GDT: Game #21 - Your Columbus Blue Jackets @ Toronna Maple Leafs 11-19-2018

[Cowumbus]

I would rather have Bjorkstrand and Milano on the fourth line, at least we can get some offensive zone time against them.

Refs were fine, they let the boys play. At the end of the day it was a winnable game and our fourth line cost us the game.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Freaking Panarin can't even skate....

Say what?!!!

 

[KJ Dangler]

I think you have a better shot at beating Toronto , rolling 4 lines , with Bjork, Dalpe/ Hani , then a 4th line of Nash / Sedlak and Hani . Or pull Nash and Sedlak out, and play Milano and Bjork . Toronto is a fast team, and they are going to score goals on you , and that was without Matthews

 

[major major]

The game turned on two points:

1. Frederik Andersen was amazing. Bob was good but Freddy was great.

2. Babcock went all-in on matchups, something you don't see coaches do too often in regular season games. Both coaches wanted this one badly and Babcock had the advantage of last change. Dubois v Tavares wasn't working for him so he started matching Lindholm v Dubois and getting Tavares v the Jackets bottom six every time. That obviously worked a lot better for him.

It sucks. You can see how pissed Torts is. I'm pissed too. They outplayed the Leafs in a lot of ways but that's not surprising in a 5v5 game, and all the more reason to be pissed they didn't get the W.

 

[Viqsi]

The game turned on two points:

1. Frederik Andersen was amazing. Bob was good but Freddy was great.

2. Babcock went all-in on matchups, something you don't see coaches do too often in regular season games. Both coaches wanted this one badly and Babcock had the advantage of last change. Dubois v Tavares wasn't working for him so he started matching Lindholm v Dubois and getting Tavares v the Jackets bottom six every time. That obviously worked a lot better for him.

It sucks. You can see how pissed Torts is. I'm pissed too. They outplayed the Leafs in a lot of ways but that's not surprising in a 5v5 game, and all the more reason to be pissed they didn't get the W.

Enh. I'm able to take it in stride myself, mostly because it pretty nicely demonstrated that we kind of deserve to be counted among the best in the East - even with the loss. Besides, we can turn point #2 on its head this Friday.

 

[Maylo]

Blue Jackets-Scoring Chances: 23, High Danger Chances: 5
Maple Leafs - Scoring Chances: 23, High Danger Chances: 8

Didn't test Freddy enough.

 

[major major]

I hated losing this one as it was very winnable. That said, as a hockey fan I found this a highly enjoyable game.

Great game it was.

Not calling a single penalty, I mean, Jones got taken down on a rush with about 5 minutes to go, but they didn't want to call anything at that time.

Yep, but keeping it 5v5 is an advantage for the Jackets. Feels like such a waste.

Let's get them back at home later this week.

Amen. Let's be thankful there's a rematch (and let's see if we're still thankful on Friday night).

 

[major major]

Enh. I'm able to take it in stride myself, mostly because it pretty nicely demonstrated that we kind of deserve to be counted among the best in the East - even with the loss. Besides, we can turn point #2 on its head this Friday.

Yes, I suppose for the uninformed that think the Jackets are a lower tier team than the Leafs, then yes this was a demonstration. But I wanted them to demonstrate that they can get the W.

 

[MoeBartoli]

I’m hoping Matthews plays Friday so the Leafs can’t claim an excuse.

 

[Viqsi]

Yes, I suppose for the uninformed that think the Jackets are a lower tier team than the Leafs, then yes this was a demonstration. But I wanted them to demonstrate that they can get the W.

Well, I'm not saying I wouldn't have preferred a win...

 

[member 300185]

Leafs are laughing at us.... figures, they have the War Room in their Arena...

Yes, which is run by league officials.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Never could and never will understand opposing teams fans visiting GDTs that aren’t for their team unless it’s to comment/compliment the other team.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

One of the shorter Torts post-game pressers....don't blame him as at worst, that game should have gone to OT. Terrible coverage off the faceoff.

 

[Robert]

I hated losing this one as it was very winnable. That said, as a hockey fan I found this a highly enjoyable game.

Why??? Keep enjoying games as this is stupid....

 

[Robert]

Come on guys, CBJ played a great game and dominated most of it. Leafs capitalized on their chances, and that's how it goes....

The boys showed they're still playing at an elite level.

Not calling a single penalty, I mean, Jones got taken down on a rush with about 5 minutes to go, but they didn't want to call anything at that time.

Let's get them back at home later this week.

Oh my.... my Mother talked to me as this..... Are you serious??

 

[NotWendell]

Yes, which is run by league officials.

I suspect we won't see you trolling here after Friday night's game.

 

[member 300185]

Never could and never will understand opposing teams fans visiting GDTs that aren’t for their team unless it’s to comment/compliment the other team.

I thought the Jackets played well.

 

[Robert]

Say what?!!!

It was a snap shot game comment when he tripped over the blue line and slid on his knees... You want a replay??/

 

[member 300185]

I suspect we won't see you trolling here after Friday night's game.

You mean on the road where the leafs are 9-0

 

[Maylo]

what a surprise. Torts is not happy with Werenski and Harrington pair. Why you put them together then? they are awful.

 

[Robert]

OT.... Sabres beat Pitt.... 28 points.... something is brewing there...

 

[Robert]

what a surprise. Torts is not happy with Werenski and Harrington pair. Why you put them together then? they are awful.

I mentioned that.... 50 posts above.... I'm not even a coach.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

You mean on the road where the leafs are 9-0

*looks at HF join date*

Ah. Okay. Makes sense

 

[major major]

Blue Jackets-Scoring Chances: 23, High Danger Chances: 5
Maple Leafs - Scoring Chances: 23, High Danger Chances: 8

Didn't test Freddy enough.

I think in the second period the Jackets just got too comfortable cycling and killing time on the boards. Not enough urgency to take the puck to the net.

But those scoring chance counts can be misleading some games. Dubois and his line were only credited with 1 high danger scoring chance tonight. Cams goal, and a few other good chances, just weren't dangerous enough apparently.

A shot through a screen from the high slot is not a HDSC, while repeatedly jamming a puck into a wall of bodies in the crease can sometimes get counted as multiple HDSCs.

 

[Maylo]

I think in the second period the Jackets just got too comfortable cycling and killing time on the boards. Not enough urgency to take the puck to the net.

But those scoring chance counts can be misleading some games. Dubois and his line were only credited with 1 high danger scoring chance tonight. Cams goal, and a few other good chances, just weren't dangerous enough apparently.

There was 1 line threat tonight. Nothing from other 2 and crap from 4rth line and 3rd pair.