Comeback Win Gives Flames the Series Lead

What a game! The Flames looked down and out in the early in the first period with a 3-0 deficit and Kipper pulled. Just so happens that Cujo gets thrown into the fire and backstops the Flames to a 4 unanswered goal comeback win. That's playoff hockey for ya.

The turning point must have been Sarich's hit on Marleau as he smoked him into the boards. It's too early to find the hit on youtube but it was one of the hardest clean checks I've ever seen.
I'm extremely entertained. So I can't really ask for more...

This now gives the Flames a 2-1 series lead and home ice advantage. They've played well at home this entire season and just need to outwork, outhustle and outhit the Sharks and they could upset the team everyone seemed to be picking as this year's Stanley Cup winner. I like upsets.

UPDATE:

here's the hit everyone's talking about:

I'd Give My Left Nut for...

We've all heard how hard the playoffs really are, and how players go to war. Injuries are just part of it. Well would you give your left nut for a Stanley Cup?

Patrick Thoresen just might. TSN has more:

Flyers left wing Patrick Thoresen was taken to the hospital for tests after getting hit in the groin by a shot during Philadelphia's 5-4 loss to Washington on Friday night.

That sounds bad right... this part sounds even worse:

Thoreson went down to block a slap shot by Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green with the Flyers clinging to a one-goal lead early in the third period. The puck struck Thoresen between the legs with such force that after the game he was taken to a Washington hospital Center.

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Thoreson might need to have a testicle removed.

Here's a salute to Patrick Thoresen...the kids got balls. For now.

March of the Penguins...?

I know it's April, but this post season could be the start of a March of the Penguins to Lord Stanley's cup. The Pens looked dominant, with big Gino Malkin taking charge and leading his team with 3 points. The old man Gary Roberts also chipped in with 2 goals and Marc-Andre Fleury's critics were silenced as he posted his first career playoff shutout.

If they continue this drive through this series, the Sens don't stand a chance. No Alfie, Fischer or Kelly = big trouble for a struggling Senators squad. A very convincing win by the Pens tonight who look built for a playoff drive. They have a strong 3rd and 4th line and Fleury looked solid when he was tested. It's going to be hard to shutdown the offense when there's always powerhouses like Crosby, Malkin and Hossa to shutdown, and strong secondary scoring is present with the likes of Malone and Sykora as well.

As the opening night of the playoffs comes to an end, I'm really impressed with how entertaining the Flames and Sharks game was. Iginla's drive to the net for the winning goal was unreal. An all out Iginlaesque effort. Watch out this could be a long grueling series with the potential for many injuries.

I love playoff hockey. Those Pens I drafted in my playoff pool are looking pretty choice tonight too.