Post-Game Talk: Habs lose game 2. Capitals lead series 2-0

[Paradoxe]

On the PP, Hutson doesn’t have a shot. And he has two pass options. One does not have a shot. Is this the most poorly conceived PP ever?!? Put a Left Hander on the right have wall, for G-d’s sake.

We need someone like Demidov in the middle of the ice.

--------- Slaf ------------
Caufield - Demidov - Suzuki
-------- Hutson ---------

 

[eklund the clown]

Demidov needs to on pp#1 .If he gets confidence and Marty cuts him some rope watch out

 

[zx81]

Don't even want to see Laine play again in a Habs jersey. Absolute disgrace of a performance.

I think it's over for Laine.

 

[JackZap]

Dvorak was like one of our best players tonight maybe that’s why he was out on 6v5

I didnt see but was there a faceoff maybe? MSL putting two Cs out there?

 

[habdynasty]

Anderson was the best player tonight

 

[Naslund]

Adjustments too little too late. That's on MSL.

His stubbornness is going to cost us this very winnable series.

Insane take. They are a physically mature team that finished first. We are a rag tag young team that overachieved since December and finished 8th.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[River Meadow]

The only reason why Washington won it's because their core is like 28 years old vs Montreal at 21. They are not that good. They will be crush in the 2nd round

Yes they will absolutely be crushed in 2nd round, that is for sure.

If we're honest... we suck, and we're still giving them a tough fight, LOL.

 

[Ezpz]

The difference was a goal off of savards skate. There wasn't some massive beat down.

 

[Tyson]

If Laine doesn't need surgery than he should consider retirement, no excuse for his play otherwise.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Id take Pez over Laine at this point

 

[BullLund]

The difference was a goal off of savards skate. There wasn't some massive beat down.

Along with a bunch of missed tap-ins. Just sad to watch.

 

[Paradoxe]

If Laine doesn't need surgery than he should consider retirement, no excuse for his play otherwise.

Even with surgery, he should abandon that sport and go play COD instead

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

These playoffs could help HuGo evaluate who should stay and where they need to improve. It's not about this year, but about the years to come.

This off-season will be a failure if they can't get a 2C.

Yup learning alot in these games , funny how andy gally and dvorak look better than ever in these type of grizzled vet playoff games

 

[Runner77]

Marty's inept at adapting.

Some coaches get you to the playoffs. Some coaches get you through the playoffs.

- Marc

 

[Marioesque]

Really? Cause they adapted pretty f***ing well in the third

They've been doing that all season. It's not good enough in playoffs. They did it Monday and again today but result wasn't any better.

 

[Paddy17]

No 92 or 58 for game 3, please.

Exactly. These playoffs are no place for the two slowest players in the league. Really, I'm not exaggerating. Find me slower players in the NHL right now.

 

[Kennerback]

Just a reminder though...size isn't all. Gallagher and Caufield ahead of Laine and Slaf right now. Size has to go with much much more.

Agreed 100% to sit Laine for a 5.8 to 5.9. But Slaf? C’mon.

 

[Rapala]

Our smaller players are starting to get physically run down. The front of the net at both ends has been the difference in the game.
Heading home! I'm afraid however our faces will continue to be plastered to glass when the team with the best road record in the East unleash their away game.

 

[red devil]

Can we bring Pronger in as defense consultant

 

[Naslundforever]

If Laine doesn't need surgery than he should consider retirement, no excuse for his play otherwise.

Yeah, he has an out to save face right now he should take it (knee hurts, going to get surgery now). Prob the right call anyway.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

People mad at Marty for not putting Demidov out? What f***ing game were you watching? I love Demidov, but he looks so out of place right now.

he has THREE games NHL experience. of course the coach is not going to put him in 6v5, he'll go with the known quantity, whether it's Dvorak or Gally or whoever.

 

[The Great Weal]

They battled really hard. It's not pretty but it's like the second youngest team in playoff history.

Laine is disgusting though. As gutless as Drouin used to be, maybe worse. No more of these headcases. The moment he was benched, the whole second line looked better and Demidov started looking good. Addition by subtraction.

I completely agree, but I am curious why you didn't have this same energy for Dach and called me unreasonable for expecting him to be better this year? That Pare incident should have ended Laine's season, it would have been super easy for him to do so.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Dvorak was like one of our best players tonight maybe that’s why he was out on 6v5

And with all the good players on the ice he attempts a shot and of course faks it up and loses possession.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Caps CLEARLY getting away with intent to injure plays while Dubois and Wilson flop.
Your move St. Louis. What now?
I guess Molson can cry to the league