First Round Playoff Discussion: CBJ vs WSH.

[Jackets Fan]

**** the Caps. Tired of them vs Pens. They’ve choked enough. We all know what will happen in that series. Give us another chance. 3rd time will be the charm me thinks.
At least this team is unpredictable so let’s see CBJ vs ****sburgh 3.0
We deserve our first series win. God dammit we’ve suffered enough. I reallllllllyyy don’t wanna hear about us being the only team without a series win for the whole next ****ing year goddammit

And oh, **** the Caps. Team full of chokers and smartasses.
And **** Ovechkin and his showboating ass. Cannot stand him anymore. And I was a fan of his. Bring him back down to earth and send his ass back to Russia for the summer where he belongs

For the love of god, please cream those punks tomorrow night.
How does 10-0 sounds? Sounds pretty good to me...

 

[Jackets Fan]

I fully expect us to win Game 6. If/when Game 7 happens, let the chips fall where they may. I'm not sure if anyone is going to stop Pittsburgh this year. It damn sure isn't going to be Washington.

Amen!

 

[MAHJ71]

I agree. I would like to see the team win for the fans in Nationwide. Get to a game 7 and see what happens. What I don't want to see is the Jackets lay another egg to quote Torts.

Tonight feels like Game 4 last year ... nearly all hope was lost, but they came out and got the job done for the home crowd.

Hope for the same tonight, we (the fans who've forked over close to $300 for 3 games now) certainly deserve it

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

**** the Caps. Tired of them vs Pens. They’ve choked enough. We all know what will happen in that series. Give us another chance. 3rd time will be the charm me thinks.
At least this team is unpredictable so let’s see CBJ vs ****sburgh 3.0
We deserve our first series win. God dammit we’ve suffered enough. I reallllllllyyy don’t wanna hear about us being the only team without a series win for the whole next ****ing year goddammit

And oh, **** the Caps. Team full of chokers and smartasses.
And **** Ovechkin and his showboating ass. Cannot stand him anymore. And I was a fan of his. Bring him back down to earth and send his ass back to Russia for the summer where he belongs

For the love of god, please cream those punks tomorrow night.
How does 10-0 sounds? Sounds pretty good to me...

Give decaf a chance

 

[CarolinaBlueJacket]

Tonight feels like Game 4 last year ... nearly all hope was lost, but they came out and got the job done for the home crowd.

Hope for the same tonight, we (the fans who've forked over close to $300 for 3 games now) certainly deserve it

I feel for fans paying money, I have been one of them for years when we had season tickets. Now we just drove and fly all over NA, stay in hotels, rent cars, etc. Pretty much the same cost but we only get to see 2-3 games instead of 41.
Anyway I am pulling for the Jackets to win tonight for the fans. We have been through so much.

 

[excaliber]

If the Bluejackets can somehow win this game tonight they should be in good shape. Washington will be tighter than a ducks butt in game 7 and will have those choking thoughts in their heads. I think Columbus could take the next two. The top line needs to find some room and score some goals.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Dubinsky has one point (a SH goal) in his last 29 games. Ironically, it was in the last game of the season when the CBJ were trying to lose

Torts really is a stubborn SOB

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Dubinsky has one point (a SH goal) in his last 29 games. Ironically, it was in the last game of the season when the CBJ were trying to lose

Torts really is a stubborn SOB

Dubinsky has performed well on the dot. He's doing fine in the role he's given now, and that's a 4th line center.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

WTH happened to Ian Cole?

 

[Maylo]

WTH happened to Ian Cole?

He met Brad Shaw terrible coaching system?

 

[DJA]

WTH happened to Ian Cole?

He suddenly realized he played for the CBJ

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

He suddenly realized he played for the CBJ

*dislike*

 

[Maylo]

Ian Cole has 3 points in this series. Nutivaara, Murray, Savard, Dubinsky, Letestu combined for 1. I say he's fine.

 

[MoeBartoli]

The recent playoff summary by The Athletics Alison Lukan is something I recommend to all. If you thought the Caps had the better scoring chances, you'll see it confirmed on her charting. And that's for 5 on 5. We know the PP story - and it's not a good one. But when you read the article, some of the differences are even more glaring that seen by the eyes.

Overall the article provides a good insight into Holtby vs. Bob and effective offense vs just shooting pucks.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Ian Cole has 3 points in this series. Nutivaara, Murray, Savard, Dubinsky, Letestu combined for 1. I say he's fine.

You're measuring Cole's effectiveness via his points? Cool.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Pittsburgh didn't get rid of Cole because they thought he was a key piece to their defense. They are in the ultimate "win now" mode and they didn't shed a part which they felt was vital to winning another Cup.

He's just another second or third pairing defenseman. No more no less.

The CBJ gave up so many odd man rushes last night that no one player can be faulted. The overall scheme of allowing dmen to aggressively pinch almost anytime they want bit them in the bottom last night. Allowing Z to be a "rover" while he's supposedly injured, was, well, idiotic.

 

[Maylo]

You're measuring Cole's effectiveness via his points? Cool.

What's your problem with him. that defense on DSP goal? Cole and Savard had the best shot differentials of all D during this series.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Blue Jackets failed by lack of killer instinct against Capitals

The Blue Jackets scored on four of their first seven power plays, but once goaltender Braden Holtby replaced Philipp Grubauer for Washington to start the third period of Game 2, they went 0-for-17 the rest of the series and Holtby stopped all 19 shots by Columbus with the man-advantage.
"At the beginning of the series our power play was going," forward Nick Foligno said. "We scored at will and for whatever reason it dried. We've got to figure that out. That's something that wins you hockey games when you're not at your best."

19 shots on goal in their last 17 PPs. Pretty weak number, isn't it?

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

What's your problem with him. that defense on DSP goal? Cole and Savard had the best shot differentials of all D during this series.

Dude was weak on and with the puck, poor at "up and out" and often looked indecisive about who and where to play. It was just so odd to see, given his impact on the blueline after his arrival. I'm almost inclined to believe those who are suggesting it was the blueline's impact on him.

 

[Maylo]

Dude was weak on and with the puck, poor at "up and out" and often looked indecisive about who and where to play. It was just so odd to see, given his impact on the blueline after his arrival. I'm almost inclined to believe those who are suggesting it was the blueline's impact on him.

Check our defence here in full glory.
NHL.com - Stats

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Check our defence here in full glory.
NHL.com - Stats

Sure thing.

I watched the games. I saw his play. It was just surprising how impact-less and indecisive it was, especially in the light of his early play here.

 

[Maylo]

Sure thing.

I watched the games. I saw his play. It was just surprising how impact-less and indecisive it was, especially in the light of his early play here.

Still had Pens system in his blood early on, but we're contagious!

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Still had Pens system in his blood early on, but we're contagious!

Man I want to not give that any credence but...

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I am rooting for the Caps. In fact I wouldn't be disappointed if they won the cup. As long as its not f***ing Pittsburgh.

 

[Monk]

Well, looks like the injury speculation was on point. Makes me feel better?

Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin: Admits to knee injury