A laceration usually means a Penalty

The buildup and the hype.The uneasy feeling of trepidation. All of your fears of either the weaknesses of yourself or your teammates' cast a shadow of doubt in the possibility of a good result. The simple thought that we already blew our safety net; Its win or go home. The realization that all it takes is one bad bounce or one bad play. The pressure was on. Its so much fun, isn't it?

The fact is that this game meant everything. It meant our season. This win justifies this blog. It justifies the idea that we are actually a team. Another heartbreak could have been the final straw. Who wasn't sick of coming up short? It cant be stressed enough: This game was huge. And we won it.

Congratulations to the Alliance, we have won a game that meant something. But do you want to know the sad reality? I ask because I'm not so sure you can handle it, but it has to be said. This game, that just two days ago meant everything, means nothing today.  And it wont mean anything, ever again, unless we finish up business on Monday. That win two days ago is just part of the road. The finish is what matters.

Are Congratulations really in order? Nope. Because we have accomplished nothing. No one celebrates after winning Game two of the World Series.  Being content is not an option. Unfinished business lies ahead, are you ready? We need everyone to play their best game. Their smartest game. Their most aggressive game. If not, well, I don't even want to consider that.

I know how this is going to sound. This is going to sound like a cop out, but I honestly cant recap this game. I just cant. I don't want to focus on what happened, I don't care anymore. Don't you get it? It doesn't matter. Nothing matters, except this next game. This is it. It all comes down this game. Last month doesn't matter, last week doesn't matter, two days ago doesn't matter. The primary focus, the only focus, is to play heavy handed, fast paced, aggressive hockey this week. Put the blinders on. Look ahead. A time for reflection on what was an awesome game on Monday will come, but I want it to be our second most important win of the year. Now is not the time to be looking back. The only focus is to kick some butt.

Lets do this.