GDT: Vegas Baby | CBJ @ VGK | 10 PM EST

[S1N4TR4]

Sickening? It might be that flu going around, because that defense was fine.



There wasn't a screen. I doublechecked. Christiansen got out of the way well in time so Elvis could see it. Mayyybe the stick obscured the release?

and that lies the problem. “christansen got out of the way”… easily could’ve blocked that to prevent a goal. he hops out of the way as soon as the puck is shot.

 

[Doggy]

Gotta get KJ going

Playing him with Silly isn't the way to do it.

 

[NotWendell]

For a road period, I'll take it.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Ending period one tied is great after that start. I actually thought Voronkov scored that goal but I didn’t get the best look at it.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

They switched the centers last shift, we'll see if that lasts.



It helps when Voronkov has defenders draped on him and Fantilli can get free to hunt for pucks.

Indeed but it’s also about positioning and having enough in your hips and shoulders to win those battles. Voronkov certainly helps, hell he’s responsible for a lot of their good net play.

 

[S1N4TR4]

Feels like a minor miracle that we’re tied after that period but we’ll take it

yeah… vegas on pace for nearly 5 xGF

no bueno

 

[majormajor]

and that lies the problem. “christansen got out of the way”… easily could’ve blocked that to prevent a goal. he hops out of the way as soon as the puck is shot.

I'm sure he would have stayed in the lane if he didn't have a guy to cover on the other side of him. I'm not sure exactly how to handle that mini 2v1 situation. Maybe he misplayed it but Christiansen is usually an eager shot blocker so I think your "sickening" comment is out of proportion here.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

He's covering a man - the play there might just be to let Elvis take the shot and prevent the pass.

Maybe. Just seemed like an odd scenario or miscommunication because it looked like he was actively trying to get out of the way of the shot.

 

[S1N4TR4]

I'm sure he would have stayed in the lane if he didn't have a guy to cover on the other side of him. I'm not sure exactly how to handle that mini 2v1 situation. Maybe he misplayed it but Christiansen is usually an eager shot blocker so I think your "sickening" comment is out of proportion here.

an “eager shot blocker”?

out of all 5 defensemen on our team who have played more than 35 games, he has the least amount of blocks.

to put in perspective, fabbro has 43 more blocks in 16 less games played. now that’s an ‘eager shot blocker’

 

[majormajor]

Maybe. Just seemed like an odd scenario or miscommunication because it looked like he was actively trying to get out of the way of the shot.

I think it just looked weird with the little hop. But I don't think that's Christiansen trying to avoid getting hit with the puck, I think he realized he's got two guys to cover and since he can't commit to staying in the shot lane, he better get out quick. The worst thing is when you are half in providing a screen.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I think we're a bit fortunate to be tied. That power play. LOL. Seems like old times.

First game of the year and I'm 2000 miles away to see it. If anybody ever gets a chance to come out and see a game in Vegas do it. It's a different environment.

 

[majormajor]

an “eager shot blocker”?

out of all 5 defensemen on our team who have played more than 35 games, he has the least amount of blocks.

to put in perspective, fabbro has 43 more blocks in 16 less games played. now that’s an ‘eager shot blocker’

To be honest, these days they all look like eager shot blockers to me. I don't think any of our guys are bailing on shot blocks like guys used to do 10+ or 20+ years ago. Christiansen knows its his job. We've never had a convo about him not blocking shots before, just this one time, where it was a 2v1 and he might not supposed to be committing to blocking the shot.

 

[LJ7]

Voronkov just looked scary fast for a second. I think his athleticism has another level still.

 

[S1N4TR4]

fantilli getting absolutely manhandled by eichel in the faceoff dot

 

[CBJWerenski8]

What a play by Marchenko

 

[MoeBartoli]

the Jackets are just going to have to grind like hell to win beat Vegas as we basically aren’t even icing two lines that can score.

 

[S1N4TR4]

dante and Z’s chemistry is insane. please get dante re-signed, don.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

If they wave off the goal for goalie interference, Shouldn’t there be a penalty?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Much better that period

 

[spintheblackcircle]

If they can stay out of the box in the 3rd, I think they can grab a point or 2 here.

 

[Doggy]

This has been ugly hockey.

 

[Cowumbus]

Does Kuraly have hockey IQ?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

That was filthy by Marchenko. If only that went in

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Does Kuraly have hockey IQ?

Yes. But it is very very low

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I'll put this out for motivation. If Marchenko scores a goal I'm buying his jersey tomorrow. (I probably am anyway honestly)