Canadiens-Islanders: Crucifying Ryan O'Byrne Not the Answer

When things are going wrong, things always seem to get worse. For the Montreal Canadiens, things have been going wrong—and on Monday night, they got worse. Ahead 3-2 in the third period, a delayed penalty call against New York Islanders winger Sean Bergenheim went unnoticed by Ryan O'Byrne.  With Doug Weight pressuring the young Montreal defenceman on the forecheck, O'Byrne decided to dump the puck to goalie Carey Price. Thing is, Price was aware there was a delayed penalty call, and had already skated to the bench. The rest, as they say, is history.  The puck sailed across the goal line and like that, the Islanders were back in it. So was the crowd, all 21,273 strong, who made sure O'Byrne was aware they weren't happy with him.  The boos lasted for a long time after the goal—which sent the game in to overtime and then to a shootout, which ultimately went to the Islanders.  Cue the sad trombone . It was an unfortunate end to an unfortunate game, ... (link)