Columbus and New Jersey avoiding Pittsburgh

[Devilsfan118]

They could get home ice in the second round.

I don't think anyone in that locker room is worrying about the second round when making a decision about this game.

Come on man.

 

[BHD]

Whatever. I'm sure playing the Caps is a nice consolation prize.

 

[2faded]

I see the posts about resting players, but why didn't they pull the goalie? Clearly they weren't trying to win.

 

[TrudeauG]

Whatever. I'm sure playing the Caps is a nice consolation prize.

And I'm sure that hotdog is really a sausage. No thanks.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Bob vs. Pittsburgh - Playoffs --> NHL.com - Stats

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Can you blame them when they know their goalie will struggle to reach the .900 line against the Pens?

 

[Zippy316]

I see the posts about resting players, but why didn't they pull the goalie? Clearly they weren't trying to win.

I don't think the Devils even had the puck in the final two minutes of their game.

And it was a two goal lead without 4 out of the six players who would be out there in a 6-on-5 situation.

 

[Blender]

I see the posts about resting players, but why didn't they pull the goalie? Clearly they weren't trying to win.

Honestly, did you watch the game? They didn't even get possession until there was like 50 seconds left, and they gave the puck right back to Washington. Plus they were down by 2 goals with little hope of coming back with no time left.

 

[Jtown]

-Tampa game isnt over yet. But Tampa is in trouble without Stamkos. First report was day to day, now the knee is torn and might not even practice next week. Tampa is in big trouble.

what? stamkos tore his knee?

 

[Devilsfan118]

I see the posts about resting players, but why didn't they pull the goalie? Clearly they weren't trying to win.

Down two goals with the Caps dominating play and possession in the final minutes?

Yeah real sorry the Devils didn't gift wrap #50 for Ovie.

 

[Blender]

No, it's a smart decision to rest your best player in a meaningless game if he needs or wants the rest.

Of course, HF knows better than the Devils coaches, medical staff, and players though.

 

[SladeWilson23]

May have backfired on NJ if they were trying for Tampa. They could end up getting Boston who imo they don't have much of a chance against.

We probably match up better against Boston than we do Tampa. Don't let the h2h records fool you.

 

[Shockmaster]

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Can you blame them when they know their goalie will struggle to reach the .900 line against the Pens?

Nope. At this point Columbus would rather try their luck against somebody else.

 

[dechire]

-Tampa game isnt over yet. But Tampa is in trouble without Stamkos. First report was day to day, now the knee is torn and might not even practice next week. Tampa is in big trouble.

????? Stamkos is fine. Don't make up random crap.

 

[Zippy316]

The only good matchup they have is Arizona.

I have to say I admire your commitment.

 

[Rebels57]

I can't believe this forum. 30k posts and still this misinformed.


Down two goals with the Caps dominating play and possession in the final minutes?

Yeah real sorry the Devils didn't gift wrap #50 for Ovie.

What is misinformed? They tanked a game to duck Pittsburgh. Its that simple.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

The Devils and Jackets are gutless for their actions tonight. Hopefully it bites them both in the ass.

can you really blame the jackets though, last 2 times they made the playoffs they got knocked out by the Pens, not to mention getting swept this year by them also, they need to play someone else because Bob becomes a sieve against the pens.

 

[2faded]

Down two goals with the Caps dominating play and possession in the final minutes?

Yeah real sorry the Devils didn't gift wrap #50 for Ovie.[/QUOTE]

So you think they didn't pull the goalie just so Ovechkin couldn't get 50? Because it doesn't matter who was dominating, if you have a chance to win you go for it. The coach just gave up?

 

[Devilsfan118]

What is misinformed? They tanked a game to duck Pittsburgh. Its that simple.

They rested their best players in a meaningless game to prevent a nightmare scenario that would immediately decimate their chances in the playoffs.

Bruins, Lightning, Penguins.. what the f***s the difference to the Devils? They'll be underdogs in all the series. This way they're going in completely healthy and fresh.

Get a grip.

 

[Blender]

So you think they didn't pull the goalie just so Ovechkin couldn't get 50? Because it doesn't matter who was dominating, if you have a chance to win you go for it. The coach just gave up?

Can you show me a time when a team pulled their goalie while the other team was dominating possession in their zone?

 

[Shockmaster]

-Tampa game isnt over yet. But Tampa is in trouble without Stamkos. First report was day to day, now the knee is torn and might not even practice next week. Tampa is in big trouble.

I think you fell for another fake McKenzie account...

 

[Devilsfan118]

So you think they didn't pull the goalie just so Ovechkin couldn't get 50? Because it doesn't matter who was dominating, if you have a chance to win you go for it. The coach just gave up?

Unlike you, I was watching the game and saw the Capitals possess the puck for 90% of the final two minutes of the game while they were desperately trying to feed Ovie the puck.

Down two goals and getting dominated in their own zone - when exactly should they have pulled the goalie? Go ahead and watch it to develop an informed opinion and get back to me.

Go ahead and tell us all your coaching credentials, please, that would qualify you to talk with such certainty. I'm anxious to hear them.

 

[2faded]

Honestly, did you watch the game? They didn't even get possession until there was like 50 seconds left, and they gave the puck right back to Washington. Plus they were down by 2 goals with little hope of coming back with no time left.

No, but I watched the last three minutes where the Devils were down by two and had plenty of chances to pull the goalie. They didn't. That's a coach with intentions to not win. There's really no arguing against it.

 

[Rebels57]

They rested their best players in a meaningless game to prevent a nightmare scenario that would immediately decimate their chances in the playoffs.

Bruins, Lightning, Penguins.. what the ****s the difference to the Devils? They'll be underdogs in all the series. This way they're going in completely healthy and fresh.

Get a grip.

They would be plenty fresh. Playoffs start Wednesday. Thursday for some. Odds of injury miniscule. Not buying those excuses.

 

[SladeWilson23]

What is misinformed? They tanked a game to duck Pittsburgh. Its that simple.

Sure we did.

 

[Nocashstyle]

No, it's a smart decision to rest your best player in a meaningless game if he needs or wants the rest.

Of course, HF knows better than the Devils coaches, medical staff, and players though.

Or the fact that the Devils have basically been playing playoff hockey for the past month. Every game was basically "must win"