Post-Game Talk: MTL beats NJ in OT 4-3

[DevilChuk*]

Are these the same refs that gift-wrapped a 2 man advantage? Either way good entertaining game.

Forgot about the rule stating the Canadiens cannot be called for slashing.

Apparently, they can't be called for interference either.

 

[NJDevs26]

Was Volchenkov on the ice at the end of the game? He was on the ice for the first two goals against, so I'm just wondering if he kept up his 'perfect' record of being on for every goal scored.

lol I just checked NHL.com, Volch was indeed on the ice for the third goal as well, yikes.

 

[DatBoyJPP]

Are these the same refs that gift-wrapped a 2 man advantage? Either way good entertaining game.

Hitting a guy in the face is gift wrapping? Just go

 

[Blender]

We need to give Larsson a look, our defense was horrid tonight.

 

[theking72]

 

[Devils1029]

I can't recall if he just came off a long shift or not so that could easily be the reason. But regardless of which side the faceoff was on, Zajac should have been out there. He was winning draws on both sides of the ice handily tonight. Oh well, cant win them all and if we're going to lose at least we got a point out of it.

They need to get their **** together for Boston though, I expect a much better effort all around.

Elias had won 73% of his faceoffs tonight - that's why he took that draw.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

everytime an opposing player falls "booooooo boooooo booooo"

the devils didn't touch the puck "boooooo boooo boooo"

 

[AZNDevil]

Was Volchenkov on the ice at the end of the game? He was on the ice for the first two goals against, so I'm just wondering if he kept up his 'perfect' record of being on for every goal scored.

Alternatively, Kovy has yet to be on the ice for a goal against this season.

 

[hlaverty06]

Are these the same refs that gift-wrapped a 2 man advantage? Either way good entertaining game.

Your players clearly slashed and high sticked ours....

 

[DevilsAnimal*]

Why? Its overtime, they jobbed us out of the game just like they jobbed the Blue Jackets last night. Greene TOUCHED Cole and he flopped to the ice. Referees need to put their ****ing whistles away in overtime, I'm sick and tired of them determining the winner night after night.

Yeah

that'll work

then the other team will be allowed to take a bad pentaly, and we'll be *****ing about the non-call "let them play" my ass

 

[Officer Rod Farva]

"You can't win a game in the first period, but you can lose a game in the first period"

That's what we did tonight

 

[apice3*]

I'm done with the Tedenby hope. He's gotta go.

 

[Chessarmy]

Yeah

that'll work

then the other team will be allowed to take a bad pentaly, and we'll be *****ing about the non-call "let them play" my ass

If its obvious, call it, but in overtime they really need to put the whistles away. Game should be determined by the players, not the refs.

 

[Tedenboozled]

Yeah we lost, but look at it this way.

Even if the Isles win, we have at least a 1 point lead on everyone in the division AND a game in hand.

 

[hlaverty06]

I'm done with the Tedenby hope. He's gotta go.

I started a 'value of' thread on main board. Of course habs fans come in and say he was really exposed tonight blah blah blah and that Gionta plays like he's 10 feet tall

Well Gionta doesn't have the skill Teddy does....

 

[Cheddabombs]

Elias had won 73% of his faceoffs tonight - that's why he took that draw.

And Zajac was 71% tonight, and 67% in the defensive zone while Patty was only 50% there. I still trusted Elias on that draw, don't get me wrong, but I just would've put TravTrav out there anyway.

Also, I know it's only been 4 games but it's been 4 games where Teddy has yet to impress me. At this point it couldn't hurt to give Butler a shot.

 

[Devils Insiders]

Instant Insight

Well, the penalty was tough, but a hard fought comeback to get a point on the road isn't so bad.

Check our Jeff's Instant Insight recap of the game:

http://devilsinsiders.com/2013/01/27/instant-insight-game-four-devils-at-canadiens/

 

[Teddybooboo]

Butler up ASAP after he dances on ice during the all star festivities

 

[AZNDevil]

Hah Matteau was too focused on not leaving the blueline after the first anthem.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice
Matteau said standing on blue line for anthems gave him "chills." Kept thinking about not skating off after 1st one. (U.S.)

 

[Bleedred]

I'm done with the Tedenby hope. He's gotta go.

Damn you were one of his biggest supporters too!

 

[NBC Hockey]

My problem with the refs is inconsistency. If you're going to call a game tight, fine, call the game tight. But then when a Hab slashes Kovalchuk's hand, you call that. It's all about consistency throughout the game for both sides. A lot to ask, I know.

 

[Chessarmy]

Matteau has been fine and all, but he's not ready to play every game this season. Let the kid develop a little more

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Well like everyone else I swore that cheap ass Cole lived up to his reputation but I went back and watched again and I gotta say Andy indeed deserved a penalty. If it was just his arm like I thought at first glance then yes, it was bs but he actually did the foot sweep from behind and lifted Cole's leg up. That will flip a guy back as he tries to cut in on net. I'm glad for the point in all.

Thanks for your honesty.

 

[Bleedred]

I'd like to see a few changes next game just minor ones.

Larsson in for either Tallinder, or Volchenkov. Maybe even over Zid, but that might be too much to ask for.

Would like to see Harrold, but don't mind goons against Boston. However I don't see why we need to play one against the Habs or Caps.

Zubrus back on the first line. I didn't like this either before opening night, but time to get some stability going.

 

[JK3]

The refs did not lose this game, there are major issues in our own end that need to be addressed.