Erik Karlsson on the ice for 7 of the 8 Habs goals

[Godzilla]

I was hoping to not see a thread about this from a Habs fan, since we are in no position to gloat about anything lately, but I was hoping for too much I guess.

I just see it as a bad game, nothing more, nothing less. It happens to the best of em, and I would still take him on my team any day of the week.

 

[TrufleShufle]

The fact the OPs avatar is next to the title of the thread makes this seem way different than it was probably meant, unless that's exactly why he has that avatar....

 

[branch]

I guess it's a good thing I forgot to move him off the bench on my fantasy team then.

Nobody cares about your fantasy team

 

[MXD]

So you're saying this is a game like any other from Karlsson. Is that a proper assessment? That is what my post was about. So what if I chose not very good instead of awful. Like who cares?? Your life can't be that boring.

I actually have lots of fun.
And the worst thing is, you're probably paying me for it

 

[NyQuil]

There are three types of people in this thread:

1. Some combination of Habs, Leafs and Kings fans who have been counting the games waiting to gloat.

2. Sens fans desperately trying to deflect away from a poor game by Karlsson and his team.

3. Normal people who acknowledge that it’s one game in an 82-game season.

Never change HF.

 

[tacogeoff]

Every player has a rough game once and a while, Im sure he will have a better outing next game.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

I was hoping to not see a thread about this from a Habs fan, since we are in no position to gloat about anything lately, but I was hoping for too much I guess.

I just see it as a bad game, nothing more, nothing less. It happens to the best of em, and I would still take him on my team any day of the week.

This.

As a Sens fan, I fully acknowledge Karlsson looked like garbage last night. But it is one game, and hopefully it is more the flu causing it than his foot because it would be a shame if he went to shit now.

 

[Lshap]

As a Habs fan, I'm happy Karlsson made mistakes last night. As a hockey fan, I think he's terrific on and off the ice.

 

[umma gumma]

I actually have lots of fun.
And the worst thing is, you're probably paying me for it

So when you're not having fun you're in here playing grammar cop. Got to find a balance I guess. Smart man.

 

[Mario le Magnifique]

I was hoping to not see a thread about this from a Habs fan, since we are in no position to gloat about anything lately, but I was hoping for too much I guess.

I just see it as a bad game, nothing more, nothing less. It happens to the best of em, and I would still take him on my team any day of the week.

Karlsson doing this against any team is bad. Really bad. He happenned to do that under the Habs magnifying glass. No wonder why people don't get it when he wins a Norris. He's having these games once in a while.

 

[HansonBro]

Had his walking stick out for the Hudon goal

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Hey, thanks for the information.

What a neat topic.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Today I learned elite players do not have bad games ever.

Are people just joking and I am missing it, or are they invalidating years of play based on one game?

 

[TrufleShufle]

I was once -8 in a 0-8 game

If I didn't care about bans, I would start a thread "Why Richi is not as good as Pronger." And use this.

 

[NyQuil]

This probably could go in the thread about Karlsson's shitty game.

 

[Classic Devil]

 

[PuckSeparator]

It CAN happen to anyone, but that doesn't erase the fact that going -6 against the pathetic 2017-2018 Habs is really laughable.

 

[NyQuil]

It CAN happen to anyone, but that doesn't erase the fact that going -6 against the pathetic 2017-2018 Habs is really laughable.

They were due.

 

[Its a Trap]

This post made the thread worth it.

 

[Rangediddy]

TJ Brodie was even in a 8-0 loss to Boston way back when... with like 24 minutes of ice time too.

 

[Bye Felicia]

"I think I've definitely had way worse games and got away with it. Today was not one of those nights."

Well, according to EK this wasn't even the worst game of his career, so I guess some people have some box scores and videos to scour.

 

[Micklebot]

Other examples of terrible nights by elite Dmen;

Ryan Suter was a -6 in an 8-5 loss to SJ
Scott Stevens was a -6 in a 7-0 loss to NYI
Gary Suter was a -6 in a 9-4 loss to LA
Paul Coffey was a -6 in a 7-2 loss to LA

As fascinating as it is drudging up the lowlights of elite dmen, it doesn't change that Karlsson had a terrible game, just points out that he has some good company. Btw, if you expand the search to include guys who were -5, you can add Weber, Neidermayer, Pietrangelo, Keith, Letang, Hedman, Bourque, Blake, and a host of others.

 

[habdynasty]

Great player , he is more Paul Coffey than he is Ray Bourque.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Goaltending has been absolute trash tonight for the Sens.

Howard or Mrazek for your 1st.

 

[McFlash97]

what really is the worst +- stat in a single game all time ?