GDT: Game 81: Columbus at Tampa Bay | 4/11 7:30PM EDT

[NotWendell]

Can you call instigating without an accompanying fighting penalty though? I've never seen that before.

OK then. 2 minutes for roughing and two more for general douchebaggery.

 

[Matthew]

He once played 70-some games under the guise of Marc Denis.

 

[aRussian]

Seem to be playing against ourselves with increasing frequency

 

[FANonymous]

TBL is just doing a great job of smothering our dump and chase game. I'll give them credit for that, but I fully believe our starting goaltender would've stopped a few of the shots that got through McBackup, if not all of them.

 

[FANonymous]

OK then. 2 minutes for roughing and two more for general douchebaggery.

2 for Clutterbucking?

 

[NotWendell]

2 for Clutterbucking?

There ya go!

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Should have started Bobs tonight. TBL is the harder team we face in the back to back. Not only that, but Bobs would have more consecutive days of rest before the playoffs. Now that we started McBackup, we have our work cut out for us. Losing this game severely reduces our chances of getting 3rd in the metro and gives us pretty much a 50/50 chance (kinda) at 1st wild card.

Disagree. Give Bob two medium-to-long breaks rather than one extra-long one, running a greater risk of getting stale. CMac has been playing well and has to make those saves. I still contend it was the right decision, despite the fact that it doesn't appear to be working.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So we can torch Stanley cup and conn smythe winning Tim Thomas but we can't score more than one goal on Kristian Gustlivskis or whatever. Ok then

 

[MFRONE]

Dominating play but they aren't doing anything with it

 

[Matthew]

on paper, this was a "could win" with McBackup. And I'd rather have Bobs in the more "high pressure" situation of tomorrow night with a possible bump up in the standings on the line. But I'd also kind of rather him play against the line up with Stamkos in it, too...

Richards flipped a coin I bet.

 

[NotWendell]

Our announcers are really Jonesing over Callahan. I think they know something (not much, but SOMETHING).

 

[Robert]

Well, not playing Bob almost guaranteed a first round series vs the Penguins… pretty stupid decision by the Blue Jacket organization…. Horrible playoff type performance tonight…

Pittsburgh will be close to 100% healthy in the first round…4-1 Pitt with some luck.., it could be a sweep.

 

[FANonymous]

Well, not playing Bob almost guaranteed a first round series vs the Penguins… pretty stupid decision by the Blue Jacket organization…. Horrible playoff type performance tonight…

Pittsburgh will be close to 100% healthy in the first round…4-1 Pitt with some luck.., it could be a sweep.

They did it to repay the Penguins fans who love to invade our arena. Expect to see several of them on the zambonis and hear their goal song played after they score in our building.

 

[TheOllieC]

Cam Ward is single-handedly keeping the Canes on top of the Wings right now.

 

[NotWendell]

Oh Cooper, how about a holding the stick penalty?!?

 

[Fuzzy D]

I just realized that Fear of Missing Out on Hockey guy talking about his dad is the voice of Garrus in Mass Effect.

 

[FANonymous]

Hmmm, initially I thought it was a penalty, but I only caught it out of the corner of my eye. Replays I'm not so sure.

 

[Jaxs]

Nice play Boone.

 

[NotWendell]

Well now!

 

[FANonymous]

JJ is hitting people like they stole his girlfriend. Nice goal. Maybe we can get another.

 

[aRussian]

Drive that net... Please tie it up.

 

[Kfarschman]

I just realized that Fear of Missing Out on Hockey guy talking about his dad is the voice of Garrus in Mass Effect.

You just completely blew my mind. He totally is! I love Mass Effect. For me the best sci-fi series all time. Including TV and movies.

And Yay for Savard!

 

[Jyrki]

C'mon, are you guys implying we can score a 6 on 5 goal?

 

[NotWendell]

If we pull the goalie will we be able to tell the difference? (jk)

 

[Robert]

Jenner rookie of the year??? He is 1-1-1 tonight...