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Friday, March 2, 2007
A quick look around
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You got to give the Edmonton Oilers credit, man. When they tank, they go all out. They tank to the very depths of the human soul, leaving their fans with nothing but to stare out into the cold, dark, desolate Alberta night.
The Oil hasn’t scored since moving Ryan Smyth’s mullet to the Islanders. After getting blanked on home ice by former Oiler Curtis Joseph on Tuesday, the Oilers went on got themselves blanked on home ice by Minnesota’s third-string goalie on Thursday night. It was the second shutout in four career games for Josh Harding, who had to shower quickly, dress and help lug the equipment back on the bus. Two shutouts in four starts? Damn. Of course, you or I could have blanked the Oilers tonight. Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra each scored twice. The last time two Slovaks scored that much, George and Yortuk Festrunk were cruising the New York club scene looking for foxes to admire their bulges.
Meantime, Mr. Smyth notches a helper for the Isles, who nevertheless blow a lead and settle for one point in an OT loss to the Blues. Tampa picks up two points in a shootout, as do the Penguins.
Now is the time for teams to prove they want and deserve to be in the playoffs.
Which brings us to tonight. And to Sunday vs. the ‘Canes. Thrashers need to win these games, especially against Carolina. But you already knew that.
Post your gameday thoughts below.
