GDT: 12/1/15 "Blue Finns" - Panthers VS Blues

[IM Clutcm]

You guys know it was a 4 game win streak they couldn't muster last year, right? They won 3 straight like 4 times last year iirc

I could have sworn they only won three in a row once last year.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Nashville is so good. And so good at home. They got it back together again today flat out dominating ARZ. Toughest game of the year so far coming on Thursday, I'd say.

Nope, they always play Nashville well. In Columbus is the harder game. Second of a b2b with the backup.

 

[batting1k]

Tonight's recap: http://catsontheprowl.com/2015/12/01/recap-panthers-blues-12115/

 

[PBPantherfan]

LOL at GR saying to Gallant Lu kept you in it tonight to f with Harvey.

 

[cowboy82nd]

I could have sworn they only won three in a row once last year.

Twice, I just looked it up.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

Nope, they always play Nashville well. In Columbus is the harder game. Second of a b2b with the backup.

Lost both to them last year. Split the season before but they weren't good then. Not the same team. I think last year is the only solid comparable. We play Columbus poorly but I don't have too much faith in beating Nashville at home.

 

[IM Clutcm]

LOL at GR saying to Gallant Lu kept you in it tonight to f with Harvey.

Link?

 

[RainingRats]

great win, most complete game of the season. we created an above average amount of scoring chances which was nice to see. got screwed by the refs but still played really well. very encouraging. need to win the next two.

 

[floridada]

Link?

https://mobile.twitter.com/barryarothman/status/671900764537798657

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

I honestly never expected to win this one. Especially, after that lifeless 1st Period by both teams. However, we scored the first two goals and unlike other games, never sat back.

I hate to agree with Potvin, but that might have been the best game they've played as a "team" all season. You can tell that the boys are ecstatic as we are about the rare 3-game winning streak.

As batting1k said on Twitter, the Cats are 8-2-3 with Brickley in the lineup. Gallant can never send this guy down again or scratch him unless he truly deserves it.

I am a bit nervous about the next two games though. From my memory, I don't think we've had a great history with Nashville. I'm guessing the game will be low-scoring and when we score 3 or more goals, we succeed. We lost to Columbus in both games last season, so we'll see what happens on Friday. I'd probably be fine winning only one of the games and four out of five.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

I am a bit nervous about the next two games though. From my memory, I don't think we've had a great history with Nashville. We lost to Columbus in both games last season, so we'll see what happens on Friday.

The past has nothing to do with this team (unless you are superstitious). If they play the way they did today they have a shot at winning both games. Even with Kuli and Bjugs out we looked great tonight.

 

[austropanther]

Florida Panthers: Destroying hockey since 1993...

Perfect road game, defense was great (the new D-pairs look very good, Kampfer with a big positive impact. Where do we put Kuli when he gets back...? I was worried when Soup and Mitchell got put together - Mitchell cannot hold a puck in the O-zone for christ's sake and zero physicality from Soup - but they look just fine).

Bolland his usual self, fortunately didn't cost us.

I really start to feel for Huby. I mean, he just doesn't get a break, this was so not a penalty. But still and as always, he gets his chances and they will go in at some point.

And Guds, please don't shoot so hard so Barky can get out of the O-zone.

 

[EstConf96*]

Could not stay awake last night. 3 win game streak, what a time to be alive.

 

[PBPantherfan]

Link?

http://www.foxsports.com/florida/video/gerard-gallant-it-was-a-good-team-effort-again-120115#fb-root

It's right at the very end

 

[adam graves]

I could have sworn they only won three in a row once last year.

IIRC we won 3 gms ONCE in January and then turned around and lost 5or 6 in a row. I believe we were in a west coast swing.

I'll have to find last yr 6 in 5 thread to check

Very well played game last night the team desperate to do what's needed... Win 5 or 6 in a row to get on track to a playoff 96 point pace. We are up to 89 now.

Coach managed lines very well last night. Good choices depending on zones. Kept bolland harm to a minimum. Thornton I'll say played as well as Thornton can, and that's all you can ask.

Really hoping bjugs injury a minimum.

 

[adam graves]

Oh and George was priceless last night ... Took a good shot at the gallant lu thing.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

I thought that was our best game of the season last night. I really hope they have turned the corner.

It's amazing the results we get when everyone cares.

 

[austropanther]

I thought that was our best game of the season last night. I really hope they have turned the corner.

It's amazing the results we get when everyone cares.

http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Edmonton/2015/12/01/22579041.html

Just a little read about the Oilers just to know that we are not so bad and talent isn't everything.

We can be good when everyone cares.

 

[ManyIdeas]

So I like that Ekblad kid you guys have over there.

 

[MintyFresh88]

It wasn't pretty, but I seriously hope this team is starting to understand/clue in that this is how they need to play in order to put some W's on the board. Play to your strengths and be smart/patient with the puck.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I just want to point out how the shots and scoring chances against plummeted since the d pairs were charged around.

 

[Givememoneyback]

IIRC we won 3 gms ONCE in January and then turned around and lost 5or 6 in a row. I believe we were in a west coast swing.

I'll have to find last yr 6 in 5 thread to check

Very well played game last night the team desperate to do what's needed... Win 5 or 6 in a row to get on track to a playoff 96 point pace. We are up to 89 now.

Coach managed lines very well last night. Good choices depending on zones. Kept bolland harm to a minimum. Thornton I'll say played as well as Thornton can, and that's all you can ask.

Really hoping bjugs injury a minimum.

Yeah, I remember the Winnipeg blow out being a catalyst in that free fall in January.

 

[RainingRats]

I just want to point out how the shots and scoring chances against plummeted since the d pairs were charged around.

It also appears the D are activating more in the offensive zone and the forwards are being responsible and covering for them. Kampfer has been good since he's been a regular in the lineup.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

It also appears the D are activating more in the offensive zone and the forwards are being responsible and covering for them. Kampfer has been good since he's been a regular in the lineup.

Kampfer and Kulikov pairing? It's tough because petrovic has been good stay at home.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Kampfer and Kulikov pairing? It's tough because petrovic has been good stay at home.

At this point I'd switch out Olsen for Kuli.