Sens and Bolts, Round 2
There were a pair of fights last night, both coming from the Senators–Lightning game. This is the second time this season these two mildly overacheiving teams have met up. The first game saw a few scraps as well.
There were new matchups this time around. Mid-way through the game Chris Neil took on Zenon Konopka in a fairly spirited fight. Konopka wasn’t too big a fan of the way the bout ended, with Neil getting in a late shot with the linesmen in. Steve Downie wanted a piece of Jarkko Ruutu with under a minute left in the game. Downie had the early part of the bout, but Ruutu was able to even things up. These two have fought once before, when they were part of the Battle of Pennsylvania.
Tampa and Ottawa play twice more. The next game is in just a week. The last isn’t until April.
Videos added
Chris Neil vs Zenon Konopka Oct 29, 2009
Jarkko Ruutu vs Steve Downie Oct 29, 2009
Shane Hnidy vs Jake Dowell Oct 26, 2009
Shean Donovan vs Kenndal McArdle Oct 28, 2009
Jim Vandermeer vs R.J. Umberger Oct 28, 2009
Paul Bissonnette vs Jared Boll Oct 28, 2009
Cam Janssen vs Tim Conboy Oct 28, 2009
Brad Winchester vs Jay Harrison Oct 28, 2009
Some reads
Red Wings appreciate knowing veteran enforcer Brad May has their backs
Bolts’s Zonopka brings energy
A storied rise to the NHL for Caps’ Boudreau
Gill collects ring, but fits right in with Montreal
Some fun with numbers
Knock some sense into ‘em
High-def TV luring Americans to NHL
