Sens beat a hot Carolina team that had won their last 3. No slow start this time, instead of giving up 3 goals in the first, they scored three. Auld gave up a softie, but was solid otherwise. The 'Canes ended up pumping more than 40 shots at him. Auld made some crucial stops early in the game, that kept the Sens going. I expect to see him start next game too. Sens can be competitive if they get goaltending, plenty of scoring chances being generated now.
Campoli didn't stand out much this game, but Comrie showed some offensive flair. He scored a goal and his line with Fisher and Shannon were effective. Shannon looked pretty good manning the point on the powerplay. Not only that, but putting Foligno with Kelly and Vermette, has made three strong lines.
The bad news? Spezza was giving the puck away an awful lot. The Big Line scored, (while Fisher was playing for Spezza), but otherwise looked a bit off their game. Alfie is playing with a broken jaw, so I give him a pass. But the next game is against a powerful Sharks team; these guys better bring their A game. If nothing else, it will be a good measuring stick for where the team is now.
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