Post-Game Talk: Mike Smith beats Hutch. Oilers win 3-2

[Gallagbi]

Mm I didn't see it. He was rushing the puck all night I'd wager his numbers ended up pretty good.

Everyone's numbers should have been good tonight. Given he didn't face McDavid much, I wanted more

 

[zeke]

But ... but ...but ... I thought everything was our goalies fault?

If you watch hockey a bit more you'll learn that defensive errors don't excuse bad goaltending.

 

[Popeye7735]

I didn't think Smith was amazing either. It's weird how so many people want to blame every single loss on goaltending as if we were otherwise a flawless team.

Agreed 100%. Smith was good but not spectacular. We just need to shoot and finish better.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I wanted to see Yamamoto eat some lumber for the shove on Marner. But they just ain't that kind of team, are they?

Sigh, I wish I could say you're wrong but ...

 

[Gallagbi]

What guy?

You know exactly what I'm talking about

 

[zeke]

Muzzin has looked better as of late. Great to see.

Mask on < Mask off.

 

[Gallagbi]

If you watch hockey a bit more you'll learn that defensive errors don't excuse bad goaltending.

In a weird way, it's their job to save those defensive errors.

 

[Marshy]

The Bolts are 3 points ahead of us with a game in hand. For the Presidents trophy.

Plus we're going to add at the deadline and hopefully have 2 NHL goalies heading into the playoffs.

110 point pace over 82 games.

Our best season ever was 105 three seasons ago.

 

[Gary Nylund]

If you watch hockey a bit more you'll learn that defensive errors don't excuse bad goaltending.

If you learned how to read better then you'd know I've never said they do.

 

[Rude Dog]

Entertaining game. Thought Nylander and Tavares were very noticeable. Was hoping to see them in OT. OT can’t last long with those four.guys on the ice.

 

[Gary Nylund]

You know exactly what I'm talking about

Nope.

 

[IPS]

I think Smith had more to do and therefore you could say he had a better game but yeah, not by that much really.

That first period was so good, and then we just faded away.

I think the multiple point blank saves made Smith have a better game but sure, it's cause he had "more to do"

 

[Rude Dog]

Not sure what people expect from Hutch. Gave them a chance to win. Good on him.

 

[Gallagbi]

I think the multiple point blank saves made Smith have a better game but sure, it's cause he had "more to do"

Seems like the obvious read from tonight. I'd like better finish, but we put a lot of good quality shots on net where he made quality saves. Pucks weren't just hitting him and he wasn't stationary.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I think the multiple point blank saves made Smith have a better game but sure, it's cause he had "more to do"

I said he had the better game. Sorry if you feel triggered by that.

 

[Maplebeasts]

But ... but ...but ... I thought everything was our goalies fault?

I mean in the last 10 games, outside of the ones where Campbell played our goalies have consistently been putting up sub .900 despite not actually having that many dangerous chances to deal with. Both the D and goaltending are responsible to some degree, but one has been more of an issue lately.

 

[Gallagbi]

Not sure what people expect from Hutch. Gave them a chance to win. Good on him.

This is about what people expect.

 

[IPS]

I said he had the better game. Sorry if you feel triggered by that.

*Could say he had a better game. And not by much apparantly.

 

[zeke]

If you learned how to read better then you'd know I've never said they do.

For someone who puts words in other peoples' mouths every post ("all goals are 100% goalies fault!") you sure get sensitive when others do it to you.

 

[zeke]

Not sure what people expect from Hutch. Gave them a chance to win. Good on him.

This is exactly what I expect from Hutch.

Ok enough to win if we score for him. But can't expect many big saves.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Smith gave up 2 goals on 3.2 expected goals against, Hutchinson gave up 3 goals on 1.9 expected goals against. I truly can't fathom why it would be hard to admit that the Leafs were the better team but Smith was the better goalie

 

[Maplebeasts]

How has Rielly not learned how to play a 2 on 1? He has went through Carlyle, Horachek, Babcock and now Keefe. Multiple D partners.
Do something as the guy back. Stop standing in the middle. It's basically a 2 on 0 with a pylon.

Honestly I would have no problems if Rielly was used as a trade chip this offseason. He's just so, so poor defensively and doesn't actually do as much offensively as his point totals would make you think. In fact I think often times he hurts our offence by making some truly brutal decisions with the puck in the attacking zone (ie shooting when it's not a good option).

 

[Teeder Keon]

The Bolts are 3 points ahead of us with a game in hand. For the Presidents trophy.

Plus we're going to add at the deadline and hopefully have 2 NHL goalies heading into the playoffs.

110 point pace over 82 games.

Our best season ever was 105 three seasons ago.

Not bad with our recent woes and being crushed by the falling sky this year and then run over by the 18 wheeler .. than there’s that dreaded curse ,, not bad at all
I’ll take it thus far

 

[Rude Dog]

Not because he scored the game winner but Nurse has become a very good D.

 

[Gallagbi]

If we're going to be in this spot for a little bit with Hutch getting starts, I would like to see Woll/Scott/VV just get a game or two.

Would be nice to see where they're at against NHL competition and you're not rolling the dice any more than with Hutch.