GDT: NHL Qualifier Game 3: Toronto at Columbus | 8 PM 8/6

[ViD]

I say we all forget game 2 happened and we are starting fresh for the best of 3 series.

NHL.com GameCenter: Toronto Maple Leafs - Columbus Blue Jackets - August 6th, 2020

CBJ Preview: GAME 3 PREVIEW: Blue Jackets look to find offense, respond


Projected Lineup

Alexandre Texier - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Cam Atkinson
Gus Nyquist - Alexander Wennberg - Oliver Bjorkstrand
Nick Foligno - Boone Jenner - Liam Foudy
Eric Robinson - Riley Nash - Emil Bemstrom

Zach Werenski - Seth Jones
Vladislav Gavrikov - David Savard
Ryan Murray - Markus Nutivaara

Joonas Korpisalo
Elvis Merzlikins

Toronto lost d man Muzzin to injury in game 2. Here’s their projected lineup:

Hyman–Matthews–Marner
Nylander–Tavares–Mikheyev
Robertson–Kerfoot–Kapanen
Clifford–Engvall–Spezza

Dermott–Holl
Rielly–Ceci
Marincin–Barrie

Andersen

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[LetsGOJackets!!]

ViD, if you can get that backwash out of your mind you are a better fan than me. However, you are right we are in a 3 game series now. The pressure is turned up on TML, with Montreal going up 2-1 over Pens.

If the Pens are in the Lottery, you know the outcome. The Hockey Gods do not say no to Mario

 

[Columbus Mike]

This is where I am. Hopeful but with low expectations.

 

[thebus88]

Well, I don’t really like seeing a guy injured, and he deserves to be called out for a lack of offensive/overall impact in game 2, and I don’t think it was much of a dirty play either, but, good on Dubois for showing some heart, some fight.

Well see how much of an impact the Muzzin injury has on the series, maybe Dubois was just as impactful in game 2 as he was in game 1, we just don’t know it yet.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

Stay out of the darn box. Also, would be nice if the Captain or Boone could get a goal or at least be dangerous. Bjorky is due.

 

[majormajor]

Get on the forecheck. That Leafs D is atrocious but they get off scot-free if the Jackets don't forecheck.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Hope Torts splits the goalies in Games 3 & 4. Elvis is a much better "backup" than whoever Toronto has (Campbell?). So I'd like to see that happen tomorrow night.

Good to see Nuti back in there. I like his game.

Wennberg remains a black hole and I have seen little evidence that Stenlund wouldn't be just as effective. Torts relied on PLD's line a lot anyway when trying to shut down the Matthews line. But...Torts gonna Torts, right?

Would be a good time for literally any forward to show up.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Some might say that this game is critical.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Score goals or no more bubble for the bluejackets

 

[Monk]

Would be a good time for literally any forward to show up.

This. For the love of god, just crank shots. Don't make it pretty, just cycle, f***ing crank shots & crash the net. C'mon boys!

 

[majormajor]

Hope Torts splits the goalies in Games 3 & 4. Elvis is a much better "backup" than whoever Toronto has (Campbell?). So I'd like to see that happen tomorrow night.

Good to see Nuti back in there. I like his game.

Wennberg remains a black hole and I have seen little evidence that Stenlund wouldn't be just as effective. Torts relied on PLD's line a lot anyway when trying to shut down the Matthews line. But...Torts gonna Torts, right?

Would be a good time for literally any forward to show up.

I'd take Stenlund on the powerplay, but 5v5 Wennberg is actually a better producer than Stenlund (not saying much), and good luck getting Torts to trust Stenlund defensively in those matchups vs Tavares. I'm not sure I could stomach it either.

 

[DarkandStormy]

I'd take Stenlund on the powerplay, but 5v5 Wennberg is actually a better producer than Stenlund (not saying much), and good luck getting Torts to trust Stenlund defensively in those matchups vs Tavares. I'm not sure I could stomach it either.

The thing is, he doesn't need to. Last change. He can put out any non-Stenlund line against Matthews and Tavares. Of course, I know this won't happen, but one can dream, no?

 

[Old Guy]

I hope we cream those punks.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Some might say that this game is critical.

Some? Every mother-f***ing body should be saying this.

 

[Fro]

Some? Every mother-f***ing body should be saying this.

You should be in publication work with how smooth you are with words lol

 

[Finner]

If there are no legs tonight we can pack the stuff and go home. Game 2 was an nightmare, worst CBJ in years?

My picks for the game

First goal is critical if is not us i guess we are doomed

Korpi. He has been amazing can he be lord and savior today?

Maple leafs. Muzzin out, their defence is nothing compared to us.

Matthews and Tavares they both score and now they no theres a goalie not a brickwall so do they have their confidend?

Refs??? Game 2 was nightmare by us and by the referees. Is their clear line or is it Toronto 70 CBJ 30.

With those picks im ready for the night.

CBJ 3 TOR 2

Werenski 1 Gus 1 gamewinning goal PLD in 3rd time 17:56 Korpi 28/30

Matthews 1PP goal Reilly 1 Andersen 19/22

Penalties Tor 6min CBJ 12min

Lets go!

 

[CharlotteJacket]

If the Pens are in the Lottery, you know the outcome. The Hockey Gods do not say no to Mario

The Oilers would like a word with you.

 

[aRussian]

We got two entirely different games this series so I have no idea what to expect out of this team. No consistency.
I really need to find and dig out my old 8-ball

 

[Ship of Fools]

Jackets 5-2, offensive frenzy tonight -- Let's Go!

 

[ViD]

We got two entirely different games this series so I have no idea what to expect out of this team. No consistency.
I really need to find and dig out my old 8-ball

Toronto did lose one of their best defensemen.

Torts must have let our guys have it after the game.

I expect a better performance from the Jackets

 

[ViD]

Jackets 5-2, offensive frenzy tonight -- Let's Go!

If we score 5 or more that’d be a miracle for us and a blow from which Toronto will never recover

 

[cbjgirl]

You guys can blame me, I didn't actually watch the game on Tuesday. That's why they played so badly. I'll be watching the next two.

 

[Monk]

You guys can blame me, I didn't actually watch the game on Tuesday. That's why they played so badly. I'll be watching the next two.

You better drink an extra beer tonight to make up for it. I'll join you in that endeavor.

 

[MAHJ71]

cracking open ...

Inherit The Stars vol. 2
from North High Brewing

cheers

 

[Bobcat110]

Boy game two was boring. I don’t know how leafs fans can stand to watch that.

3-2 cbj in 2OT.