Magical Hockey Night

[Blue Jackets 5, Phoenix Coyotes 2]

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I finally saw the Columbus Blue Jackets get their first home win of the season, in mid November. Last night I went to R-Bar before the game, looks like an awesome hockey bar. Way too packed to look around, I am hoping to return when no one is in there. 

Loved the urinals at R-Bar, with the rivals of the Blue Jackets posted on them. 

I truly enjoyed the seats last night more than I have really at any of the games I've been at. I could really see the play develop up high. It was just a perfect view and a nice chilly night at the arena. I love that feeling when there's a nip in the air at the arena. You know you're at a hockey game. 

The awful tragedy in Paris the night before prompted for a moment of silence. I have to say, it was weird being at a major pro sporting event the day after. I am thankful to God that no incidents happened. 

The finest of DFS NHL lineups I'll ever post, a 72.7 on Fanduel. It wasn't in a tourney. Nathan Mackinnon went top shelf in Montreal twice in the same 18 seconds. 

I can always say I say Ryan Johansen score a goal. He played a good ballgame last night.



Also tallying goals were Anthony Duclair and Oliver Ekman-Larrson.

And of course, they blared this awesome somng on the loudspeakers.

Hallsy is back tonight (UPDATE: Taylor Hall Nets two Goals in return, Loses)

Hallsy returns tonight in Phoenix. Full recap to follow.

UPDATE: Alright so I watched some of this one, but I ended up passing out when it was 2-1 Coyotes and the 2nd intermission took over. Oilers end up losing by a final score of 4-2, and Taylor Hall nets two powerplay goals in his return from injury.


Edmonton Journal | Event Summary | NHL.com Summary |

Here's a look at Hallsy's two goals:


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They don't play again until Saturday Night (Hockey Night) in San Jose. I'll be at an ugly sweater party, and most likely drunk.

Oilers celebrate Gretzky day with 4-3 last minute win over Coyotes

Last night's 4-3 win was one of the better games all season that we've seen since following the Oilers. Our boy Taylor Hall added a game winning assist as well as his 16th goal of the season.

The Oil play tonight at 7. This will lead into the All Star Break for everyone.

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