There seems to be a huge deal over Game 5 of the Habs and Bruins series last night (April 17, 2008). Most people are in a big panic about what's wrong with Carey Price. The only real problem is why everyone thinks this is the end of the world.
It's understandable that he has been one the main guys of the Habs' club. It's also understandable that he has more pressure than any other player on the team.
However, is there any NHL goaltender out there who does not have a shaky game, or let in more than one goal?? Or, for that matter, what goalie doesn't feel a little extra nerves in the post-season?? Take a look at the Detroit and Nashville matchup on Thursday night, when Dominik Hasek, a long-time veteran, was pulled from the game.
And for that matter, Price is a rookie. One who is playing in his first ever NHL playoff series.
But it is no reason to panic. Remember that this is the kid who led Team Canada to a World Junior Championship, and the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs to a Calder Cup. The Bulldogs weren't expected to make it far but Price proved the skeptics wrong.
Everyone has been comparing him to the likes of Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy, the guys who lead the Habs to the Stanley Cup in both their rookie years. But times has changed, the NHL has changed, after all, they do call it "new."
Regardless of what everyone expects, or what the odds are in favour of, it is one loss, from one kid. The world is not ending. Montreal is still leading the series and can move into the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a victory on Saturday night. So the hockey fans of this world must do what Carey Price does best: relax.
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5 months ago
Yeah I think everyone knew that Carey was due for one of those nights ( I mean he is only human)....it's a good thing it happened in a 5th game and not a 7th
I think the rest of the team has to take a good long look in the mirror and ask if that's the best they can do....I haven't seen any stellar playoff play from anyone else yet...don't know what they're waiting for....leaving it up to Carey is totally inexcusable
from 5 months ago
Yeah, he sure is human..not invincible!!!
And as you say, good thing it didn't in a game 7. If it ends up like that, can't imagine what will be said then :/
5 months ago
You can't win a Stanley Cup by relying solely on your goaltender. Montreal has got to step up and play like they did in game one. If the Habs lose game six, I don't expect them to make it the next round.
from 5 months ago
A game 6 loss would devastate almost all of their confidence, I'm sure. And I bet that instead of the individual players putting the blame on themselves, they'll some how tie it to Price or Kovalev.
I heard Koivu may return tomorrow. if THAT doesnt help them win, NOTHING will!
5 months ago
while i may not follow hockey alot- that i do know lisa- and this is another very good article- its everything a good article should be- its informative, fun to read ect you should write for a canadien newspaper hockey section
5 months ago
they lost the 6th game!!!! i was routing for price he was always calm and in control and now he's letting in 5 goals a match!!! i reallyyyy hope the habs win the seventh match...
from 5 months ago
I dont think it's Price's fault.. Koivu isn't feeling 100% yet, obviously. He was skating slower than normal. And a few dumb mistakes by the D.
I'm terrified of Monday's game, though!! :O.
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