GDT: #35 - 12/21/17 | RANGERS @ devils | 7:00 - MSG

[2Leetch_94]

 

[DanielBrassard]

lol people talking about the talent of our roster. The Devils' leading scorer is ****ing Brian Gibbons, and they're just as bad a possession team as us.

This game is either on players phoning it in, or abysmal coaching. More likely, a combination of both. But it sure as hell isn't talent on the roster.

I'm sure coaching is a part of it, but when a team consistently plays without the puck, when they struggle to make plays and passes, when they lose every puck battle, that's on the players too.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

It's the same D with Shattenkirk in place of Girardi. Defense should be better this year.

No Klein, as well.

Bigger role for Holden, Smith has gotten worse, Staal is reverting back to last season Staal, McDonagh has been very inconsistent.

 

[Fataldogg]

His entire system depends on that happening.

If the system requires hall of fame level goaltending, it's probably not a good system...

 

[DanielBrassard]

No Klein, as well.

Bigger role for Holden, Smith has gotten worse, Staal is reverting back to last season Staal, McDonagh has been very inconsistent.

Skjei is worse as well IMO.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

If the system requires hall of fame level goaltending, it's probably not a good system...

I concur, fine sir.

 

[nevesis]

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Hank can give up like five soft goals in the third and I won't care. He's the only reason we're in this horror show.

I'm serious when I say that this is up there with the best-ever regular season goaltending performances I have ever seen.

 

[Fvital92]

No Klein, as well.

Bigger role for Holden, Smith has gotten worse, Staal is reverting back to last season Staal, McDonagh has been very inconsistent.

Klein almost didn't play last year. The players performances is not on Gordon.

 

[nevesis]

Think he'll reach it tonight? Hah...

 

[TGWL]

Man, people love to rip Allen on tv / NHL net radio.

 

[2Leetch_94]

Think he'll reach it tonight? Hah...

Probably reaches it in the first minute of the third.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I'm serious when I say that this is up there with the best-ever regular season goaltending performances I have ever seen.

I can't remember a much better performance than this for sure. He's been amazing.

 

[Hire Sather]

How about we appreciate how great Hank is playing and try to win it for him in the 3rd

Instead, we'll say how it doesn't matter if we win because we've played so terrible. Ridic.

 

[Jersey Girl]

This thread is hysterical. You guys are the best.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Think he'll reach it tonight? Hah...

Shots are going most definitely into the 60s

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Man, people love to rip Allen on tv / NHL net radio.

I feel kind of bad about it at this point.

 

[nevesis]

I can't remember a much better performance than this for sure. He's been amazing.

He's had many games like this throughout his career, and in fact, he's 4 saves away from his 23rd career 40+ save game.

So, assume 22 previous ones throughout his career like tonight...haha

 

[Fataldogg]

As much as Lundqvist is in the zone, I foresee him giving up several in the 3rd.

They were right, he probably needs a one hour break. He looked exhausted skating off the ice. Mental and physical errors will happen with fatigue.

 

[NewLife]

okey put in a half good effort here and get the win cause of one old man.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Klein almost didn't play last year. The players performances is not on Gordon.

But the roster is. You can't only say its the players fault. If the players can't perform over a full season, thats on the GM's evaluation of their ability. I didn't even think it was that talented of a defense. It was missing a first pair defensemen.

 

[will1066]

Relax. We got this. 3rd is our period.

 

[nevesis]

As much as Lundqvist is in the zone, I foresee him giving up several in the 3rd.

They were right, he probably needs a one hour break. He looked exhausted skating off the ice. Mental and physical errors will happen with fatigue.

His energy level looks up, unlike the Boston game. He was pissed skating off the ice because of the disgusting mess in front of him.

He's sleeping in his own bed tonight, and the Devils are who he's playing against. I am sure he's got plenty of energy for the 3rd.

 

[TGWL]

As much as Lundqvist is in the zone, I foresee him giving up several in the 3rd.

They were right, he probably needs a one hour break. He looked exhausted skating off the ice. Mental and physical errors will happen with fatigue.

I'm hoping he comes out ready to play and not mumbling "f***ing idiots" under his breathe, all pissed off.

 

[Bob Richards]

One of the worst periods in a long time. Seen WAY too many this year alone.

What’s gross is that we had similar periods against Montreal, Dallas and Pittsburgh recently .