GDT: ECQF Game 3: Your New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers, 8 PM, ABC/ESPN+

[Mgd31]

8pm, why? Just get this over with

 

[Eggtimer]

what is the obsession with playing Meier on line 3?

My guess is that he is a volume shooter , with Jack and Bratt the same so they don’t want to take away from each others strengths . All 3 want the puck on their stick as they enter the O zone , so they decide to split them up with the hopes of Meier being able to drive his own line

 

[13BearerOfHope]

My wishful thinking sees us with chances today. But 2-10 goals over the last two games tells me we need a miracle.

And we need the first goal!

Let’s go! We are better than what we showed. This is on the veterans and the big earners now. Show the F up, score goals, block shots and punch some noses.

 

[Eggtimer]

I also think Schmid is a questionable decision...not necessarily bad, but Vanecek stood on his head for about 20 or so minutes last game and got no goal support. I don't think we can expect a performance from Schmid as good as Vanecek gave us last night.

It wreaks of desperation and goaltending has been the furthest thing down the line in terms of problems.

1. Can't score in general
2. Key players are not performing
3. PP is an embarrassment
4. PK has sucked as bad as the PP

Let's try a new goaltender?

Look I wish the best for Akira tonight and it would be great if he could solidify himself as the goalie of the future but this whole thing is a mess and the circumstances suck balls for him.

I have just as much faith in Schmid than I do VV . With almost more confidence in Schmid where he has shown he can play calm in otherwise stressful situations . Plus him being bigger and plays a calmer style , think he is better suited for imviming tips / deflections etc.

 

[13BearerOfHope]

I have just as much faith in Schmid than I do VV . With almost more confidence in Schmid where he has shown he can play calm in otherwise stressful situations . Plus him being bigger and plays a calmer style , think he is better suited for imviming tips / deflections etc.

It’s not just about the goalie per se, it’s about how the change makes the team feel. This can give them renewed confidence. If Schmid plays well the first period or two, this will feel as if the series could take a new turn. Can’t start winning if you don’t start believing

 

[njdevils1982]

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[FooteBahl]

I have just as much faith in Schmid than I do VV . With almost more confidence in Schmid where he has shown he can play calm in otherwise stressful situations . Plus him being bigger and plays a calmer style , think he is better suited for imviming tips / deflections etc.

I’m praying Akira steps in and refuses to give back the crease for the next decade

 

[Lou is God]

8pm, why? Just get this over with

Should have been an afternoon game today

 

[JK3]

I’m kinda torn on Schmid starting, hell of thing to throw this kid in staring down going 0-3 in the series.

Vitek was great in the first last game, I didn’t like the Kane goal but still, help the guy out on the PK.

I’m waaaaaaaay more concerned about all these stiffs that are doing jack shit like Bratt, Meier, Palat, Hamilton etc.

 

[JimEIV]

I have just as much faith in Schmid than I do VV . With almost more confidence in Schmid where he has shown he can play calm in otherwise stressful situations . Plus him being bigger and plays a calmer style , think he is better suited for imviming tips / deflections etc.

That's fine, the confidence in Schmid that is...I don't have a huge problem with it... it's just a bad look in my opinion to be benching the guy who got you here after he really stood on his head for 25 minutes in the last game.

I suppose you are trying to spark the team? I don't know? But going to a guy with 18 starts total in his career over 2 years after the team's performance over last two games seems like adding more to the chaos and distress of the situation than providing a spark.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

 

[DVision44]

That's fine, the confidence in Schmid that is...I don't have a huge problem with it... it's just a bad look in my opinion to be benching the guy who got you here after he really stood on his head for 25 minutes in the last game.

I suppose you are trying to spark the team? I don't know? But going to a guy with 18 starts total in his career over 2 years after the team's performance over last two games seems like adding more to the chaos and distress of the situation than providing a spark.

Lol.. he stood on his head for 25 min out of 120 min of hockey. He's been one of the worst goalies in the playoffs unfortunately...

 

[NJDevs26]

It’s whole lot easier when I don’t have to go to the game (with a several thousand Rangers fans), so this is a lot easier.

So here’s hoping for a classic f*** You Fans series start, with away wins for everyone.

Well that's one plus for me although Saturday night it wouldn't matter as much as a weeknight

 

[AfroThunder396]

I'm posting from the future, we win 7-2 and Shesterkin gets pulled in the 2nd.

 

[Cheddabombs]

 

[JimEIV]

Lol.. he stood on his head for 25 min out of 60 min of hockey. He's been one of the worst goalies in the playoffs unfortunately...

It doesn't even mean anything when we have zero goal support.

This team was never built to win 1-0 games. You can't keep going 30 or 40 and even 50 minutes without out a goal scored and ask the goalie to keep you in it. We need some offense or our D and goaltending have no chance.

Edit: We also have the worst offense in the playoffs too and you're kidding yourself if you don't think those things are connected.

 

[Alex NJD]

Will be watching from the bar tonight since today is my little brothers 21st bday.

If we win I probably won't remember much, if we lose I probably won't remember much.

 

[theking72]

In Schmid we trust

LGD

 

[Mgd31]

Can we try and not be the only team that doesn’t have a win yet?

 

[johnny pierogi]

Should have been an afternoon game today

planners must not have thought the devils would no show the first two games

 

[DVision44]

It doesn't even mean anything when we have zero goal support.

This team was never built to win 1-0 games. You can't keep going 30 or 40 and even 50 minutes without out a goal scored and ask the goalie to keep you in it. We need some offense or our D and goaltending have no chance.

Edit: We also have the worst offense in the playoffs too and you're kidding yourself if you don't think those things are connected.

Can they not BOTH be an issue? He's surrendered 9 goals in 2 games... smh. Vitek has the 2nd worst GSAA in the playoffs..

 

[TheUnseenHand]

O/U on rags PP goals I'm setting at 3.

 

[captainscott12]

I’m praying Akira steps in and refuses to give back the crease for the next decade

Let’s manifest this headline. It’s happened before often

I am not good at the inter web. What is the lineup tonight please.

 

[crashline]

Look, I like Schmid, but every reflexive lineup change and weirdo line shuffle in this series has a whiff of panic about it and betrays a lack of faith in our key guys who've driven this thing all season long to dig in and get this done.

 

[HoliksGhost]

I’m kinda torn on Schmid starting, hell of thing to throw this kid in staring down going 0-3 in the series.

Vitek was great in the first last game, I didn’t like the Kane goal but still, help the guy out on the PK.

I’m waaaaaaaay more concerned about all these stiffs that are doing jack shit like Bratt, Meier, Palat, Hamilton etc.

Schmid is starting????

I have mixed feelings on that.

Maybe the boys play more solid because of it ?

But can you really envision Schmid winning out over Gerkin ?