Around the NHL — Episode XLXVII

[Hale The Villain]

Galley making excuses already. What a clown.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

What a game for Ovechkin.

I can't believe how he is still going at this level.

It's like Jagr. He'll be 48 still scoring in the KHL if he wants to.

 

[Xspyrit]

Man, can't believe I have witnessed Ovechkin's whole career, what a legend

I would take Washington over the Leafs any day.

I'd much rather beat the Leafs! Seriously, Caps GM has done an incredible job to build this team. Wait that Protas and Fehervary to come back

Man, Mackinnon has to be one of the best playoff performers of all time.

Crosby, Ovechkin, McDavid always talked about being generational and it's true but this MacKinnon guy is a machine. Since he broke out in 2017-18, 3rd highest PPG in season (McDavid, Kucherov) and playoffs (McDavid, Draisaitl)

 

[Emerica]

0-1, just like us. such is the playoffs. cruel mistress

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

IMO that was a pretty good effort by MTL. They could tighten up a bit on exits, get to the middle a bit better, etc., but many elements of their game (pace, goaltending, defending) were close to as good as you could expect. Washington also played just OK. Not bad by any means, but far from their top game at either end of the ice.

Washington's size, strength, and speed combination looks like too much for them.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

I only watched bits and pieces of the game.

Was Montreal good, or were they closer to how they looked in some of the games to close out the season? I know a lot of people claimed that advanced stats had them playing unsustainably at the end of the season.

 

[Micklebot]

I only watched bits and pieces of the game.

Was Montreal good, or were they closer to how they looked in some of the games to close out the season? I know a lot of people claimed that advanced stats had them playing unsustainably at the end of the season.

I thought MTL was pretty bad through two periods, but kicked it up in the third.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Hutson should probably cover that guy in OT

 

[PlayOn]

I only watched bits and pieces of the game.

Was Montreal good, or were they closer to how they looked in some of the games to close out the season? I know a lot of people claimed that advanced stats had them playing unsustainably at the end of the season.

They were outplayed but Montembault kept them in the game long enough for Suzuki/Caufield and Hutson to start feasting. It is really the story of their season, they get outplayed but they hang around, and then their best players can almost score at will so they can really hurt you. They did get better as the game went on.

We are like the anti-Montreal. A lot of times we outplay the other team but we can’t bury our chances.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Man, can't believe I have witnessed Ovechkin's whole career, what a legend

Not only has Ovie been a legend for 20 years, but he has been literally jaw-dropping for 20 years. In another 20, I'll still be able to recall more incredible moments from his career than just about any other player, and certainly any non-Sen.

 

[Xspyrit]

Not only has Ovie been a legend for 20 years, but he has been literally jaw-dropping for 20 years. In another 20, I'll still be able to recall more incredible moments from his career than just about any other player, and certainly any non-Sen.

The guy has grey hair and was 3rd in goals scored this season, 2nd in GPG and 15th in PPG! I mean, the guy still hits like a truck, a true force of nature.

Frankly, he should chase 1000 goals.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

The guy has grey hair and was 3rd in goals scored this season, 2nd in GPG and 15th in PPG! I mean, the guy still hits like a truck, a true force of nature.

Frankly, he should chase 1000 goals.

I think he will take it one year at a time, but I wouldn't put it past him. He broke his calf bone mid-season this year, too, you forgot to mention.

When you consider the level of talent in the league, his age, and the fact that he broke the goal record, it's been one of the great seasons of all time.

 

[Ouroboros]

Edmonton dressing Josh Brown in a playoff game.

 

[ottawagm]

Edmonton dressing Josh Brown in a playoff game.

1min in the first, does it really count

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I only watched bits and pieces of the game.

Was Montreal good, or were they closer to how they looked in some of the games to close out the season? I know a lot of people claimed that advanced stats had them playing unsustainably at the end of the season.

Weak first, better second, and excellent third. Goalie kept them in while they got their playoffs legs.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

They were outplayed but Montembault kept them in the game long enough for Suzuki/Caufield and Hutson to start feasting. It is really the story of their season, they get outplayed but they hang around, and then their best players can almost score at will so they can really hurt you. They did get better as the game went on.

We are like the anti-Montreal. A lot of times we outplay the other team but we can’t bury our chances.

100%. If people argue that the Leafs got out chanced 5on5 due to score effect, then how do you explain Washington still dominating play even after taking a 2-0 lead? And Leafs are fully healthy on paper, versus Washington missing Protas and Ferhervary.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Edmonton dressing Josh Brown in a playoff game.

I’ve never seen franchise fail up more than Edmonton. When was the last time they even had competent management?

They hit the jackpot in the draft lottery and it bought them years.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Weak first, better second, and excellent third. Goalie kept them in while they got their playoffs legs.

Weak is being generous. Their first was terrible. Below average second and excellent third.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Weak is being generous. Their first was terrible. Below average second and excellent third.

Ok?

 

[Hotsam Batcho]

I’ve never seen granchise fail up more than Edmonton. When was the last time they even had competent management?

They hit the jackpot in the draft lottery and it bought them years.

They don't deserve McDrai

 

[Ouroboros]

1min in the first, does it really count

Kind of. He looked completely awful on the PK when Kuzmenko scored.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Darnell Nurse is still not very good at defense.

 

[Masked]

Why are all the out of town playoff game being called like playoff games? I haven't seen any calls when guys get bumped while jostling for position or get hit slightly late.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Why are all the out of town playoff game being called like playoff games? I haven't seen any calls when guys get bumped while jostling for position or get hit slightly late.

There have some pretty brutal missed calls. It’s just wildly inconsistent.

 

[Korpse]

Oilers-Kings looks it’s being played at 1.25x right now.