We usually match up well against the Pens and Rags.
We also suck ass against Columbus.
We usually beat the Pens at home and lose on the road
We usually match up well against the Pens and Rags.
We also suck ass against Columbus.
only 4 teams in the NHL have more points than we do. and 2 of them are in our division.
They were creating more chances tonight, which was an improvement. I think the JJ on the half wall experiment has run its course.
JJ won all 7 faceoffs and had a 63% CF
*ducks*
No need to duck. It's just throwing cross-ice passes at your own blueline is generally not a good idea. Definitely didn't work last night.
That PP near the end was pretty solid, with JJ finding Zajac in the slot for a prime scoring chance. Might have given him a stay of execution.
I just don't like how predictable our powerplay is right now. Like no wonder they can't score, teams know exactly what they're going to do before it happens. From the zone entries to their "formation" it's all the same. Give it to the guy on the half-wall, usually JJ, they'll have either the guy down low open or the point guy. If they pass it to the guy down low they'll either give it back to JJ or try to take it to the net, usually failing resulting in a clear for the defense. If they give it back to JJ he'll pass it to the point who will either give it back to JJ or over the Palms for the one timer, which every goalie can see coming and get to a good enough position with time to spare.
My thought it that's just what you're going to get when you have someone like JJ "running" your powerplay. He's not skilled enough to be making these crazy plays, he's very linear in his motions and very predictable. Our powerplay is at its best when it's a scrabbled mess but with possession.
I really am excited with Severson's start. He is playing like a boss.
About as good as start as anyone could of hoped for.
We would be comfortably in a top 3 playoff spot in any other division.
yea, I was always hard on Severson but he has been very good this year. Playing with confidence offensively.
yea, I was always hard on Severson but he has been very good this year. Playing with confidence offensively.
His play defensively looking strong as well.
Actually liked that cross check/boarding penalty last night.