I go to a few regular season games.... but not too many.... and I can buy $40 dollar purples then move to the reds if I really want to do that.

    I figure if I start putting away a dollar a week .... I will have enough to pay $1000 per ticket the next time they make the finals...

    especially after watching some of the young teams fly during the real season.

    Cheers
  49. Andy Gillis from United States writes: R Miller. I know he wasn't ever a Canadien. I was just suggesting that that might be a good reason for booing him. Of course, I'm just stirring things up cuz 'm disappointed, too. ;-)

    OK... anyways. i guess that hockey season is over for me this year.

    Hmmm I wonder who's gonna challenge the Red Sox this year for the World Series? Washington, perhaps?

    (sorry, couldn't resist)
  50. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Matt - My point is why do they bother to show the 'celebrities' at a hockey game. I'm there to watch they players on the ice, not the so-called players in the stands.

    I take offence at you trying to label me politically - the last time I had a real choice I voted Rhinocerous.

    But no harm done, let's discuss hockey.
  51. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: I called the blowout earlier today.

    Now, it's just a question of time before the Habs haters start blabbing about quick dismissals by the Flyers or Rangers....just like we were supposed to finish 13th.
  52. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Pat Billings;

    Not a Habs hater.... but a hockey lover here.

    I don't think the Habs will get blown out.... they may just wear out... against the Flyers for sure. Against NYR they have a chance (IMHO) but that has more to do with whether the NYR's show up...

    Cheers
  53. Andy Gillis from United States writes: R Miller. I neglected to thank you for the info... I had searched the Internet for the reason, but came-up blank. So Chara took a slapshot at Price on a penalty shot? I did not know that--as I get very little hockey info here in Seattle.

    hmmmm... I'm not sure if that's such a bad thing. But it sure explains the booing... thanks again for the info.

    I really wish that the Versus and CBC did a better job explaining that. As it obviously left me (and other Bees fans) with a bad feeling.
  54. Shades of Grey from Whitehorse, Canada writes: Andy Gillis from Seattle, United States writes: 'Oh and btw... not any spolit grapes here... but please stop booing the opponent's stars? I know it's probably real fun to do that, but it shows absolutely zero class. IMH): it's very Bush league (as in George) ...wat too 'merican ;-)
    '

    Andy, I'm with you all the way. It makes me cringe, whoever's playing, when the home town fans boo an opposing player every time he touches the puck. It's called bad sportmanship.
  55. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Andy Gillis from United States:

    Just keep that World Series Trophy coming to visit Halifax again when the Sox win it...

    Here's the deal.... we give you the Christmas tree and you share the World Series Trophy ....

    Deal? ;)

    Cheers.
  56. Swifty J from Mtl, Canada writes: A relief that my Habs came through, and in a fashion that bodes well for the next round. Props to the Bruins for their well-earned wins.
  57. Pat Billings from CDN, Canada writes: Loucks:

    I believe it's the opposite. The Flyers are beat up, have Biron (not great) and are relatively young and inexperienced. Plus, we swept them in the regular season. They have the apperance of being a tough hitting team but they aren't that big. Boston plays more physical than them. We match up well against them.

    Rangers have Shanny, Drury, Gomez, Jagr, Straka, Avery and Lundquist. They are much bigger than the Flyers. We struggled badly against them all-season. They're rested and healthy.
  58. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: Andy Gillis - 3M is correct in the slapshot in OT. A number of posters had an opinion and we thought it was an attempt to injure.

    Once the fans get a hold of it - it will never stop. That's why Habs fans will boo Chara no matter what team he plays for.
  59. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Andy from Seattle.... booing.... you gotta watch a Sens/Leaf game.

    In Ottawa... the impoverished leaf fans who can't get a ticket at home will be there booing Alfie all night long. Sens fans respond to Sundin in kind. To a lesser extent in Toronto with Sundin... but they are all over Alfie.

    The funny part is..... it's all about Alfie mimicking Sundin tossing a stick into the stands.... something he did as a joke after Sundin (his friend) got suspended for tossing his broken stick into the stands.

    Personally... as a sports fan... I hate it at all levels/sports... mainly because when I played the booing just got me going harder.... and I therefore think it is counterproductive.

    Cheers
  60. Brent Slobodin from Canada writes: Saved by Jesus Price.

    I'll leave it at that.
  61. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Billings;

    You may be correct.

    I can't say that I saw the Habs play either team this winter (Living in the Leaf zone and all).

    I am only going on what I have seen in the playoffs and the history of the NYR (Jagr etc.). I don't like the NYR defense... (not fond of the Phili one either).

    I like the youngsters on Phili. I agree with you about Biron as apposed to Lunquist.

    I'm just trolling for help on my next round pool picks :)

    Cheers
  62. Andy Gillis from United States writes: I'm oot in Washington State, USA... where XMas tree also grow like weeds. But thanks for the offer, anyways.

    Shoot... now that Stern has take way our basketball team, I 'm hoping beyond hope that we get an NHL team out here to take their place. (dream, dream, dream...)

    Anyhoo... and thanks again for the Chara/booing info. Of course... I feel alot better now that I've vented. ;-)
  63. Craig Scott from Republic of Newfoundland, Canada writes: R Miller from Halifax, Canada........

    The reason the fans in Montreal Boo Chara is because 2 season's ago when he was with the Senators he was in a fight with the Habs tough guy Ivanans and when the fight was pretty much over and the linesman was holding Ivanans down on the ice Chara punched him with a cheap shot and broke his orbital bone and basically he was pretty much gone for the season.
  64. Puk Natcha from Montrealonce, Canada writes: Geez,
    Dion is from Quebec and so is Chretien.
    Wonder why they were at a Habs game?
    Before he was a Liberal I think Dryden actually lived in Montreal for a time.
    Beliveau? He used to work for the Habs long ago but he's neither Liberal nor Conservative, always a centre.
    And there's not much better than beating the Bostons in a playoff game in Montreal, is there? Except maybe beating the Leafs, but hardly anyone can remember that...
  65. Andy Gillis from United States writes: OK Scott , R. and/or Mariposa -

    OK. I gotta admit, I'm a fair weather hockey fan these days. But what's the big deal about taking a slapshot on a breakaway, penalty-shot or OT shot?

    Man, I sure wish hockey will become what is once WAS. With no helmets... more sportmanship. Fer cryin' out loud, would the original (no mask, not Forest) 'Gump' have complained about a lousy slapshot on a breakaway?

    I dunno. I guess I'm an old fart. (Maybe Kovalev brought back some fond memories of the good ol' days?)

    If Craig's explanation is the true reason, then maybe the lineman ought to be the target of the booing?

    Anyways... I'm sorta confused now. ...and maybe that's why my Google search on 'Chara boos' came up empty. :-)

    Habs fans... live long and score!
  66. brad maddigan from Canada writes: Hopefully, all the so called experts won't pick the Habs in the 2nd round. They were picked to miss the playoffs, and then they were picked to sweep the Bruins. I don't put much faith in the so called experts, but a character win like tonight will have me grinning for a few days. Montreal grew up tonight, and it will only get better. I don't care what the match ups are after tomorrow, it says here that Montreal and Pittsburgh are destined to meet in the conference final.
  67. Alen Lager from Brampton, Canada writes: hmmm, so what would be better...to play the Flyers who we beat all 4 games this year or to play the Rangers who beat us the first 3 games we played and had a 5- 0 lead on us in the fourth game only to see us come back (the greatest comeback ever for the Habs in term of goals) and win?

    I would prefer to play the Flyers as I think they have the worse goalie. I can see Lundquist stealing a series however I can't see Biron doing the same. also, the Habs fans are going to be merciless on Brier.
  68. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: brad maddigan;

    Nothing I would like to see more....

    But my pool picks won't be based on 'I wish'. They have to be based on what I know and what I have seen. Then I cheer for my picks.

    Face it... the only reason most NFL fans are into it is because of their pools... same goes during the Stanley cup playoffs..... once your team is out.

    I won $500 last year by picking an Anaheim Buffalo final... with Ottawa losing in the conference final.... half right... but still cheered for Ottawa... even in the final.

    Most of your expert prognosticators never get it right.... I want to know how I get one of those jobs.. (weather man second).

    Cheers
  69. Andy Gillis from United States writes: brad: 'Montreal grew up tonight'

    That may be an understatement. But they must do even better to continue on to the finals.

    If I were Carbonneau, I would not be 100% satisified with this particular game 7 win. Why? Because the B's continued to outplay them in the first couple of periods... and that cannot be a good sign.

    The Canadiens need better vision, and better passing to continue onwards.
  70. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Andy from Seattle.... you are missing the point. (And you are no more and old fart than most of the posters on here who can actually type a coherent sentence).

    The reasons why fans boo the opposition are varied and weird. Check out my previous post on Alfie.

    Some boo because a favourite player left their team.
    Some boo because a player dissed one of their faves.
    Some boo because everybody around them are booing (majority).

    I will stick with your thought and others ... it is class less. (and counter productive).

    Cheers
  71. Andy Gillis from United States writes: I like to think it's number #3... cuz everyone else is booing. Anyways, I just discovered this... omg...

    http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1087970&srvc=rss

    ...I guess maybe some of us Bostonians need to learn about true class. From US to you-all. Sorry.
  72. Matt O from Canada writes: Mariposa, okay, I'm with you on the celebrity thing, and I apologize for labelling you.

    As for hockey, I got some real lousy news today (might explain my smarky attitude) so right now I'm going to savour the win.

    I know Stock on HNIC was big on the Rangers, but I don't see it...I'd rather face them on the whole than they Flyers, as that series would be seriously intense. Though the Flyers have looked shaky the last couple of games, so you never know.

    Basically I'm still bitter at Briere so I'd like to see the Habs wipe the floor with him, though I would be furious if they dropped the series.
  73. Robin Hannah from Canada writes: Andy Gillis from United States - I guess I'd say get a thicker skin when you lose. But tonight's Habs/Bruins game, when Montrealers booed the American anthem? I was appalled and embarrassed. Seemed like a tacky start to the game. My rabid BoSox friend from Mass., on the other hand, tells me that such behavior is standard in baseball. I didn't know it was becoming standard in hockey, and I didn't like hearing it.

    Still - the Canadiens won a beauty game, in a thrilling series. I'm sorry for the Bruins, and thrilled for the Habs.
  74. Alberto Bayo from Canada writes: Wow. Nice to see the Kid get a shutout after being severely rattled in Game 5. Koivu and AK27 skating on the same line is a pleasant surprise.
    It seems the Canadiens Euro-Captain is as passionate and committed as any North-American to the game and victory. After letting 1-0 leads evaporate in games 5 and 6 after the 1st period. Mike Komisarek said tonight...'There wasn't really anything said before the 2nd because there was no need for it. Saku said it all after game 6.'
    Nice job as well, brothers Kostitsyn. Maybe the ghost of Howie Morenz finally made it to the Bell Centre from the Forum. GO HABS GO
  75. Andy Gillis from United States writes: Robin: Hmmmm... it might seem like thin skin... but really, it ain't.

    Honestly, I didn't expect we (Bahstin Brewins) would even play four... let alone seven games. ...and I had so much fun watching this series!

    For some gawd-awful reason, I couldn't get past the chara-boos. For all I know, the guy is a real jerk... or then again maybe he gives endlessly to charity. I dunno.

    But I DO know that I want to see hockey fans be better than that... better than basebase fans... better than hoop fans... better than football (UK) fans. That's was the point I was trying to make.

    I didn't hear the anthem booing thing... that's toooo funny. Considering the politiacal havoc we've wreaked acoss the world the past 8 yrs, we prolly deserve it.

    Thanks for the sympathy. I'm rooting for the 'evil empire' now. But don't tell anyone from beantown, as they'd prolly kick the crap outta me. ;-)

    At Seattle Mariner baseball games, we have yet to boo the canadian anthem. Even if we made the playoffs, I'm sure we wouldn't then.
  76. Leslie D. Gerhardt from The Holy Land, Canada writes: Great series, although it was closer than it had to be. The Habs got a bit overconfident after the first couple of games and the Bruins played desparate hockey and nearly upset the apple-cart. It was about time the Russians showed up in this game, they were invisible for the most part due to the physical play of the Bruins. Great victory though soooo Go Habs Go.
    Another thing that was great about this game is that hopefully we won't have to put up with Bob 'HOMER' Cole broadcasting anymore Habs games. His utter dislike for the Habs came through time and time again and I was getting sick of it. I think he thought the Bruins were the Leafs and he was back broadcasting regular season Leaf's games. Jim Hughson is the best hockey broadcaster in the country and I hope we get to hear more of him.
  77. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: Was very happy when my wife foned me and told me the Canadians won 5-0. Very happy. Hope they go all the way to the finals. Go Habs Go. Go Canada Go.
  78. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Craig Scott from Newfoundland:

    I think that you are correct about the Ivanans incident...

    Funny that no one in Montreal is able to say whether it was the penalty shot against Price or the punching of Ivanans when he was down that had originally triggered the Chara boos.
  79. chris isher from Canada writes: I am happy that the Canadiens won, but more so that they won when most already had them losing game seven....although i didn't like to see Boston lose that way.....i was hoping for a competitive game, but i enjoyed the scoring because it was only a matter of time that the speed would turn the corner for the Habs...........and as for Cherry...i am sorry for the old guy but...i am laughing at him......hahahahahahahaha.......he is still looking for reasons they lost....o well....they lost and to a better team, but i give the B's all the credit for playing hard, always a good series when it comes to these two teams...........to all the B's fans that come here and post comments, they have nothing to be ashamed of, they played awesome........it was a little too hard for my liking, but i look at it this way...........i think the B's either burned out the Canadiens or hardened em up for the next opponents...i hope they got em ready for the flyers or rangers..............but anyhow......i enjoyed myself and would be here regardless of a win or loss...............good series, and can't wait to see the B's next year.......so good series........go HABS
  80. George S from Toronto, Canada writes: Hope the offence clicks like this for the Habs next series. They really showed why they had the number one offence in the league last night. I am really impressed with Carbo's line changes and coaching ability! Go Habs!
  81. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Montreal-Rangers looks likely. Now THAT would be a battle. One may wish to remember the Habs' spectacular comeback during the season against NY, but with Jagr, Gomez, Drury, Lundqvist, Shanahan, Callahan et al, on a roll, this series will truly test the mettle of Les Canadiens. The move by Carbo to put Kovy-Koivu-Higgins together, and The Flying Kostitsyns with Plekanec, is smart. It may well come down to the the grinders again. And Kovalev against his old Stanley Cup team? We are about to see some of the best playoff hockey in a decade. Fasten your seat belt.
  82. Offshore Reg from Bridgetown, Barbados writes: Before the game I didn't think they would win. Sometimes it feels good to be wrong.
  83. George S from Toronto, Canada writes: I bet Boston's performance made Don Cherry turn in his grave (I can dream can't I).
  84. Swifty J from Mtl, Canada writes: I haven't been to a game lately so I could be all wet here, but I'd be surprised if the Boo-Chara Chorus were more than a couple of thousand strong. That's all it takes to conjure up enough booing to be heard on TV.
    As for why they boo Chara...

    It was the SO slapshot...
    No, it was the Ivanans incident...
    No, it was that time he elbowed Kovalev to the head...
    No, it was the way he participated in the Senators' open mockery of the Habs a couple of years ago (a low point for the Ottawa franchise, and the moment I developed my own hatred for the franchise)...
    No, it just seems to get him off his game...
    No, it's because he's burned the Habs a few times over the years...

    Take your pick. I'm sure the boys in the chorus do it for some or all of those reasons and others besides.

    At least if the opponent is Philly, we'll all know why they're riding Briere, right? And we'll also hear what happens when the size of the chorus doubles or triples.

    The "better chance to win" comment is still a powerful motivator for the Habs, and that's just one reason I hope they meet Philly. Another is that the Rangers are likely to be a tougher opponent overall. Yet another is that should Philly win tonight, they have to play Game 1 after a single day off.

    So here's to a thrilling quadruple-OT triumph for the Flyers tonight.
  85. Willard Kurtz from Toronto, Canada writes: Well the Habs finally did it. They finally stuck a guy in the middle of the 3-4 Bruins collapsed around Thomas on the PK and what happened - Bing red light! For the last four games they've been passing around the perimieter, getting absolutely nowhere. Tonight they paid the price, laid the body, got in the mix in front of Thomas and never stopped attacking. Price definitely pulled them through the Bruin storm in the 1st but Montreal came on in the 2nd and never let up. Thank God they finally ditched the immensely flawed approach of sitting on a 1 goal lead for 40 minutes - ya that was working so well. Koivu was bang on, they stopped trying to anticipate what the Bruins would do and got back to their game. Boston surprised a lot of people and their young core is just going to get better - I see great Bruins-Habs battles ahead. BTW any Habs fan who wants the Rangers instead of the Flyers needs to put away the crack pipe for all the excellent reasons allready stated (Lundqvist was just nominated for the Vezina - nuff said). Go Habs Go!!!
  86. Rob C from Canada writes: Now there's a good reason to burn a few cars...So what happens when hab fans get ticked?
  87. Alberto Bayo from Canada writes: Don't lose that tie Carbo.
  88. alex just a canadian from Canada writes: as a habs fan, i must say other than last nights game it has probably been one of the best boston montreal series played in the last few years. Both teams played hard and clean. Watch out, boston is getting its puzzle together teams beware.

    other note those rioters are not hockey fans but hoodlums and shame the city, the team, and fans. Just like 93 there are certain individuals that are deliberately ready and waiting to steal from certain stores and all they need is any excuse.
  89. Cowtown boy from Calgary, Canada writes: For those that complain that the CBC was showing Liberal politicians, maybe it's because both Frank Mohavolic and Ken Dryden while liberal politicians are also ex Montreal Canadians. Typical stupid conservative reaction.

    On to the next round ... go habs.
  90. Ab Irato from Montreal, Canada writes: Congrats to the Habs. If the Bruins get healthy next year, look out. Claude Julien definately a contender for coach of the year.
  91. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: "and guess which teams had the most Canadian citizens tonight"? Wrong Scott. Montreal 16, Boston 15. Not too often you are wrong but this one you have the big bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
  92. Sheila Lanz-Jimenez from San Clemente, Calif, United States writes: As a long time Canadien hockey fan, it was great to hear that the Canadiens won their series over Boston. I hope that they will go all the way.
    I remember in the old days, the Montreal fans in the old Forum always booed the stars of the visiting team. I also remember that if any of the visiting players seemed to be injured, the Forum would go silent, and when the injured player got to his feet, the fans would applaud in appreciation that the player was not seriously injured.
    One thing that the fans in Montreal would never do, in the old days was to boo the singing or playing of any National Anthem. They had too much class for that.

    Go Habs Go!

    Canadian in Calif.
  93. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: PC; I'm never wrong Claude (as far as I know) :)

    I said dressed.

    nhlnumbers.com

    Boston had more.

    Cheers
  94. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Nobody wants to say it, but Montreal must be breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Flyers instead of Rangers in Round 2. Not that Philly will be easy. By the way, it is beyond shameful when so-called fans boo a national anthem. No place for that in sport. Ditto the beating up of opposing fans (witness the Boston incident) and torching of police cars in Montreal. We've seen this in soccer for years. Thugs use sporting events as a cover for their stomach-turning brutality.

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