GDT: PO Game 2: Columbus at Pittsburgh | 4/19 7PM EDT

[EspenK]

Could this be the reverse of game 1?

prescient. we have a winner!

 

[pete goegan]

Blue Jackets make history with win

http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10810429/columbus-blue-jackets-make-history-win

Nice article! Thanks for posting the link, RD.

 

[Cardboard Orpik]

Just wanted to pop in and say congrats on your first playoff win guys. I wish to god the Pens had your teams work ethic and attitude. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see you beat us in this series.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

So glad I made the trip to Pittsburgh. Jackets were 1-9 in road games I attended before last night.....that record's now 2-9! Pens fans were generally cordial, though after the game I hustled back to the car as there were some unhappy natives. Pretty cool to hear the CBJ chants in the arena. After the game the guy sitting next to me goes "Happy Easter - the Pens just laid an egg."

 

[slacketbacker]

Monday! Monday! Monday! Monday!
Nationwide is gonna rock

What an awesome Sunday this is.
Go Jackets!

 

[EspenK]

Thanks for the class. As you know (and alluded to), it's rare with your fan base.

What a great game. I missed the winner because my DVR time ran out, but I've seen the replays and I couldn't be more proud of the guys for the effort they put forth. We've not only showed that we deserve to be here, but we might even be able to play ahead of the Penguins for long stretches of time.

Go Jackets! Enjoy the game Monday, wish I could be there!

I've had the same problem-luckily not last night. You would think in this day of technological wonder they could figure out how to continue with live programming. IIRC Insight did before those morons at TWC bought them. I finally started recording the following show(s) just to be sure.

 

[EspenK]

Fleury SV% for the evening: .911
Bobrovsky SV% for the evening: .929

Let's stop talking about goaltenders "doing poorly", OK?

Congratulations on using an adverb. I always thought it was "doing poor". One of my many peeves- the death of the adverb.

 

[Derby]

Congratulations on using an adverb. I always thought it was "doing poor". One of my many peeves- the death of the adverb.

A big win and now grammar talk. What a weekend!

... Don't even get me started on mixed metaphors and misplaced modifiers. Listening to Davidge is going to give me a stroke.

 

[Fireball23]

What a great win for the franchise. Now let's continue this!

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Watched the game from the poker room at Rivers Casino last night in Pittsburgh. Was the lone Jackets fan.

Was AWESOME.

 

[cbjfaninmo]

The Jackets needed to avoid the sweep in Pittsburgh. They not only proved that they can beat this team, but they saw that they are, in many ways, better than the Penguins. Should the Jackets keep up their energy level, avoid too many critical mistakes and Bob play like he can, they will have an excellent chance of beating the Penguins.

I think this sums up things nicely. I know it was a sweet win for everyone, but it is extra sweet for those of us following the team since Day 1. I will never forget Matt Calvert putting in his own rebound. An instant classic! Go get them on Monday. I think Nationwide will be known as one of the toughest and loudest places to play after the next two games.

For those about to rock...We salute you!!!

Go Jackets!!!!

 

[Fro]

Don't you think he might have been saying, "next up..."?

if it were nearly anyone but Arace who consistently craps on this team with his commentary, I'd give the benefit of the doubt...but even if he were doing that, there are PLENTY of better ways to word it...

 

[EDM]

To make it clear, I think Richards makes many bad personnel decisions some of which have cost us games. But there can be no question that he had done an incredible job of instilling a tenacious, never say die, just keep grinding spirit in these guys. The way the Jackets play now reminds me of how Nashville used to play during their heyday under Trotz. Relentless, never quit. I think the entire league now sees what we have had the privilege to have watched grow before our very eyes. And yes, Richard, for all of his limitations, deserves the lion's share of credit for what this team has become.

I think that the Pens have got to be doing some soul searching now. While they are an outstanding collection of talent, I think the Pens are feeling the impact of our physicality and for the first time, doubt has crept into their minds.

Monday night? Bedlam, pure bedlam. Will be interesting to see who both teams respond to the fans.

 

[haohmaru]

So happy for Columbus and its fans. Keep it rolling! Would love to see your boys take out Cindy & Co.

 

[Bobcat110]

Wow, just wow! Still hasn't soaked in yet.

I gotta say, I watched both of St. Louis' wins over the Hawks, and that Blues crowd is probably the most consistently loud crowd that I can remember.

It would be so awesome if we could out-do them. Let's make the Nat the den of din!

Blues fans trying to drown out the Hawks fans invading their arena. Something we're familiar with. Definitely think it'll be loudest crowd in NWA history Monday night.

 

[213 Sentinel]

i may have cried after calvert scored, and I may be doing it again now after reading posts here...so friggin happy to be a fan of this team and everything we've been thru as fans...

You are not alone.

 

[eljefe72]

Congratulations on using an adverb. I always thought it was "doing poor". One of my many peeves- the death of the adverb.

Your bad.

 

[cbjfaninmo]

Your bad.

That ain't right.

 

[Viqsi]

Your bad.

That ain't right.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Who gives a damn about +/-? He made Crosby his b""h. The Pens couldn't score on Jackets for 3+ periods.

...Also that's embarrassing to read some posts at beginning of the thread.

Yeah, I refuse to go back & read the posts from the first period.

I have faith in this team.

 

[pete goegan]

if it were nearly anyone but Arace who consistently craps on this team with his commentary, I'd give the benefit of the doubt...but even if he were doing that, there are PLENTY of better ways to word it...

I guess I just don't see that.

 

[EspenK]

Your bad.

That ain't right.

At first I thought the "your" bad was wrong should have been "you're" bad but then I remembered the new "my bad" so "your" bad would follow logically along those lines.

Now ain't ain't ain't a word.

 

[GoJackets1]

I can't believe I missed this game. What happened to Tyutin?

 

[MFRONE]

I can't believe I missed this game. What happened to Tyutin?

Got rocked by a huge hit in the 1st. He played a few shifts afterwards including one when he took a penalty. He didn't return for the rest of the game.

 

[NotWendell]

Don't you think he might have been saying, "next up..."?

And after we win Monday, he'll say "Jackets have never won a playoff series. Just saying'"