Couldnt watch the game, what about sambergs performance stood out to you guys?
I was one of the Arniel critics, but I've certainly changed my tune. Yes, he'll have a shelf life like all coaches, but he's done an excellent job managing this benchI thought the line changes were timely and effective.
Ehlers with Lowry hasn't been golden in the past, but that line with Iafallo, who has really stepped up with injury opportunity, and Samberg-Pionk on defense as a hard matchup against MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Makar was effective. Getting a goal on their first shift must have been validating for Arniel. Ehlers responded well to getting that hard ice time. The 2nd line's effectiveness allowed Scheifele's line to generate scoring chances against secondary matchups.
It's too bad Fetts didn't get the goal on his first chance off Nino's rush from his pass, but I think that line was ok. Maybe broke down a little in the defensive zone but not in a costly way. Kupari showed some nice wheels.
PK was very good.
Goaltending was solid.
That's a much needed victory to pull to .500 on the homestand, which hopefully ends on a positive note in the final week.
I'll be surprised if there are too many complaints after this game, a big rebound win that created a little separation on the Wild Card in the division.
Still can't sleep on the Avs who were missing some key players, but that was a good formula to home ice success in a game where the Jets had no PPs.
I liked Arniel as our choice for head coach and still do. Jets keep this up and he has to be coach of the year.I was one of the Arniel critics, but I've certainly changed my tune. Yes, he'll have a shelf life like all coaches, but he's done an excellent job managing this bench
I have really liked Coghlan's play, right after Ehlers first goal Colorado had a break and Coghlan was able to break up the play right as they were going to have a great scoring chance because of his speed.Just got back from the game.
Filipino heritage night.
My wife is Flip and we go when Jets celebrate Filipino night
Anyway back to the game
Random thoughts
Sammy is solid He is never really out of position Good to see the 54-4 pairing again
Strong game from 44-2
Stanley and Coghlan made a few mistakes but didn’t cost us any goals.
Barely serviceable 3rd pairing
Like to see Miller and Fleury back
Hellybuyck was impressive.
MacKinnon generates opportunities with his quickness but Helle anticipates well.
As for the forwards
Other than the CVS line there were So many player combos from what I used to seeing I got confused which was 2nd/3rd/4th line
I generally like what I was seeing from the Jets forwards
They were outplaying the Alvs along the boards for puck battles and everyone played a tight forward checking.
I think that’s the style we have to play against this team
Alvs are fast in transition and we can’t be trying to outgun them like we did try to do in the playoffs last season