GDT: ECQF Game 4 | Hurricanes @ Islanders, 1PM | Playoff Road Victory???

[Joe McGrath]

There are two goalies behind him that are also good enough to win.

Well one of them is apparently hurt without ever playing so let’s cross him off the list.

Mark Lazerus just posted an article on the Athletic that I can’t post in its entirety, but here’s the opening:

The Stanley Cup playoffs are like some sort of magic totem in a fantasy epic. They test you, they reveal your character, they teach you about yourself.

But more than anything, they amplify what you already are, and always have been, deep down. Great players become legends. Leaders become icons. Gritty players become warriors. Overrated players become frauds. Dirty players become pariahs. Overmatched players become former NHLers.

There’s no escaping the cold and often cruel judgment of the postseason.

So what have we learned about these New York Islanders, who now trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in their first-round series after a miserable 5-2 loss on home ice Sunday afternoon? Well, we’ve learned their power play is an abomination unto Lord Stanley, a grotesquerie, a hideous abstract painting of hockey, minus the artistry. We’ve learned that Bo Horvat apparently got stuck in traffic on the way to all four games and didn’t arrive until he popped in for a meaningless shorthanded goal with 2:03 to play. We’ve learned that Ilya Sorokin can’t do it all by himself, even if it so often seems like he can.

But the biggest lesson from this game and this series?

Well, to paraphrase the great and troubled witticist Oscar Levant, there’s a fine line between hard-to-play-against and flat-out dumb, and the Islanders have erased that line.

Trent Crimm special right there.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Islanders have played stupid games and are largely winning stupid prizes. And they and their fans are shocked. Sure, you'll get away with a lot as you can't call everything. And attrition could win you a series against a less experienced, weaker team. But they need more than that or they'll be closed out shortly.

 

[Negan4Coach]

The point is that Trouba is gonna take someone's head off because that's what he's gonna do, and there is no "fear of retribution" that will stop it, because that's the game and everyone knows it.

Now, you can choose to go out there and try to hurt their guys, and maybe that's even the right strategy, but that's not creating "fear of retribution" because that's not really a thing for these guys. It's a thing that fans made up.

It's a sport for tough f***ing guys, and some of those guys get hurt, and that's it.

Well, I guess you can have the opinion that folks going up against opponents who you know aren't going to hurt them or their star players behave in precisely the same manner than they would against a team with equal or numerically superior ruffians.

But not sure what that has to do with "anger issues", it is merely an observation.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

All in all, great game. Outside of the late-3rd period meltdown in front of a rabid Islanders crowd, the Canes have played fantastic defensive hockey all series. This team knows that, with the injuries, they're not winning scoring contests, so they just out-suppress everybody. They really just need to do more of the same in Game 5 and not get flustered by the goonery.

 

[Derailed75]

Well one of them is apparently hurt without ever playing so let’s cross him off the list.


Trent Crimm special right there.

Trent Grimm, the Independent

 

[Negan4Coach]

Mark Lazerus just posted an article on the Athletic that I can’t post in its entirety, but here’s the opening:

The Stanley Cup playoffs are like some sort of magic totem in a fantasy epic. They test you, they reveal your character, they teach you about yourself.

But more than anything, they amplify what you already are, and always have been, deep down. Great players become legends. Leaders become icons. Gritty players become warriors. Overrated players become frauds. Dirty players become pariahs. Overmatched players become former NHLers.

There’s no escaping the cold and often cruel judgment of the postseason.

So what have we learned about these New York Islanders, who now trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in their first-round series after a miserable 5-2 loss on home ice Sunday afternoon? Well, we’ve learned their power play is an abomination unto Lord Stanley, a grotesquerie, a hideous abstract painting of hockey, minus the artistry. We’ve learned that Bo Horvat apparently got stuck in traffic on the way to all four games and didn’t arrive until he popped in for a meaningless shorthanded goal with 2:03 to play. We’ve learned that Ilya Sorokin can’t do it all by himself, even if it so often seems like he can.

But the biggest lesson from this game and this series?

Well, to paraphrase the great and troubled witticist Oscar Levant, there’s a fine line between hard-to-play-against and flat-out dumb, and the Islanders have erased that line.

Wow that guy writes like me. "Abomination", "hideous", "grotesquerie", lol.

 

[Derailed75]

Did what we needed to do split on the road, go Canes

 

[Joe McGrath]

Also, the Canes lead the playoffs in PP goals. Give Jeff Daniels a raise!

***Ducks and hides****

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Oh come on, we already know what Brindy's going to do lol

One can always hope.

 

[Lempo]

Mark Lazerus just posted an article on the Athletic that I can’t post in its entirety, but here’s the opening:

The Stanley Cup playoffs are like some sort of magic totem in a fantasy epic. They test you, they reveal your character, they teach you about yourself.

But more than anything, they amplify what you already are, and always have been, deep down. Great players become legends. Leaders become icons. Gritty players become warriors. Overrated players become frauds. Dirty players become pariahs. Overmatched players become former NHLers.

There’s no escaping the cold and often cruel judgment of the postseason.

So what have we learned about these New York Islanders, who now trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in their first-round series after a miserable 5-2 loss on home ice Sunday afternoon? Well, we’ve learned their power play is an abomination unto Lord Stanley, a grotesquerie, a hideous abstract painting of hockey, minus the artistry. We’ve learned that Bo Horvat apparently got stuck in traffic on the way to all four games and didn’t arrive until he popped in for a meaningless shorthanded goal with 2:03 to play. We’ve learned that Ilya Sorokin can’t do it all by himself, even if it so often seems like he can.

But the biggest lesson from this game and this series?

Well, to paraphrase the great and troubled witticist Oscar Levant, there’s a fine line between hard-to-play-against and flat-out dumb, and the Islanders have erased that line.

You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealing's done

 

[LakeLivin]

Been limiting these to one a page in the Memes thread, but seems appropriate to post this one here:

Spoiler

What are examples of a Comedic Bit, a Broadway Hit, and a Dirty Piece of Shit?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

But not sure what that has to do with "anger issues", it is merely an observation.

That was the "hot take" bit, that you clearly felt compelled to bite on.

Seriously, though. At this time of year, I think what guys most fear is losing and regrets, not getting hit.

 

[Stickpucker]

Well Sheahan....you got any more of them MacNCheezes?

 

[Canes]

This Piles team thinks they’re the Broad Street Bullies, but only have half the talent at best

 

[moses malone 12]

Hot take: "Fear of retribution" is a myth made up by fans that can't deal with their own anger issues.

This Piles team thinks they’re the Broad Street Bullies, but only have half the talent at best

Matt Martin has to be the worst skater in the NHL. Filing cabinet on skates

 

[Canes]

Matt Martin has to be the worst skater in the NHL. Filing cabinet on skates

He literally has no place in the modern NHL. But he scored a goal last game that’s another 2 years worth in the NHL to some caveman GM

 

[Wolfpuck]

Wow that guy writes like me. "Abomination", "hideous", "grotesquerie", lol.

Same. Although I probably spend a lot more time in front of the mirror than you do for inspiration.

 

[Derailed75]

Canes legend Mr. Yamaguchi, Brett Hedican on the national TBS call of the Stars Wild

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I was at work so I wasn't able to watch live.


Any word on Drury? That was a nasty hit.

 

[PredsV82]

Also, the Canes lead the playoffs in PP goals. Give Jeff Daniels a raise!

***Ducks and hides****

 

[User13452]

Still can’t believe the canes weren’t willing to give up a late first for him would of fit this lineup perfectly

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Still can’t believe the canes weren’t willing to give up a late first for him would of fit this lineup perfectly

Yea I know, his 15 points at the time of the deadline screamed 1st round pick worthy trade candidate. But at least we can have fun drawing conclusions from a really small sample size against the worst defensive team in the playoffs.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Still can’t believe the canes weren’t willing to give up a late first for him would of fit this lineup perfectly

He's no Mackenzie MacEachern

 

[Tryamw]

I was at work so I wasn't able to watch live.


Any word on Drury? That was a nasty hit.

He left with the team. The arena

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I love this scoring from top 6 forwards and winning on the road, we should try it more