GDT: GAME 62 | Rangers @ Senators | A New Day at the CTC Edition | Sat Mar 8 2025, 12:30PM | TVAS, TSN5

[Micklebot]

5 power plays, zero goals.

Ok? Sometimes the best goalies in the world are going to do that to you, I'd never say the PP looks awesome just because we scored fluke goals, got to evaluate it on the merits of the process not the outcome

 

[ottawagm]

9 hits!

Batherson with 7. Thought he'd start throwing it around more now that he doesn't have to worry about it getting Norris injured with a big hit in return.

 

[Rodzilla]

should also add Sanderson is at a different level since 4 nations as well

Bro when he split the defense and went on breakaway……


Dude is what 23 years old???

 

[Dionysus]

Some big plays by our best players, not always scoring plays but you can tell they are feeling it.

That rush by Sanderson to beat 4 rangers for the chance at the start of the period, the cut back by Stu to just drive right down mainstreet for a chance? These guys knew it was time to step up their game

Super impressive game by Stutzle. Flying out there, battling, and processing his time and space really well. Making great touches all over the ice, tons of zone entries. 23:32 of ice time.

Grieg over 21 mins as well, he's Greens Swiss army knife player.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

"Should have won in regulation" - Burrowsaurus, probably

Well with the rangers right there yeah a win in regulation would have objectively been better

 

[SpezDispenser]

As usual the real losers are the Habs and Wings

Are you....questioning the Wings being perpetual losers?

 

[SpezDispenser]

I can't get over how f***ing clutch Brady is.

That pass though. Saucered onto a platter for him.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

It hurts so f***ing much. I tore my acl/miniacus when I was younger and I've never felt that amount of pain since

It’s kinda crazy that something so excruciatingly painful is so common. MCL ACL etc

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

5 power plays, zero goals.

Would rather score 4 EV goals, also Greig's goal was scored right after the PP expired, meaning a good PP was necessary to get to that goal.

 

[Relapsing]

It’s kinda crazy that something so excruciatingly painful is so common. MCL ACL etc

For real. Mine was a hyperextension. I couldnt imagine doing that in a knee-on-knee collision.

 

[Salva Mea]

Zibi was Broken

 

[Burrowsaurus]

For real. Mine was a hyperextension. I couldnt imagine doing that in a knee-on-knee collision.

I’ve had a lot of friends tear their ligaments playing soccer. Sometimes very low key plays lol. Non contact. Crazy.

A few times I was like “should I just stop playing “ lol.

 

[Icelevel]

Hamonic played 1 minute less than Jensen even though Hamonic left the game with an injury.

Hockey gods had to step in obviously because our coach can be as dumb as a rock sometimes.

 

[MiscBrah]

A few defensive break downs, but the team looked really good. Lots of energy for an afternoon game, which can be a struggle sometimes. Great comeback and great win.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Great shot by Brady; great thread-the-needle saucer pass by Timmy.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Zibi was Broken

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[Beville]

I’ve had a lot of friends tear their ligaments playing soccer. Sometimes very low key plays lol. Non contact. Crazy.

A few times I was like “should I just stop playing “ lol.

I jumped up to catch the ball from a corner kick.

Someone tried to jump up to head it at the same time and booted me in the knee… accidentally on purpose probably.

Second time, and far worse, was whilst skiing. Last run of the week, I can see the coach in the distance, I’m probably 50 metres from the ski lift to take us down to it.

Hit a molehill, top half of my leg is straight, bottom half goes left and right. Jesus Christ that was the worst I’ve ever felt.

 

[Alex1234]

Captain clutch

 

[Micklebot]

wow, single digit "deserve to win" final

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

I’ll admit, I didn’t think we had a chance down 3-1, and was wishing the game wasn’t early on a Saturday with the next game Monday.

But what a finish!

And what an attack by Sandy on the PP, that would have been awesome if he scored.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

3rd line goal to tie it up with 3 minutes left. Full credit to the bottom six today - Brady stole the show but this win was a full team effort.

Just hope Sens Media releases a post-game lockerroom video.

 

[Xspyrit]

I hope now people REALLY start believing in this team. Was distressing reading comments throughout here where it was quite often just dumping on your favourite whipping boy, or crying about not showing up in a "must win" game.

This team has been really good for most of the year, the schedule has been brutal, and there have been key injuries which couldn't be addressed properly with the lack of depth left behind by Dorion. There's been a few stinkers along the way, but every team has those, and Ottawa has continued to show perseverance throughout.

This is a playoff team. The must win games are for everybody else trying to keep up now.

This team has had a huge weakness all season long though : production 5 on 5. We were 32nd before the game... meaning that every single team scored more 5 on 5 goals than the Sens so far this year. Hopefully we start seeing this changing with the moves Staios did

And that is the point, Dorion's mess has left this team incomplete and with glaring weaknesses. The encouraging thing is that Staios seems very competent and able to use CREATIVITY to improve this team, not an easy command with how bare Dorion left the farm. This is reminiscent of what Muckler did back then, except that we were drafting late as the Sens were a true contender. Dorion teams didn't even sniff the playoffs

That's how BAD he was as a GM

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

Bring on Zetturlund!

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

We have the tie breaker on NYR, MTL, and Detroit, so that effectively adds another point on to our buffer.

If we beat Detroit in regulation, that will be massive.

We have 2 games left against Detroit, 2 against Montreal, and 3 against Columbus. Those are all "4 point" games because we add 2 points and also take 2 points away.

Similar to how Tampa pulled away from us by winning those two straight games. If it was reversed and we won those two games, we'd be a point behind them instead of 9 points behind. The games against those three teams should all be looked at as possible play-in games for the playoffs.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

A few defensive break downs, but the team looked really good. Lots of energy for an afternoon game, which can be a struggle sometimes. Great comeback and great win.

Honestly while both newcomers played well overall, it makes sense that a change up will produce some lack of chemistry initially on the breakdowns.