GDT: WCQF | G5 | “Check” | Oilers vs. Kings | 5.1.24 | 8:00PM | SN/CBC

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

I haven't seen a stantion bounce like that since yesterday. There was no need to go play that though.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Not a single d is scared of arvidsson coming in on them

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

All this panel does is pimp LA players stfu

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

That's 4 straight periods where it's been all LA.

I'm a little concerned.

So far this game, Kings are 70% in the circle, 30 hits to our 12, shots 10-5. They carried that momentum from last game.

Knobber probably going to activate plan B in periods 2/3. I think Edmonton is going to respond hard, particularly in the 3rd period

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Maybe listen to the guy who played in the NHL. Can't believe I agree with Hrudey, but Bieksa agreed.

Except neither have a f***ing leg to stand on. One is defenceman and the other a mediocre goalie that played in an era when puck play as a goalie wasn't emphasized.

It's also hindsight. It's easy to say after that happened that he should've stayed in the net, but that's not realistic to the scenario or how goalies are taught to play that puck.

 

[ElysiumAB]

While watching, I was just thinking about how much more enjoyable it is to watch Skinner than Mike Smith. Then he nearly immediately pulls a Mike Smith.

 

[yukoner88]

Hrudey with the shitty takes.

Now there's a guy who needs to cut back on the Taco Bell

 

[gordonhught]

Panel just gushing about Kings

It’s better if you watch on mute.

 

[Heavy Dee]

Panel just gushing about Kings

As they should be. I don't like this counter punch game plan.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Praying for the demise of Sportsnet

 

[T-Funk]

I don’t know what he said, but this sentiment does not surprise me.

He said goalies are taught to stay in the net if there's a dump in on the glass. I enjoyed the comment supporting my position but he is in fact an idiot though I dunno.

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

Panel just gushing about Kings

U would think they were dominating this series

 

[nabob]

I just went back and saw again. Doughty's leg is up, which may have you confused, but it's some sweet pelvis on pelvis action with the hit. It may need a content warning, but it's legal in the NHL.

Sticking out your leg to initiate contact and take a player down isn’t legal lol. It’s literally tripping.

 

[RipsADrive]

Panel just gushing about the Kings holy shit.

 

[Oilhawks]

Panel just gushing about Kings

I don't know why any Oilers fans give them the time of day anymore. These guys are always cheering against them

 

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

It’s better if you watch on mute.

I just leave the room.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

Except neither have a f***ing leg to stand on. One is defenceman and the other a mediocre goalie that played in an era when puck play as a goalie wasn't emphasized.

It's also hindsight. It's easy to say after that happened that he should've stayed in the net, but that's not realistic to the scenario or how goalies are taught to play that puck.

All they need is one your patented you probably don't even watch hockey retorts to be put into place.

 

[Drivesaitl]

So far this game, Kings are 70% in the circle, 30 hits to our 12, shots 10-5. They carried that momentum from last game.

Knobber probably going to activate plan B in periods 2/3. I think Edmonton is going to respond hard, particularly in the 3rd period

This one bothers me. At this point the Oilers are just getting worked and developing that as habit. Didn't mind it occuring one game in LA. It shouldn't be occurring tonight.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Omg the you don't watch hockey retort the last ditch efforts of a nothing arguer. If it's ot is Skinner coming out to play pucks unnecessarily? Probably not and these instances should be treated the same it was completely unnecessary with two dmen back.

Unironically this confirms my point? In game 2 OT Skinner came out several times just like that to play the puck. I remember that distinctly because I was watching that game with my family and my mom was screaming for Skinner to stay in his net every time he did that.

 

[tardigrade81]

Make this PP count

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

As they should be. I don't like this counter punch game plan.

Yup, Kings were the better team in basically every facet. Oilers just playing tepid. I don’t understand it.

 

[rboomercat90]

Vinny gets a minus on that stupid bounce, but frankly he was excellent that first period.
If not for his strong, confident play on the puck, the Oilers might not have that goal. Amazing work all period.

Everybody was excellent again in that period. All the Kings have to show for tonight is a fluke goal off the glass. Very little dangerous offence for them otherwise. Meanwhile, Oilers still getting offensive chances despite what the shot clock says. These last four periods have been have seen the Oilers play their most controlled game in the playoff in the McDavid era. They need to keep doing exactly what they’re doing.

 

[Garbo Man]

Except neither have a f***ing leg to stand on. One is defenceman and the other a mediocre goalie that played in an era when puck play as a goalie wasn't emphasized.

It's also hindsight. It's easy to say after that happened that he should've stayed in the net, but that's not realistic to the scenario or how goalies are taught to play that puck.

If Skinner had knocked that puck down and fired it up the ice for a breakaway to McDavid, and McDavid scored, people like the guy you quoted would be singing his praises on how unreal a play that was by Skinner. But he makes a "mistake" cuz the stanchion decided to be a bitch on that single dump in he lambasts him for it

 

[RegDunlop]

I haven't seen a stantion bounce like that since yesterday. There was no need to go play that though.

What F ING goalie doesn't go behind his net to stop it and set up the play????
Honestly can't believe the shit tonight

 

[nabob]

It's that and also certain posters just want a whipping boy to pick on for....reasons.... but in this case, a whipping boy who has been really freaking good the last 2 regular seasons and in this series the last 2+ games in particular. It's sad that there are people like this but it is what it is I guess.

It’s usually because they chose the position that “player x sucks” and now that player X is actually quite good, they look for any reason possible to try and discredit the player. It shows a complete lack of integrity.