GDT: Game #64: Oilers @ Sabres - 5 PM - SNW

[OfCorsiDid]

If you have to score at the very least 4 goals to win, yet have statistically top ten defense, yeah, you need a goalie

League average GAA is 3. Don't let our shitty goaltending distract from our lack of finishing. Two things can be true at the same time.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Drai with a sick giveaway

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

That was a bad shift for Leon.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Moneypuck has the scoring probability on Tuch's shot at 7.6%. It wasn't good dude.

Tuch's an NHL 90+ percentile mid range goal scorer the past three years. This year's 90 percentile is his lowest. Guy can shoot the pill.

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Guess I should have put /sarcasm for the obvious sarcasm?

You're getting good at this internet thing. Congratulations!

 

[Sanchez]

McLeod and locker room presence don't go together Jack

 

[nexttothemoon]

Bad Drai ... bad

 

[russ99]

Basic hockey, the defenders covered the two guys entering the zone and Hyman floated back and left Tuch uncovered, Nurse made an off balance move but couldn’t get over. You let NHL scorers have an untouched shot from the high slot and they’re going to score.

Don’t care how “expected” that was.

And yeah Skinner was flopping like a fish and couldn’t get over.

Both things are true, Skinner should have done better and out forwards as usual won’t get back and defend.

 

[KCC]

Jeebus drai, just pass it back to nurse behind your own net and go for a change. lol

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Not to get off the topic of Skinner but I do believe that Stetcher>>>Klingberg

Stecher looked rough coming off a long injury, too. Klingberg has been coming along. Either way, it's good to have a bit of depth.

(I like what Stecher brings - a bit of a sparkplug on the blueline.)

 

[TKB21]

Skinner is just awful tonight wow…

 

[MessierThanThou]

Are you really defending skinner after watching this game?

LOL. You were liking posts defending Skinner less than 24 hours ago and simping for management on deadline day.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Tuch's an NHL 90+ percentile mid range goal scorer the past three years. This year's 90 percentile is his lowest. Guy can shoot the pill.

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I don't disagree and maybe if Stu played it better I wouldn't be so mad.

But, he played it terribly. Didn't set his feet, wasn't square and seemed surprised the shot came in so clearly he wasn't reading the play either.

At best I'd rate Tuch's goal at "well, I'd like a save" territory but the way Stu played it made sure basically anyone shooting on him probably would've scored.

 

[NeverForget06]

That one timer from the point was going in if it was on net on Stu there

 

[TB12]

Are you really defending skinner after watching this game?

He has to. It's on their family crest.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Finally a legit call

 

[Sanchez]

f***ing hell refs. Finally called a penalty McDavid was hooked and interfered

 

[Cloned]

Greenway committed about three penalties there before one was called

 

[LeonDraisaitl29]

Skinner is just awful tonight wow…

 

[Oilslick941611]

McDavid is playing 1000X better than he was a week ago.


Great to see it.

 

[ChasinWaterfalls]

It must be so frustrating for every game to be a shootout and the score always close all because they know they're goalie is guaranteed to give up at least a couple stinkers.

No wonder they're defense looks worse lately, they know they have to push offense all the time to keep the game close.... they know even if they play perfect defense they will still be behind.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Probably could've called 2 penalties there

 

[KCC]

The first goal shows he can’t even make standard saves without giving up juicy rebounds.

Yup. I’ve been his biggest detractor. He’s not a starter and I will keep going on about it until he proves me wrong. lol

 

[Sanchez]

Drai slashed no call

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I don't disagree and maybe if Stu played it better I wouldn't be so mad.

But, he played it terribly. Didn't set his feet, wasn't square and seemed surprised the shot came in so clearly he wasn't reading the play either.

At best I'd rate Tuch's goal at "well, I'd like a save" territory but the way Stu played it made sure basically anyone shooting on him probably would've scored.

Both things can be true. Add poor defensive gap and late coverage on the wrong shooter. Skinner's no bueno this game. But there are some considerations that are also valid.

 

[Not Canada Drai]

Drai slashed no call

Average NHL reffing. f*** the star players dude.