GDT: ECQF GM1 - New Jersey Devils host the New York Rangers - 7PM EST on MSG2 and MSGSN

[Whaddagoal]

I will say, not that I expect him to actually be removed from the lineup, but if there's any reason for Wood to be scratched it's the offensive zone penalties that he is always prone to. He really did us no favors taking one after being down 1-0 and folding on our 2 early PPs.

Ozone penalties taken drive me nuts.

Not in a playoff game especially.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Get a lead and make the Rangers open up and chase the game, and you'll kill them in transition. It's that simple. Fall behind early, and they're going to sit in a shell, sell out to block shots/passes, and let Shesterkin backstop anything else that trickles through. Boston set the blueprint in that April 8th game.

The Devils had a ton of chances in that game (Boston one) to tie or win so not sure how that's relevant to last night where, the game was a perfect script for NYR last night. Good on them for executing, it's just one game. Throw it out and start fresh on Thursday knowing how they play in the playoffs by being that opportunistic but then again it's not like we didn't know that. The third goal killed them since how shit it was + the no goal call.

At this point? It was one game

If they're down 2-0 and Vanecek sucks again, you're going to trot him out for a Game 3?

 

[NJDevs26]

At this point? It was one game

It’ll be two if that decision is made, there’s almost no way they switch to Schmid at 1-1 unless Game 2 is a Colorado style game (the 7-5 one where he got the save in relief)

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I'm just saying he had a rough game. It happens. We know we can win with him and against the rags as well. I don't care if they go to Schmid for game two, the tone just seems overly defeatist for having lost one game.

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

It was the anime fault

Yeah, I appreciate the effort but please don't do that again.

If people could stop posting Pepe reacting gifs too (since I browse this forum at work all the time) that'd be great too

 

[Clam Jensen]

Yeah, I appreciate the effort but please don't do that again.

If people could stop posting Pepe reacting gifs too (since I browse this forum at work all the time) that'd be great too

Sounds like a you problem

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I can't believe how many people are triggered by the most random things

 

[Cheddabombs]

I send pepe memes to people at work lol

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

I MYSELF am not triggered. Just saying the random people that walk by could wonder things about me. I live in San Francisco so the risk is twice as high.

And no, I'm not going to stop wasting time on here during work. I've done it for 15+ years now

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

I'm just saying he had a rough game. It happens. We know we can win with him and against the rags as well. I don't care if they go to Schmid for game two, the tone just seems overly defeatist for having lost one game.

Lol what? Someone brought up a point about if Vanecek falters and costs us game 2 then a goalie change is something you look at, it's something to consider after how he looked last night. I even said that it'd be ballsy and probably wouldn't be considered by Lindy. He thrives and dies with his veterans so Schmid probably won't see the ice unless it's an insane game tomorrow like 5-4 or 6-5 and Vanecek gets the hook early to save it.

 

[Devs3cups]

I'm just saying he had a rough game. It happens. We know we can win with him and against the rags as well. I don't care if they go to Schmid for game two, the tone just seems overly defeatist for having lost one game.

It’s just disheartening to know you’re basically guaranteed 1-2 bad goals from our goalie, especially when there’s an elite goalie on the other end.

 

[MartyOwns]

It was the anime fault

i think the next gdt needs to be something classic. but what should it be? hmm

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

i think the next gdt needs to be something classic. but what should it be? hmm

That or Sopranos

 

[glenwo2]

It was the anime fault

Can you do me a favor?

Next time you want to say this in the Main Thread, please don't use awful adjectives.

Just say "I blame the anime" and leave it at that.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Just want to get my opinion on the record that I enjoyed the GDT a lot, appreciate the effort and passion @Based Anime Fan.

Edit: I also enjoyed how flummoxed many were by it lol.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Prob a bit of copium but while obv not pleased w/ the result, everything that could go wrong went wrong. They got goalied, they were tight all night (playoff experience?), special teams were the key. Not like they played a flawless game and it wasn't good enough.

Game flow played right into the Rangers hands at puck drop. Special teams, choppy play, lots of whistles which made it tough for NJ to roll at 5v5. Shot blocking was maddening, Torts Rangers reincarnated. Thought there were some definite over passing and just bad o zone possessions.

Was happy they weren't in my eyes dominated physically as far as hitting. Hischer got drilled a couple times but thought the hits were pretty even. However, they were dominated physically in front of the net, they need an answer for Kreider just parked in the crease.

I think (hope) they can rebound on Thursday, young guys got their feet wet. Hughes was their best player but he's going to have to change it up a bit, too many "regular season" casual plays that won't work in the playoffs. Meier, boy idk. Threw some hits but also missed horribly on some, 0 offense outside of the 1 handed rush towards the net. Was happy to see Lindy shuffle the lines a bit.

Was with you most of the way until the "Hughes was the best player" part.

Was forced to watch Sam/Micheletti broadcast and they (correctly) felt Nico was the best player on the ice.

I'm confident Jack Hughes will bounce back tomorrow and have a great series.

But when the Devils have struggled he tends to go into one-on-five mode and neglect his responsibilities in the defensive zone.

That was the case last night. He and Hamilton were a big reason for the struggles on the PP.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Was with you most of the way until the "Hughes was the best player" part.

Was forced to watch Sam/Micheletti broadcast and they (correctly) felt Nico was the best player on the ice.

I'm confident Jack Hughes will bounce back tomorrow and have a great series.

But when the Devils have struggled he tends to go into one-on-five mode and neglect his responsibilities in the defensive zone.

That was the case last night. He and Hamilton were a big reason for the struggles on the PP.

Sure he needed to defer more but where were his line mates to help with that? Palat and Bratt had mediocre games especially for the latter's standards.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

i think the next gdt needs to be something classic. but what should it be? hmm

Return of the Mortal Kombat video redux.