GDT: 12/2/17 - 7:00PM EDT - San Jose vs Tampa Bay

[The Gongshow]

These line combos aren't good. I would have put TKO back together and put Point with Stamkos

 

[Fabiobest]

Why not? We haven't looked very good.

In my opinion, we've played better than Sharks and they've not created anything in the offensive zone.

 

[Lightning1995]

Lightning are watching their cushion evaporate.

Soon to be overtaken by Toronto. Frankly the whole pack is within 6 or so points.

Disappointing to say the least.

 

[Fabiobest]

Lightning are watching their cushion evaporate.

Soon to be overtaken by Toronto. Frankly the whole pack is within 6 or so points.

Disappointing to say the least.

Soon...
Toronto,now, is 2-0 down in Vancouver and Leafs have played 2 more games than Bolts.

 

[The Macho King]

In my opinion, we've played better than Sharks and they've not created anything in the offensive zone.

Okay - but they've had one good scoring chance and we've had zero. It's not like we're dominating them - play is close and we're the team that had the bad defensive breakdown.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Why not? We haven't looked very good.

We've looked like the better team, though.

 

[The Macho King]

We've looked like the better team, though.

To the extent that we have, it's been minor. We have not generated anything dangerous (unless you count a chance by Callahan as dangerous, but we all know those aren't going in).

 

[Steazy Doo]

Johnson seemed to think there was too many men before that puck went in, anyone care to take a look?

 

[Fabiobest]

Okay - but they've had one good scoring chance and we've had zero. It's not like we're dominating them - play is close and we're the team that had the bad defensive breakdown.

The only problem of our guys is that they were not able to capitalize. We've outshot them in this period but we've not scored. In general, I think that we've play better but the capitalization is a problem for Tampa.

 

[Brie]

We have spent more time in the offensive zone than we have in the last couple of games sure but we really haven't done anything with it other than some weak shots right at Jones, we need to get greasy and dirty when it comes to our chances.

 

[Hint1k]

Lol Thornton cross-checks Point in the face - no call.

since it is not Pens, we can safely assume that was a simple mistake, nothing more

 

[The Macho King]

Johnson seemed to think there was too many men before that puck went in, anyone care to take a look?

I thought there was interference on Goodrow on the play when he picked Koekkoek, but they never call that.

 

[Brie]

Of course it was a players first goal of the season, we like gifting those.

 

[JoVel]

Why not? We haven't looked very good.

Compared to the last 5 games I'd say that was a decent first period. As you said, pretty tight so far.

 

[Hint1k]

Soon...
Toronto,now, is 2-0 down in Vancouver and Leafs have played 2 more games than Bolts.

We all should root for Toronto and other Atlantic teams. Cause that's the only way to force our players play better. They are lead the division in a way too easy fashion.

 

[Fabiobest]

We all should root for Toronto and other Atlantic teams. Cause that's the only way to force our players play better. They are lead the division in a way too easy fashion.

Yes, it's an idea. I think that a too easy division will be negative to our guys. In particular because they'll play soft.

 

[Brie]

Now let's see how the team responds.

 

[Stormbreaker]

wow what a play welcome back Kuch

 

[FinnLightning26]

Of course it was a players first goal of the season, we like gifting those.

Even better, first since 14-15 season.

 

[Hint1k]

KUCHEROV!!!

 

[JoVel]

Kuch!! About freaking time.

 

[Master P]

yay

 

[Fabiobest]

KUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[Stormbreaker]

absolutely filthy

 

[Brie]

There we go, see Kuch can when he puts all the effort we all know he has in it.

It was a thing of beauty too.