**** this weekend
Speaking of changes...The sens have a play where Anderson dashes out and advances the puck to catch the other team on a line change. They used it several times in the game, and it seemed pretty effective. I'd love to see the nucks try something like it.
Managed our loss, as Garret would say. If you can go .500 on the road you're in good shape. Already achieved that with a game to play.
Give OTT credit, their forecheck had us pinned in at times. Refs didn't help, but Ottawa outplayed us after the first 25 minutes or so. Pocket the point and hit the ice tub.
Lack played very well, but the 4 GAA make Miller vs Montreal an easy choice.
Liked Jensen early, but it's tough to play 3 rookie forwards on the road. Like to see him get at least a couple more consecutive games.
Defense is what it is at this point. Feel like it's a lost opportunity to get a look at some guys that might be needed down the stretch or in the playoffs.
I don't know about that. Miller gave up 4 goals on 14 shots against Toronto, Lack gave up 4 on 45 - very different.
I don't know about that. Miller gave up 4 goals on 14 shots, Lack gave up 4 on 45 - very different.
Miller's 4th also got him chased out of the game
Lack's 4th still atleast had us get a point out of the game
Miller's 4th also got him chased out of the game
Lack's 4th still atleast had us get a point out of the game
For sure, but Willie seems to follow the path of least controversy when making some roster decisions. If Lack had only allowed 1, maybe 2 or at least got the W then maybe there's a decision to make. Four against, the #1 goes back in. I do agree Lack is playing better right now, but can't see him getting the next start.
I don't know about that. Miller gave up 4 goals on 14 shots against Toronto, Lack gave up 4 on 45 - very different.
Yeah, would like to see Lack start the next game but I think that's what will happen too. Even if Lack had got the win today. WD seems like he wants to get Miller going and give him the benefit of the doubt for now, which is unfortunate because I think Lack's already at least on par with Miller in terms of capability as an NHL goalie.
I can understand a rookie coach wanting to go with the veteran, but at some point I just hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the ass with the way he's handled the goaltending decisions so far. The guy making 6M should be held to a higher standard.
Miller will start against Montreal for sure. He's gonna have to put a really good night though