Poor Vitek is sporting a lacrosse goalie SV% after one period against the Lightning. 5 goals on 12 shots, for a .583.
Ouch.
Someone just needs to spear Hedman in the groin 20 or more times and they will come back down to earth.TB is f***ing scary. The record isn’t that spectacular and neither are the 5v5 numbers but still they’re just terrifying. Vasi’s Vasi. Hagel/Point/Kuch/Guentzel is a super explosive top 4 forwards. Cirelli’s a Selke contender who is also PPG. Hagel-Cirelli-Paul is an annoying as f*** line to play against that dominates both ends. Their 4th line of Eysimmont-Girgensons-Glendening has completely dominated their minutes. On the backend they really really missed McDonagh and they’ve got him back now. He and Cernak eat teams up. Hedman had a couple really rough defensive years but he’s back to being a two way force. I think they need to upgrade the 3rd line but they’re back to being a real legit contenders this year
Yeah, that tracks. Good ol’ Antivaxwood is in to start the 2nd.
I think they could've still been around the bubble if healthy but they were already so thin on offensive talent they stood no chance with both Barzal and Duclair going down.The Isles are putrid
They’re not the worst team, but I’d say they’re the most miserable to experience, knowing that multi goal leads going into the third period aren’t even safe.The Isles are putrid
That’s Doctor Antivaxwood to you thank you very much!Yeah, that tracks. Good ol’ Antivaxwood is in to start the 2nd.
I will never forget Leah Hextall calling Tatar Novak . She did it like 4 times that game too lol . You would think that someone would have corrected her right away … nope.Tatar returns to practice and tonight magically Novak is out of the Nashville lineup. Coincidence? I think not!!!!
They are coached so well and their core has been together for awhile , they are all used to the system that they are very hard to play against with their structure and skill plus potential elite goaltending . Wouldn’t be surprised to see them in the ECF this year.Someone just needs to spear Hedman in the groin 20 or more times and they will come back down to earth.
Is Florida ok?
Probably, but remembering what the Devils ended up like in 2001-02 - I think all those games add up. The Lightning were able to push through, but the Panthers don't have the goaltending.
Panthers cough up a 3-0 and 4-2 lead to Philly. Philly would pass the Rangers in pts and only just behind in pts%. With TB’s win the Rangers would fall out of a playoff spot if the Flyers get a pt
TB did it but they also did it under wholly unique circumstances. The 19-20 season was cut short (granted not too short) and then the playoffs were held 6 months later. Then the 2021 season was only 56 games with minimal travel. It was a lot easier to get to a 3rd straight final under those circumstances than it would’ve been under regular circumstances
Avs legitimately look to be in real trouble.
Florida has really cooled down outside those two games against the Canes...who have also cooled down, tonight's result aside.
Avs legitimately look to be in real trouble.
Florida has really cooled down outside those two games against the Canes...who have also cooled down, tonight's result aside.
We’ve got the Kraken and the Avs both on their 3rd game in 4 nights when we play them. Need to take advantage
There's the Vitek we all know. 5 goals on 12 shots. Woof.
Yes . They outplayed annd substantially out shot the Canes . Can’t take them lightly by any means .Seattle has been so up and down. Winnable game but they have snuck some surprising wins this year.
We need to be ready.