I have no narcotics, but a muscle relaxant. Which won't totally work, but it's a start.

I have muscle tension to end all tension. It's as high as my temple, as far forward as behind my chin, as far out as my delt, and reaches down to the scapula.

It's like iron. Tomorrow is the professional massage job, and tonight was a quickie in the parking lot.

And typing is making it worse right now. Must stop.

Ha! I hate Barry. That's been the only good thing about the lack of coverage; a (relative) lack of him.

And there's a reason I took Ovechkin in my hockey pool. Okay, most of the reason was, the I knew the SO was going to take Crosby. But still. I like Ovechkin. I've got no problem with him. And I don't know what will happen in the future, but it's been a fun (when it's not been completely infuriating) season watching the young blood.

eta: Gah, that sucks, ita. Go get some rest.

No more typing for you.

If I could mix you the perfect cocktail to relax your bones and make you sleep, I would. Hope the massage tomorrow works.

I've got a shiny new tag. Thank you, DJ.

ita, it's not morphing into the m-word, is it? I hope you get some relief soon.

What happened to the fights?

They typically disappear during the playoffs. Fighting is too costly with the Cup on the line, unless it is absolutely necessary. It has pretty much disappeared from the "new" NHL (regular season) as well. It's not the image that Bettman wants the league to project.

And I don't know what will happen in the future, but it's been a fun (when it's not been completely infuriating) season watching the young blood.

Yep. Though it's been mostly infuriating for me. I'm a Flyers/Caps fan.

Ooh, there's some good hitting still happening. I'm impressed they've got the energy.

We're going to four!

eta: Man. I'm tired. I'm going to go get a snack. And maybe some tea. Decaf. I can't afford to not go to sleep whenever this (ever!) finishes.

And they're going into OT number 4. I love this game.

Bwah! Awesome x-post.

Hockey will take over Natter yet.

7th period. Announcers still giggling.

They're saying "We've moved through game 2 and are now on game 3"

It is odd though. I know some of these guys. Modano of course, Turco. But a couple of the others too. I'll always miss Neiu(howeverthefuckyouspellit)ndyke. He was my favorite. They just said Brett Hull! I remember him too!

I may have to watch if we're going to play like this.

Aren't y'all on the east coast?

I'm Cali time right now. Not that it matters, 'cause my internal body clock is all jacked up.

It's funny, 'cause some of the lineups are totally shifted, but some have their pivotal guys there still.

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the "new" NHL. Although of course, now we're getting the playoff version of that, but still.