GDT: 3/16/23 - 7:00PM EDT - Tampa Bay @ New Jersey

[Felonious Python]

Are players allowed to skate laterally on a shootout?

They just aren't allowed to move backwards. (there is some wiggle room on that)

I like how TB just went at it in the shootout. If you look at compilations of McDavid or Crosby in shootouts/penalty shots, they take very similar, consistent lines. They weren't doing anything cute, and trying to mess with the goalie's head.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Nice win, thought NJ carried play more but Vassy was good. Liked Stammers line. Like Cirellis line for the most part. School bus line sucked, no shock. Points line sucked, which is unusual. Nice to beat a good team when that line sucks. And they sucked.

I think no Point or Kuch in the shootout was Coop telling that line they sucked

Oh and Serge was a rock star

Point 1-4 this season in the shootout. Kuch 0-4. Coop went with the right shooters first

 

[Lightning1995]

Point 1-4 this season in the shootout. Kuch 0-4. Coop went with the right shooters first

It was an unusual lineup in the shootout and I wonder if it was a reward for guys that played well today. Maybe not, but I’m guessing it was

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

It was an unusual lineup in the shootout and I wonder if it was a reward for guys that played well today. Maybe not, but I’m guessing it was

Not really

Stammer 2-5
Colton 2-3
Killorn 2-2
Point 1-4
Kuch 0-4
Perry 0-1
Hagel 0-1
Paul 0-1

He went with statistically the 3 best shootout guys we have of this season

Career wise Kuch and Point have been better

Point 16-36 (44.4%)
Kuch 12-43 (27.9%)

Just not having much luck this season

 

[These Are The Days]

How long until goalies figure out Colton? You know whats coming but still can't stop it apparently

I don't think you can. There's no defense against a well placed shot. All Colton's gotta do is read a goalies tendencies and pick where he knows the opening will be.

 

[DFC]

Looked like we were really trying to dial in our playoff game. Mixed results but we took 4 points out of NJ. Hard to call that anything but great.

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Not gonna, Killer's been kinda clutch as of late.

 

[Bartleby]

I'm guessing that a two goal, three point night for Stammer was a nice mojo booster for him. Between the minor injury and him being on a bit of a cold streak (1 goal in previous 10g and 1 pt in previous 5g) a game like this against a quality opponent should help his psyche.

 

[Rschmitz]

If they figure it out then all he has to do is the same move but go to the back hand. Then goalies will be left guessing. Kind of like TJ Oshie.

True but he hasn't had to yet. I think it illustrates just how simple it can actually be to score, our most effective guys are also the most generic

 

[Lightning1995]

Not really

Stammer 2-5
Colton 2-3
Killorn 2-2
Point 1-4
Kuch 0-4
Perry 0-1
Hagel 0-1
Paul 0-1

He went with statistically the 3 best shootout guys we have of this season

Career wise Kuch and Point have been better

Point 16-36 (44.4%)
Kuch 12-43 (27.9%)

Just not having much luck this season

Are those Killer and Colton’s stats before or after this shootout? Have those two ever been two of the top three in a shootout? I doubt it. I’m just saying it was unusual

 

[Bartleby]

Not really

Stammer 2-5
Colton 2-3
Killorn 2-2
Point 1-4
Kuch 0-4
Perry 0-1
Hagel 0-1
Paul 0-1

He went with statistically the 3 best shootout guys we have of this season

Career wise Kuch and Point have been better

Point 16-36 (44.4%)
Kuch 12-43 (27.9%)

Just not having much luck this season

Thankfully it all becomes irrelevant in a few weeks.

 

[Stormbreaker]

Are those Killer and Colton’s stats before or after this shootout? Have those two ever been two of the top three in a shootout? I doubt it. I’m just saying it was unusual

After

 

[TheSchmidt]

Didn't watch the game, but was so excited when I saw Colton FINALLY getting practice time in the top 6. Then to see the box score and he was 9th for forwards in ES TOI. Guess it didn't last long during the game?

 

[Stammertime91]

Sorry Drej x2

 

[TheFurryPickle]

Looked like we were really trying to dial in our playoff game. Mixed results but we took 4 points out of NJ. Hard to call that anything but great.

pretty much. Might as well sim it with 3 games against them.

I have a mate who is amassive devils fan, he was looking forward to this series to test his team. He hasnt responded to me since the first loss. I only have a comment before the start of the first game and thats it. He is in hiding I think, after he was pumping up NJ all year hehehe

 

[Pierre Larouche]

So here is a question....Why isn't Bogo playing?

I hope he’s not injured.

This is what I've been saying. Just get Stammer to start shooting and he will start scoring!.

I only want him to shoot as well… from everywhere, all the time!!! no passes just ripping the biscuit!!!

 

[DFC]

pretty much. Might as well sim it with 3 games against them.

I have a mate who is amassive devils fan, he was looking forward to this series to test his team. He hasnt responded to me since the first loss. I only have a comment before the start of the first game and thats it. He is in hiding I think, after he was pumping up NJ all year hehehe

I think there's a good chance the Devils took us lightly in Game 1. Word is out about our struggles and we aren't considered the team to beat right now, at least by the organizations. I think fanbases still have a healthy fear. I know leaf fans do.

 

[Bartleby]

I think there's a good chance the Devils took us lightly in Game 1. Word is out about our struggles and we aren't considered the team to beat right now, at least by the organizations. I think fanbases still have a healthy fear. I know leaf fans do.

There is zero chance that the Devils, or any team, were taking the Bolts lightly, recent troubles or no recent troubles notwithstanding. They are still the TB Lightning, the dominant franchise in the NHL for the past 10 years. If anything, the Devils were probably more motivated to keep a foot on TB's throats and further undermine their confidence if they could.