Montreal and Vancouver Both Victorious in Elimination Games

Yes,  that's right. Both teams won last night in their playoff matches with Vancouver defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 with a 2-1 score in overtime. Alex Burrows scored both of Vancouver's goals and even had a penalty shot attempt to boot. Of course, both the goaltenders were spectacular last night: Roberto Luongo snagged 31 saves and looked dominant tonight, erasing many Blackhawk scoring chances. However, the Hawks goaltender was just as superb: Corey Crawford was especially good in the 3rd period and ended many Canucks chances to win the game. This set up Jonathan Toews game-tying goal late in the period which sent the game into overtime. He also picked up 36 saves along the way. The shots on goal in the game were 38-32 in favour of Vancouver. Thus, the Canucks put Chicago away after blowing a 3-0 series lead. Now they have to wait to play the Nashville Predators in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Here's the recap. Also too, here are the game highlights:

                                                  video of WGN Radio recap (Chicago station)

Now, for the Montreal Canadiens game 6 vs Boston matchup. It was a big win for Montreal in their home rink (the Bell Centre in downtown Montreal) with the final score being 2-1 (but in regulation this time). Stars Michael Cammalleri and Brian Gionta scored the Habs goals on two separate 5-on-3 power plays and goaltender Carey Price was big as well, making 31 saves and facing 32 saves. Of course, Tim Thomas wasn't too shabby either: the Boston Bruins goaltender stopped 25 of the 27 shots that he faced. The shots on goal as you can guess was 32-27 in favour of the Bruins. Boston's only goal came from Dennis Seidenberg in the loss. Two other details of the game to blog about: with about 3 and-a-half minutes gone in the 1st period, it appeared as though Montreal had already scored the game's first goal. However, it was disallowed because the silly referee couldn't see the puck! Needless to say, the Habs fans booed their hearts out about the bad call and they even threw some towels onto the ice in protest. What happened was this: Scott Gomez dumped the puck in and Tim Thomas misplayed it, allowing for Brian Gionta slipped it in the net. Then the goal was disallowd. Gionta would make up for it though by scoring the game-winner in the 2nd period. All in all, it was a great game for Montreal. Here's the recap.

Well, that about wraps it up! Remember, Montreal has to do it again tonight in Boston for game 7. The game is on CBC and it will start at 7 PM! Take care!