Half-Assed GDT: “We got left out of the party” amalgamated SCP thread

[MissouriMook]

Since the 3rd Caps goal (just over 20 minutes of game time) the calls have gone 4-0 against the Caps. When was the last time you saw that in a SCF game? The fouls certainly haven’t been as one-sided as the calls.

 

[KirkOut]

Since the 3rd Caps goal (just over 20 minutes of game time) the calls have gone 4-0 against the Caps. When was the last time you saw that in a SCF game? The fouls certainly haven’t been as one-sided as the calls.

I think ignorability is the big factor at times like this. Both teams are committing penalties but it's impossible to ignore a hook of a guy on a breakaway or a Tom Wilson taking out a guy who is just standing there away from the play.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Since the 3rd Caps goal (just over 20 minutes of game time) the calls have gone 4-0 against the Caps. When was the last time you saw that in a SCF game? The fouls certainly haven’t been as one-sided as the calls.

The Caps have been far more egregious with their violations. A lot of stuff in scrums is going to get let go, but if it's incredibly blatant and away from the play, or if it directly impacts a scoring chance, it's usually going to get called. That's been a pretty consistent playoff standard for a long time.

I don't think it's a big conspiracy. Vegas has generally been more disciplined, which continues the trend from the regular season where Vegas was one of the least penalized teams in the league and Washington was flirting with the top 5, IIRC.

 

[Thallis]

On another note, we need more of us posting here. The main boards are such an annoying gong show of whining and I want to actually talk about the game with people.

In that vein, Washington has done a really good job in the nuetral zone tonight. Vegas hasn't had the space to make entries like they had last night, and the first line hasn't been nearly as dangerous because of it. Usually they can wheel through much easier than they have tonight.

 

[MissouriMook]

The Oshie call was especially weak and was the second in a row against the Caps, and it was exactly the kind of call that was let go the 4+ periods preceding it. In my mind, the non-call on Reaves in Game 1 was worse than anything that has been called on the Caps in this game.

 

[Thallis]

The Oshie call was especially weak and was the second in a row against the Caps, and it was exactly the kind of call that was let go the 4+ periods preceding it. In my mind, the non-call on Reaves in Game 1 was worse than anything that has been called on the Caps in this game.

Oshie retaliated in front of the net, and came directly out of the corner to do. So he not only gets dinged for retaliating, he also did it in a focus area after people made such a big deal out of it yesterday. It's a call they are going to make.

 

[KirkOut]

wow can't believe that one

 

[Spektre]

Save of the year

 

[Thallis]

Unreal save.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Holy freaking ****!

How did that not go in???

 

[Thallis]

Not only does he make the stop, he controls it and doesn't allow a rebound. Unbelievable save.

 

[Spektre]

Holtby should never have let the puck come through the crease but he more than made up for it

 

[Spektre]

That puck has to get out

 

[EastonBlues22]

God I love playoff hockey.

It pisses me off to no end that the Blues didn't make it in this year.

 

[Thallis]

Watching other teams' 6on5 just makes me sad about how inept ours has been under Yeo.

 

[Thallis]

Perron has been really sloppy with the puck in the offensive zone tonight.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Reaves, lol.

 

[simon IC]

And to think Holtby was apparently on the trading block during the season. Wow. They even started the playoffs with Grubauer. Somebody posted earlier that it may just be the nature of goaltending. You just have to hope your goalie gets hot at the right time.

 

[simon IC]

I don't care, I still do not miss Perron.

 

[Spektre]

Guessing Reaves was only there to try and clear the front of the net. Vegas never had anything going in front of Holtby in the final minute.

 

[Thallis]

And to think Holtby was apparently on the trading block during the season. Wow. They even started the playoffs with Grubauer. Somebody posted earlier that it may just be the nature of goaltending. You just have to hope your goalie gets hot at the right time.

Holtby's year was uncharacteristically bad for him, though. These playoffs have been more or less law of averages for him.

 

[EastonBlues22]

I don't care, I still do not miss Perron.

He really hasn't been much of a factor this postseason, IMO, even though his numbers are better. He's consistently one of the least visible top 9 forwards for Vegas.

Still, there's no denying that he played an important role in getting them where they are now.

 

[Spektre]

It’s an extremely hard fought series so far. I have no idea what took Marchessault so long to become the player he is now. I don’t say this lightly but his overall game reminds me of Yzerman. He skates his ass off and dictates the play so many times when he’s on the ice. He’s not as skilled as Yzerman in his prime but 95% of hockey players never will be. Marchessault’s passion, confidence, and being dangerous from literally anywhere in the O-zone mirrors little Stevie Y.

 

[mk80]

It’s an extremely hard fought series so far. I have no idea what took Marchessault so long to become the player he is now. I don’t say this lightly but his overall game reminds me of Yzerman. He skates his ass off and dictates the play so many times when he’s on the ice. He’s not as skilled as Yzerman in his prime but 95% of hockey players never will be. Marchessault’s passion, confidence, and being dangerous from literally anywhere in the O-zone mirrors little Stevie Y.

Amazing to think Florida left him unprotected after his 30 goal season, I think like many players for them he has excelled with the opportunity, same as with Karlsson who was never put in a position to succeed.

 

[Thallis]

He really hasn't been much of a factor this postseason, IMO, even though his numbers are better. He's consistently one of the least visible top 9 forwards for Vegas.

Still, there's no denying that he played an important role in getting them where they are now.

Every time I look at his numbers or see him on the score sheet I just get kind of confused as to how it happened.