GDT: 3/5/19 - 7:30PM EDT - Winnipeg vs Tampa Bay

[The Macho King]

They had a ton of prime chances. We didn't play anywhere near as well can defensively, and we haven't in a while.

They really didn't. 5 HDCF 5 on 5. We had 16.

Vasi didn't really have to make a tough save all night - they were all positional.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

I was very happy to see Erne, Palat, Joseph and Paquette have such a great game!

I just hope the boys don't coast on Thursday 'cause I'll be at that one.

 

[Bolt 45]

They really didn't. 5 HDCF 5 on 5. We had 16.

Vasi didn't really have to make a tough save all night - they were all positional.

The Jets weren't shooting it particularly well, meaning that Vasy wasn't really forced to make any spectacular saves. We were pretty sloppy and pretty lazy in our own end.

 

[The Macho King]

The Jets weren't shooting it particularly well, meaning that Vasy wasn't really forced to make any spectacular saves. We were pretty sloppy and pretty lazy in our own end.

 

[Bolt 45]

I think our D played well. The jets had very few instances of extended zone time. They did a really good job counter-attacking a few times and got a goal and a few good chances. But that's just credit to them and poor structure on the transition, not really a reflection on the D.

We've gotten really lazy clearing the zone. That'll kill us if we don't clean it up.

 

[PRZ45MD]

The thing that strikes me most about play in our own end is the ZERO CALM #5 and #6 display at times. #5 in particular. Sweet Christ on a Cracker he spazzes out when he gets the puck sometimes and just ends up turning it over more often than not.

 

[Lightning1995]

They had a ton of prime chances. We didn't play anywhere near as well can defensively, and we haven't in a while.

I really thought the Lightning generally carried play

 

[Bolt 45]

Um... I disagree? SMH.

 

[Bolt 45]

The thing that strikes me most about play in our own end is the ZERO CALM #5 and #6 display at times. #5 in particular. Sweet Christ on a Cracker he spazzes out when he gets the puck sometimes and just ends up turning it over more often than not.

I'm glad somebody else notices. More generally we're taking twice as many passes to clear the zone as we need to. Guys don't want to get hit and they're playing soft. I mean, it's the end of the season, guys are tired, they want to stay healthy, whatever. But it's an uncomfortably familiar situation as we head into the playoffs.

 

[God King Fudge]

I really loved the lines tonight, especially that Paquette, Joseph, Erne line.

Cirelli is so underrated also. That guy is a damn gem.

 

[SRQKiter]

I mean - they had like 16 shots at the end of the second. Our D was pretty great. One PP goal and one flukey goal. They had nothing all night.

I agree. I thought our D looked much better tonight than it has of late. As always though, with a big lead late we get lax and start giving up a ton of shots and scoring chances. Vasy I'm sure "appreciated" the opportunity to up his SP. Bummer about the one off the stanchion..

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Good win vs a real good team.

 

[PaulGG]

Best game in awhile, we turned it on for 60. Jets were chasing us most of the game.

 

[YayHockeysBack]

Feel a little bad for Vassy.

First goal, two guys charge forward on a PP and fumble the puck, sending the Jets back on essentially a 5 on 2. Can't really blame Cirelli and Gourde(?), but that's a risk you take when you press forward during a PK.

Second goal, definition of an unlucky bounce.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[God King Fudge]

There's no better pre bedtime activity than reading the opponents GDT after they get trounced by Tampa.

The salt makes me sleep like a baby, boys.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Excellent game by everybody.

Yes, even Palat.

 

[These Are The Days]

Excellent game by everybody.

Yes, even Palat.

I wish he could play with Point and Gourde again. God they were great together last year. They gave everyone such a headache

 

[Master P]

I really thought the Lightning generally carried play

High praise

 

[LightningStrikes]

4th line was buzzing all night. Great showing!

 

[Bolt 45]

I really thought the Lightning generally carried play

We did. We were the better team, and the Jets struggled to stop us. I just think we can be tighter defensively.

 

[JoVel]

salt makes me sleep like a baby, boys

So did you cry for hours and poop your pants?

 

[Hoek]

Looks like we are not a dark horse but a favorite to win the Stanley Cup.

 

[dbieon12]

Just keep winning.