Florida vs Ottawa - March 29th

[StefanW]

On goaltending regression in back to back games, a few factors to remember:
1) Not all goaltenders regress equally in back to back situations. Big variance here (e.g. Rask is great in B2B situations).
2) It is not a given that you increase your chances by playing different goalies. Even when you take the level of regression in one goalie into account, he still may be a better option than your backup. E.g. if you have a starter who is stopping about 92.5% of puck, and you know from past experience that he drops to 91.5% in the second half of B2B games, he is still a better option than a backup that only stops about 91% of shots in any game he plays.
3) Some goalies just seem to play better against certain buildings and against certain teams. You'll never get a sample size big enough to really show there is something to it, but this does influence coaching decisions.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Why are we playing another game in less than 24 hours? not only is travel back to Ottawa involved, but an earlier than usual time, too? WTH is the NHL thinking?

 

[Xamar*]

Must WIN

 

[bert]

Is Hammond starting? I really hope Anderson starts. Wasn't his fault we lost last night and we really need to get him going.

Anderson played unreal, the team needs to play better in front of him.

I think today we find out what this team is made of, two sub par games in a row. Its how they respond that shows you the true sign of what this team is and where they are at. You cant play well every game especially for how gruelling the last month has been.

I have faith, Andy plays the panthers well I feel a big game coming from Hoff Zibby and Ryan.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Why are we playing another game in less than 24 hours? not only is travel back to Ottawa involved, but an earlier than usual time, too? WTH is the NHL thinking?

Don't worry about it. It's Star Wars night.

The team will be invigorated by all the hoopla.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Don't worry about it. It's Star Wars night.

The team will be invigorated by all the hoopla.

I can't help but worry. The team is tired, and the injuries are really starting to pile up. I wouldn't be surprised if the lose another player or two tonight.

Just too many games in too few days from now til the end of the season. The schedule makers didn't do us any favors.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I can't help but worry. The team is tired, and the injuries are really starting to pile up. I wouldn't be surprised if the lose another player or two tonight.

Just too many games in too few days from now til the end of the season. The schedule makers didn't do us any favors.

But..........


Star Wars!

 

[esdoorn]

So what is the Star Wars equivalent of panthers? I need to get into that mindset.

And don't tell me it's Ewoks. That's unacceptable.

Can't be wookies either....

....I say they are more like 'Gungans'.....of Jar Jar Binks fame!

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I'm glad we have a game this afternoon. I don't want to think, talk, or write about yesterday's game any longer.

Side note: Man, "casual fans" are annoying. My facebook blew up last night with people screaming and crying to get Hammond, our savior, in there over Andy. One can be as casual or as fringe a fan as they want, the support for the team is still great to have, but do they all have to be so god damned opinionated on a subject they just know absolutely nothing about?
/rant

Welcome to life in general, just not sports. Our word is chalked full of opinions of people who have no idea what they're talking about.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Can't be wookies either....

....I say they are more like 'Gungans'.....of Jar Jar Binks fame!

This I can get behind!

We can all agree that Gungans are a plight that needs to be eliminated.

 

[Engineer]

Why are we playing another game in less than 24 hours? not only is travel back to Ottawa involved, but an earlier than usual time, too? WTH is the NHL thinking?

Meh Florida played Montreal at the same time last night, travel distance difference is 2 hours, the teams have it pretty equal

edit/ they went into ot as well

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

I can't help but worry. The team is tired, and the injuries are really starting to pile up. I wouldn't be surprised if the lose another player or two tonight.

Just too many games in too few days from now til the end of the season. The schedule makers didn't do us any favors.

I find your lack of faith...disturbing.

Star Wars Theme!

 

[esdoorn]

Meh Florida played Montreal at the same time last night, travel distance difference is 2 hours, the teams have it pretty equal

edit/ they went into ot as well

But the Sens got to sleep in their own beds at home while, the Cats had to sleep in a hotel last night. Hopefully it was loud on their floor!

No, we can only hope that Anderson didn't decide to cut up some chicken for lunch.....we all know what happened last time he did that.

 

[Xamar*]

A win here and we all good

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Ok, i just thought not playing would cause a sore next day and tough back to back game. I want him to play, just seemed like he would have a little tiredness. Thanks for your response

I think you have not playing mixed up with herpes.

 

[hockeykicker]

I think you have not playing mixed up with herpes.

Haha this made me spit out my coffee. I meant tired/sore but people here have explained this isn't the case

 

[alfie follower]

Welcome to life in general, just not sports. Our word is chalked full of opinions of people who have no idea what they're talking about.

Like me!!! or so i'm told. At least I'm part of the majority, for something around here. ahhhh just noticed something... I kept seeing Craig Medaglia's name on sens website... think i played hockey with his brother Chris, if he has one.... he was 1 of my goalies...

 

[alfie follower]

Oh man that McDonalds ad is annoying...as are the ones that start with loud volume all of a sudden

 

[Super Cake]

 

[Super Cake]

Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch · 14m 14 minutes ago
#Sens have sent Chris Driedger to Binghamton.

 

[Old5oh]

Refresh browser to kill Mcdonalds ad.

Two things going for us,
Quick turn around, last night is fresh, it still burns, and the fire will be hot.
Andy shook off some rust, is loose and rested.

2 pts for us tonight.

 

[God Flower]

Agreed. Hammond was in net on Thursday and showed signs of wear and tear.

Cameron needs to amp the system up a little and not have the guys sit back constantly. Last nights game looked like 2 teams fighting for McDavid. Ottawa better light a fire under their ass quick if they want any chance at a wildcard spot in these final 2 weeks.

The 3rd period last night reminded me of the Jacques Martin era in Senators history where we would play kiddie-bar the door hockey once we got a lead. The formula was quite simple:

1. Get a 1 goal lead
2. Dump puck in opponent's zone
3. Line up 5 guys in the neutral zone.
4. Defend

I'm hoping we forget about last night and continue with our aggressive forecheck for 60 minutes of hockey.

 

[Six Assets]

Ryan better score

 

[DrEasy]

I can't help but worry. The team is tired, and the injuries are really starting to pile up. I wouldn't be surprised if the lose another player or two tonight.

Just too many games in too few days from now til the end of the season. The schedule makers didn't do us any favors.

Can we unplug C3PO already?

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Greening and Cowen in for Wiercioch and Smith. Ugh.