I don't know whether to be elated right now that the Jackets are still in the playoff race and they're coming off a signature win or if I should be cranked because this kind of game has always been there and this is one of the few times that we've seen it. In the past, when the Jackets picked up a big win it was always because they outworked and outhit the opponent. they may have won the game, but you always got the feel that the training staff would be working overtime just to get these guys back out on the ice for their next drop. Tonight, Chimera's grizzled mug not withstanding, the Jackets won like a team with skill. Let's hope they don't get lulled to sleep in the euphoria of the big win.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Who Played in the Blue Jackets Uniforms Tonight?
Of course the Red Wings are missing two of their top flight defenseman right now, but even without them all season this is a 70 point team instead of an 80 point team. I can't recall a game like the Jackets played tonight. A 5-1 victory over one of the most talented, and unquestionably best teams in the league? These are not the same Jackets that laid eggs against LA and Chicago. These Jackets seemed to acknowledge that getting the puck in the net is better than just putting it on goal. These Jackets figured that Detroit could be had if you effectively move the puck out of your own zone. These Jackets looked superior all over the ice. These Jackets made it look easy.
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