GDT: Game 49 - CBJ vs NJD - 18 Jan, 7pm, @Nat

[JohnWillow]

Elvis shutout incoming? You know because Wenny scored??

Insert *well that's interesting* gif

 

[NotWendell]

Did I hear the announcer say some of the Checkers players were there tonight?

2 of them - promoting a documentary about Columbus's IHL teams called International Incidents.
International Incidents: Columbus IHL film

 

[Viqsi]

So I was tired enough that I crashed this afternoon, and managed to miss the game.

I regret that. Holy crap. Cam with two goals? Foligno back-to-back games with a goal? Wennberg with three in four games? Jakob "why is he in instead of Milano" gets one? Elvis with the shutout?

This team. Such love.

 

[Madifer]

So I was tired enough that I crashed this afternoon, and managed to miss the game.

I regret that. Holy crap. Cam with two goals? Foligno back-to-back games with a goal? Wennberg with three in four games? Jakob "why is he in instead of Milano" gets one? Elvis with the shutout?

This team. Such love.

The Jackets sucked for the most part tbh. It wasnt a pretty win at all, Elvis totally deserves that first star for standing on his head in the 1st and the 2nd period.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I have an odd feeling that we’re going to come out flat and lose tonight. Hopefully I’m wrong

You were partially right. Although they didn’t exactly ‘come out flat’ but they did suck for most of the first two periods despite the score. But that’s what happens when you have scoring machines like Foligno and Wennberg.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Wish it was Wennberg, might be the only time he would have a Gordie Howe hat trick

lol he had a roughing minor I told my buddy that’s as close as he’s likely to get.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I'm pretty sure after the Shelley interview, Greg Murray said "Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis has left the ice."

‘... bench.’ But yeah

 

[Jaaanosik]

Hoping Elvis can get the first star of the week

No, it's not going to happen.
That goes to Ovechkin.
8 goals in the last 3 games.

 

[ZipCity]

Super fun game to see live. Crowd was totally dead through the first period, but that second period....whew, what a rush

 

[The Jones Zone]

Lovely Swing shift I'll be missing games....just got home to see they got 2 more points

5-0 and Torts says they sucked. I love to hear that. Peddle down.

Get two more points tomorrow and stay healthy

 

[Cowumbus]

Hopefully we can beat the bread man

 

[tchigo]

No, it's not going to happen.
That goes to Ovechkin.
8 goals in the last 3 games.

3 SO in 4 Games, Elvis definitely deserves it. Werenski had 7 goals in 3 games as a defender, so 8 goals for a forward is nothing special in comparison

 

[KCbus]

So I was tired enough that I crashed this afternoon, and managed to miss the game.

I regret that. Holy crap. Cam with two goals? Foligno back-to-back games with a goal? Wennberg with three in four games? Jakob "why is he in instead of Milano" gets one? Elvis with the shutout?

This team. Such love.

You may read the complaints after a 5-0 game that you missed and wonder why everyone is annoyed. But it's the weirdest 5-0 win I've ever seen. There were literally 46 good plays in this game. 41 were saves, and 5 were goals.

I think when it was 2-0, we were getting outshot 31-13. Just Cam made two good snipes against a goalie that hasn't played in a long time. Afterward, Tortorella described our play as embarrassing, even though we had a five goal lead. The power play was dreadful, and the Devils were winning all the battles. It was a burn-the-tape type of game.

 

[KCbus]

‘... bench.’ But yeah

 

[ViD]

3 SO in 4 Games, Elvis definitely deserves it. Werenski had 7 goals in 3 games as a defender, so 8 goals for a forward is nothing special in comparison

Well it’s Ovie, more publicity for him, so yeah, he’s likely getting the first, Elvis the second

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Wennberg with his 3rd goal in 5 or so games and a roughing penalty to boot.

What did Al Michaels once say? "Do you believe in miracles?"

Since taking over the starter’s job when Joonas Korpisalo (knee) was injured, Merzlikins is 8-2-0 with a .955 save percentage, 1.55 goals-against average, and three shutouts.

Portzline: Elvis Merzlikins carries the Blue Jackets, and...

 

[KCbus]

Wennberg with his 3rd goal in 5 or so games and a roughing penalty to boot.

What did Al Michaels once say? "Do you believe in miracles?"



Portzline: Elvis Merzlikins carries the Blue Jackets, and...

“DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE STATISTICALLY UNLIKELY??!!?!!?!!??”

 

[Finner]

Elvis said in his interview that he is really tired. Critical game tomorrow in NY and after that AS break, should Elvis be in the net next game or Kiv?

 

[EspenK]

Elvis said in his interview that he is really tired. Critical game tomorrow in NY and after that AS break, should Elvis be in the net next game or Kiv?

Elvis. You just don't bench a guy with 3 s/o's in 4 games in front of a long rest period. Especially with Kiv.

 

[ZipCity]

You may read the complaints after a 5-0 game that you missed and wonder why everyone is annoyed. But it's the weirdest 5-0 win I've ever seen. There were literally 46 good plays in this game. 41 were saves, and 5 were goals.

I think when it was 2-0, we were getting outshot 31-13. Just Cam made two good snipes against a goalie that hasn't played in a long time. Afterward, Tortorella described our play as embarrassing, even though we had a five goal lead. The power play was dreadful, and the Devils were winning all the battles. It was a burn-the-tape type of game.

During intermission they throw some advanced statistics on the big screen in the arena. After the 2nd period, the "expected goals" from each team were something like 2.59 for the Devils and 1.19 for the Jackets (actual score, 5-0).

The Devils had more chances, better chances, higher percent shots, etc., but just couldn't find the back of the net. The Jackets' passing was really sloppy, the skating was lethargic, and overall, they just looked tired

 

[Jaxs]

Love how the Jackets are winning games they have no business winning. Honestly, I thought when they were 11 points from the 2nd wildcard spot, they were toast. So nice to see us winning with the way the season has gone, injuries and call ups, especially Elvis turning it around.

 

[cslebn]

Winnberg

 

[Fred Glover]

Elvis said in his interview that he is really tired. Critical game tomorrow in NY and after that AS break, should Elvis be in the net next game or Kiv?

Elvis. Play him tonight, keep him away from the rink Monday and Tuesday, let him have a brief morning skate on Wednesday. Then let him sleep for a week