OK, so the Sens point streak was snapped at 6 games, after getting railroaded by Vancouver last night. It was the old cliche of playing the first game at home after a long trip, and the Sens did start slow. One period later it's 3-0 and I thought Elliott might get pulled again. The Sens managed to get it to 2-4 before an empty netter.
So why would I be all smiles? There have been rave reviews for the new head coach, but the team was winning. I think the real test is when the team doesn't play so well. As I had last blogged, Spezza was standing around during the OT game winner. Well, he started this game minus-3 after the first period. Granted so did Heatley, and Alfredsson was out with a broken jaw; and he's basically the defensive mind for that top line. But all excuses aside, Clouston benched Spezza for the second period. About damn time. If Clouston can "keep it real" and praise good play, punish poor play, regardless of the name on the back of the jersey, I say it's the guy they have been looking for.
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