Isles and Hawks Take Holiday Matinees

Happy to say that my workplace honors Presidents Day and I honor that decision by firing up both HD screens in the Lounge for hockey.

Two games in to the afternoon, we have seen a fine performance by Matt Moulson and Al Montoya in the New York Islanders' 5-1 blowout of the Florida Panthers. And we just saw the Chicago Blackhawks spot the St. Louis Blues two goals before racing back to take a lead and hold on the final seconds. An empty net goal gave the Blackhawks a 5-3 victory in St. Louis.

Tonight, it's Washington at Pittsburgh on Versus. It's the final meeting of the regular season between these two teams, but excuse me if I am not the most excited person in the Lounge.

Don't get me wrong here. I love hockey, but it seems as though Versus, NBC and the NHL Network (U.S.) has decided to show nearly every game the Cap and Pens play. Great if you like those teams, but I can remember a time when there were other teams in the league.

They're still there, but they'll have to wait until the Penguins and Capitals either pay a visit or play host to them.

Right now, I am getting ready to make the Lounge's Monday night special. Penne with shrimp fra diavolo sauce will be served tonight in the Lounge, along with a fine selection of wines or, should you choose, a Smuttynose in a bottle or a Naragansett in a tall boy can.

Hope the crowd appreciates the effort, the warm conditions on a chilly night and the Caps and Pens, too.