And while we’re on the topic of Why-Oh-God-Why… My hero Saku is out for the series.

For those of you Montrealers who have been living under a rock, our Finnish captain got a stick to the left eye last night (despite wearing a visor).

It was shocking to see him grasping blindly to find his way on the ice, blood pouring profusely from his face.

He is out for at least this series, a great detriment for the team (despite what the naysayers would have you believe). It’s currently unknown if the damage is permanent.

There was no penalty called.

For those of you who may not be aware, Saku won a battle with stomach cancer a few years ago, eventually to come back and lead Finland to the silver in Turin. A friend recently told me, extremely sweetly, that when she’s having difficulty pushing herself when running, she thinks of me. I myself think of Saku… and tell myself to GET. UP.

Once again, we’re holding our breaths and hoping for another triumphal return.

Best of luck Saks.