GDT: 1/20/25 - 7:30PM EDT - Tampa Bay @ Toronto

[bigdaddio]

God damn this game is on NHL Network. f***ing waste.

If I have FanDuel and EPSN+ I still can't watch this game?????

 

[DaBolts]

Best way to get rid of pesky late season leaves? Torch'em. GO BOLTS!!!!!

God damn this game is on NHL Network. f***ing waste.

We get it..thankfully!

 

[JTBF81]

If the goal is to get at least two points out of the next two road games this decision makes sense though: Play the stronger goalie against the weaker opponent to “secure” two points and go with the backup in the game where chances of a win are 50:50 at the very best - and even with your #1 goaltender.

Vasi might steal the game in Montreal even when the team is tired. Those chances don’t increase when you play the inferior goalie instead.

Since it’s a B2B I’m fine with JJ tonight and Vas tomorrow.

The way Montreal has been playing as of late, I'm not sure how weak of an opponent they are anymore. I get the reasoning, but getting 2 points cs Toronto is far more important than Montreal at this stage. I'd just rather have their best out there, who is Vasy, to maximize that chance.

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Yeah, it's kinda crazy to me if we're sheltering former Vezina Vasy from the Leafs? Is he back to peak form or not? Playing him tonight and let's see. This also seems like a great way to crush what confidence JJ has developed.

Its to give Vasy Back to Back games rather than start 1, sit one, start 1, sit one.

 

[JTBF81]

We're in a playoff fight against Montreal so that's the more important game to have Vasy.

Disagree, winning the division and avoiding potentially having to go through both the Panthers and Leafs the 1st two rounds should be the goal, not worrying about Montreal at this point.

 

[JTBF81]

Might be waiting for a home game.

Honestly I'm interested to see how Vasy responds. Gotta think he wants the game tonight.

If Vasy was playing poorly, maybe I'd go with JJ, but Vasy has been looking more and more like the old Vasy as of late. I gwt that JJ has also played well recently, but with a chance to gain on the division leader, I'd want my top goalie out there. I'm sure Vasy wanted the start tonight as well, given the last couple of outings against them. Oh well, hopefully JJ is on form, but let's not kid ourselves that he's not as Jekyll/Hyde as they come.

 

[FinnLightning26]

I seem to recall we used to do this at some point. Backup would start the first game and Vasy second. I'm not too sure though if my memory is just f***ing with me.

 

[Sky04]

Might be waiting for a home game.

Honestly I'm interested to see how Vasy responds. Gotta think he wants the game tonight.

Actually, he asked to sit against Toronto

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

Surprise me with a win

 

[These Are The Days]

The day Bally/Fan Duel no longer carries the Lightning will be one of the happiest of my life