Post-Game Talk: Game 19 - Much Better!!!!!! BRUINS 4 NYR 1 F

[jgatie]

Here's another example of what can happen when you pull the goalie down by two:

Sorry, Laffs fans.

 

[Alicat]

The Bergeron hate over in their gdt is something else.

 

[jgatie]

Even in the '72 Summit Series when Canada went up 6-5 with 34 seconds left, Russia never thought of yanking off Tretiak. (no pun intended)

I know the Summit is sacred to Canadians, but I say "Meh". In 1980, a bunch of college kids put Tretiak on the bench by the second period.

 

[NeelyOrr]

Also, remember what happened after the most famous "Why isn't the goalie pulled???" incident in the history of the game:

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That's right, the USSR coach was so used to winning, he forgot to pull the goalie when down by one in the last minutes of the game.

"Do you believe in miracles, er, I mean 'brain cramps?'

 

[Serpico]

Crew postgame meal

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Good ole Shackshack

 

[EvilDead]

The Bergeron hate over in their gdt is something else.

Screw em.

 

[EvilDead]

Bruins finally got a win in New York after getting battered for two games straight. Good to see Cassidy whipped em into shape and make a statement win. Additionally, if I never have to see McKegg in a Bruins shirt again I will get on my knees and thank the lord because that guy takes some of the dumbest penalties imaginable.

 

[eightspokedb]

that was fun.....

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I will say, I liked this from DeBrusk. Need more of this from him when he's not scoring.

These f***ing players who turn their back the instant the hit arrives...

 

[Fopppa]

Also, remember what happened after the most famous "Why isn't the goalie pulled???" incident in the history of the game:

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That's right, the USSR coach was so used to winning, he forgot to pull the goalie when down by one in the last minutes of the game.

I seem to recall that pulling the goalie was never a “thing” that Soviet coaches did, even in later eras when winning was not quite as prevalent. Don’t know why, if they just didn’t believe it was beneficial or if it was just some specific coaches that didn’t do it. Either way, I’m not so sure it was a mistake by Tikhonov in this instance.

You’re right though that that team was very used to winning and it could be interpreted as a very unfamiliar situation for them.

 

[08SeaBass08]

Here's another example of what can happen when you pull the goalie down by two:

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Sorry, Laffs fans.

NOT sorry.

 

[Fenway]

I know the Summit is sacred to Canadians, but I say "Meh". In 1980, a bunch of college kids put Tretiak on the bench by the second period.

The late great Jim McKay said it best that night

 

[Fenway]

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[nORRis8]

I know the Summit is sacred to Canadians, but I say "Meh". In 1980, a bunch of college kids put Tretiak on the bench by the second period.

I won't slag what USA did in 1980.
The Summit and the 80 Olympic wins were unique in their own way.

USA Olympic team were inexperienced yes. But having the entire country behind them and home ice obviously helped. Herb Brooks, a hot goalie in Craig and jelling as a team were also key.

Team Canada went to Russia down in the series . 2-1-1. They lost game 5. For many, none played on a ice surface that size. Biased officiating. Yet they won the next 3 to win the series. Hardly a "meh".

Both wins were incredible.

 

[jgatie]

I won't slag what USA did in 1980.
The Summit and the 80 Olympic win were unique in their own way.

USA Olympic team were inexperienced yes. But having the entire country behind them and home ice obviously helped. Herb Brooks, a hot goalie in Craig and helping as a team were also key.

Team Canada went to Russia down in the series . 2-1-1. They lost game 5. For many, none played on a ice surface that size. Biased officiating. Yet they won the next 3 to win the series. Hardly a "meh".

Both wins were incredible.

In all honesty, I was being facetious. The Summit would rank as the #1 story in hockey history if the Miracle had not occurred.

 

[Alicat]

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Dan Roache lol

 

[RoccoF14]

I won't slag what USA did in 1980.
The Summit and the 80 Olympic wins were unique in their own way.

USA Olympic team were inexperienced yes. But having the entire country behind them and home ice obviously helped. Herb Brooks, a hot goalie in Craig and jelling as a team were also key.

Team Canada went to Russia down in the series . 2-1-1. They lost game 5. For many, none played on a ice surface that size. Biased officiating. Yet they won the next 3 to win the series. Hardly a "meh".

Both wins were incredible.

The Bobby Clarke hatchet job on Kharlamov was still one of the most disgusting things I’ve seen in International competition, but that’s for another thread.....

 

[Fenway]

I won't slag what USA did in 1980.
The Summit and the 80 Olympic win were unique in their own way.

USA Olympic team were inexperienced yes. But having the entire country behind them and home ice obviously helped. Herb Brooks, a hot goalie in Craig and helping as a team were also key.

Team Canada went to Russia down in the series . 2-1-1. They lost game 5. For many, none played on a ice surface that size. Biased officiating. Yet they won the next 3 to win the series. Hardly a "meh".

Both wins were incredible.

Harry Sinden's coaching in that series is overlooked.

The Russians had actually installed a very expensive videotape machine in their Embassy in Ottawa to tape NHL games to send back to Moscow. Team Canada had very little video of the Soviets. Sinden knew the players were angry and embarrassed but he had to drive it home not to take any bad penalties as European officials would give the USSR breaks. Look at what happened in Olympic basketball a couple of weeks earlier.

 

[EON]

Cassidy is a great coach but I find it absolutely maddening how much leeway he gives DeBrusk and how little leeway he gives Bjork.

But otherwise a really nice bounce-back today, especially from the defense. McAvoy looks like a Norris favorite to me.

Boston also has not played a single game against Buffalo yet who is probably the worst team in the division, so they're in a good place even with the two eggs they laid on Thursday/Friday.

 

[TwineTickler]

The Bergeron hate over in their gdt is something else.

What sort of hate? Bergeron is someone that is normally universally respected.

 

[Number8]

What I don’t understand is why referees don’t allow Lindgren to fight Ritchie right after he fell on the goalie. It would have ended right there.

Maybe Lindgren didn’t want to fight? But seemed like the officials stepped in pretty quickly.

I’m with you. IMO linesmen are far too quick getting into true fights that spark immediately from action. Seen more than one player eat a shot because his linesman got him tied up while the other guy’s didn’t. Lots of room for people to get hurt when four men are immediately engaged, with two wanting to get at one another.

On the other hand, they lets Ritchie and Lemieux plan a fight. They’ve got ears. Do they not know that fight is going to go down as soon as puck is dropped?

 

[jgatie]

The Bobby Clarke hatchet job on Kharlamov was still one of the most disgusting things I’ve seen in International competition, but that’s for another thread.....

Clarke just did what he is; one of the dirtiest players of all time, regardless of the venue. That leopard wasn't changing his spots.

 

[shelbysdad]

Even in the '72 Summit Series when Canada went up 6-5 with 34 seconds left, Russia never thought of yanking off Tretiak. (no pun intended)

I always thought it was funny watching a Russian game.....and here they come up the ice.....Snapinov with a pass to Yurkinov, over to Wackinov.....always wondered how they hell they played hockey!

oooh looks like he shot a little too early there.....shouldn't have gone in so deep.....

 

[arider1990]

Apparently Rangers fans are sick of Zibanejad. I thought he was one of their favorites lol

I will take him on this team.

 

[Number8]

What sort of hate? Bergeron is someone that is normally universally respected.

TwineTwickler, you just not get it. Patrice is a goon, and little else. Probably has razor blades in his cap.