GDT: Devils vs. Bruins - 7:00 PM - MSG+

[Blender]

2nd period was an improvement on the 1st period, though it still wasn't good and we gave up 2 goals.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Can’t let bergeron line play against kuokanen line. Huge mismatch

That was the first time they really got caved. Nico's line has been far worse against Bergeron's.

 

[Hisch13r]

Nah. We got caved in 4 in a row by the rags and those were all worse.

No they definintely weren't. Those games were mostly competitive and we got the better of the play at times.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

He's been getting an education tonight but he continues battling.

That's something I noticed too. He works pretty hard to make up for mistakes.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Can't be too hard on Bahl for turnovers when the #1 defenseman is doing that...

2nd NHL game against a top team, he's passed the test so far

 

[RNCDevil]

The Bruins are playing amazing, in fairness. The precision of passing, the will to win just about every 50/50 sitution...it's impressive.

 

[TheDuke93]

Why do the Bruins get to just repeatedly cross check and trip Devils players with literally 0 risk of them getting a penalty called? We have been absolutely outplayed this entire game but Bastian gets cross checked once then 3 more times while on the ice like wtf is that? Nico pokes a puck and starts skating up the ice and Bruin just swings his stick wildly and trips him with no call? Like sure I don't think we win this game even with the calls but give me a f***ing break.

 

[RNCDevil]

That's something I noticed too. He works pretty hard to make up for mistakes.

The speed of the game might be ok for Bahl, but the speed of THIS game is a bit too much.

 

[The 29th Pick]

Mr. Softee hasn't even made an appearance yet.

wait till OT

 

[Hisch13r]

Why do the Bruins get to just repeatedly cross check and trip Devils players with literally 0 risk of them getting a penalty called? We have been absolutely outplayed this entire game but Bastian gets cross checked once then 3 more times while on the ice like wtf is that? Nico pokes a puck and starts skating up the ice and Bruin just swings his stick wildly and trips him with no call? Like sure I don't think we win this game even with the calls but give me a f***ing break.

The Ritchie goal was able to happen because Coyle's trip on Kuokkanen went uncalled

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Reality check, those three Flyers games were fun at least. As long as the Devils score like 8+ more goals in the next 4.3333 games I think I won't freak out.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

No they definintely weren't. Those games were mostly competitive and we got the better of the play at times.

The Bs are way better than the rags and need this win to clinch a playoff birth. You could see this result coming from a mile away. It's just an indication of the gap between these two teams. One is a playoff contender and one is bottom 5. Losing to the rags over and over is worse because they are both a rival and much closer to our level.

 

[TheDuke93]

So this is the worst game of the year, right?

It's not even close but the score board isn't that bad so it's will be overlook for a Ranger loss most likely lol.

 

[Blender]

Why do the Bruins get to just repeatedly cross check and trip Devils players with literally 0 risk of them getting a penalty called? We have been absolutely outplayed this entire game but Bastian gets cross checked once then 3 more times while on the ice like wtf is that? Nico pokes a puck and starts skating up the ice and Bruin just swings his stick wildly and trips him with no call? Like sure I don't think we win this game even with the calls but give me a f***ing break.

NHL officiating is both incompetent and has been demonstrated to be manipulating games. If the league cared about good officiating they would do something about it, instead a guy who pressured referees into calling fewer penalties against his son is still running the show and claiming officiating is fine.

 

[Blender]

37 shots lmao

We're not blocking shit. Corsi is 50-21 but shots are 37-9.

 

[MauDevils]

I don't know who AJ Greer is or where he came from and after today none of that will change.

 

[HersheyBob27]

The two big boy teams boston and washington are best in the east when the going gets tough

 

[NjDevsRR]

Flyers are currently kicking the Pens ass. So many teams are inconsistent, just crazy

 

[TheDuke93]

The Ritchie goal was able to happen because Coyle's trip on Kuokkanen went uncalled

That's what I was thinking but didn't want to feel the full wrath of being a "homer." lol

 

[Camille the Eel]

The Bruins are playing amazing, in fairness. The precision of passing, the will to win just about every 50/50 sitution...it's impressive.

We aren't catching them flat or by surprise in this one. We've played them very tough this year and last time almost won two or three straight, I can't remember. They are looking to clinch their playoff spot tonight. Plus the addition of Hall and Smith stepping up as he has in the second part of the season on Krecji's wing mean that the B's are a better club than earlier in the season too. They are peaking at the right time. If Rask can play his A game they will be trouble for any playoff matchup.

 

[Better Call Sal]

that was a super sneaky (and good) play

I don’t disagree. What I noticed was him think about stepping up on Pastrnak on the zone entry, hesitate, fall back and he never recovered.

I get it’s Pastrnak but I think the hesitation bit him in the ass there.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Flyers are currently kicking the Pens ass. So many teams are inconsistent, just crazy

That's a rivalry game.

 

[Hisch13r]

The Bs are way better than the rags and need this win to clinch a playoff birth. You could see this result coming from a mile away. It's just an indication of the gap between these two teams. One is a playoff contender and one is bottom 5. Losing to the rags over and over is worse because they are both a rival and much closer to our level.

50-21 shot attempts. 37-9 shots on goal. 36-11 scoring chances. 12-1 high danger shot attempts. 3.04-0.58 expected goals. You cannot seriously tell me any of those games were worse than this shit show

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I don’t disagree. What I noticed was him think about stepping up on Pastrnak on the zone entry, hesitate, fall back and he never recovered.

I get it’s Pastrnak but I think the hesitation bit him in the ass there.

The whole team looks that way. They are afraid to get beat.

 

[billingtons ghost]

This is one of those: "look how far we need to go to become relevant" games.

The physical play has taken nico's line out of their game, kept hughes line from being effective and made it dangerous to put boqvist's line on the ice as they've all gotten killed at some point. 4th line is at least having some impact but they are also outclassed. Smith and Bahl look ok but our other pairings are having some moments.

Long way to go, but maybe we get some pushback in the third.