Another win

The Bruins pushed hard and came from behind to tie the game in the third period last night. Then they won the game in a sudden-death period, beating the Panthers 3-2.

This gives them a 8-0-1 record and a total of 17 points.

On the down side, McAvoy decided that it would be a good idea to drive his shoulder in the head of Panther defenseman Ekman-Larsson, drawing what is known as a "match penalty". This results in a five minute penalty for the team and the offending player (McAvoy) is removed from the game.

It will more than likely mean McAvoy will be suspended for some number of games and/or be fined.

A check to the head is considered extremely dangerous and this was no accident. McAvoy deliberately drove his shoulder up into Ekman-Larsson's head while moving at a pretty good clip.

Next game is Thursday when they welcome the Maple Leafs into the Garden. Puck drops at 7:30

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In the world of baseball, the Rangers beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 last night and have taken a 2-1 series lead.

I didn't see a lot of the game but it looks like pitching might have been a problem for the Diamondbacks. Their starter, Pfaadt, went 5⅓ innings, but he gave up three earned runs and two walks while striking out only four batters.

They will be at it again this evening for game four of the series and the Diamondbacks need to win. They can't go back to Arlington behind in the series.

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It appears that Donald "Help! I'm talking and I can't shut up!" Trump has interpreted the judges gag order to mean he can't type on his truth thingeee anymore but it's okay for him to put out seven (that's right, seven) videos of him talking about how everything that is happening to him is Biden's fault.

Goofy Joe is a boob and I'm pretty sure I'm more ethical than he is but Trump's problems all stem directly from Trump and his belief that he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants. Even when what he wants is against the law.

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Time to figure out what to have for dinner and then hand out candy to disguised children.

Here are some links:

• I have been getting lot of emails from the Infosec/FBI liaison group I belong to and they all emphasize that we are a target. Keep a wary eye on your surroundings and if you feel uncomfortable about something, get the hell out.



• Listen up people, don't listen to imaginary strangers.



• Now that I'm getting older and will have more of a need for doctors, there are fewer of them.



• Oh Canada.



• I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have no opinion one way or the other.



• I have nothing to declare other than this, uhh, warm vanilla milkshake! Yea, that's what that is, it's just a milkshake.

Baseball and hockey

Once again, I will be focused on the Panthers / Bruins game while still keeping an eye on the Rangers / Diamondbacks game.

I kind of like having too many sportings to watch.

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Trump still can't shut the hell up and now he says he's our favorite president...

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I'm going to watch some hockey and some baseball. I'm also going to fall asleep early.

You can check these out:

• If you only get to watch one video today, make it this one.



• Another reason why I am not a cop. I would have told him once, and only once, to drop the gun and then I would have shot him several times.



• No. No they aren 't.



• Another reason I only go to places where they speak english.



• Australia: What doesn't try to kill ya, lives in your ceiling and probably tries to kill ya.

Yay sports!

The Bruins beat the Red Wings 4-1 last night. It was a good game to watch and I was pretty pleased to see they only had 10 minutes of penalty time.

In my humble opinion, it's always better to have five players on the ice for as much of the game as possible.

The Bruins remain at home where tomorrow they will play the Panthers.

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As for baseball, the Diamondbacks tied the series 1-1 by beating up on the Rangers 9-1.

I didn't watch a lot of that game because there was hockey to be watched but what I did see of it showed me that the Diamondbacks have a hell of a pitcher in that kid Merrill Kelly.

Kelly went seven innings, gave up one earned run, walked none and struck out nine. That is a pretty good stat line.

With the series tied 1-1, both teams head to Phoenix today. They pick it up again tomorrow at 8:00.

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The Patriots were in Miami to play the Dolphins this afternon and it went about as well as I expected.

Ther Patriots scored first when they intercepted the ball and marched down field to eventually score a touchdown.

That would be the only lead the Patriots would have during the game. The Dolphins beat the Patriots 31-17.

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Let's be clear on something:

A 'mistake' is when you set the toaster to dark and burn the toast.

A 'mistake' is when you see someone you recognize, tap them on the shoulder and when they turn towards you, you see it is not who you thought it was.

This is not a 'mistake'.

That is just plain evil and Alford Lewis should be in prison for felony assault & battery with malice aforethought.

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Here are a few links that you might find interesting:

• Looks like someone finally got away with the old, "I don't know nuthin bout that" defense.



• Attention coffee drinkers: The Starbucks in Wellesley now has a drive-thru lane.



• That just means more candy for me.



• Pistol Packin' Granny and the Toilet-damaging Macaques would be a fantastic name for a 1950s country band.



• Key line in this story: "We therefore ask that you refrain from donating your used and unused marital aids!"

Another day where things got done

Which means I did not spend a lot of time surfing the interwebs.

I did, however, find this:

He just can't shut up.

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It's been a terrible month for the DJIA -

Actually, now that I look at it, it's been a terrible year for the DJIA -

Guess I picked a bad year to retire...

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The Rangers beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 last night but it took them 11 innings to do it.

I have a feeling this is going to be an interesting world series and I predict it will go all seven games.

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Baked cod for dinner tonight. That will be followed by baseball.

You should check these out:

• Looks like Pence has called it quits.



• More proof that there are a lot of idiots in our society.



• Key line in this story: "I'm never sleeping again."



• First we got bird flu, then covid, then asteroids and now this.



• Robotic Spy Mudskipper would be a great name for a 1980's German techno band.

Busy day

Things got done today that didn't involve the internet. That means I don't have a lot for you.

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The Bruins lost to the Ducks last night in overtime. That means they still earned one point for the regulation tie.

I was able to watch almost two periods before I headed off to bed between periods. I really thought the Bruins were going to win because they were up 3-1 when I went to bed.

Tomorrow night they play the Red Wings. The puck drops at 7:00pm.

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Now I'm going to watch a few innings of the World Series.

Enjoy these few links:

• I gotta take more naps.



• Oh Canada.



• Yes, kids can be annoying but this guy is a grade-A dick.



• Speaking of guys that are dicks...