I was really excited to get to see Joe Hicketts play tonight, but life is a series of disappointments until you die.
OK, that’s a bit extreme. OK, that’s a lot extreme, but I am bummed that I can’t see more of Hicketts.
The game started with a moment of silence for Jim Johannson:
Voracek gets the first good chance of the game, but he rips a wrister over the net from the slot.
The line of Zetterberg - Mantha - Nyquist gets a good chance shortly after.
With just over 4 minutes gone, Bertuzzi makes a nifty move to drive to the net and nearly scores a pretty goal.