Pre-Game Talk: Ottawa @ Washington | 7pm, TSN | Karlssons Returns!!!! Playoff Clinch?

[John Holmes*]

Ugh...same time as the NFL draft. I'm so torn...

Simple, you can watch hockey during the NFL draft commercials.

 

[BonkTastic]

Ugh...same time as the NFL draft. I'm so torn...

That's why they created the "picture-in-picture" option for your tv.

Or, in my case, multiple tabs open. Half my screen on the game, half on NFL draft updates.

 

[Milan the God*]

It's not enough to clinch, we need to finish 6 or 7 to have any shot at round 2 IMO.

Two points still means we're going to the playoffs this year.

3-0 gets us to sixth. 3-0 combined with a Leafs regulation loss in their remaining two games gets us two fifth.

 

[Daffy]

Simple, you can watch hockey during the NFL draft commercials.

I'll be watching the Sens game, but recording the NFL draft so I can watch it afterwards. My Rams got two first rounders!

 

[MiscBrah]

Galley thinks we'll do 7 dman tomorrow because MacLean might want to roll three lines, and obviously if Karlsson says midgame he's not feeling good, then we're ok.

as if there is someway Karlsson would EVER say this. If he leaves the game he's going off in a stretcher.

 

[DrEasy]

Just waiting for good things. All I'm doing is waiting.

A classic!

 

[Step]

Just WIN

 

[Korpse]

So much jinx in one thread.

Quick, someone throw out an antijinx!

We can lose and still clinch.

 

[Beville]

C'mon Sens!

 

[Vaclav Varada]

 

[HavlatMach9]

Does anyone remember if the Sens in that jersey were penalized more than normal?
According to this (found it on reddit) it would have been true

Power (Dis)Play? Teams In Black Draw More Penalties

Hockey teams wearing darker-colored jerseys are more likely to be penalized for aggressive fouls than teams wearing white jerseys, according to new research. Teams wearing black jerseys in particular get penalized the most, according to an analysis that may offer a window into the hidden psychological dynamics of the ongoing NHL playoffs.

 

[Bojovnik]

Keep the tank going! We're still rebuilding! Fall for picks!

 

[Synthetek]

Just waiting for good things. All I'm doing is waiting.

Nice choice.

 

[Dysentery]

Does anyone remember if the Sens in that jersey were penalized more than normal?
According to this (found it on reddit) it would have been true

Not sure about back then...but Im pretty sure the Sens have the worst ratio of powerplays vs penalties over the last 10 years or so.

(too lazy to research this stat to confirm haha)

 

[bacon25]

Would really love to see them clinch but the ol' gut says that they make us sweat till Sunday.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

i like the 7 dman idea.

Dont wanna rush Karlsson into something he cant handle quite yet.

Agreed. MacLean needs to keep the reigns tight and make sure our thoroughbred doesn't crash coming out of the gate.

This is going to be an interesting game. Love seeing OV back on his game...although not at the expense of our Sens.

 

[metalfoot]

Might want to cheer for the Habs-- a Habs win locks down a playoff berth, and then it's just about jockeying for position.

 

[Fandlauer]

Man I miss those old jerseys. So much better than the ones we have now.

 

[OgieO]

That's why they created the "picture-in-picture" option for your tv.

Or, in my case, multiple tabs open. Half my screen on the game, half on NFL draft updates.

Yeah, my strategy as well.

 

[SanderSen]

Hope fans are keeping expectations for Karlsson in check. Coming back to play is just another step in the rehab process.

 

[John Holmes*]

Damn. I was expecting no less than a 4 point night, the first star and lap dances by the finest strippers.

Thanks for the pre-emptive caution.

 

[Tuna99]

Heard on the radio if Karlsson is back tomorrow, Wiercioch is out and Gryba is probably in. Don't know how I feel about that.

I know Gryba isn't everyone's favourite, I'm a big fan of his and think him in a bottom pairing is a perfect fit for the future and this playoffs, other then that having Weircohe as your #7 is amazing news for Ottawa.
Our D and Goaltending is here for a deep playoff run, kinda worried about the forward depth

 

[OgieO]

Only problem with sitting Wiercioch is he's one of the few that can create offense. Sure, Karlsson coming back will be a huge boost, but imagine we're down a couple of goals - it would be nice to have him back there to help the attack.

On the other side though, having Gryba to help on the PK is important too and I can see why he stays in the lineup.

Not gonna happen but a three man rotation for the #5 and #6 spots would be fine with me (Phillips-Weircioch-Gryba).

 

[Fandlauer]

Only problem with sitting Wiercioch is he's one of the few that can create offense. Sure, Karlsson coming back will be a huge boost, but imagine we're down a couple of goals - it would be nice to have him back there to help the attack.

This was my thoughts. I'm not anti-Gryba by any means, but on a team that has obvious troubles generating offence, I would like to see Wiercioch out there.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Only problem with sitting Wiercioch is he's one of the few that can create offense. Sure, Karlsson coming back will be a huge boost, but imagine we're down a couple of goals - it would be nice to have him back there to help the attack.

On the other side though, having Gryba to help on the PK is important too and I can see why he stays in the lineup.

Not gonna happen but a three man rotation for the #5 and #6 spots would be fine with me (Phillips-Weircioch-Gryba).

No way Mac sits Phillips.