GDT: GAME 28: PREDS @ HABS | Gladiator enters the ring | Sun., Dec. 10th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET -- RDS, TSN2, TSN690, 98.5FM

[Runner77]

Habs were in Buffalo for the lone away game last night and it was quite the spectacular outcome with Juraj Slafkovsky scoring the shootout winner.

Slaf not only was used for the first time in shootouts, but also had the first fighting major of his career.

What was particular about his winning goal was how he celebrated it.

Slaf has been raising his game several notches of late, which has not gone unnoticed by MSL. Not only has he been deployed on the first line but we have seen his TOI improve from 13:33 five games ago to last night's 18:10.

Also noteworthy, were Optimus Primeau's career high 46 saves, in what was a most welcome bounce back performance.

Nicely done, Slaf and Cayden.

Not so lucky was Cole Caufield who was kept off the scoresheet, despite unleashing 9 shots on goal.

However, there was another bright moment when the Greek God, Jayden Struble, scored the first NHL goal on a Kovacevic pass that he quickly redirected.

Maybe this win uplifts them for tonight's game. Both teams will be playing their second games of a back to back.


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[dinodebino]

Don’t you ever sleep?

 

[JianYang]

I'm guessing Allen starts this one.

I smell a L.

 

[Habssince89]

Would love to see the Suzuki line break out

Monty better play this one.

If Pearson is gone, let's try promoting ylonen (finally)

 

[waitin425]

Beauty Gladiator reference Runner! Are you not entertained?????

Cole to snap out of funk tonight. Slaf 2 goals and I'm guessing a nice shiner from last night! Get ready fellas!

GHG!!!!

 

[OldCraig71]

Don’t you ever sleep?

I have asked this question many times.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

We should not be playing on Sundays.

 

[waitin425]

We should not be playing on Sundays.

A day prayer and fantasy football

 

[Fatbiggie]

I miss..David Legwand & Thomas Vokoun

Preds got shutout last night in TO, we better be ready

 

[WeThreeKings]

Are we over the Slaf is a bust and being super concerned, yet?

Or do we have to wait until his linemates cash in on his passes?

 

[BLONG7]

Monty needs to start, or stay with Primeau after last night.

I do not want to see Jake Allen play tonight...........................Do Not....

 

[Tyson]

Habs were in Buffalo for the lone away game last night and it was quite the spectacular outcome with Juraj Slafkovsky scoring the shootout winner.

Slaf not only was used for the first time in shootouts, but also had the first fighting major of his career.

What was particular about his winning goal was how he celebrated it.

Slaf has been raising his game several notches of late, which has not gone unnoticed by MSL. Not only has he been deployed on the first line but we have seen his TOI improve from 13:33 five games ago to last night's 18:10.

Also noteworthy, were Optimus Primeau's career high 46 saves, in what was a most welcome bounce back performance.

Nicely done, Slaf and Cayden.

Not so lucky was Cole Caufield who was kept off the scoresheet, despite unleashing 9 shots on goal.

However, there was another bright moment when the Greek God, Jayden Struble, scored the first NHL goal on a Kovacevic pass that he quickly redirected.

Maybe this win uplifts them for tonight's game despite it being the second of a back to back.


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Nashville also played last night so that evens up the "played last night" mindset

 

[BaseballCoach]

If Slafkovsky remains on the PP1, it means that all five players are first round talents, four of them in the top 15.

 

[StCaufield]

Are we over the Slaf is a bust and being super concerned, yet?

Or do we have to wait until his linemates cash in on his passes?

He’s played good in maybe half of the games. I’m not getting my hopes up only because I don’t want to be super disappointed

 

[BLONG7]

Don’t you ever sleep?

Truly amazing................our board has the most entertainment on it, and our friend Runner77 is a huge part of that..............he and others make the GDT's nothing short of Epic.

He’s played good in maybe less than half of the games. I’m not getting my hopes up only because I don’t want to be super disappointed

But, if we are being honest, we can see this is a train gaining steam, correct?
Remembering, he is 19 and there will be more bumps.
He has been our best player, hands down, the last few games.....

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Slaf will get at least a point tonight !

 

[BLONG7]

If Slafkovsky remains on the PP1, it means that all five players are first round talents, four of them in the top 15.

I miss Dach...................man what a shame losing him for an entire season.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Both teams played last night & both teams had to travel almost an equal distance to get to Montreal (Nashville was in Toronto. Montreal in Buffalo). Nashville got shutout by Toronto 4-0. Prior to their loss last night, Preds had gone 7-3 to put themselves back into the playoffs picture. They've improved from a disastrous start.

Lankinen played last night which means we're probably facing Saros. Allen goes tonight, I believe. He stayed in Montreal last night.

 

[Gustave]

I hate Sunday games. There, I said it.

 

[BLONG7]

Both teams played last night & both teams had to travel almost an equal distance to get to Montreal (Nashville was in Toronto. Montreal in Buffalo). Nashville got shutout by Toronto 4-0. Prior to their loss last night, Preds had gone 7-3 to put themselves back into the playoffs picture. They've improved from a disastrous start.

Lankinen played last night which means we're probably facing Saros. Allen goes tonight, I believe. He stayed in Montreal last night.

Allen....................does not deserve the start.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Allen....................does not deserve the start.

Maybe, but I also think Allen plays much better against Western teams than he does against Eastern. I guess we'll see....

 

[Gravity]

Marty's OT squad gearing up again.

I'm positive on Slaf, Struble but f*** the rest of the team. Tweeners pushing for OT.

 

[BLONG7]

Maybe, but I also think Allen plays much better against Western teams than he does against Eastern. I guess we'll see....

He has not played well recently, and the other two have................this is why I stated from the beginning the 3 goalie system does not work.
Allen can simply say, he was not given enough work.............and the results we have seen lately from him do not warrant he starts................
Trade him for nothing...............save cap space, and we are good.

Seattle and Buffalo are looking for a vet goalie.

 

[rik schau]

Slaf will get at least a point tonight !

He should right,he's apparently on fire.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Are we over the Slaf is a bust and being super concerned, yet?

Or do we have to wait until his linemates cash in on his passes?

I mean, he's not cashing in on his chances yet.

He's definitely improved immensely from October.

This team is just cursed. Players get hurt. Slaf sets people up and they can't finish. He gets set up and can't finish.

Caufield is the same.

Anderson is the same.

RHP was like that before he got hurt.

If this team could finish a bit more consistently everyone would look better and the Habs would be in the playoffs.

Maybe it's a good thing no one can really finish this year.