Post-Game Talk: Habs break losing skid. First win for interim coach.

[smirob]

Edmunson had his best game for sure.

I also think having Anderson back will be a big boost - I don't think Danault or Tatar have been good enough to keep that line together tbh.

I would run with:

Drouin-Suzuki-Anderson
Toffoli-Kotkaniemi-Gallagher
Tatar-Danault-Armia
Lehkonen-Evans-Perry

 

[Aces on the road]

Edmunson had his best game for sure.

I also think having Anderson back will be a big boost - I don't think Danault or Tatar have been good enough to keep that line together tbh.

I would run with:

Drouin-Suzuki-Anderson
Toffoli-Kotkaniemi-Gallagher
Tatar-Danault-Armia
Lehkonen-Evans-Perry

2nd would be in trouble at the own end

 

[BLONG7]

Price played good. Habs beat a bad team which is necessary of them.

The Sens beat the Flames 6-1 the night before.............have we learned anything this season, is that anyone can beat anyone...the standings mean nothing once the puck is dropped.
Habs needed to start somewhere for their new coach, they have actually played two good games in a row for DD.

 

[morhilane]

I think you have to put in perspective the fact that they wanted to be sure to win, Danault makes less giveaways than KK does on average even though the later is more creative.

Fresh off nhl.com stats, giveaways per 60 minutes:
Danault: 1.89
KK: 1.23

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Fresh off nhl.com stats, giveaways per 60 minutes:
Danault: 1.89
KK: 1.23

Probably due to the fact KK is much better at transition

 

[dinodebino]

Just need to beat one other team out of seven to get in for god sake, if this team doesn't manage to get into the PO I'm on board to fire everyone and everything!

 

[HockeyJunkie87]

 

[dinodebino]

-Getting the W is the bottom line, and we got it done.
-This team isn't going to magically become the best it can be. There will be steps forward throughout the season. I'm already excited though because to me the team looks entirely different breaking out of the zone and in the Ozone.
-KK is starting to take over his shifts. The Sens were giving him a lot of respect. I noticed they were worried about making a move on him because they know he's looking pass.

On to the next one...

Underrated post.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I'm not judging him on one game, I just said he has to be a lot better if he hopes to keep his place in the lineup.

With so many mediocre skaters (Perry, Armia , Toffoli, etc) we need Evan’s speed.

 

[Belial]

With so many mediocre skaters (Perry, Armia , Toffoli, etc) we need Evan’s speed.

Yeaaah , let's hope he does better, I like the guy

 

[Belial]

Bookmark that shit Dino!

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Not positive that we didn’t give more than 5 good scoring chances 2nd game in a row?! No positive that the PP scored 2 goals FFS!!!! No positive that KK was the best player on the ice!?! No it wasn’t that convincing but the Sens are alot better than most people think

They are a team that is clearly on the ascendency. With a young core that most teams only wish they had.

 

[Tuggy]

The team played well and made it an easy night for Price.

They really limited the Sens' chances.

Offensively they played OK. They work hard no doubt, but obviously lack the talent. It is what it is.

 

[Canadiens98]

I really really loved KK out there

 

[RationalExpectations]

Fresh off nhl.com stats, giveaways per 60 minutes:
Danault: 1.89
KK: 1.23

where did you find this stat ? Always interested because I have been counting for some games and I find much more giveaways than 2 per 60 per player

 

[morhilane]

where did you find this stat ? Always interested because I have been counting for some games and I find much more giveaways than 2 per 60 per player

NHL Stats

You will have to play with the Report dropdown (set miscellaneous for giveaways/takeways).

Saying that, I always found the official giveaways stats to be low compared to the in-game eye-tests.

 

[BLONG7]

I really really loved KK out there

He played well, and seems to be progressing in the right direction. Some real nice plays made during a PP in which he won a face off, and the Habs controlled the zone.

 

[RationalExpectations]

NHL Stats

You will have to play with the Report dropdown (set miscellaneous for giveaways/takeways).

Saying that, I always found the official giveaways stats to be low compared to the in-game eye-tests.

thanks ! Not sure how they count that to be honest. It would mean that in 4 to 5 games, KK only has one giveaway, I ll digg deeper

 

[Milhouse40]

The last 3 wins by the Habs

2/6 vs Ott by the score of 2-1
2/13 vs Tor by the score of 2-1
3/2 vs Ott by the score of 3-1 (with an empty net goals)

It's always good to win, but the Habs need a more convincing win to boost confidence.

In the last 11 games, the Habs scored more than 2 goals in only 3 games.
Doesn't leave much room to breath for our goalies.

They need to start scoring some goals.

 

[azcanuck]

It didnt look like Ottawa was ready like they usually are.

Price? No real tough saves and three posts. Pretty easy game for him with a lot of luck.

KK with his best game of the year. Those passes.....

Perry continues to be the most underrated pickup of the offseason. Love what he brings to the team.

 

[azcanuck]

The last 3 wins by the Habs

2/6 vs Ott by the score of 2-1
2/13 vs Tor by the score of 2-1
3/2 vs Ott by the score of 3-1 (with an empty net goals)

It's always good to win, but the Habs need a more convincing win to boost confidence.

In the last 11 games, the Habs scored more than 2 goals in only 3 games.
Doesn't leave much room to breath for our goalies.

They need to start scoring some goals.

lots of shots on goal. Lots of soft wrist shots.

 

[BLONG7]

The last 3 wins by the Habs

2/6 vs Ott by the score of 2-1
2/13 vs Tor by the score of 2-1
3/2 vs Ott by the score of 3-1 (with an empty net goals)

It's always good to win, but the Habs need a more convincing win to boost confidence.

In the last 11 games, the Habs scored more than 2 goals in only 3 games.
Doesn't leave much room to breath for our goalies.

They need to start scoring some goals.

First 10 games we scored 44 goals....and now this, go figure.

 

[HelloBellyvo]

Oh Mah Gaawd!!! They beat Ottawa. Finally. To me that looked like a true battle of the bottom-feeders. The lack of skill was so apparent on both sides. Price looked as awkward as ever... his puck handling was worthy of Tim Thomas. I don't know how people say he had a solid night. Every time puck came anywhere near Price I cringed.

Sorry... not my nature to be a downer, but Habs still looked bad to me. I found little positive from this game.

Lol

 

[le_sean]

Did you watch the game?

Yes...I also watch all games and Armia and his offensive disappearing act is getting old.

 

[mols47]

Would love for us to pick up Glendenning from Detroit. One of the best faceoff guys in the league and brings some grit. Can't have Danault going out for every faceoff.