Series 5: Sens 3 - Chumps 1

Game 1 vs Tampa Bay (Lose 3-1): Johan who? He was great in this game, but was pulled against Washington in his next start. Is this a case of the Sens making an average goalie look unbeatable? *cough*Tim Thomas*cough* The Sens have been hot as of late, so I'll give them the mulligan on this game. I'm sure the Lightning players wanted some revenge against the Sens for being knocked off easily in the playoffs last year.

Game 2 vs Carolina (Win 4-1): Oh Gerber. That is the first time I've seen a goalie get their skate stuck in the net, oh well. You made up for it the rest of the game with ok goaltending. The Canes didn't seem to have much of anything going, with Gerber's rebounds being easily cleared by the Sens D. The Sens capitalized on giveaways and were able to convert on odd-man rushes. Quality win in my books, even if the Canes were sub-par.

Game 3 vs Florida (Win 6-0): Nothing much to say here. Thumbs up for the team effort, Alfredsson showing some toughness, and Emery getting a well deserved shutout. Thumbs down to the glass at the Sc'ank breaking and injuring two young ones. I hope they are ok. Update: It turns out the family is none the worse for wear and they get to watch a game for free in Eugene's private box, not bad.

Game 4 vs Tampa Bay (Win 5-2): This game was basically a repeat of the Minnesota Wild game. The Sens came out strong in the first, forgot to come out for the 2nd, but held strong enough to preserve the victory in the 3rd. Both of Antoine Vermette's goals were nice, but his first one with the nifty between-the-legs-from-the-side-of-the-net was quite stellar, even if Johan was not covering the left post(who woulda thought someone could shoot from that angle anyways?). There have been far too many games where the opposition goalie has been pulled in the first period in favour of a lesser backup who the Sens are afraid to shoot on. It's boring when games are decided in the first period, but a win is a win.