Jackets - Leafs best of 5 play-in
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I voted CBJ in 5 in the Playoffs thread, but obviously had no clue the series would be the wild ride it is to this point. I'm normally the glass-is-half-full type and would love, love, love to be wrong but I have a hard time seeing the CBJ win tonight after the huge letdown the end of the previous game must have been. Will be watching and cheering the boys on nonetheless!
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Game 4 still stings two days later. Having been born in NE Ohio, I have the "privilege" of being a long-suffering Cleveland sports fan by birth...at least most years we have OSU football being successful. It occurred to me that Game 4 in this series ranks up there with some of the most painful Cleveland/OSU losses in my lifetime:
1. The Drive (admittedly I was too young to directly remember this one)
2. 1998 OSU-MSU - a massive second half melt down prevented Coop's most talented team from getting to the BCS title game, where they would have handled either Tennessee or FSU
3. Jose Mesa blowing the save in the bottom of the 9th in Game 7 of the 1997 WS
4. Jordan over Ehlo
1. The Drive (admittedly I was too young to directly remember this one)
2. 1998 OSU-MSU - a massive second half melt down prevented Coop's most talented team from getting to the BCS title game, where they would have handled either Tennessee or FSU
3. Jose Mesa blowing the save in the bottom of the 9th in Game 7 of the 1997 WS
4. Jordan over Ehlo
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I wonder when the last time a team changed goalies twice in the same series...5 or 7 game
I'm confused whether it's a good or bad thing
I'm confused whether it's a good or bad thing
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Am I correct in inferring (1) Korpi to start and (2) both Z and Murray are in the line-up?
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I call it a good situation to be in right now. Eventually it may be a bad thing but right now they both have their warts and still have a lot to prove.
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Am I correct in inferring (1) Korpi to start and (2) both Z and Murray are in the line-up?
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I’m Not shocked and I’m fine with Korpisalo going back in but it is do or die. If either goalie looked soft a quick hook is coming tonight.
I’m concerned about Murray’s and Werenski’s effectiveness but I also don’t know the extent of their injuries. We clearly cannot afford to have 2 D playing at less than 90% IMO.
I’m concerned about Murray’s and Werenski’s effectiveness but I also don’t know the extent of their injuries. We clearly cannot afford to have 2 D playing at less than 90% IMO.
Byrral
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I'm not at all. Korpi deserves to go back in.
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C'mon...that's not all on Elvis. Give your head a shake. Leafs played with a man advantage for 4+ minutes, CBJ missed two gimmes on EN opportunities and Werenski missed essentially the last two periods (one shift in 3rd, none in OT). They blew it. They...not Elvis. Team game and none of those goals were soft. The good news is they have options in net if needed. Go back to Korpi - he wasn't bad, just a change in momentum pull.
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If these guys go out of the game I agree it's a risk. But I'll take both of these guys at 80% over Harry. Sorry Harry!
as you mentioned, it’s do or die. I’d rather die with our best D out there even if they aren’t completely healthy.
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I'm not an Elvis hater like Bus is, and your stat may be accurate, but watch the 2nd and 3rd goals over again. No excuse. Korpi has one dreadful one against, but Elvis unraveled (along with the team) in game 4.
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Ego or feelings?
Joking aside, hopefully he's good enough to dress. Certainly don't want Kivlenieks as the backup.
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KJ Dangler
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Elvis is hurt according to Torts. Elvis also has a 1.96 gaa and .946 save percentage as a rookie in his first nhl playoff experience , not to mention that his ability to move the puck has led to 7 g by the cbj when he’s playing , and 2g in support when Korpi has been in net . Having said all that Korpi has been solid with a 2.05 gaa and .938 save percentage , we just miss his ability to transition puck which is big against a Toronto team that try’s to really push their transition , which makes them vulnerable to counterpunch
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Yeah to be fair to Torts they are both mediocre goalies and mentally weak. You just never know what you're gonna get.
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The only goal I really faulted Merzlikins for was the third one. That looked like it just got under his pad. The first one was a close-range jam shot as we got outnumbered in the crease, the second one was a snipe by a skill guy wide open in the slot, and the one in OT he had no chance.
That said, I'm OK with putting Korpisalo back in. It's a do-or-die game, and the more experienced guy is less likely to be rattled. Plus, he's going to be fresher.
I'm more surprised about Werenski and Murray being back in the lineup. Werenski because all signs pointed to him not playing, which makes me wonder if they're taking a big risk here. Hoping he's OK as opposed to him ACTUALLY BEING OK. If we go down to five D early on because he's makes a go of it and can't continue, that's a disaster. As for Murray, well, he's always injured so finding out he's good to go is a surprise in and of itself.
That said, I'm OK with putting Korpisalo back in. It's a do-or-die game, and the more experienced guy is less likely to be rattled. Plus, he's going to be fresher.
I'm more surprised about Werenski and Murray being back in the lineup. Werenski because all signs pointed to him not playing, which makes me wonder if they're taking a big risk here. Hoping he's OK as opposed to him ACTUALLY BEING OK. If we go down to five D early on because he's makes a go of it and can't continue, that's a disaster. As for Murray, well, he's always injured so finding out he's good to go is a surprise in and of itself.
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Murray will be fine, he sat on a back to back which seems to be the mantra to manage his back issues . Zach could have an injury , but it’s not broke , and they must feel he’s not at risk to further injure , or they wouldn’t risk it . I’m guessing it’s a shoulder issue again with the mri being done . Besides , he scored what , 16g in the season he played with a torn shoulder .
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