Game 2: San Jose 1 @ Montreal 0
Montreal learns their lesson and comes prepared for game 2.
With a horrible showing by Montreal in the first game of the series they knew they would have to be better if they wanted to contain the offensive power of the Sharks. A strong individual effort by Koivu in the previous game and a stern players-only team meeting called by Koivu, did just that.
The first period of the second game would be much more of a team game for the Habs. The Habs were able to slow down San Jose's speed by using better positioning and controlling the puck. Throughout the game both teams had quality chances but neither team could produce. Huet stood on his head as the 22,491 fans in attendance chanted "Hip Hip Huet" every time he would make a stop. At the other end of the ice Nabokov was less active only facing 10 shots through out the game, although he had to be sharp on over half of them.
60 minutes would not produce a goal, but it did produce a lot of tense action. The team meeting called by Koivu worked as the Habs were a much better team and Huet produced a much better outing. San Jose seemed to be their self not changing their game plan and sticking to their run and gun style of play utilizing their team speed.
It was looking like (from the first 60 minutes) that this game could go on forever. But 1:16 into the first OT the Habs would have their hearts broken. From a faceoff to the right of Huet, San Jose would control the puck and Carle took a shot to get the puck on net. The puck would deflect off a Hab D-man's leg and go through the legs of Huet. Huet would squeeze his pads and reach back to grab the puck, but it was too late and the red light was on. The Sharks would celebrate thier 2-0 lead in the series and the Habs would skate off the ice in disbelief that all their hard work was for nothing.
Both teams would get ready for a possible series deciding game 3.
Stats:
29 shots 10
20 hits 34
3 Stars:
Huet 28 1 (well deserved!)
Carle 1 0
Nabokov 10 0
Summary:
1st:
None
2nd:
None
3rd:
None
1OT:
SJ: Carle - McLaren, Marleau
With a horrible showing by Montreal in the first game of the series they knew they would have to be better if they wanted to contain the offensive power of the Sharks. A strong individual effort by Koivu in the previous game and a stern players-only team meeting called by Koivu, did just that.The first period of the second game would be much more of a team game for the Habs. The Habs were able to slow down San Jose's speed by using better positioning and controlling the puck. Throughout the game both teams had quality chances but neither team could produce. Huet stood on his head as the 22,491 fans in attendance chanted "Hip Hip Huet" every time he would make a stop. At the other end of the ice Nabokov was less active only facing 10 shots through out the game, although he had to be sharp on over half of them.
60 minutes would not produce a goal, but it did produce a lot of tense action. The team meeting called by Koivu worked as the Habs were a much better team and Huet produced a much better outing. San Jose seemed to be their self not changing their game plan and sticking to their run and gun style of play utilizing their team speed.
It was looking like (from the first 60 minutes) that this game could go on forever. But 1:16 into the first OT the Habs would have their hearts broken. From a faceoff to the right of Huet, San Jose would control the puck and Carle took a shot to get the puck on net. The puck would deflect off a Hab D-man's leg and go through the legs of Huet. Huet would squeeze his pads and reach back to grab the puck, but it was too late and the red light was on. The Sharks would celebrate thier 2-0 lead in the series and the Habs would skate off the ice in disbelief that all their hard work was for nothing.
Both teams would get ready for a possible series deciding game 3.
Stats:
29 shots 10
20 hits 34
3 Stars:
Huet 28 1 (well deserved!)
Carle 1 0
Nabokov 10 0
Summary:
1st:
None
2nd:
None
3rd:
None
1OT:
SJ: Carle - McLaren, Marleau
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