Post-Game Talk: Regrettably, there is a game today. G56: Canes @ Caps | 3/3/22 | 7:00p ET
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No idea. He clearly bumped the puck to where Kuzy could get it. Maybe they'll fix that.
Or maybe this is his punishment for being a political pawn.
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Matt Irwin is a legit talent
Who the f*** was that team, and how do I get more of them?
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Smart, strong game all around, esp the 1st 40, seemed like it was a 5-man team D effort which has been lacking
2 good game efforts in a row, and the Top-6 finally all in a game together
[cliche]you're never as bad as your bad streaks, and never as good as your good streaks[/cliche]
2 good game efforts in a row, and the Top-6 finally all in a game together
[cliche]you're never as bad as your bad streaks, and never as good as your good streaks[/cliche]
Of course i missed this game! WLC had districts tonight so I was there. Watching the replay now. Love that Vanny got a shutout!
notDkristich
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Regular season is long, and hard on rookies. He still has upside as top 4 for D.
Wait we played a hockey game tonight? Stupid ESPN+.
Most shocking thing of the night was observing Carlson's assist on OV's PP goal. That is the shortest amount of time I've seen the puck on Carlson's stick b4 passing to OV ALL season
Suprisingly not that rusty at all. I liked him alot. Constant thread on offensive side, present on the defensive.
However the rust might come a bit later, first couple games back are a bit of special sometimes. Relief of being there again, and some extra adrenaline can make wonders.
I really hope they didnt rush him back too quickly. But the Mantha we saw today is the guy we hoped to get for Vrana + 1st.
Hivemind
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He looked pretty good, but so did the whole team tonight. Easier to look good when the team is clicking.
g00n
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Lol yeah it was all a team effort boosting Mantha. His individual play was an illusion.
Wow, best game i´ve seen in many weeks. After the first goal i was never really worried. They kept control over the game for 60 minutes. Weird feeling not giving up 4 goals in 5 minutes in the second period.
Today was also i think the first time ever i saw Ovi try a wraparound goal. It felt weird for some reason. Is that something he normally does that i´ve just missed over the years?
Just from the one angle on the nhl app, i don’t think ovie actually touched the puck. He just kinda protected it and let it go to Kuz. Smart play, but no touch = no assist.
Holtbyisms
Matt Irwin is a legit talent
He's always been better off with a puck carrier on his wing. Mantha is very good at it, hence why he was the one trusted to enter the zone on the 2nd PP unit every rush up the ice. Think that actually made a significant difference.
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I'm saying he's been skating better the last few games and people have not noticed. No Mantha required. I'm watching his defensive play, his attempts to escape defensive pressure, his speed on rushes & backchecking, his pivots, etc. and I'm seeing "normal" for him or very close to it.
He's never going to be the fastest guy on the ice but the narrative that he's hobbled and incapable of playing seems overblown.
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The compete level was great last night. Every single player on the team was engaged and working hard - part of the reason they were so good when the season started. Really hope they build off of this win and its not a one time thing. This team badly needs some consistency.
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I dunno, I recall watching him trying to stick to his guy in our zone a few times and he was a step behind every time on the cycle coverage.
He was terrific. He does so many little things very well. Really encouraging return.
That said, I want to see him be more assertive towards goal. I think his release might be even better than Sprong’s and his one-timer is second only to Ovi’s on the team. I’d love to see a wrinkle on the PP where Mantha is in the Ovi spot on the other side of the rink, like Tampa does with Stamkos-Hedman-Kucherov.
it feels like 90% of the team has regressed in 2022.
hard to look good when the team is sucking.
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Matt Irwin is a legit talent
I agree, I just think having a guy like Oshie come back to his line and now Mantha makes a big difference on covering Nick's weakest trait, his overall speed. Both of those guys can haul the puck.
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Sheary looked great on the fourth line and that's a relief. Don't need our best line to begin to struggle right now.
Lots of encouraging performances last night. Great goaltending.
Probably need to do something about the third line. Adding a w/c seems like a possibility before the tdl, per Mac.
Lots of encouraging performances last night. Great goaltending.
Probably need to do something about the third line. Adding a w/c seems like a possibility before the tdl, per Mac.
Neil Racki
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Just watched the 8 min highlights ... Caps goals came with guys in front of the net. Goals 1 and 2 the goalie was completely screened.
Ovie should get an assist for Kuzy first goal. Clearly (but lightly) bumped it up the board to Kuz.
Canes finish checks. Looks like in the 3rd we started to get bogged down in our own end not cleanly clearing the puck out but hard to tell w highlights.
Kracken on Saturday 7 pm at home.
Ovie should get an assist for Kuzy first goal. Clearly (but lightly) bumped it up the board to Kuz.
Canes finish checks. Looks like in the 3rd we started to get bogged down in our own end not cleanly clearing the puck out but hard to tell w highlights.
Kracken on Saturday 7 pm at home.
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