GDT: 11/27/18 - 7:30PM EDT - Anaheim vs Tampa Bay

[LonLon Lei]

Miller was literally Rinne tonight.
too bad we can't beat the really good goalies.

 

[Stormbreaker]

It's time to start a new win streak on Thursday.

 

[The Macho King]

f***ing Miller - you can't miss that shot wide.

Palat can replace him. Miller hasn't done shit for weeks.

 

[Hint1k]

we lost 2 out of last 3 games vs ducks.

 

[Stormbreaker]

we lost 2 out of last 3 game vs ducks.

quack quack

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Well, at least this loss might just mean the boys will come out pissed off and ready to take on Buffalo on Thursday.

:::looking for a silver lining:::

 

[LonLon Lei]

we lost 2 out of last 3 games vs ducks.

I've heard they were starving (lost 6 straight on the road) so we felt bad and fed them.

 

[Fabiobest]

I really hope that the Buffalo game will be better for us...

 

[DFC]

Meh. We outplayed them. We've been pretty consistent this year, a couple of games aside. Can't win em all, and sometimes you get beat by a goalie. When you're TB, that goalie is usually a back-up.

 

[Marcobruin]

Can someone tell me what's up with Stamkos.?.I keep.waiting for him to go on a goal scoring explosion....now im wondering ..are those days over?
He is the Canadian Ovie or at least he was

 

[Lightning1995]

Miller was great but gotta cash in 5v3 and 6v4.

Dom looked like a backup

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Can someone tell me what's up with Stamkos.?.I keep.waiting for him to go on a goal scoring explosion....now im wondering ..are those days over?
He is the Canadian Ovie or at least he was

I hope so, given how that story ends.

 

[Obviously]

Suckkos

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

When Strålman comes back, I'd really like if they let Cernak stay with Mac, put Stråls with Hedman and sit Sergachev for a couple. Even with his occasional rookie mistake, Cernak has been more defensively solid during his few games so far.

They'll probably never sit Girardi.

 

[ronsatter]

Lmao. Just look at this post.

Still laughing?

 

[BowDownToVasilevskiy]

Can someone tell me what's up with Stamkos.?.I keep.waiting for him to go on a goal scoring explosion....now im wondering ..are those days over?
He is the Canadian Ovie or at least he was

We're all waiting

He will always be one of my favorite players I really hope he gets his cup and his goal scoring touch back but it might be too late all we can do is sit here watch and wait

 

[DFC]

When Strålman comes back, I'd really like if they let Cernak stay with Mac, put Stråls with Hedman and sit Sergachev for a couple. Even with his occasional rookie mistake, Cernak has been more defensively solid during his few games so far.

They'll probably never sit Girardi.

I'd rather see McDonagh-Stralman. They were too good. Hedman-Cernak would take a little pressure off Cernak, because he wouldn't be up against top lines every night.

 

[T REX]

underwhelming effort. only in spurts. not a great game.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[LonLon Lei]

Anyone concerned about our 1st line? Too early to judge?
It looks like Yanni can't carry the line by himself when the other two aren't as good as the ones on the 2nd and the 3rd lines.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Gourde was terrible tonight. So was JT.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

I'd rather see McDonagh-Stralman. They were too good. Hedman-Cernak would take a little pressure off Cernak, because he wouldn't be up against top lines every night.

You do have a good point. McStrals was pretty dang dominant as our main shutdown pair, taking on the top lines. It was shocking how the defense didn't seem to miss a beat when Hedman went down as McStrals simply became the top pairing, munched minutes, scored points and was generally outstanding. And we do know that Heddy can play fine with a young one, especially one that looks to be better than Dotchin was.

It just looks like Mac has some good solid chemistry with Cernak even with the kid facing some top lines already. Plus we know that Hedman-Strålman can be a solid 'we will shut you dowwwwn' pair as well. It would be rather nice to have two dominant "none shall pass" pairs.

But, whatever will be, will be. Thursday is still going to be a fun game.

 

[DFC]

You do have a good point. McStrals was pretty dang dominant as our main shutdown pair, taking on the top lines. It was shocking how the defense didn't seem to miss a beat when Hedman went down as McStrals simply became the top pairing, munched minutes, scored points and was generally outstanding. And we do know that Heddy can play fine with a young one, especially one that looks to be better than Dotchin was.

It just looks like Mac has some good solid chemistry with Cernak even with the kid facing some top lines already. Plus we know that Hedman-Strålman can be a solid 'we will shut you dowwwwn' pair as well. It would be rather nice to have two dominant "none shall pass" pairs.

But, whatever will be, will be. Thursday is still going to be a fun game.

McStrals was the top pair even when Hedman was healthy though. That's the thing. They played the toughest match-ups. That's why I think it would make more sense to pair Cernak with Hedman and use them more in offensive situations.

 

[LonLon Lei]

lol it has already started. Can't watch the next game. Plz beat those cocky Sabres fans together.

 

[RussianGuyovich]

Still laughing?

At that post? Yeah. It was real bad.

So was the game, but they’re unrelated.