The Anti-visor Advisor

Crosby and Full-face Protection

The Pittsburgh Penguins were looking stronger than ever this week after obtaining Jarome Iginla from the Calgary Flames.  That is, they looked stronger until Crosby took a puck in the face at 1:28 into the first game that Iginla played with the Penguins.  For now, Crosby is out indefinitely with a broken jaw.  It seems like the poor Canadian can never stay healthy, having suffered a few bad concussions the last couple seasons.

I was watching the Lang and O'Leary exchange today on TV.  Kevin O'Leary is that annoying Canadian Economist.  Did I mention he's annoying?  Anyways, they were weighing in on the Crosby injury and O'Leary says "Injuries of this sort are inevitable, they should keep researching better equipment to prevent this type of injury."  HELLO!  The type of cage that any amateur has on their helmet could have prevented the face injury that Crosby suffered.  I don't understand why NHL players aren't allowed wearing full-face protection.  It doesn't make sense.  Crosby's injury could have been prevented had he worn the same style of helmet WITH A FACEMASK that every amateur grows up wearing.

Tonight, in the Habs game versus Carolina, Bouillon took a stick in the face.  Bouillon was also wearing a visor (which only covers half the face).  He was okay afterwards, but it's just another example of the risks that professional hockey players are taking for no reason.  Implement the full-face cage!  Make it mandatory.

The Habs Make Carolina look like an AHL team

Another victory for the Habs tonight.  The win helps to secure their hold of second position in the Eastern conference.  Pittsburgh is in first place and is in the middle of a 15 game winning streak.  Carolina on the other hand is out of a playoff spot with 34 points in 35 games.

Carolina scored the first goal of the game five minutes into the contest.  Other than that brief lead, they were smothered by the Habs who outscored them 4-1 and outshot them 29-19.  Carolina only managed two shots on five powerplay opportunities!

Habs first goal was scored by Markov on the powerplay in the first period.  He took a powerful shot from the point which hit a defender and went top corner.  Subban assisted on the play, making him the league leading defenseman in points-scoring.

Halpern scored his first goal of the year.  His goal would be the game winner bringing the Habs up 2-1.  Beaulieu, Habs rookie defenseman, assisted on the play.  It was his first NHL point in his second game.

Pacioretty scored the next two goals including an empty netter.  Pacioretty's first goal of the night was a true beauty that showed his level of confidence, patience and skill.


XT26365YR4NU