GDT: Game 77: Predators @ Habs - 7pm EST | RDS TSN2 FDSNSO

[The Real Timo]

Argh... family dinner... I don't like family at the best of times... but then they interfere in watching games... sigh. Such poor life choices.

 

[le_sean]

Imagining how horrible Savard is going to be tonight on a back-to-back with travel

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Argh... family dinner... I don't like family at the best of times... but then they interfere in watching games... sigh. Such poor life choices.

Hey, remembered we worked together on Friday?

I'm sick, so you should probably isolate today just incase.

 

[Mats NAslund]

Well we did get Hutson for Kulak

That's insane, if this kid continues to get stronger and can find a shot from the point he could develop to be almost a Makar! Those are both 2 things that you can get better at with practice, the hockey sense and instinct is harder to teach and he already has mountains of that!

 

[Mats NAslund]

Imagining how horrible Savard is going to be tonight on a back-to-back with travel

I almost feel bad for him because he really does have the best of intentions. A break would serve him well, St-Louis isn't a Xhejak fan so not sure he breaks a winning lineup.

 

[austin316]

Our lead is essentially 3 points on the rangers given they have the tiebreaker. Imperative we pick up some points tonight

 

[le_sean]

I almost feel bad for him because he really does have the best of intentions. A break would serve him well, St-Louis isn't a Xhejak fan so not sure he breaks a winning lineup.

St. Louis will never ever change a lineup after a win. He’s established that much

 

[Gustave]

They should invite Alex Kovalev to the arena to witness Nick Suzuki tie his 84 points record tonight.

And hold a vigil for @TheDamned.

Shoutout.

 

[Mats NAslund]

You want to face the Leafs in opening round?

I hate to say it but if Montreal does get into the payoffs they're going to be exhausted and no matter who they play it will be a 4 game to 2 for either Washington or Toronto. That being said Montreal seems to play Toronto well and I've always hated facing Washington as a Habs fan...so ya I prefer to face Toronto!

 

[The Real Timo]

Hey, remembered we worked together on Friday?

I'm sick, so you should probably isolate today just incase.

Haha... good one. I'll let them know. They won't believe me cause I WFH, but worth a try.

 

[Dagistitsyn]

I still can’t believe Washington traded Filip Forsberg fort Martin Errat. I wish we had pulled a trade and got him.

One of the worst trades ever, and it was evident to most the second it was made.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

I actually want to see Ottawa vs Toronto, and Florida vs Tampa Bay 1st round.

I'm okay with Washington. Their center core is the weakest of the top teams. We out-played them 2 out of 3 games against them. Logan Thompson was the difference maker. We also played 3 different goalies against them: Primeau, Montembeault & Dobes. Each got a game against Caps.

Yep same for me.

I also think Ottawa vs Toronto will be a lot of fun to watch.

Washington, even though they had a crazy year and have to be favorites, have been cruising for a while now and Montreal could come in the more determined team. Nowadays, 1 vs 8 doesn't seem like quite the lopsided matchup it used to.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Haha... good one. I'll let them know. They won't believe me cause I WFH, but worth a try.

Just tell them your stalker f***ed up and announced his presence and how you need to get a coffee every day at 10:05 and 1:34 everyday.

Or that Maria in HR is useless, like you told your coworker Ray over zoom and youre hoping that shit isn't monitored.

 

[TRG]

What's funny is if someone posted this lineup some months ago everyone would take it as a shameless attempt at hardcore tanking

Somehow MSL has them playing at a significant level... and somehow MSL has haters even today. Motivating players to play at or above their station is literally what coaching is all about.

Sir, this is HFBoards

 

[Yukon Cornelius Habs]

And hold a vigil for @TheDamned.

Shoutout.

Last seen Oct 18, 2017

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Maybe get the jump this time?

Habs got in in the early morning . Getting a jump is asking alot.

 

[RI.B FAN]

Looking good for you guys, I hope thgey keep it up and get that PO spot. Its a better league with your team in the playoffs

 

[hockey diva]

Josi has been injured since the end of February, I’m not sure he’s playing tonight. In the last couple of games for Nashville, Barron has got the second most ice time for defencemen.

Preds fan here. Sorry the weather has been crappy for any visiting fans. Josi is out for the season with another concussion, no need to bring him back at this point. I will be sporting a throw back Habs jersey that my Habs fan friend got me. May as well cheer for team that is winning…

 

[Chili]

Watched Nashville-Leafs two weeks ago. Leafs stormed them in the first period and were up 2-0. Could have been 3-0 except for a goal called back on a high stick. From there though Nashville was impressive scoring 5 in a row to win 5-2. They don`t usually score much but Forsberg is still a great player and Stamkos is there.

Don`t know if Marchessault is injured? Mike McCarron impressed me, he`s come a long way. He gets his 6`6 frame down low on faceoffs and is very good. Justin Barron is still trying to find his way. Wouldn`t be surprised to see them give the Habs a good game.

 

[habamillions]

I do not. I doubt there will be a repeat a-la 2021. I will go as far as say that Leafs may make it out of the east. I will hate it. I will vomit violently, but I think this could be their year.

Ottawa plays toronto tough that would be a great series.

 

[ahmedou]

The most important back to back games of the season!

Go Habs Go!

 

[The Real Timo]

Ottawa plays toronto tough that would be a great series.

Yeah but that means one of them makes it to the second round.

 

[Canadienna]

Hahahaha look at Savard in this clip. That's why the whole team loves him lol.

 

[Subban signed e5]

Imagining how horrible Savard is going to be tonight on a back-to-back with travel

I feel like he barely played last night. I checked his ice time right after I read your comment, and he only played eleven minutes. I really hope they change the lineup slightly and give Arber a chance.

 

[Sam I Am]

This isn't a must win game more of a "it would be nice to win." With 3 games in 4 days and that 3rd game back home in Montreal against Detroit, I'd rest guys. Detroit game is must win.

● Start Dobes
● Sit Armia & bring in Roy
● Sit Savard & bring in Xhekaj
● Don't allow anyone to go over 20 minutes, including Suzuki, Hutson & Matheson. 20 minutes maximum limit.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slafkovsky
Laine - Newhook - Roy
Evans - Dvorak - Gallagher
Pezzetta - Kapanen - Heineman

Guhle - Carrier
Struble - Hutson
Xhekaj - Matheson

Dobes
Montembeault

I think we can win with this lineup and making sure no one is over played.

You do realize none of this is going to happen?

It may make sense but I'm sure the strategy is to go all out to win every game and hopefully clinch the last playoff spot early enough to rest Savard, Armia, Montembeault and Matheson before the playoffs start. Anderson is getting a breather this weekend--I suspect he'll be back with cigars early next week.