ZachaFlockaFlame
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GDT: Devils @ Blue Jackets - Jingle All the Way - 7:00 PM - MSG
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Pissed about the frustrating result but pleased with the effort . We dominated and deserved to win. Shit happens . Luke played unreal . We are seeing him turning into a superstar player before our eyes .
- May 1, 2011
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I think Markstrom has underwhelmed. I think he CAN play better.Yeah but you hate Markstrom too.
Allen is what he is, which is a career mediocre goalie. That's why Binnington exists, because he couldn't hack it that year. That run in St. Louis didn't happen because of Berube. Although he's a huge upgrade to Mike Yeo. It wasn't until Allen was on the bench most games that they truly turned it around.
And yeah, I'll be extra pissed if Markstrom isn't lights out, because that probably means more Allen, who peaked over a month ago now. I have no interest in seeing Allen after next weekend's back to back until January 18th or whenever the next back to back is.
I have a feeling that this is gonna be kind of a fairly normal game for Allen from here on out. He'll have good games, just like Blackwood had good games in 2022-2023, despite the other two being wayyyyyy better.
But I don't think he's got another good run in him.
Emperoreddy
Show Me What You Got!
They are super competitive athletes. Games like this can stick in your craw a bit
Devils731
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I have some compelling evidence that if you let them run the show and selfishly get as many shots of the other team then you’re going to lose.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Just goes to show how aggravating this sport can really be.
A big part of the reason I love it so much.
unpredictability!
Emperoreddy
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Just goes to show how aggravating this sport can really be.
A big part of the reason I love it so much.
It can be a very strange game, BUT what isn't strange or should be unpredictable is the reffing. Call penalties FFS
Yeah this is absolutely a game that should piss you off. While yes they continually got robbed they also had more than their fair chance to finish their chances. Reminds me of the Edmonton game where yeah Allen was great but also Edmonton blew a lot of their chances. We did the same here
You can tell some players were frustrated as hell and pissed off they were dominating yet couldn’t score. Jack was on a mission to say F u Elvis
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
I have permanent second-hand embarrassment for her. That podcast clip lives rent free in my brain so I can laugh at her so called expertise.
ZachaFlockaFlame
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I mean they showed up v the Leafs after a stupid loss that wasn't on the skaters, they'll show up. The Pens also blow and are the antithesis of the Devils, only way they lose that game is again goaltending lol
- May 1, 2011
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Again, first goal was so pathetic.
If that was a Toronto goalie that would be all over SportsNet/TSN tonight.
Whaddagoal
The Sheldon Keefe Era Begins
Let Fitz know so we can get rid of these selfish puckhogs.
It really sucks that the Devils lost, but I am not upset at all about the effort. Devils played fantastic but Merzlikins had the game of his life.
DerekDevils30
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I truly believe they tie it up if they gain the zone late. Columbus was in pure panic mode
Zajacs Bowl Cut
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Luke played over 26 minutes, had a goal and an assist and had a 76% xG% lmao
glenwo2
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Loved it when the Crowd booed when Luke scored breaking the shutout.
F*CK THE BLOWJACKETS!!
F*CK THE BLOWJACKETS!!
Dylan9z9
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Emperoreddy
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I expect them to have a ton of jump Saturday. Type of game you want to fully avenge
SteveCangialosi123
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Not many times will a defenseman have a goal and you’re disappointed because he should’ve had at least a hat trick. Luke is becoming a machine at both ends.
Whaddagoal
The Sheldon Keefe Era Begins
That's some Niedermayer shit.
guitarguyvic
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That was one of the most ridiculous games I’ve ever seen.
The lack of any offense, even just chances, from the back end and the bottom six is getting extremely concerning. Sooner or later that’s going to become unsustainable, most likely once the playoffs roll around. You can’t expect six players to deliver against NHL goalies every single friggin night, because on some nights even they are doing what’s expected of them the puck just won’t go in. The same goes for the goaltending. Sooner or later we have to get a goaltending performance that’s just as good or better than the opponent’s, or it’s going to bite us in the ass when it matters most.
The lack of any offense, even just chances, from the back end and the bottom six is getting extremely concerning. Sooner or later that’s going to become unsustainable, most likely once the playoffs roll around. You can’t expect six players to deliver against NHL goalies every single friggin night, because on some nights even they are doing what’s expected of them the puck just won’t go in. The same goes for the goaltending. Sooner or later we have to get a goaltending performance that’s just as good or better than the opponent’s, or it’s going to bite us in the ass when it matters most.
DerekDevils30
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That’s our #1. He was an absolute monster all over the ice. Just wait until he hits his prime….
