Post-Game Talk: Habs Lose in Shootout

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Habs are just 1 point away from last season's total, with 13 games to go.

 

[Rapala]

Also for all the timeouts save, use them in OT to put them right back out there

Oh you mean that time out Marty shouldn't have had because he'd already used it before the 5v3 after his guys were already a minute in?
Meanwhile Bednar has no problem spending his to rest his top guns.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

I have a question, in the second part is there not possible for the same players to shoot (SO)? It seems to him that in the past it was possible.

No player may shoot twice until everyone who is eligible has shot.

Source: https://media.nhl.com/site/asset/public/ext/2023-24/2023-24Rulebook.pdf

 

[Redux91]

Makar and MacKinnon played a combined 53 minutes, were a -3 between them and neither had a point. Excellent work.

Man
Is Guhle amazing or what
He can shut down the best even from a god damn hospital bed!

 

[The Great Weal]

Oh you mean that time out Marty shouldn't have had because he'd already used it before the 5v3 after his guys were already a minute in?
Meanwhile Bednar has no problem spending his to rest his top guns.

Suzuki ended up having like a 4 minute shift. That was a no-brainer. If we still need a timeout by the end of the game, we can switch goalies which buys them time.

 

[Lycanthrope]

They came back against a great team. A bit more luck and a little less Dvorak and we win that game.

Some of the bad goals on Monty have been concerning, but he did pick himself up tonight. That’s encouraging.

 

[70Stang]

Great push back to get the 1 point. Everyone was working hard really sucked to see that bullshit penalty on Slaff in OT and should of been 4 against Struble for drawing blood. Lots of positives to take away from the game for me however the negative is Savard. He is getting exploited a lot lately. Doesn't matter who you put with him nobody can help him. His best before date expired a long time ago. Feel sorry for WIFI getting saddled with him. Now the question is if Guile is healthy will MSL let Savard eat hot dogs in press box?

 

[Lshap]

Sigh... watched the first two periods, gave up on the game and focused on the GF. Missed the comeback.... but made my own happy ending.

Can't believe the boys came back! A richly deserved point is much more than I expected!

 

[caufieldbeerman]

Dvorak in shootout was pee-wee B type of decision from the coach. Slaf had 2 goals tonight he deserved the chance…

- Laine is essential to Canadiens. He is big , he has a hockey head , he is a PP master and I think next year he will be even better.

- Caufield is good man he reminds me Martin St-Louis

- Suzuki is a mini Patrice Bergeron

- Montembeault is not that good

- Primeau GAA 4.70 in 11 games will maybe cost a playoffs spot

- Next Year add eastablished 2nd center + Demidov and we are 100% in a playoff spot

- Gallagher , Dvorak and Anderson are playing big hockey

- Colorado Avalanche is gonna win the cup this year

 

[The Real Timo]

Dvorak in shootout was pee-wee B type of decision from the coach. Slaf had 2 goals tonight he deserved the chance…

- Laine is essential to Canadiens. He is big , he has a hockey head , he is a PP master and I think next year he will be even better.

- Caufield is good man he reminds me Martin St-Louis

- Suzuki is a mini Patrice Bergeron

- Montembeault is not that good

- Primeau GAA 4.70 in 11 games will maybe cost a playoffs spot

- Next Year add eastablished 2nd center + Demidov and we are 100% in a playoff spot

- Gallagher , Dvorak and Anderson are playing big hockey

- Colorado Avalanche is gonna win the cup this year

Incorrect. I heard on a good authority from SN that Leafs will win the cup this year. And every year after that.

 

[sheed36]

Slap some war paint on him and unleash

Road Warrior AX.

Oh what a rush...

 

[Guy Larose]

So many terrible takes lol

It's as if they don't actually watch the games or something

Habs could win the cup in 4 games and some would still be bitching about something. It's the toxic nature of this place.

 

[Whitesnake]

Didn't watch the 3rd live.....just finished the game..just wow. What a 3rd. Congrats to Wava who might find his groove. Slaf who keeps adding points. And the number 28 who stole Dvorak jersey. Just an awesome 3rd period effort.

 

[donghabs98]

From Dvo to hero

It may have taken nearly 4 years but the Dvorak we wanted has showen up this past week!

 

[TheBuriedHab]

We might have a problem.

 

[Whitesnake]

I really don't care what happens this year. This is the start of something great. The culture. The emotion. Been a long time since I've been proud of our team's effort and dedication like that. The GM needs to get to work in the draft and summer....but the foundation has arrived. This team is on their way up from now on. Finally.

 

[donghabs98]

For real, just let your best guys go ham, no need to be so kosher.

I don't know who knows idea it is to start Dvorak just for the face-off but it should not be a regular strategy. Even if he wins the draw, the fact he has to switch off means we can't immediately attack and so the other team has the chance to set up defensively.

It's just a flawed strategy. Trust Suzuki to win it and if he doesnt accordingly.

 

[Whitesnake]

I don't know who knows idea it is to start Dvorak just for the face-off but it should not be a regular strategy. Even if he wins the draw, the fact he has to switch off means we can't immediately attack and so the other team has the chance to set up defensively.

It's just a flawed strategy. Trust Suzuki to win it and if he doesnt accordingly.

I don't understand that point. Even when you win a faceoff....nobody goes there immediately....everybody regroups anyway .

 

[HabsRenegade]

1 month and a half without losing by more than 1 goal. Only one game without a point in their last 13. They just did a major come back against the hottest team in the league. I see only positives.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Dvorak in shootout was pee-wee B type of decision from the coach. Slaf had 2 goals tonight he deserved the chance… Dvorak has been playing well lately and scored a beautiful goal in the third period. Can't really fault MSL for going with the hot hand.

- Laine is essential to Canadiens. He is big , he has a hockey head , he is a PP master and I think next year he will be even better. Probably the most one dimensional player on the team. His lack of speed / quickness is a real liability in all game situations other than on the power play.

- Caufield is good man he reminds me Martin St-Louis . He's quicker than MSL but not nearly as strong on his skates. Caufield has developed into one of the most dynamic players in the league.

- Suzuki is a mini Patrice Bergeron While Suzuki has more offensive creativity than Bergeron he is not in Bergeron's class when you compare overall game skills, particularly defensively and killing penalties.

- Montembeault is not that good But for Montembeault this game would have been over in the first period.

- Primeau GAA 4.70 in 11 games will maybe cost a playoffs spot A lot of factors will have contributed to that unfortunate outcome.

- Next Year add eastablished 2nd center + Demidov and we are 100% in a playoff spot With league parity a lot of teams are close to playoff contenders if they add a few pieces. I would say that as we recycle/replace some of our older fringe players with the host of young prospects arriving ( Demidov, Hage, Fowler, Beck Reinbacher, etc.) our chances to make the playoffs will improve significantly.

- Gallagher , Dvorak and Anderson are playing big hockey Anderson , particularly, was a beast tonight and really intimidated the Avalanche defence on the forecheck. He was a man on a mission. I thought both Struble and Xhekaj played strong physical games. If those three players continue to bang bodies, Montreal will be a tough team to play against.

- Colorado Avalanche is gonna win the cup this year Not with their goaltending.

Just my quick responses and thoughts about one of the more interesting games the Canadiens played this year.

 

[badfish]

Just finishing the game now, not sure if it was mentioned in the GDT or PGT but did anyone notice we got a Dvorak smile after his goal?

 

[Nicko999]

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Just finishing the game now, not sure if it was mentioned in the GDT or PGT but did anyone notice we got a Dvorak smile after his goal?

Yes! See post 68. Best thing I've seen all year.

Highlight of the year for me this year!

I saw Dvorak smile.

 

[Chr1s97]

Love that team. This year is beyond expectation. If we’re being honest, the majority thought that it was a win against NYI and I lost against the AVS… so we still got our 2 pts in 2games… I know it doesn’t work that way caused we allowed NYI to get closer to us but we still in a playoff spot & we still getting pts.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Not to shit on Montembeault at all because I think he’s being overplayed, but it’s been 1-2 weak goals per game for a while.

First goal today was very stoppable.

I think what’s encouraging is that if he starts to play better this team will win more games.

 

[The Real Timo]

Lol... Bruins lost to SJ