Post-Game Talk: Ducks 4 Oilers 3 OT

[oobga]

There was a"fear factor" in playing McD and company so they held possession but Rob said it wasn't a planned play. Basically that it just happened that way.

I doubt the goal was. We let up and allowed that opening, and Talbot just fell asleep.

Definitely trying to burn off some McDavid energy to start it off though. I'm sure they realized eventually McDavid was really using no energy circling, so they did their rush and it just worked out cause of some luck and weak stuff from us.

In the end, I think it was just Carlyle showing McLellan that even though McLellan has way better hair, Carlyle is still better at everything else. Carlyle is going nuts over his matches, trying to find openings, working the refs all he can, coming up with stuff like trying to get McDavid off the ice for OT. Mclellan is just making sure his gum is flavourful.

 

[Garbo Man]

I doubt the goal was. We let up and allowed that opening, and Talbot just fell asleep.

Definitely trying to burn off some McDavid energy to start it off though. I'm sure they realized eventually McDavid was really using no energy circling, so they did their rush and it just worked out cause of some luck and weak stuff from us.

In the end, I think it was just Carlyle showing McLellan that even though McLellan has way better hair, Carlyle is still better at everything else. Carlyle is going nuts over his matches, trying to find openings, coming up with stuff like trying to get McDavid off the ice for OT. Mclellan is just making sure his gum is flavourful.

Flavourful and well chewed

 

[Del Preston]

Carlyle is going to be the saddest person in the league if McLellan gets fired. He must love coaching against Todd.

 

[RegDunlop]

Ridiculous.
Of course it was planned. Just because it was planned by the second worse hated team of this fan base doesn't make it any less ingenious. It was very crafty and as an earlier poster stated, The Oilers should have realized the tactic and simply lined up at our blue line.
Still a risk - one poke check and perhaps a 2 on 1.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Is Kassian hurt... or just multiple healthy scratches?

 

[Del Preston]

Is Kassian hurt... or just multiple healthy scratches?

I think he's still hurt from the Haley hit.

 

[McShogun99]

Absolute joke that they allow that **** during an OT ****ing skating it back in your end wasting an entire ****ing minute like that.

In the future garbage like that should be called for a delay of game.

 

[nexttothemoon]

The rule in hockey is supposed to be that the puck has to be kept moving or it's supposed to be a delay of game... that's never called though as a player can stand behind his net in the defensive zone for 30 seconds killing time.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Honestly, and this might get me banned, but i'd rather have Calgary make it into the playoffs over the Ducks

Flames
Canucks
Ducks
Leafs

That's my top 4 hated team in order. Everyone else is 'meh' except Ottawa, my team of the East. So I'll have no playoff team this year.
I kinda like TB, so I guess I'll adopt them for my playoff team, but only because Yzerman is my favorite player of all time (McDavid already making a strong case, but I grew up watching Stevie and you're more impressionable when young, so...)

 

[Yablo21]

McDavid:
February (14 GP) - 13 G, 9 A, 21 pts - 1.5 ppg
March (13 GP) - 11 G,13 A, 24 pts - 1.84 ppg
Last 27 games - 24 G,21 A, 45 pts - 1.66 ppg

 

[Yablo21]

16 games in March is ridiculous

 

[KarmaPolice]

I legitimately forgot about Bieksa.

Getzlaf isn't as bad for me he's a hard competitor.

I find he gets away with a lot. Kinda like Doughty does. I guess it's not his fault (unless he's bribing refs, which....no, he's not). But it's still infuriating at times. Kesler same thing.

 

[McGoMcD]

McDavid:
February (14 GP) - 13 G, 9 A, 21 pts - 1.5 ppg
March (13 GP) - 11 G,13 A, 24 pts - 1.84 ppg
Last 27 games - 24 G,21 A, 45 pts - 1.66 ppg

Hopefully the oilers make some changes, i.e. fire Chia. Get in some good players to support McD, he will put up 140 points next year.

 

[SomeDudeOTI]

16 games in March is ridiculous

Making up for that 3 games in 21 days stretch, schedule is stupid

 

[nexttothemoon]

McDavid:
February (14 GP) - 13 G, 9 A, 21 pts - 1.5 ppg
March (13 GP) - 11 G,13 A, 24 pts - 1.84 ppg
Last 27 games - 24 G,21 A, 45 pts - 1.66 ppg

I like that he's shooting more and is scoring more goals than assists. We already knew he was/is an elite passer but his shot appears to be improving immensely and his hesitancy in wanting to shoot is disappearing as well.

I could see him putting up 50 goals and 70 assists as soon as next season.

 

[oilwave]

Was at the game. Really fun but frustrating one. Going in I decided to focus on Bear, as it was my first time seeing him live and I've really liked him as a prospect. Definitely came away impressed. Even before the goal I was thinking he was the 2nd or 3rd best oiler on the ice (although acknowledging I could be biased b/c, as I mentioned, I was focusing on him). He made a lot of smart plays and clearly has great offensive instincts. Then he got a beauty goal on just a really intelligent pinch. All around very excited about where he is headed.

 

[Del Preston]

McDavid:
February (14 GP) - 13 G, 9 A, 21 pts - 1.5 ppg
March (13 GP) - 11 G,13 A, 24 pts - 1.84 ppg
Last 27 games - 24 G,21 A, 45 pts - 1.66 ppg

McDavid has 65 points (26g, 39a) in 46 games against the 16 playoff teams + 2 teams still in the hunt (FLA & LA). 1.41 ppg

 

[nexttothemoon]

+24 on team that's -22 in goals differential is pretty damned impressive as well.

 

[Drivesaitl]

The rule in hockey is supposed to be that the puck has to be kept moving or it's supposed to be a delay of game... that's never called though as a player can stand behind his net in the defensive zone for 30 seconds killing time.

What rule is this and where is it? The only rule of its kind is the puck has to keep moving forward on a shootout or the puck has to keep moving in the case of a scrum. I'm not aware of a rule saying a player has to move the puck in a given amount of time if the team not possessing it just lets them have it.

 

[Del Preston]

 

[McDNicks17]

I feel like we need a meme like the "doesn't matter, had sex" part of that Lonely Island song for McPoints.

Talbot kind of sucks.
Doesn't matter, McPoints.
Blew a third period lead.
Does't matter, McPoints.
Lost in OT.
Doesn't matter, McPoints.

 

[Drivesaitl]

So this was the disgusting outcome that I predicted would occur all along. The Oilers beat the Kings and lose to the Ducks. FFS.

We actually did the Ducks a monumental favor and that's probably their playoff spot wrapped up right there.

The role of Oilers as spoilers might need to be revisited. Back to the drawing board, we don't even do this right, we help our enemies. A few years back we knocked off the Kings could make the playoffs. yes I remember that as well, WTF?

 

[Anglesmith]

Honestly I think a lot of Flames hate the Ducks more than us too...

@Anglesmith can you confirm?

Flames fans currently hate the Flames more than anyone.

But no. While the hatred of Anaheim (playoffs) and LA (Tkachuk/Doughty) is at a high level, the Oilers are still public enemy #1.

 

[oilwave]

Flames fans currently hate the Flames more than anyone.

But no. While the hatred of Anaheim (playoffs) and LA (Tkachuk/Doughty) is at a high level, the Oilers are still public enemy #1.

wouldn't want it any other way.

 

[Senor Catface]