Post-Game Talk: Habs come back to beat Sens, 8pts ahead of Cgy, 2 back of Wpg

[swimmer77]

Had to watch OT again. Lotsa credit to Jake Evans. Broke up a pass at the Habs' blueline to gain possession, pushed the play and when it didn't work he gave up the puck to Petry and the rest is history. Smart shift by the kid. Petry with the kids was fun to watch.

 

[FrankMTL]

I don't recognize either, just left me feeling unsettled

It's Ravishing Rick Rude, an 80's wrestling icon.

 

[akratique]

 

[BLONG7]

Suzuki is playing at an elite level right now.

We can only hope this continues...he did seem to hit a wall about a month ago.....but now, just amazing.
Let the kids play Dom!!
Feel bad for Anderson, his game is gone now that he has Phil as his C.
Hopefully we ge this stuff right, come playoffs....Gally and Tatar back with Phil.

 

[angusyoung]

Spitting image!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Jeff's dad. Won a world series.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Nice win by the Habs. Pretty amazing the team is on the cusp of making the playoffs after having the toughest schedule in the league in a year of tough schedules.

 

[Simarino]

The team is so much better without Shea.Good guy and tries hard but there's a lot of mileage on that body. Imagine getting a guy like Hamilton to replace him next season? We can dream anyway.

That team is so much better without Shea playing 25 a night and 1st PP, he could be an upgrade on Merill or Kulak on the 3rd pairing playing 15-17/game. The problem is Montreal respect the veteran players way too much and give them undeserved ice time pretty much till they retired!!

 

[Prendan Brust]

That team is so much better without Shea playing 25 a night and 1st PP, he could be an upgrade on Merill or Kulak on the 3rd pairing playing 15-17/game. The problem is Montreal respect the veteran players way too much and give them undeserved ice time pretty much till they retired!!

Agreed, his absence has made obvious he’s a detriment to the team right now. I wouldn’t reintegrate him unless he’s fully healed. And even then, he might not be able to offer much. Unfortunately, I suspect he’s washed up.

 

[Rapala]

Ooh love rewatching this...

Awesome. Too bad about the game call. How the F do people listen to that it's actually embarrassing. You've got it muted right?

 

[Rapala]

I think it was a veteran play alright, but does waving it off mean that a D man can bump a forward into a goalie from outside the crease into it and the goal is overturned.

100% - at least - chance of that goal standing if it's Matthews shooting and Simmonds screening.

People are claiming Perry had a skate in the blue. It didn't start out that way.

 

[Rapala]

Need 4 more points in the last 12 to clinch. Very doable, unless the guys decide to float and get rested.

I can see the Figs taking it easy the rest of the way, since their first place is all but assured.

The Figs resting was always going to be our ace in the hole.

 

[habsfan891]

The gazette actually went with the suggested headline

 

[Uber Coca]

Great comeback. Looks like Petry and Suzuki, when they join Toffoli and Anderson, are essential for this team's success. Who knew?

First and second period were duds without scoring chances. The best players showed up in the third.

On a sidenote, some players should get higher on the depth chart, like Evans over Danault.

 

[BLONG7]

Great comeback. Looks like Petry and Suzuki, when they join Toffoli and Anderson, are essential for this team's success. Who knew?

First and second period were duds without scoring chances. The best players showed up in the third.

On a sidenote, some players should get higher on the depth chart, like Evans over Danault.

Our coaches and organization for that matter, have a real tough time admitting that kids deserve more playing time over Vets like Danault, Weber etc
They wonder why this team can't create any consistency? The deployment of TOI is embarrassing some nights...we just don't seem to understand it's the kids, not the vets who will win games for us. The vets are needed, but in a reduced role...it has to be seen for what it is. The good teams have unleashed their skilled players.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Habs dominated. In the dot.

 

[26Mats]

We can only hope this continues...he did seem to hit a wall about a month ago.....but now, just amazing.
Let the kids play Dom!!
Feel bad for Anderson, his game is gone now that he has Phil as his C.
Hopefully we ge this stuff right, come playoffs....Gally and Tatar back with Phil.

Anderson has points in 1 if his last 9 games. And that game, he had 2 goals playing with Tatar and Danault. He hasn't been playing with Phil all 9 games, and when he has Tatar's been injured as nd out for many of them.

Also, it's the 2nd time this year he's had points in only 1 game of a 9 game stretch.

But if he's going to play with Phil, the need an offensive player likexTatar on the other wing - and not a center who's awkward on the wing.

 

[OldCraig71]

Not going to lie, I have watched the replay of the kids goal at least 10 times.

 

[BLONG7]

Anderson has points in 1 if his last 9 games. And that game, he had 2 goals playing with Tatar and Danault. He hasn't been playing with Phil all 9 games, and when he has Tatar's been injured as nd out for many of them.

Also, it's the 2nd time this year he's had points in only 1 game of a 9 game stretch.

But if he's going to play with Phil, the need an offensive player likexTatar on the other wing - and not a center who's awkward on the wing.

He is in a funk for sure...needs a line change for sure.....but using him with a checking centre, makes no sense to me....we need him scoring, he has had a pretty good season, but they need more.

 

[Fenwick McCorsi]

My friend came over with about 12 left in the 3rd for our crappy movie night. I was right surprised to check the score an hour later and see an OT win, wow.

Way to go Caufield! Now I wonder: when the playoffs hit will the vets be ready and will what's working be sacrificed for reputation and experience? Going to be interesting.

 

[Simarino]

Agreed, his absence has made obvious he’s a detriment to the team right now. I wouldn’t reintegrate him unless he’s fully healed. And even then, he might not be able to offer much. Unfortunately, I suspect he’s washed up.

He’s a detriment because of the way he is used. He’s pretty much the same age as Perry and Staal who used to be dominant players in the league and are now 4th liners, you have to adjust and play Weber 17-18mins a night mainly on the 3rd pairing and he’s gonna be alright

 

[peate]

Yup, only people of a certain age and older will recognize this. Brings back memories!

Some memories are best left forgotten.

 

[Forum93]

Petry carried this win on his back, you could see from his first goal he was determined to get us get back in the game. TT was impressive snagging those pucks in mid air and of course CC, happy for the kid, he's living the dream.

 

[Miller Time]

when's the last time an OT win against one of the worst teams in the league felt this good lmao...

excitement comes from having hope and something fun to watch, hopefully next GM gets that and we see a few years of letting the kids shine instead of burrying them down the depth chart with bargainbin additions!

 

[Habs]

Excuse me sir,

The 'Lafleurs Guy is wrong' line starts over there... There are about 12 people in front of you, starting with my wife.

12? lol. That lineup goes around the block bud.