Jackets 2, Oilers 7: Photoblog

“B is for bullshit and you fed me some.” — Kathleen Edwards

This was one to be forgotten. The Jackets actually managed to control much of the play for about two and a quarter periods, but despite a huge margin in shots on goal, they couldn’t get many quality chances and couldn’t put anything past Roloson. The power play continued to look inept. And despite Edmonton having single digit shots on goal through two periods, the Jackets defense made some crucial gaffes, hanging Leclaire out to dry and putting them down 2-0 early. For a brief time in the third, it looked like the Jackets might make a game of it, but then the wheels came off for Pascal, and it quickly turned into a slaughter. Chants of “We want Mason” and sarcastic cheers when Leclaire made routine stops filled the air. Just an ugly game.

But hey, at least a Columbus team that knows how to win was in the building — the Crew was honored during the first period as they prepare to head off to LA. I look forward to cheering them on out there and forgetting about this one.

Leo!

Nash and Brassard contributed to the few highlights for the CBJ this game.

Ales Hemsky

My soon-to-be neighbor Manny Malhotra tries to get past Steve Staios

Voracek chases the puck

Roloson stops Jason Chimera

Freddy Modin looking intense

Roloson holds onto the puck

Peca and Modin confer

Hey, what’s that in the back of the net? The Jackets finally get one.

Pascal loses his lid and the Oilers score

Hejda and Penner joust in front of the net

Commodore on the PK

Peca defends with no stick

And it just got worse for Pascal

Lots of this in the third

Leclaire’s body language says it all

Not many fans hung around ’til the bitter end