The emergency is over, the Sens won. Everyone is happy and relieved and the Senators are back! Well, that's what the hockey media is saying this morning. I will agree that they had a convincing victory in the 5-1 thrashing of the Thrashers. Granted the Thrash were playing back-to-back road games, are the worst team in the league, and one of the worst defensively ranked teams. But the Sens have lost three times to the Islanders in 'easy' games this year, so nothing is taken for granted anymore.
The team did look good. Heatley/Spezza/Alfredsson were scoring. Donovan played really well with Fisher & Vermette. Defense was solid and PK killed off a long 5-on-3. To me Auld looked a bit shaky even though he only allowed 1 goal. But about time that the team support the goalie and not the other way around. There were a few early fights, so everyone came to play. It was nice to see. Now they just need to do that every game, and against the top teams in the league. They get a change to prove it against the Penguins on Saturday...
I secretly think it's the new 3rd jersey. Those black beauties are like a superhero's costume. Put it on and miraculous things happen. As superstitious as hockey players are, I wouldn't be surprised to see them replace the red jersey.
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