GDT: 5/2/18 - 7:00PM EDT - #1AT Tampa Bay @ #2AT Boston [ECSF GAME 3]

[Fabiobest]

We've scored "4 fortunate goals"...
Guys, my friends, on Twitter I've started the war

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Bergeron went 57% in faceoffs game 1, but only 48% & 42% in games 2 & 3.

Johnson and Stamkos dominating the circle against him this series

	total	off	neu	def
Johnson	19/31 -61%	6/9	6/9	7/13
Stamkos	7/10 - 70%	2/4	1/1	4/5

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[DFC]

Doesn't mean it's not hilarious.

 

[LonLon Lei]

Anyone know where I can find a clip of Strålman knocking down Chara? That was just such a fun little moment.

I couldn't find that for you but instead I came across the one in which G's having a lil fun riding Marchand


...And I thought both Strals and Heddy are being cute here
well Yanni, too sorta. They are like little happy kids in a good way.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

We've scored "4 fortunate goals"...
Guys, my friends, on Twitter I've started the war

"4 fortunate goals?" Pretty sure that's a hit song from Disney's the Little Mermaid.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Would making a thread to discuss summer shagging and it's effects on playoff runs be too progressive and open for hfboards? It really is an interesting topic. I also don't wanna get shagged by another infraction in two days though.

 

[UseYourHedman]

Spent the whole day at Ft DeSoto with visiting family. Just now finished watching. HOLY CRAP! Most complete game of the playoffs so far. I'll take 10 more games just like that please!

 

[UseYourHedman]

So I saw Boston winning game 1 (long layoff) and TB winning game 2 (long 1st series for B) but I didn't see game 3 coming at all. What does everyone think about game 4?

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

So I saw Boston winning game 1 (long layoff) and TB winning game 2 (long 1st series for B) but I didn't see game 3 coming at all. What does everyone think about game 4?

Coming from a Red Wings fan.... Tampa has out played Boston in all 3 games so far. Game 4 will be tough, but the bolts are good.

 

[LonLon Lei]

So I saw Boston winning game 1 (long layoff) and TB winning game 2 (long 1st series for B) but I didn't see game 3 coming at all. What does everyone think about game 4?

I think it's more pressure for B especially when still having the home ice and flying to Tampa 1-3 will be unacceptable.
I just want our guys to be cool w/ the heat Boston will likely be bringing next game and just focus on OUR game. If we can play like we did today & the last game, we should be quite confident about the result.

 

[Fabiobest]

"4 fortunate goals?" Pretty sure that's a hit song from Disney's the Little Mermaid.

Unfortunately, that guy does not want to tweet to me...
I cannot troll him...

 

[Stammertime91]

I see the same situation here as the NJ one...just game 1 and 3 are reversed. It's a strong response mentally knowing you can't go back to the other teams rink down 3-1. I fully expect an effort on Friday better than todays. I think Tampa is the better team and had our rest not been 7 days in between series and maybe 4, we probably don't get pummeled 6-2. I also think our guys are very aware of the same thing and know they can put them on a stretcher if they win Friday.

I wouldnt put it passed this group to get it done again Friday - honestly. Boston can't keep up. They are a one line pony that has been stifled. Past their 1st line, we skate harder, we forecheck harder, we get more shots and generate more chances. Today was an absolute clinic in the 3rd period holding onto a two goal lead and they did what they've struggled with the last few months with general ease. I think if they play like they did today and dig in every shift, they win. Boston can easily be down this series by 3. When you constantly outplay teams on a period by period basis, you typically win. We need to bury them Friday. Amalie will be buzzing come Sunday if it's to eliminate these f*** faces.

We outplayed NJ 12/15 periods and we won 4.

We've outplayed Boston 8/9 periods and won 2.

Win Friday and they aren't beating us 3 in a row with two in Tampa.

 

[Bolt 45]

Time to say some good things about Vasy. He had a good game. I didn't notice it until I rewatched some of the game, and heard the NBC crew bring it up, but when did he get so confident with the puck behind the net? He's almost starting to look like Bish back there. It's seems like such a minor thing, but it's a crucial part of our game. It increases the speed at which we can play.

 

[LonLon Lei]

Man how adorable these Boston fans are. This "Good game! "kid may not know any hostilities and I'm still not sure if he needs to learn.

 

[Sky04]

Sky be like:

"Another game where Stamk...

*Stamkos ENG*

"MOTHERF**KER"

Another game where he sucked and was irrelevant yes, why'd you stop?

That ENG puts him in the realm of Callahan-level usefulness this game.

 

[Sky04]

If you think Stamkos will get going I got some bad news for you.

Stammertime be like:

Stamkos had 1 goal

Cirelli had 1 goal

They played about equal.

 

[Stammertime91]

Another game where he sucked and was irrelevant yes, why'd you stop?

That ENG puts him in the realm of Callahan-level usefulness this game.

If you read the entire thread and looked in the player discussion, you'd find how I felt about this game.

I think your inability to recognize sarcasm is about as bad as Stamkos level of play right now. Lighten up tight ass.

 

[Sky04]

If you read the entire thread and looked in the player discussion, you'd find how I felt about this game.

I think your inability to recognize sarcasm is about as bad as Stamkos level of play right now. Lighten up tight ass.

Chill out bud he has 7 points in 8 games and playing D, what more do you want from him?

 

[Stammertime91]

More empty net goals. Leading his line with goals, can't keep dragging anchors in Miller and Kucherov around every game.

 

[Bolt 45]

More empty net goals. Leading his line with goals, can't keep dragging anchors in Miller and Kucherov around every game.

Stammer named his skates Miller and Kucherov? That's nice. A little weird, but nice.

 

[LonLon Lei]

I think Coop is not dreaming when he says they sacrifice themselves for the team. Like Cirelli for example, he really din't look like he was celebrating his individual achievement when he just howled to show how fired up he is after scoring his first playoff goal. Calm look at the interview, too. Many of the players are just like him now.
Very often that selflessness translates to making passes to teammate instead of shooting by themselves, but we are seeing some real team effort now.

 

[pursuit81]

Time to say some good things about Vasy. He had a good game. I didn't notice it until I rewatched some of the game, and heard the NBC crew bring it up, but when did he get so confident with the puck behind the net? He's almost starting to look like Bish back there. It's seems like such a minor thing, but it's a crucial part of our game. It increases the speed at which we can play.

While Vasy is our #1, he is still a young, work in progress and handling the puck is def an area that needed and continues to need improvement but, yes, he is looking more confident in that area for sure. (Though while HE is looking calmer with the puck all the time, he still makes ME nervous).

 

[Stammertime91]

Barry Melrose: "I do give the edge to Rask. I think they get the edge and win tonight. The Bergeron line had a great game 2."

Ok. So I guess we win tonight.

Ha. Guess he was wrong.


Again.

 

[RegularSznAllStars]

Time to say some good things about Vasy. He had a good game. I didn't notice it until I rewatched some of the game, and heard the NBC crew bring it up, but when did he get so confident with the puck behind the net? He's almost starting to look like Bish back there. It's seems like such a minor thing, but it's a crucial part of our game. It increases the speed at which we can play.

He has been doing this pretty well for most of the season. I remember thinking early in the year that he must have really worked hard in the offseason on it. Very noticeable difference.