Originally Posted by Bearcat:
Yeah, especially since they won game 1, then bounced back in game 3 and out shot them something like 30-8 in 2 periods.... and now they're looking worse and more out of it each game.
They are pretty mentally weak when things aren't going their way though.... I mean, they're obviously used to close games every game, but obviously get frustrated easily when down a couple goals... they get so many penalties after getting scored on, it's practically a strategy to go on the PK. Late in the game, Martinez was crying all the way back to the bench when Gallagher's stick barely touched his and he dropped it, then they started with their arm-raising from there (one did look like a missed crosscheck to the back).
So, maybe they're super frustrated that a team is actually beating them at their own game.... puck luck goals, mucking it up, and getting away with all kinds of shit.
Mentally weak teams don't bounce back from those bitter defeats we had against the avs in game two and the habs in game three imo. We've also faced a game seven after losing a 3-1 lead and had to play your avs after being 2-0 down....so our guys have faced some very tough times throughout this whole run. However tonight was a complete disaster and a spineless performance. The Panda/Flower issue once again bothers me...and our power play struggles are killing us in a big way.
The positive news is we've not lost in regulation on the habs ice thus far and we've faced must win games already..
But only the lord knows whether this team can be trusted to get it done from here. Another third round exit and this thing might be blown up imo. [Reply]
Crazy to think that Montreal is in this position with there most gifted offensive player (Drouin 5.5m) sitting at home and Tatar (5.5m) sitting in the press box and danault/lekhenen/Gallagher ?1 line with 0 points this seiries. [Reply]
I severely underestimated Montreal. That's a real good squad and they could definitely win it all. I didn't think they had the speed, but they're matching Vegas no problem. And they've got some bangers. too. [Reply]
Montreal has gotten by having the best goalie in each series. They better pray for New York to defeat Tampa. Vasilevskiy is the best goalie in the league. As good as Vegas is in the regular season, you don't feel their talent is superior to other teams. Just their style and work ethic. Tampa's talent is scary. Best goalie in the league. Best defender. Best winger. Best depth. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JudasRising20:
Montreal has gotten by having the best goalie in each series. They better pray for New York to defeat Tampa. Vasilevskiy is the best goalie in the league. As good as Vegas is in the regular season, you don't feel their talent is superior to other teams. Just their style and work ethic. Tampa's talent is scary. Best goalie in the league. Best defender. Best winger. Best depth.
Best cap circumvention....
And I feel like Brayden Point in particular is seriously under the radar on that team... apparently one of three centers to ever score 12+ goals in consecutive playoffs, and the other two are Lemiuex and Gretzky. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JudasRising20:
Montreal has gotten by having the best goalie in each series. They better pray for New York to defeat Tampa. Vasilevskiy is the best goalie in the league. As good as Vegas is in the regular season, you don't feel their talent is superior to other teams. Just their style and work ethic. Tampa's talent is scary. Best goalie in the league. Best defender. Best winger. Best depth.
It's a toss up between Vasilevskiy and Price right now. Price is on fire.... [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
Best cap circumvention....
And I feel like Brayden Point in particular is seriously under the radar on that team... apparently one of three centers to ever score 12+ goals in consecutive playoffs, and the other two are Lemiuex and Gretzky.
Yeah, he's very clutch. It helps having great players around you but he's getting more recognition because of the last few postseasons. The former face of the franchise, Stamkos, isn't even a top 3 player on the team anymore. And he's still really good also. Yzerman built an incredible team from good draft choices, trades, and free agent signings. If they keep any semblance of this team together, they could win several more Cups in a short window. [Reply]
