GDT: #61 ⋅ ANA @ VAN ⋅ 7:30 PM PST

[Hockey Duckie]

The game rests on a faceoff, you say?

I know, right?! Ugly game, but our goalies kept it tight to even give us a chance to tie the game at the end of the game.

 

[Tecumseh]

Yeah I don't see the playoffs as possible. The record we need to go on from here on out just doesn't seem possible with this group.

Failing to beat the basement dwellers and teams like Vancouver who are objectively much worse than their record suggests has cost us dearly.

 

[DuckRogers10]

Man I hate Cronin and Clune so much.

 

[Static]

Curious what they say. Vancouver came out with a simple game plan and executed it. Didn't match the energy or physicality

 

[robbieboy3686]

Seriously, what are you on about?

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He’s had a lot of secondary assists. Again, it’s been a tough month for he and his family.

 

[Terry Yake]

Yeah I don't see the playoffs as possible. The record we need to go on from here on out just doesn't seem possible with this group.

i think that dream ended after the loss to chicago. this was just the cherry on top

 

[duckaroosky]

I'm glad Vancouver lost in the scf.

And they can't have any watch parties anymore either

 

[robbieboy3686]

Good for Zegras to drop the gloves, if I had to guess. Ross Johnston will teach him some technique. Also, Trouba 1000% has to go down to aid lacombe. Who cares about taking the faceoff out of the zone

 

[The Duck Knight]

team has way too much faith in strome and killorn in key situations like this.

The personnel decisions at key points are truly baffling. Vatrano was the worst forward on the ice tonight. Just keep throwing him out there. 4on4 down 2 Minty doesn't see the ice but Trouba and Dumo do. Empty net at the end Trouba?????? If you're going to lose let it be because Leo/Z/Cutter/McT/Lacombe don't get it done at the end, especially when the vets are playing like trash anyways.

 

[dracom]

He’s had a lot of secondary assists. Again, it’s been a tough month for he and his family.

ok, then why are you complaining about him exactly?

 

[robbieboy3686]

Great thing is, Vancouver sucks. They aren’t relevant at all going forward

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Curious what they say. Vancouver came out with a simple game plan and executed it. Didn't match the energy or physicality

"I don't know."

Brent Thompson only allowed back next year if he can find a way to recruit his son here for pennies on the dollar.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Not as close as the score indicates.

And yet some will say great goal tending is just a narrative.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

When were not winning faceoffs. We're not winning games. We need to hire a faceoff specialist too. This was the final nail in the coffin for the playoffs

 

[robbieboy3686]

ok, then why are you complaining about him exactly?

Did you read my comments? I said he’s had a rough month via family issues. So I don’t blame him, but going forward you need your highest paid forward to score more. On an offensively starved team

 

[Static]

The personnel decisions at key points are truly baffling. Vatrano was the worst forward on the ice tonight. Just keep throwing him out there. 4on4 down 2 Minty doesn't see the ice but Trouba and Dumo do. Empty net at the end Trouba?????? If you're going to lose let it be because Leo/Z/Cutter/McT/Lacombe don't get it done at the end, especially when the vets are playing like trash anyways.

Vatrano is one of the only forwards who prioritizes shooting, and we needed shots. Nobody put one puck on net the last two minutes.

 

[DuckRogers10]

Yeah I don't see the playoffs as possible. The record we need to go on from here on out just doesn't seem possible with this group.

Especially with Cronin

 

[The Duck Knight]

Vatrano is one of the only forwards who prioritizes shooting, and we needed shots. Nobody put one puck on net the last two minutes.

For the better part of that time that vet unit spent it playing catch and rimming it around the boards. Cutter has no issues shooting and has been playing better than Frank lately.

 

[Static]

The fatigue thing is annoying since they have made such a big deal about prioritizing fitness. Could've fooled us, they are exhausted every other game.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

And why are they so gassed on back to backs. Something is not right.

 

[Wheatens]

This game reminded me of earlier games this season, quite a bit of dumping without much success chasing.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

With a decent special teams they are top 3 in the division.

 

[McDonald19]

Yeah I don't see the playoffs as possible. The record we need to go on from here on out just doesn't seem possible with this group.

Yup. 17-4 to maybe sneak in with 95 points. Not happening.

 

[Terry Yake]

Good for Zegras to drop the gloves, if I had to guess. Ross Johnston will teach him some technique. Also, Trouba 1000% has to go down to aid lacombe. Who cares about taking the faceoff out of the zone

johnston would have to learn how to fight first himself

 

[Hockey Duckie]

When were not winning faceoffs. We're not winning games. We need to hire a faceoff specialist too. This was the final nail in the coffin for the playoffs

FO for the game

• Mac: 6/14 (42.9%)
• Lundy: 5/15 (33.3%)
• Strome: 3/11 (27.3%)
• Carlsson: 3/14 (21.4%)