Rangers @ Knights, Jan 15, 2009

Observations:

Overall thought: If the Knights put up 50+ shots, they should win almost every night, especially if they only allow 19. All told, a solid game by Parker van Buskirk (Rangers G). Absolutely robbed Justin Taylor in the 2nd period (and then denied Taylor on 3 breakways over the 2nd/3rd periods...Taylor had to wait until the net was empty to complete the hat trick).

Who I liked:
Justin Taylor (London F): Hat trick, solid all around game.
Zac Rinaldo (London F): Rambunctious game with 5 or 6 huge hits that opened up tons of space for the rest of the team. Also had a great assist on Varone's GWG.
Nazem Kadri (London F): 2 great assists with some great passing.
Phil Varone/Jason Wilson (London F): Combined with either Rinaldo or Salters to form a line that seemed to have constant chances and good jump. Wilson has been an underrated star.

Who I didn't like:
London D (other than Tarasuk/Roth): Montgomery especially had a bad game, while Del Zotto didn't look all that good either (at least on the defensive end).
Trevor Cann (London G): Didn't have to be great, but should have had the first Kitchener goal. No chance on the second one.