Post-Game Talk: {AHL} Laval Rocket @ Cleveland Monsters (Laval Wins 2-1)

[Adam Michaels]

NOTE: Tonight's game is featured on AHL's FB Page for free:

News & Notes

- Cayden Primeau gets the start.

- Kevin Lynch returns to the line-up with Poehling being with Montreal.​

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[Adam Michaels]

This is an important weekend for Laval. They face Cleveland tonight and tomorrow. A divisional rival. Cleveland is in 2nd place in the North Division with 17 points. Laval sits in 5th place with 15 points. If Laval wins tonight in regulation both teams are tied in points, however Cleveland will remain ahead because they have a game in hand. But if Laval wins tomorrow (whether in regulation or OT/SO), they will jump ahead of Cleveland.

Another game to pay attention to is Rochester/Binghamton. Rochester is one point ahead of Laval.

 

[ahmedou]

We'll see if the live is better at Facebook or AHL.

 

[montreal]

damn still no Barber, was hoping he would be back this weekend. Also don't get why Lynch is on the 3rd line and Vejdemo on the 4th as Vejdemo has been one of their better players. oh well, hopefully Primeau continues to look great and the offense keeps going as we need those 2 pts in regulation.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just added the FB Live stream in the OP.

 

[Adam Michaels]

damn still no Barber, was hoping he would be back this weekend. Also don't get why Lynch is on the 3rd line and Vejdemo on the 4th as Vejdemo has been one of their better players. oh well, hopefully Primeau continues to look great and the offense keeps going as we need those 2 pts in regulation.

Honestly, I don't think because Vejdemo is listed as 4C that he is actually the 4C. Bouchard uses him in all situations and is one of the most relied upon despite being put on the 4th line.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Adam Michaels]

Hudon just robbed seconds into the game.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Vejdemo and Cox create a great chance. But no goal.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Damn. Vejdemo on the breakaway, but he shoots way too soon and the glove save. He had room for at least another stride.

 

[Tyson]

Laval getting good chances

I like Vejdemo

 

[Adam Michaels]

Laval getting good chances

I like Vejdemo

He's been very good this year.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Brook headed to the box for interference.

It's a good start for Laval. They are the better team on the ice. Here's hoping this PP doesn't give Cleveland momentum.

 

[Tyson]

He's been very good this year.

I think he has NHL upside and should have been called up before Poehling

 

[Tyson]

Belzile should have passed

 

[Adam Michaels]

Laval gets a 3-on-1 while shorthanded. Belzile holds onto the puck and shoots, glove save by Monsters' goalie.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Belzile should have passed

He didn't use any of his options there. He allowed the defenseman to angle him away and give him the shot, which the goalie easily saved. He didn't force the goalie to move and possibly create an open net opportunity.

 

[Tyson]

Vejdemo is very technically sound

 

[Adam Michaels]

Leskinen has an ability to find a way to get the puck to the net.

Jevpalovs doesn't get the full shot he needed to. So the save is made on another great chance for Laval.

 

[Adam Michaels]

First moments Laval looked bad there behind their net. Primeau with a nice save on a shot from the slot.

 

[Tyson]

First moments Laval looked bad there behind their net. Primeau with a nice save on a shot from the slot.

For some reason I feel at ease having Primeau in net, calm demeanor

 

[Adam Michaels]

For some reason I feel at ease having Primeau in net, calm demeanor

Same here.

 

[Adam Michaels]

20 seconds into the 2nd period, Ouellet to the box for tripping.

 

[Adam Michaels]

GOAL! Alain!

Great lob by Ouellet. Great handling by Vejdemo who sends Alain on his own.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Cleveland with an effective forecheck there and Primeau comes up with a big save. He hasn't been challenged much so far tonight.