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GDT#72 Capitals @ Lightning 7:00pm Sat Mar 16, 2019 NBCSWA, NHLN, SUN
apace41:
Key to this game was the unfortunate bounce off Orlov. Tough to spot TB 2 goals in their barn. The soft defensive play from Jensen on Killorn's second goal was also a low point. On the flip side, Ovi seems to have broken out which is good for the stretch run and the PK was really excellent again with Hagelin having been a tremendous pickup for that unit. PP looked good on the one they scored on but failed miserably on the one they got late in the game with a chance to tie. Holts was good but could have been better on the second Killorn goal as well as Jensen. Overall, however, we are playing very good hockey and went toe to toe with a team that was trying to send a message at home. Could have gone either way with Vrana's late post. I'm reasonably pleased with the overall effort and thankful that the Blues and Wings gave us good help today.
Oops. Gotta modify this. I didn't see the 4th TB goal that went 5 hole on BH. Should've had that one but the D let him get way too low.
Beaglefan2:
Not as happy about this game as you guys. TB wanted it more and I am sick and tired of half-assed performances from some of our guys including Backstrom, Oshie, Kuzy, Eller, All season long we have had buys coasting and its time for our new coach to light a fire. We have way too many guys that are underperforming, the worst of which is Orlov, but Holtby is in there as well.
And one more thing - SHOOT THE PUCK!!!! We always have guys in the slot with good opportunities that look to pass. Rierdon - tell them to SHOOT and if they don't, sit them down.
ArJunaZ:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Saturday March 16, 2019, 10:23:00 PM Eastern ---Not as happy about this game as you guys. TB wanted it more and I am sick and tired of half-assed performances from some of our guys including Backstrom, Oshie, Kuzy, Eller, All season long we have had buys coasting and its time for our new coach to light a fire. We have way too many guys that are underperforming, the worst of which is Orlov, but Holtby is in there as well.
And one more thing - SHOOT THE PUCK!!!! We always have guys in the slot with good opportunities that look to pass. Rierdon - tell them to SHOOT and if they don't, sit them down.
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Except for the Kuzy and Holtby remark I couldn't disagree more. We played well. Jensen lost his balance there and I guarantee that won't happen again. Bolts had a couple really lucky bounces and they had three dives, two of which got them power plays. Refs definitely benefited the Bolts with typical crap calls. We also had some bad luck on good chances.
I will say it again. I liked this game and it could have gone either way.
justwincaps:
What does TR do with Kuzy - lackadaisical play and dumbass penalties. Don’t know where his mind is soemmetimes.
Beaglefan2:
--- Quote from: ArJunaZ on Saturday March 16, 2019, 10:31:32 PM Eastern ---Except for the Kuzy and Holtby remark I couldn't disagree more. We played well. Jensen lost his balance there and I guarantee that won't happen again. Bolts had a couple really lucky bounces and they had three dives, two of which got them power plays. Refs definitely benefited the Bolts with typical crap calls. We also had some bad luck on good chances.
I will say it again. I liked this game and it could have gone either way.
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Maybe I was in a bad mood, but I saw a lot more effort from Tampa. I don't care about the lucky bounces and the calls that went against us, I would just like to see our guys be committed and aggressive for the whole game. My comment on the under-performers, was for tonight, but moreso for the season. I just think that we have guys that won the Cup and figure they can coast until they get in the playoffs, Maybe they are right....
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