GDT: ECSF Game 3: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 3:30 PM, TBS

[PKs Broken Stick]

TBS was gushing over Luke

Eddie O was letting Tatar have it when he took the retaliation penalty up 2-0

That penalty by Tatar isn't being talked about enough. Could've easily changed the game.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Dougie was fantastic in game 7 and had a very strong game today.

I'm probably Dougie's biggest critic, I think everyone can attest to that.

For as bad as he was in games 1-2 of both series (and he was awful), he's been very good as the games have gotten more important.

Still not a player I'd pay that kind of money to, but as long as he plays hard, simple hockey, he's fine. He just needs to keep his feet moving, stay engaged in the D zone, and get his shot through.

God knows he's got the physical tools necessary to be a difference maker, if he had the heart of a Nico he'd be incredible.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Great game, it’s a series now! Gotta build on that strong performance. One game at a time. Good luck going forward!

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Anyone else surprised how little Bahl played? He only got 3:17 TOI through the first 2.5 periods. He finished with under 6 mins (got 3 more shifts after we made it 8-4).

i would have expected Smith to be the odd man out, but he got nearly 18 mins. He had a surprisingly decent game but I don't think it's something we can count on. And still he was our worst dman in terms of xG% despite playing with Marino.

 

[MadDevil]

Anyone else surprised how little Bahl played? He only got 3:17 TOI through the first 2.5 periods. He finished with under 6 mins (got 3 more shifts after we made it 8-4).

i would have expected Smith to be the odd man out, but he got nearly 18 mins. He had a surprisingly decent game but I don't think it's something we can count on. And still he was our worst dman in terms of xG% despite playing with Marino.

I'm not that surprised because I don't think they trust Bahl or Luke to play with Marino and get the matchups he usually does. I don't think Smith is actually any better than either of them, but I understand the likely thought process there.

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

I'm not that surprised because I don't think they trust Bahl or Luke to play with Marino and get the matchups he usually does. I don't think Smith is actually any better than either of them, but I understand the likely thought process there.

I think Bahl probably sits if Graves comes back and they continue to roll 7d. They probably want Smith so if it's a tight game or they have to defend a lead they can sit Luke so they can continue to roll 3 D pairs. They can shelter Luke and use him for offensive zone draws and whatnot.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

Anyone else surprised how little Bahl played? He only got 3:17 TOI through the first 2.5 periods. He finished with under 6 mins (got 3 more shifts after we made it 8-4).

i would have expected Smith to be the odd man out, but he got nearly 18 mins. He had a surprisingly decent game but I don't think it's something we can count on. And still he was our worst dman in terms of xG% despite playing with Marino.

He had a rough first shift if I remember correctly. The Hurricanes got partially 2 on 1 against the Devils because of Bahl's play.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

He had a rough first shift if I remember correctly. The Hurricanes got partially 2 on 1 against the Devils because of Bahl's play.

Bahl has to play perfect games or else Lindy benches him. He really doesn't like Bahl.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Anyone else surprised how little Bahl played? He only got 3:17 TOI through the first 2.5 periods. He finished with under 6 mins (got 3 more shifts after we made it 8-4).

i would have expected Smith to be the odd man out, but he got nearly 18 mins. He had a surprisingly decent game but I don't think it's something we can count on. And still he was our worst dman in terms of xG% despite playing with Marino.

Kind of makes sense the way the game played out.

With a big lead it made sense to conserve him since he's played a lot of minutes in high pressure hockey. Explains Smith and Luke seeing a lot of time.

How’s it going, man?

Pretty good. And you?

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

So after my sister and I splurged to give our parents tickets to today's game, their first in nearly 7 years, for an early Mother's and Father's Day gift, am I required to do this for the rest of the series?

Yep

Pk fanboy at the game

As long as PK isn't wearing a Devils' uniform.

Coincidence that they were 40 points better this year?

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Yep because Vitek looks shaky right now and Schmid has not seemed to feel the pressure as much. But that said, I can’t say that Schmid in games one and two was any better than Vanecek was today. Jarvis picks the same high glove side on both of them for one point of comparison.

One way or another, we aren’t winning this series unless our play in goal steadies. The Canes play in goal was abysmal today and we can’t rely on that continuing.

Mack Black time.

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[Ladyfan]

Nice game! The devils really showed up!

I like those Hughes brothers.

Now do it again !

GO DEVILS!

 

[Brooklyndevil]

They scored plenty, but it was still a sloppy game by both teams. The goaltending was bad, theirs was worse. We need an all around better performance with the same physicality and winning the board battles if we want to tie this series up or score another 8 goals. Very nervous about our goaltending.

 

[RSeen]

Anyone else surprised how little Bahl played? He only got 3:17 TOI through the first 2.5 periods. He finished with under 6 mins (got 3 more shifts after we made it 8-4).

i would have expected Smith to be the odd man out, but he got nearly 18 mins. He had a surprisingly decent game but I don't think it's something we can count on. And still he was our worst dman in terms of xG% despite playing with Marino.

Marino plays the toughest competition so what did you expect? Smith played better than Bahl so the increased ice time was deserved.

 

[Monsieur Verdoux]

Bahl has to play perfect games or else Lindy benches him. He really doesn't like Bahl.

I'm not sure about that. He got a lot of ice time at the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs.

Bahl is a good skater as a big guy, but his acceleration isn't that great. It wasn't problem against the Rangers (and most of the other teams), but Carolina's skating and aggressive forecheck has caused few mistakes for him.

 

[severian]

They scored plenty, but it was still a sloppy game by both teams. The goaltending was bad, theirs was worse. We need an all around better performance with the same physicality and winning the board battles if we want to tie this series up or score another 8 goals. Very nervous about our goaltending.

Vitek looks….bad. Schmid hasn’t looked much better against Carolina but at least we’ve seen him play well these playoffs. I think Ruff should go back to him but what do I know.

 

[JrFischer54]

i dont think ruff is a guy that changes a lineup after a win if no one is hurt but man thats going to take some balls going back to vitek for game 4. who knows though maybe the team will tighten up around him ? the devils would've won with either goalie in yesterday its just that with vitek the score was a lot closer then it should've been. i think schmid probably stops 2 of those pucks and an 8-2 win looks a lot better then 8-4

 

[Clam Jensen]

McLeod is an absolute dog. He’s completely elevated his game this postseason, like he just went full “playoff mode”.

Any Smith interview is good too. He’s insightful and thoughtful with his words.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Yeah it was both Hughes brothers who got beat on SH goal #2 by Martinook and Staal actually.

Underrated part of that goal was Jack getting out skated by Jordan freaking Staal.

 

[FooteBahl]

Underrated part of that goal was Jack getting out skated by Jordan freaking Staal.

He must have taken a wide turn playing against men.

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

I'm not sure about that. He got a lot of ice time at the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs.

Bahl is a good skater as a big guy, but his acceleration isn't that great. It wasn't problem against the Rangers (and most of the other teams), but Carolina's skating and aggressive forecheck has caused few mistakes for him.

As if it hasn't caused issues for Graves

 

[Unknown Caller]

Bahl has to play perfect games or else Lindy benches him. He really doesn't like Bahl.

Bahl has struggled in the playoffs. He certainly doesn’t have a short leash given the amount of playing time he’s had despite his play.

 

[Mgd31]

Graves and Bahl have been our two worst defensemen this playoffs. I would roll 12-6 with Hughes and Smith in. (Smith is actually decent on puck retrievals)

Schmid game 4 starter.

 

[Nocashstyle]

There’s been some revisionist history going on if we’re now saying “Bahl has struggled in the playoffs.” He had been very, very solid up until the past two or three games

 

[Unknown Caller]

There’s been some revisionist history going on if we’re now saying “Bahl has struggled in the playoffs.” He had been very, very solid up until the past two or three games

Really? Here’s the Devils average game score over the last 12 games.