Pre-Game Talk: Florida at Montréal 2-19-15

[Android 16]

If I've learned anything this year, it's that a win is a win, nothing more. I place absolutely zero merit in the context of the win. It simply doesn't matter who the opponent is/was that night. We've proven to be more efficient in our ability to come back and play better after tough losses versus building momentum and stringing together wins. A 3-2 win versus Toronto doesn't mean anything going into Thursday vs Montreal as far as momentum. We could see a completely different game from the Panthers.

@ Toronto: 3-2 W
We were able to take advantage of a free-falling TML's team with no juice.

@ Montréal:
MTL's 7-2-1 in their last 10. No way around it, gonna be tough.

@ Ottawa:
OTT's barn is a tough place to play for us historically. They're 4-5-1 in their last 10.

@ Pittsburgh:
PIT is not in a great funk right now, but still competitive every night. 5-4-1 in their last 10.

@ Chicago:
Ugh.

THEN

VS Chicago:
I repeat, ugh.

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[adam graves]

If I've learned anything this year, it's that a win is a win, nothing more. I place absolutely zero merit in the context of the win. It simply doesn't matter who the opponent is/was that night. We've proven to be more efficient in our ability to come back and play better after tough losses versus building momentum and stringing together wins. A 3-2 win versus Toronto doesn't mean anything going into Thursday vs Montreal as far as momentum. We could see a completely different game from the Panthers.

@ Toronto: 3-2 W
We were able to take advantage of a free-falling TML's team with no juice.

@ Montréal:
MTL's 7-2-1 in their last 10. No way around it, gonna be tough.

@ Ottawa:
OTT's barn is a tough place to play for us historically. They're 4-5-1 in their last 10.

@ Pittsburgh:
PIT is not in a great funk right now, but still competitive every night. 5-4-1 in their last 10.

@ Chicago:
Ugh.

THEN

VS Chicago:
I repeat, ugh.

Ya our western roadtrip looked "ugh" on paper as well, but we kicked arse until Winnipeg.

So your right, yesterdays win is a win, 2 points needed in the bank, and now lets surprise MTL.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

If we so much as score a goal, I'll chalk it up as a moral victory.

 

[FlaPantherSwe*]

Well we play well vs Canadian teams but if Price is in net i have a feeling we will have a bad time tomorrow.. Hopefully Bjugstad stays hot

 

[hockeydude1]

Gonna be tough in Montreal. We are catching them on back to back games.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Well we play well vs Canadian teams but if Price is in net i have a feeling we will have a bad time tomorrow.. Hopefully Bjugstad stays hot

But we have Luo in net back in his hometown. He always seems to play well in the Bell Centre. And don't forget Dec. 30 against the Habs he was unreal, minus the one soft goal he allowed in the 2nd. He was the reason we got a point for the SOL.

From a hockey fan perspective I wouldn't mind seeing the best two goalies in Canada going head-to-head.

You wanna be the best, you have to beat the best!

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Carey Price is so good

 

[Benched]

Didn't someone say Tokarski is starting?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Didn't someone say Tokarski is starting?

Me, because I assumed they would use the backup on the second half of the b2b. But they are giving Tokarski the "easier" game.


And with the Panthers luck Ottawa's starter will be healthy Saturday too lol

 

[Android 16]

Didn't someone say Tokarski is starting?

We put 37 shots on him last time and he stopped all but one.

36 saves 37 shots 1 goal against

 

[Devourers]

Looks like tonight Tokarski is getting the nod. Tomorrow you guys should get Price. Lets just say though that I wouldn't cry if we ended up losing the game against you guys despite Price being in nets.

I'm hoping Florida can make it in this year. Don't get me wrong a Montreal vs Boston series would be wild but the fans in Florida deserve a series or two finally. It's about time!

 

[Benched]

We put 37 shots on him last time and he stopped all but one.

36 saves 37 shots 1 goal against

Still would rather face him than Price.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

We're actually getting some respect

 

[Android 16]

Still would rather face him than Price.

Very true.

 

[Mogo]

We'll pretty much know the latest after those Hawks games if were buyers or sellers. If we bomb before those games totally we'll be sellers even sooner

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

The Habs look awful without Price.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

Lets just say though that I wouldn't cry if we ended up losing the game against you guys despite Price being in nets.

I'm hoping Florida can make it in this year. Don't get me wrong a Montreal vs Boston series would be wild but the fans in Florida deserve a series or two finally. It's about time!

I didn't think it was possible for a Habs fan to say something like this about Panthers fans, but thank you very much!

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Looks like Subban was injured, Habs called up someone.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Looks like Subban was injured, Habs called up someone.

It's for Emelin, looked like he broke his collarbone.


I watched Habs-Sens, Subban and Markov both played 30 minutes, Subban hurt his foot blocking a shot, stayed in the game but could barely skate. Montreal is so tired, Florida should outplay them badly, win or lose.