GDT: COL @ WPG: Checkmate (COL Leads 3-1): 9:30p ET

[CharlesPuck]

Of the four wins this was George's worst game by goals against. And I thought he was solid.

The Tiffoli goal was the only bad one. He still looks like a wild animal out there but was solid enough to allow the Avs offense to take over.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

The privilege to live in a depressing wasteland

Well, nobody can take that from them at least!

 

[Balthazar]

 

[EdAVSfan]

Remember when the Jets hadn’t allowed more than 3 goals since November… good times

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

I was hard on Georgiev after game 1. Honestly, still think he deserves the criticism after giving up 6+ goals in 3 of the last 4 games of the season after that game.

I have to think that maybe it was a good thing Annunen was sick and didn't temp Bednar with putting him in.

Averaging only 2 goals against the next 4 games is all we need ever in this playoffs in my opinion. We can easily score 3 each game. I am not worried about that.

So credit the team for sticking behind him and Georgiev for turning things around. Clearly I was wrong in doubting he could turn it around.

 

[wayninja]

I'm not eating any crow for George. Not yet. He's got a few series to make up for before my shoulder warms

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Love these boys!!

And look at cheeks! Looking all better

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Georgiev played Games 2-5 the way I was hoping Annunen would. He made some fantastic saves, but the Avs also did a MUCH better job in protecting the net.

I'll keep saying this: Play in front of Georgiev the same way they did for a one-eyed Kuemper and they can go far.

Yes..... A lot of credit must be given to the Avs team defense. That made a huge difference.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

In that 5 game series not once did the Jets "deserve" to win according to money puck. Tonight was the closest, and that meets the eye test, but there should be no grounds for complaint from Jets fans. Avs deserved this series and they took it.

 

[LOFIN]

I was hard on Georgiev after game 1. Honestly, still think he deserves the criticism after giving up 6+ goals in 3 of the last 4 games of the season after that game.

I have to think that maybe it was a good thing Annunen was sick and didn't temp Bednar with putting him in.

Averaging only 2 goals against the next 4 games is all we need ever in this playoffs in my opinion. We can easily score 3 each game. I am not worried about that.

So credit the team for sticking behind him and Georgiev for turning things around. Clearly I was wrong in doubting he could turn it around.

Do you still trust Georgiev? No, not unless he gets us the cup. Can you give him praise for his bounce back? Hell yeah. I think that's what most of us are at.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

I'm not eating any crow for George. Not yet. He's got a few series to make up for before my shoulder warms

I've gone ahead and tucked into some crow-d'oeuvres myself. Saving some appetite

 

[forsbergavs32]

I'm not eating any crow for George. Not yet. He's got a few series to make up for before my shoulder warms

So at least 4 Cup wins in the next 2 years?

 

[Metallo]

Business-like. I like it.

 

[wayninja]

In that 5 game series not once did the Jets "deserve" to win according to money puck. Tonight was the closest, and that meets the eye test, but there should be no grounds for complaint from Jets fans. Avs deserved this series and they took it.

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I mean.. that feels a bit generous, but whatever

So at least 4 Cup wins in the next 2 years?

That's a start.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Casey Mittelstadt was a studly hunk this game - so dreamy. I loved his effort late in the game scrambling to seal the deal. Dude f***ing CARES AND I LOVE IT

 

[henchman21]

I do agree with your original assertion the Avs can’t expect to put 4+ past him every game but they went ahead and did it anyways

It happened regardless of the thoughts around it. He was fighting things and the Avs took full advantage of it.

To me the biggest difference in this series was the 2nd line. That line dominated and allowed the rest of the lineup to find a way to find impacts. Outside two periods (1st in games 1 and 5), I don’t think you could complain in the least with the play. Thats the most encouraging sign. The Avs have a matchup line that can tilt the ice and allow the other lines to play their roles. No more of the first or third lines having to try to shutdown teams. No more having to worry about secondary scoring. It just works and allows the team to have some stability.

 

[The Moops]

I'm not eating any crow for George. Not yet. He's got a few series to make up for before my shoulder warms

If he can win 3 more series this year for us I'll trust him

 

[JudoKoala]

Amazing stuff by Georgie with the 6-on-5. Absolutely perfect poise. So happy Rants broke open the goal drought. Let Dall-ass and the Golden Farts beat the shit out of each other for seven games and let our boys rest and get Drouin back and make another deep run.

Honestly outside of game one and some misplays and silly penalties tonight, I'm really f***ing happy with how this series went. Jets aren't a pushover by any means. Let's enjoy this this week and enjoy watching the other teams stress-free.

 

[Balthazar]

I posted some Drouin news in the injury thread in case anyone is interested

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

I don't have a Nate sweater. Mikko and Cale. I need a lehky before fanatics.

I've got a Nichushkin, Makar, and an older Landeskog from probably ~2015 timeframe.


I'll be getting a Drouin jersey if the Avs re-sign him this summer. If not, probably Mack or Mitts.

 

[BobRossColton]

Casey Mittelstadt was a studly hunk this game - so dreamy. I loved his effort late in the game scrambling to seal the deal. Dude f***ing CARES AND I LOVE IT

His board work is quite wonderful

 

[JudoKoala]

Economic disadvantages create the best art.

Yup!

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

See we are helping when we shit talk

 

[a mangy Meowth]

His board work is quite wonderful

I love watching him work those boards

 

[NorthernAvsFan]

Glad the series didn’t go 6.

The Jets were starting to play recklessly. Dirty/borderline hits all over the place. Just looking to cause injuries, because they know they’re the inferior club.