Post-Game Talk: Habs defeat the Preds, pad lead in WC2

[DavePeak]

Just got back from work, howd they do?

A very good game looking at the score and considering it's the second game of a back to back + the trip to Nashville, but let's just say you probably don't watch to watch it!

 

[bsl]

6pts up in the wild card spot

It looks more and more likely that we're actually gonna make it. It's not over yet but things are looking good. Now we can afford to lose a game or two. Not that i want to lose but we're breathing a little more comfortably if things go down south a bit in the remaining games.

This team doesn't quit. The boys were visibly tired tonight but they still found a way to win. The D blocked shots and Dobes was stellar.

lose a game or 2? They need 6 points in 5 games. If they lose 2. Then they need 6 points in 3. They can’t afford to lose 2 games in reg.

 

[larek]

I’m convinced Dobes gets better if he plays more.

Especially if his team defends better around him and cuts down the giveaways
Cant be outshot 2-1 and many good chances
And expect a goalie to not let in hardly any goals
Dobes rebound control needs to be better
But I think it would be if Habs were not outplayed like they've been with Dobes in net

 

[nhlfan9191]

Especially if his team defends better around him and cuts down the giveaways
Cant be outshot 2-1 and many good chances
And expect a goalie to not let in hardly any goals
Dobes rebound control needs to be better
But I think it would be if Habs were not outplayed like they've been with Dobes in net

Dobes can get sliding around sometimes over committing to pucks but he was fantastic tonight.

 

[Rozz]

Great f***ing win... not a great game... but the win was huge!!!

Suzuki and Hutson continue their dominance... just beautiful.

We had a handful of games that we were favored to win and needed to win... and they got the job done... which isn't always the case, as we have a habit playing down to our opponents... but with everything on the line they showed they can lock it in and get the job done... amazing to see heading down the final stretch and into the playoffs!

...another big game coming up again Detroit with a 4 point swing... I hope they keep up their determination and drive.

 

[Gains]

One of Struble or Xhekaj needs to learn the PK eventually…we can’t have 2 bottom Ds like that that don’t play it.

 

[red devil]

 

[ahmedou]

5TH WIN IN A ROW

AGAINST THE PANTHERS TWICE

AGAINST THE BRUINS

AGAINST THE FLYERS

AND AGAINST THE PREDATORS

 

[Rapala]

LOL I was trying to like a post and the damn thing wasn't working...
I finally realized it was mine.

 

[Wats]

Say what you want about his play this year, he drops some nice lines.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...I have been tempering my expectations of this team all year and saying that we don't need to make the Playoffs in order for this to be a successful Season...however, to step up like they have after Big Dick Nick went to Hughes and asked him not to trade anyone away, is more than any of us fans could have ever asked for...and now we WILL get Playoff hockey to help them grow even more...huge WIN for the rebuild!!...

 

[Wats]

One of Struble or Xhekaj needs to learn the PK eventually…we can’t have 2 bottom Ds like that that don’t play it.

Feel like both should be able to from a skill set perspective. Xhekaj with his size, reach, and strength should thrive as a net clearing D.

 

[larek]

Dobes can get sliding around sometimes over committing to pucks but he was fantastic tonight.

He wasn't first little while but I think he was getting to many shots

Dobes can get sliding around sometimes over committing to pucks but he was fantastic tonight.

And the chances against dobes over last while when he was losing was way too many and too dangerous - that could be why he over does things

 

[domiwroze]

I just went on Tankathon to check out our CGY 1st pick and it felt weird to not look around for Montreal.

feels good man

 

[JianYang]

lose a game or 2? They need 6 points in 5 games. If they lose 2. Then they need 6 points in 3. They can’t afford to lose 2 games in reg.

6 won't be enough because Rangers have the tiebreaker in that scenario if they run the table.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

One of Struble or Xhekaj needs to learn the PK eventually…we can’t have 2 bottom Ds like that that don’t play it.

...don't see why Marty doesn't try them both...Struble has the talent and Jackeye has the size, strength, and toughness to be successful on the PK...

 

[bsl]

Technically no.. we need 4 more points. 2w-3L and we are in.. 89 points is the min target

Uh no.

 

[sheed36]

The colour guy for tsn 690 is doing a passionate rant on guys who spend their time shitting on Matheson on a daily basis.

Must be Goyens. He coached Matheson somewhere along his way to the NHL and has been pushing back at the Matheson critics for quite a while on 690.

 

[70Stang]

A win, even an ugly one is huge!!!! Wasn't pretty and having to sit on the edge of my seat was stressful. Horrible scheduling by NHL, this is how players get hurt. NHL needs to do way better. Hard enough to beat the bias refs don't need shitty scheduling.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

lolz, team's still sitting at -20 goal differential

- they were pretty bad in the first half
- they got very good at winning 1-goal games in the second half

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Btw, it wasn’t Professor Plum. It was Col Mustard.

 

[JianYang]

Must be Goyens. He coached Matheson somewhere along his way to the NHL and has been pushing back at the Matheson critics for quite a while on 690.

I think it was jp O'Connor.

 

[red devil]

 

[SallyBalls]

The most pleasing thing about tonight’s win was Dobes' return to form. So important for our playoff push. Takes some pressure off Monty, Marty, and the coaching staff.


If only we could rush Demigod into the lineup. In the last 20 games, only Ottawa in the East has a comparable record. Along with the Blues, we’re one of the hottest teams in the league. Wouldn’t be surprised if we upset a few teams on our Cup run.


Strap yourselves in, boys.

 

[TRG]

lolz, team's still sitting at -20 goal differential

- they were pretty bad in the first half
- they got very good at winning 1-goal games in the second half

I'd love to see their differential since the Carrier trade