Post-Game Talk: SCF GAME 2 - Blues take Game 2 over Bruins, even Stanley Cup Final series at 1-1

[Aeroforce]

I know it's been weeks since we've had a 'day after a loss,' but this one still stings. Had they competed or gotten beat by a hot goalie, I'd be better with it.

But by and large, last night looked like men against boys. Their effort level reminded me of Game One vs. Toronto. I hate to think they had a mental lapse and thought this was going to be easy, which some admitted after Game One against the Leafs.

St. Louis is doing what the B's did to Vancouver in 2011 - finishing every hit, which takes an immediate toll physically, and a mental toll as the series continues. Which is why a 2-0 lead and home ice was such a big deal.

Also St. Louis' defensive layers are solid. Lanes are clogged, and quality shots are very hard to come by.

I'm not a 'rules change' kinda guy, but it's worth considering allowing a Black Ace to enter the game if a player is injured by an opponent. In my estimation, Sundqvist's hit had 'intent' written all over it. It not only took a prime puck-mover out of the game, it upset the pairings and ice time for everyone else.

Granted the top line players are likely all nursing injuries. But the mental mistakes are what's really hurting them. It might be worth pulling out video from the 2013 Final to reiterate opportunities like this don't come around very often.

 

[lopey]

What have I done to wind up spending 5 nights in this hellhole of a city

OUCH!!

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Remembering back on last nights game, did the Bruins figure something out with Binnington, shooting 5-hole because both their goals came that way. He did seem a bit vunerable there so maybe they are onto something.

He definitely looked like they had him on the roaps early in the first,but rarely tested the rest of the game.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

He definitely looked like they had him on the roaps early in the first,but rarely tested the rest of the game.

the best was when pasta had that gift quality chance with under a minute left and put it right in the center of the net

 

[Bruin]

He definitely looked like they had him on the roaps early in the first,but rarely tested the rest of the game.

No doubt, they had their chance on that last PP but couldn't generate anything, I think that cost them in the end.

 

[caz16]

In person ?

Thanks for the info.

I think it must be phone because it is at 4 PM this afternoon. He had better get at least one game.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I know it's been weeks since we've had a 'day after a loss,' but this one still stings. Had they competed or gotten beat by a hot goalie, I'd be better with it.

But by and large, last night looked like men against boys. Their effort level reminded me of Game One vs. Toronto. I hate to think they had a mental lapse and thought this was going to be easy, which some admitted after Game One against the Leafs.

St. Louis is doing what the B's did to Vancouver in 2011 - finishing every hit, which takes an immediate toll physically, and a mental toll as the series continues. Which is why a 2-0 lead and home ice was such a big deal.

Also St. Louis' defensive layers are solid. Lanes are clogged, and quality shots are very hard to come by.

I'm not a 'rules change' kinda guy, but it's worth considering allowing a Black Ace to enter the game if a player is injured by an opponent. In my estimation, Sundqvist's hit had 'intent' written all over it. It not only took a prime puck-mover out of the game, it upset the pairings and ice time for everyone else.

Granted the top line players are likely all nursing injuries. But the mental mistakes are what's really hurting them. It might be worth pulling out video from the 2013 Final to reiterate opportunities like this don't come around very often.

I have always thought a team should be able to bring someone in to replace an injured player,especially on D .

 

[arider1990]

Along with a hefty fine and a lifetime of refs watching his every move until he retires, waiting to nab him.

I'm pretty sure they are already doing that second part.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

No doubt, they had their chance on that last PP but couldn't generate anything, I think that cost them in the end.

Yeah if there power play doesn’t get going,we’re going to be in big trouble I fear.

 

[arider1990]

What have I done to wind up spending 5 nights in this hellhole of a city

Get an excellent job that everyone here probably would die for.

 

[Chief Nine]

What have I done to wind up spending 5 nights in this hellhole of a city

I was there about 20 years ago. Not much to write home about

 

[Ladyfan]

Maroon is a fake tough guy.

He went down like a $2 ****e the second our bigger boys facewashed him.

I wanted to hit him last night .

 

[Ladyfan]

I've only seen him a couple times and what I've seen, he doesn't have much to offer hockey wise other than being a *****e fake tough guy. He was in Bruins faces all night, pushing and shoving them acting like some kind of bad ass. Fact of the matter is if this were the regular season, Chara would have laid him out last night but he knows better when it's the SCF's. Hopefully the B's get up a couple games on them and he takes care of business at the appropriate time.

A little hard for Z to risk going to the box when we were down a d man. I bet he will do "something" in a game soon.

 

[Bruin]

I wanted to hit him last night .

You should have, you would have had a lot of defenders backing you up i'm sure. lol

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Who is accepting it ? I would help out but they wouldn't let me bring in the baseball bat.

I hope Tuukka pulls a Timmy and blockers one of them. Or gives them a Burrows slash to the leg. Remember when the biter shashed Timmy and Looch punched Burrows in the back of the head ?...loved that

I watch every time Tuukka gets hit in the crease. If its incidental or one time he just turns around and skates away. But if its more than once in a game he will get a blocker jab in.
Thats a penalty, so I get nervous when he does it, but I am glad he does it. Make there be a price for the dirty stuff.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

If he's such a wuss, ass, fake tough guy ... why doesn't anyone else shut him up?

Because Miller is hurt and McQuaid is a UFA.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Poor Don, here he's looking like a classic example of a guy in his 80's staying in a position of influence when he's too fried to remember his own principles. He used to be a leader in denouncing hits from behind. He was a huge proponent of the "STOP" signs on the backs of kids jerseys and helmets.
Don Cherry Supports Stop Program to Promote Safe Hockey

Yeah he wears a Bruin tie or jacket once in awhile,but I think he really hates the Bruins,so does the dick he is with,listened two them before the OT period and all they talked about was the Blues ,I bet they both had a hard on the way they were carrying on about them,god I miss Jack and Brick.

 

[TP]

What have I done to wind up spending 5 nights in this hellhole of a city

Are all the tornado warnings over?

 

[TD Charlie]

I know it's been weeks since we've had a 'day after a loss,' but this one still stings. Had they competed or gotten beat by a hot goalie, I'd be better with it.

But by and large, last night looked like men against boys. Their effort level reminded me of Game One vs. Toronto. I hate to think they had a mental lapse and thought this was going to be easy, which some admitted after Game One against the Leafs.

St. Louis is doing what the B's did to Vancouver in 2011 - finishing every hit, which takes an immediate toll physically, and a mental toll as the series continues. Which is why a 2-0 lead and home ice was such a big deal.

Also St. Louis' defensive layers are solid. Lanes are clogged, and quality shots are very hard to come by.

I'm not a 'rules change' kinda guy, but it's worth considering allowing a Black Ace to enter the game if a player is injured by an opponent. In my estimation, Sundqvist's hit had 'intent' written all over it. It not only took a prime puck-mover out of the game, it upset the pairings and ice time for everyone else.

Granted the top line players are likely all nursing injuries. But the mental mistakes are what's really hurting them. It might be worth pulling out video from the 2013 Final to reiterate opportunities like this don't come around very often.

Felt like Vancouver to me as well, and we were Vancouver! That was a shameful attempt last night.

I actually hope it was just poor planning or going in over confident due to game 1. If last night was due to fatigue, injury, or really anything physical, then I’m afraid Patrick Maroon is correct

“You guys are f’d!”

 

[BMC]

What have I done to wind up spending 5 nights in this hellhole of a city

I visited St. Louis in 1983. The Arch is very cool, I got to go up in it & luckily it was a very clear day, you could see forever. Went to a 4th of July concert @ Busch Stadium & visited the McDonnell planetarium which is also cool, they had a Gemini capsule that had actually flown in space. I also enjoyed going to the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the farm where the Budweiser Clydesdales live & train. Did a tour of the Budweiser plant too. The trip was an interesting experience for a then 20 year old country girl

 

[TD Charlie]

A little hard for Z to risk going to the box when we were down a d man. I bet he will do "something" in a game soon.

For having 5 defensemen most of the game, and having to cover for the atrocious forward play, i thought the D held it together for the most part. They were under siege for what seemed like 90 percent of the game

 

[Spooner st]

He was hurting from a wicked slash last night. Anyone else notice this. ?

Yes, late in the third, before faceoff on a power play.

 

[VanIsle]

What is wrong with Marchand, he played the worst hockey I have ever seen anyone play last night.

It says he had 4 giveaways, he had more there is no way it was that low, this top line needs to get their a** in gear as right now it is horrible.

 

[The don godfather]

Like I said if you wanna mess up a game it's game 2 . Now is when the bread and butter starts.

 

[Spooner st]

I hope to fade off in a painless sleep soon.

That's sounds like a last goodbye.