#6| Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Islanders | September 17th | 8:00 PM | F/TBD

[Benedict Kovalchuk]

Honestly don't know what he did to Trotz or LL but he barely sees any time in the NHL. A couple of years ago he was pretty serviceable.

He plays on the right side and is behind a lot of players. IMO once we draft Dobson his time here was almost certainly up. He's probably good enough to play on a bottom pairing right now, never had an issue with his play.

 

[macleod50]

Has anybody heard why Pelech is out? I do like Dobson getting thrown into the fire.

 

[robertocarlos]

A few hits from behind already by both teams.

 

[Mrpm]

So Hedman's got 6 5v5 goals this postseason, and he's only allowed a total of 4 goals in Tampas net this entire postseason. Nuts!

 

[jcs0218]

Right or wrong, many people consider Jones the 2nd best d-man in the world. Whether he'd play with Hedman or if they both played 30 min a night separately that D would be insane.

I would play them separately. So you always had one of them on the ice.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Shoot the puck dummy.

 

[benedictTavares]

our defensive coverage has been trash tonight

 

[JoVel]

If Tampa makes the finals Hedman has a very realistic chance of breaking, or at least tying the record for most goals by a defenseman in the playoffs. Crazy.

 

[BMOK33]

Has anybody heard why Pelech is out? I do like Dobson getting thrown into the fire.

Twitter rumors claim he broke his wrist or hand today somehow. I don’t think I believe that though. I suspect Trotz dressing 7 D last game was a sign they knew someone on D was hurt and that was probably Pelech

 

[boredmale]

Has anybody heard why Pelech is out? I do like Dobson getting thrown into the fire.

Dobson is our secret weapon. He has won 2 league championships in a row.

 

[Macbanan]

Does Tampa not have any set defensive pairs? Seems very random.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

So Hedman's got 6 5v5 goals this postseason, and he's only allowed a total of 4 goals in Tampas net this entire postseason. Nuts!

It's illegal.

Victor Hedman should be incarcerated.

 

[nystromshairstylist]

Dobson in

That makes no sense to me, was one of the other dmen injured?

 

[The Macho King]

 

[robertocarlos]

Does Tampa not have any set defensive pairs? Seems very random.

They dressed 7 and are probably playing all seven. Bogo needs a partner.

 

[ryerockarola]

Does Tampa not have any set defensive pairs? Seems very random.

yeah the pairs are Hedman and a random D

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Varlamov trying to channel his inner Vasilvesky and failing miserably handling the puck.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

That makes no sense to me, was one of the other dmen injured?

Pelech, possible broken wrist.

 

[The Macho King]

Does Tampa not have any set defensive pairs? Seems very random.

Hedman and ________

 

[macleod50]

Twitter rumors claim he broke his wrist or hand today somehow. I don’t think I believe that though. I suspect Trotz dressing 7 D last game was a sign they knew someone on D was hurt and that was probably Pelech

Oof. I was surprised he went with 7 D. Nagging injuries would make sense.

Dobson is our secret weapon. He has won 2 league championships in a row.

I’m curious to see how the kid does in an elimination game. I hope he gets some power play time.

 

[Go Bolts]

Anyone else flipping between this and the NFL game?

 

[Benedict Kovalchuk]

That makes no sense to me, was one of the other dmen injured?

Pelech is out.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Komarov helping out Greene by giving him his stick

Leo Komarov...consumate teammate.

 

[JFleegs]

There’s bubble boy again

 

[Captain And Coke]

Is it just me, or does it seem like Hedman is always scoring below the top of the circle in these playoffs?