GDT: Game 33 - CBJ vs WSH - 16 Dec, 7pm, @Nat

[Jaxs]

Korpi playing like a #1. Nice SO.

 

[Ice9]

Bipolar Jackets

 

[ViD]

What a weird team the CBJ are. Getting shut out by AHL Pens then shut out the best team in the league with half AHL roster themselves.

if I’m not mistaken, we have 2 wins in last 7 games, both against the Caps, the team that has 6 regulation losses total.

three stars:

1. Korpi
2. Bjork
3. PK

 

[CBJ goalie]

Tonight, he is Korpisal-0

What a GREAT game, team can play when they want to.

 

[ReggieRed]

I predict an ass beating.

Nice call, Lee. Didn't think they had it in them...way to believe!

 

[NotWendell]

For the first time ever, I actually feel comfortable that Korpisalo is our true #1 goalie.

 

[Ice9]

That's a tough team to blank

 

[Viqsi]

Remember how we used to say that the big issue with Korpisalo was that while he made all sorts of fantastic saves and looked really awesome, he kept on letting in softies on routine plays, and that if he ever figured that out he'd be really awesome?

I think he might be figuring it out.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Perfect night!
Great seats!
Jackets win!
Korpi shutout!
Bjork!!!!!! Two goals!

 

[Fred Glover]

Great game by Bjorky and of course Korpi. Some bright spots in this season.

Starting to really gain a trust in Korpi and his future going forward. Maybe we have found our goalie. He was perfect tonight, but the thing he’s done I’m happiest about is cut out the Korpisofty’s. Keep up the good work.

Texier also starting to look more comfortable and be the player management wanted. Encouraging going forward.

Can we build off this game?

Also **** Tom Wilson and his cheap shotting ass. Absolute ****ing loser.

Agree wholeheartedly
If Korpi can cut the soft goals out AND raise that save percentage we will have found our goalie. And that is what you need in the NHL, a good goalie to have a chance

 

[Fred Glover]

Perfect night!
Great seats!
Jackets win!
Korpi shutout!
Bjork!!!!!! Two goals!

Did you watch from the living room Lazy Boy as well?

 

[NotWendell]

Torts trusting Peeke.. whaaaat?

Good observation. He's growing as a coach.

 

[NotWendell]

Remember how we used to say that the big issue with Korpisalo was that while he made all sorts of fantastic saves and looked really awesome, he kept on letting in softies on routine plays, and that if he ever figured that out he'd be really awesome?

I think he might be figuring it out.

Now if Elvis can figure out how to stop giving up early goals and having brain cramps at the worst possible times.

 

[Jaxs]

Peeke apparently has an assist on Goal #3, for his first NHL point. Good for him.

Good for him, he's playing well. He picked up an assist and lost some teeth.

 

[Monstershockey]

Glad for Bjorkstrand. I admit, I am biased when it comes to him. Got to meet him a couple years ago and talk for a little bit. Super nice kid. Plus he was so huge in the Calder Cup championship which enabled me to witness an actual championship win in Cleveland. Would love to see him help CBJ get it done.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Remember how we used to say that the big issue with Korpisalo was that while he made all sorts of fantastic saves and looked really awesome, he kept on letting in softies on routine plays, and that if he ever figured that out he'd be really awesome?

I think he might be figuring it out.

He's been sub-.900 in 4 of his last 8 appearances.

 

[Robert]

Now if Elvis can figure out how to stop giving up early goals and having brain cramps at the worst possible times.

He belongs in Memphis…..

 

[Robert]

Amazing, we've had 20 of 33 one goal games...

Torts is right, the story of this season is the inability to extend our goal scoring beyond one goal in game differential...

 

[MoeBartoli]

Did you watch from the living room Lazy Boy as well?

Was actually there in person tonight in Section 119, sitting in the “folding chairs”.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Glad for Bjorkstrand. I admit, I am biased when it comes to him. Got to meet him a couple years ago and talk for a little bit. Super nice kid. Plus he was so huge in the Calder Cup championship which enabled me to witness an actual championship win in Cleveland. Would love to see him help CBJ get it done.

Hey, wait a minute! And I thought I was the biggest Bjorkstrand fan!

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

Fun game. CBJ made all the little plays.

Caps fans are insufferable. Guy in front of me spouts off at end of game that Jackets are cellar dwellers, pathetic franchise, where's our Cup, etc. I simply asked if he wanted me to take his pic with the scoreboard in the background. Also asked if he's been a fan for all of two years and reminded him it took the Caps 44 years to win one, so zip it. Didn't want to give him a verbal beatdown, but felt I owed it to him.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Remember how we used to say that the big issue with Korpisalo was that while he made all sorts of fantastic saves and looked really awesome, he kept on letting in softies on routine plays, and that if he ever figured that out he'd be really awesome?

I think he might be figuring it out.

Now if Elvis can figure out how to stop giving up early goals and having brain cramps at the worst possible times.

Maybe he should be afforded some patience to be allowed to grow a bit. This is still not a playoff team. Might as well take the growing pains with all of the young guys since the old guys are doing the job. Next season the 2 of them could be very solid duo if given the opportunity. I'm fine with Korpisalo being the number 1 guy because he has played well recently and earned it.

 

[MoeBartoli]

He's been sub-.900 in 4 of his last 8 appearances.

In the last month - 12 games- his save percentage is .927 and GAA is 2.05. You can cherry pick the stats if you like, but this is a more fair look at how he’s played lately.

edit: and the above does not include tonight’s shutout.

 

[Viqsi]

He's been sub-.900 in 4 of his last 8 appearances.

As has been the case with many goaltenders from game to game, good and bad.

Seriously, it's like you're going out of your way to make sure everyone stays miserable.

 

[Socks]

As has been the case with many goaltenders from game to game, good and bad.

Seriously, it's like you're going out of your way to make sure everyone stays miserable.

DarkandStormy