Here we go boys. Team looked like fire last game so let's keep the mojo going.
Haven't heard of any lineup changes yet. I'm just gonna go ahead and bitch about the refs preemptively to piss of our resident Habs fan.
Also, fuck Steve Ott in his fucking ear. Let's fucking go, boys
I know Gallagher is trying to get people to commit penalties, but he needs his ass whipped.
Wait, how was his goal luck? He drove to the net after his teammate put the puck on net and then finished the rebound. That sounds more like fundamental hockey then luck to me.
Wait, how was his goal luck? He drove to the net after his teammate put the puck on net and then finished the rebound. That sounds more like fundamental hockey then luck to me.
Puck deflected off the defenseman into a perfect pass... I'm not diminishing what Zibby did.
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Wait, how was his goal luck? He drove to the net after his teammate put the puck on net and then finished the rebound. That sounds more like fundamental hockey then luck to me.
Puck deflected off the defenseman into a perfect pass... I'm not diminishing what Zibby did.
I dont consider that luck. You go towards the net, good things happen. Yes, I get that Kreider was prob trying to shoot, all but whiffed to where it deflected to where Zibby got the chance to score. But that is what happens when you put the puck on net. Its not like he threw it on the boards, took a funny bounce and went in while the goalie was asleep.
Whatever. Different strokes i guess
THIS
Probably happens often with the way coaches get recycled, though.
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But the stretch pass became available for about the first time all season, and the rangers were able to get over the blue line numerous times with speed.
I'll take it.
Should say all **series**
Feels like all season
In terms of Zib's gwg, I dunno how luck enters the conversation. I don't think Kreids was trying to shoot, he was trying to shovel across to Zib, and yes, there was a slight deflection. If anything, it slowed the cross ice down and I thought that might give Price the time to come across. Hell, if that is luck, then what was the OT game winner off Holden? And #22, jeez, coughs up another giveaway that for a moment looked like it might cost us; he corralled it back.
Thought the Captain was outstanding last night, and even his partner wasn't half bad. Skjei has stepped into the SCP like a five-year vet.
And if AV thought Buch couldn't handle the pace or the punishment, has he rethought that thought?
Duguay and Vali were echoing what smart posters like MAB have been saying for weeks last night after the game - that they cannot stop our 4-line attack, with wave after wave coming at them. Especially later in games, our better conditioning and speed is paying off.
Of course much will be made of swapping Glass for Buchnevich - the truth is we lost a tough game in OT in g2 and won two very close games in g4 and g5... and our top 6 forwards have finally pulled their heads from their asses -- which has a lot more to do with the improved results than putting #15 upstairs... but the playoffs are a game of inches and we're putting ourselves in better position to get game-breaking chances now than we were earlier in the series.
Close it out Saturday. I'm sick of the Bell Centre.
Huge win.
Nash has been outstanding as has McDonagh
Get an early goal on Saturday and the Habs might just melt down
Not only did your team lose, you were spotted looking so distraught in that silly jacket!
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I thought besides Nash, Vesey was our best skater last night. He was poised, controlled the puck, and kept pushing play towards Price. Buchnevich has slid in to the lineup and has shown that the game isn't too fast for him (that dangle was pretty). Skeiji has been absolutely phenomenal with Smith. What a coming out year. Fast and Lindberg...what more can you say. Is there any other forward combo you want out there protecting the lead?
Let's take this series at the Garden boys.
Why you gotta bring me down, man?
Lot of talent on that Edmonton team. They are fun to watch. Connor McDavid is so good. He plays with an edge too. Very physical for a kid who just turned 20.
The West really has no one I am particularly afraid of, though. This would be a great year to get back to the Finals. But obviously we are a long, long ways away from there still.
He looks like John Calipari's cousin
Lot of talent on that Edmonton team. They are fun to watch. Connor McDavid is so good. He plays with an edge too. Very physical for a kid who just turned 20.
The West really has no one I am particularly afraid of, though. This would be a great year to get back to the Finals. But obviously we are a long, long ways away from there still.
Didn't see the game but San Jose got just one power play in 80 minutes of hockey. I find that hard to believe. Lots of complaining from NYR fans about the refs in our series (I know not you), but again another reminder that refereeing is simply lousy league wide.
jacket, Calipari cousin, or Cousin Vinny, lol
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Great game in Edmonton last night. The lone first round series in the West that has been exciting. Got close to 2OT but Desharnais buried the game winner with a little over a minute remaining.
Lot of talent on that Edmonton team. They are fun to watch. Connor McDavid is so good. He plays with an edge too. Very physical for a kid who just turned 20.
The West really has no one I am particularly afraid of, though. This would be a great year to get back to the Finals. But obviously we are a long, long ways away from there still.
Didn't see the game but San Jose got just one power play in 80 minutes of hockey. I find that hard to believe. Lots of complaining from NYR fans about the refs in our series (I know not you), but again another reminder that refereeing is simply lousy league wide.
I missed the 1st period and about half of the 2nd - so I'm not sure if they missed anything in that span. Nothing too egregious that went uncalled from what I saw, but I wasn't 100% focused on the game like I would be for one of ours.
Agree that the officiating is lousy in general. Consistency is always my biggest gripe. If they want to make calls, fine.. if they want to let the players play, fine.. but do it both ways. Don't let one team get away with assaulting the other and then call some BS hook where the stick barely even makes contact.
I'd prefer that they let the players play more often than not in the playoffs - not the place to be calling borderline penalties. I do think stuff that ventures into dirty territory should be called before it gets out of hand. Montreal has done a lot of it but we're not innocent, either. Zuccarello got away with a bad slash in the 1st period last night. Miller got called for his slash on Gallagher which was just a dumb penalty he took out of frustration. Stuff like that should be called. But otherwise, let them go.
Lindberg was on the ice for 14 corsi-for events and zero corsi-against. It's an extreme outlier/aberration, but it's consistent with his really solid play throughout the series.
I think we're finally going to come through in this spot and end the series, though. I try not to put too much stock in each individual game - but it feels like we're hitting our stride right now and I expect another really strong effort tomorrow.
#LFG
Agree - it's weird seeing teams like EDM/TOR in playoff games with these young superstars in the making but I am really enjoying it.
It's very strange to look at a Western Conference with CHI/LA both out of the mix before April has even ended. But it's about time. This is good for the league.
Anaheim is a little underrated - aren't they something like 14-0-3 over the last month+ now?
Anaheim is a little underrated - aren't they something like 14-0-3 over the last month+ now?
Anaheim is the team I think is going to get out of the West - but if they run into a hot Nashville team, they'll certainly have to earn it.
Those would certainly be the two "favorites" in my opinion as well.
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He's still just 22 so has plenty of time to iron out any creases. Not a sure thing by any means, but I can see him being a good depth option on the blue line with time."
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