Post-Game Talk: Game 20: Avalanche @ Ducks | 11/18/18 | 18:00 MT | 1,000th Franchise Win!

[AvsFan29]

So we're now 10-6-4 for 24 points after 20 games but here's the thing.


We've only played 8 games at home versus 12 on the road. We're actually 6-2-2 on the road now. And our one bad stretch of hockey this year came when we had a tonne of off days and no chance to get into a real rhythm.


We've had a tough schedule through the first 1/4 of the season and yet we're comfortably in a playoff spot and keeping up with the rest of the good teams in the west.


Very good start to the season.

All I can think about when you mention their record, is the 2-3 games they blew for no reason. We also haven't had many lucky points. Washington is all that comes to mind.

 

[missionAvs]

Would explain why MacK pointed at him right after his second goal, maybe it went off from Landy

I think he was pointing at Rants for the slick setup. Nevertheless, looks like Landy got the tip in.

 

[sethro109]

Post game talk!? What is this wizardry?

 

[AvsFan29]

I never thought I'd say this, but missing Wilson showed tonight. Hes quietly effective on the forecheck.

 

[Avs_19]

Agreed with all the positive Barrie posts. We had to wait longer than we would've liked for him to get going but he's playing great now.

 

[Foppberg]

Seems weird that there's such a gap between this game and the one in LA.

 

[S E P H]

Bednar said there would be ice cream sundaes in the lockerroom if they win.

You serious? That's amazing if true!

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

All I can think about when you mention their record, is the 2-3 games they blew for no reason. We also haven't had many lucky points. Washington is all that comes to mind.

Yeah. The two in Vancouver and Calgary. B2B nights where we had late 3rd period leads and instead of getting 4/4 points we got 1/4


This team could easily, easily be at 26 or 27 points right now.



I almost feel comfortable with already suggesting we're a playoff team again this year.

 

[chet1926]

Again, the team in front of him sucked for the first half of the game when those goals were scored. The guy got the win and is 4-1-2. (10/14 possible points) Like what more do you want from him?

How about a save percentage North of .900 for the season. That would be a nice start.

He has been the beneficiary of nice goal support to aide his record.

Go over to the stats page and cover up his record and look at the pure numbers and tell me he's played well this year.

He can thank his teammates for giving him tons of goal support.

 

[PAZ]

WTF? The one where he went the other direction was one where he was clearly screened, while the other one was a beautiful tip by Kase. How the hell can you guys blame him here?

He definitely could have had the one by Kase, who tipped it a fair distance away. Grubs actually slid out of the way of the tip, it wasn't like he was trying to save the initial shot either, he simply misread the tip.

 

[Ararana]

Also, Grubauer came up huge when this team needed it. The breakaways, Getzlaf point blank in OT

We're all quick to jump on him, myself included, but the dude hasn't lost a regulation game yet this year.

 

[PAZ]

Fourth line was awesome tonight. They had it going early on when others didn't and continued to play well throughout the game. Kamenev lead the way for that line, of course.

I think our depth will look decent against weaker teams, but it'll get exposed over and over again against teams with actual depth like Tampa or Winnipeg.

 

[Avs_19]

Seems weird that there's such a gap between this game and the one in LA.

I won't even blame them if they come out flat and look terrible to start that one. It's expected when you give them two full days in LA. As they always say in the NBA, LA nightlife is undefeated.

 

[chet1926]

WTF? The one where he went the other direction was one where he was clearly screened, while the other one was a beautiful tip by Kase. How the hell can you guys blame him here?

I've never seen a NHL goalie go the wrong way on a shot, he physically looked like he was trying to avoid the puck. Screen or not you got to do a better job finding the puck.

And the other goal I'm referring to was the wrap around where he looked like an 80 year old with no lateral movement. Varly makes that save 10 out of 10 times. Never should have gone in.

He had no chance on the Kase tip goal.

 

[The Merchant]

We have 2 of the best players in the league on our team. Like, what?!?

This is what Pens fans have felt like for the last however many years

 

[S E P H]

I won't even blame them if they come out flat and look terrible to start that one. It's expected when you give them two full days in LA. As they always say in the NBA, LA nightlife is undefeated.

Except jazz bars.

 

[member 116861]

This is what Pens fans have felt like for that last however many years

Yes, having Ian Cole is really nice.

 

[avs1dacup]

Still don't think MacK had a great game. Too many unforced giveaways and too much floating in the d zone. But if floating MacK is going to put up these numbers, I'll take it. I still feel he can be more involved and has another level he can reach.

 

[member 116861]

Except jazz bars.

What kind of a nerd goes to a jazz bar?

 

[JLo217]

Agreed with all the positive Barrie posts. We had to wait longer than we would've liked for him to get going but he's playing great now.

Hench is never wrong in my opinion

 

[AvsFan29]

I've never seen a NHL goalie go the wrong way on a shot, he physically looked like he was trying to avoid the puck. Screen or not you got to do a better job finding the puck.

And the other goal I'm referring to was the wrap around where he looked like an 80 year old with no lateral movement. Varly makes that save 10 out of 10 times. Never should have gone in.

He had no chance on the Kase tip goal.

That puck had eyes. He couldn't see and slid over to the open ice. Probably didn't think it could go through on that side.

 

[member 116861]

Hench is never wrong in my opinion

He chooses to live in Wyoming so... also he doesn't love Varly.

 

[S E P H]

What kind of a nerd goes to a jazz bar?

The hunk that is known as Ryan Gosling.

 

[Foppberg]

Lol Bednar with the very calculated answer to Zadorov.

What kind of sub human doesn't love jazz bars.

 

[avs1dacup]

Lol Bednar with the very calculated answer to Zadorov.

What was it? I'm not home ATM.