GDT: SCF Game 2: Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning 8:00 PM EST CBC, SN, TVAS, TSN 690

[JohnLennon]

Evans in a non-contact jersey at practice.

They f***ed up with Armia and most likely rushed(symptoms?) with Evans.

Well played.

Why is Armia a GTD though? Isn't he healthy? Curious to see hwo the fourth line looks tonight, but in any case I have a feeling the Habs come out flying and play really well tonight. GO HABS GOOOO

 

[Perrah]

Need to play a better game. I think they can lose this one but need to play better. For how bad last game was it was still 2-1 until that Chiarot bad bounce.

 

[admiralcadillac]

They couldn't muster even 20 shots last game. It'll take close to 40 against Vasilevskiy just to maybe get 2 past him. I doubt we score 3 times in a game against him.

It’s not really about the number of shots though is it

 

[Laurentide]

It’s not really about the number of shots though is it

With this team? I don't think 19 shots on Vasilevskiy have much of a chance of translating into more than maybe one goal, if that. They need high volume.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Tampa is like the leafs, but with actual good defending.

They are uber-aggressive though, and vulnerable if our team defense is sharp. The habs need to find a way to win those battles for the puck and catch Tampa sitting too high. Oh, and you gotta score on them.

If you exploit their weakness and score out of it, you put them in doubt and disjoint their system (their defense will be afraid to jump in, leaving their fwds alone against our trap).

The main idea of their system is puck movement from the D to the fwds in every zone. If you make their D hesitate, they are vulnerable and not as dangerous.

 

[Boris Le Tigre]

Hopefully the boys can make a better account for themselves tonight!

 

[dinodebino]

And so it begins...one down, more to go.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

If we lose this one, it's over... A must win.

 

[haseoke39]

If we lose this one, it is not over. We've come on stronger in every series as it goes on.

 

[McGees]

F. the Bolts.
That is all.

 

[Habano]

Not dissing Gallagher but he's not producing on that line. If we're gonna keep playing him, we've gotta put him on another line who can take advantage of what he brings.

Please, before someone points out the huge goal that Lehk scored to win in OT, you all know what I'm saying. I'd move Gally from that line and try him with KK and Anderson. I know they haven't been lighting up the scoreboard but they're more offensive and may be able to take advantage of Gally's net front presence. It would also help Gally to have someone to come to his aid when he's getting absolutely hammered in the crease. Danault and Lehkonen are not those guys.

Byron would just add another element to the Danault shutdown line. Three players who can skate and play both ends of the ice. My 2 cents worth.

 

[Be a Hab]

My gut feeling is that Gallagher is going to score a big goal tonight

 

[Team_Spirit]

It's over when someone lift the cup.

I will be supporting the boys all the way let's f***ing gooooooooooo

 

[cphabs]

My gut feeling is that Gallagher is going to score a big goal tonight

The blood of a warrior has been spilled... If this doesn’t wake our team up? Nothing will. He was basically pile driven into the ice.

 

[Yoor]

With this team? I don't think 19 shots on Vasilevskiy have much of a chance of translating into more than maybe one goal, if that. They need high volume.

I agree with this, i said it earlier we need more shots from the point into traffic, i know it's cliché but they have to do it. They also need to get those shots off quicker-last game the D were taking too long to release the shot and/or there was no one creating traffic. Outside of turnovers this is how the Habs will score on this goalie with deflections and screens/rebounds.

 

[davey999]

How about this? Do not put the Suzuki line on the ice. If Cooper is going to continue to match up, Cooper will be forced to play Point because they are his best line. Once they get to 1:00 minute into said shift, put Suzuki's out there.

 

[Plekaturtlenec]

I feel strangely confident about the game tonight. They know what to expect and the nerves should be diminished. I expect heavy pressure early and getting 1-2 past Vasi early.

 

[Be a Hab]

How about this? Do not put the Suzuki line on the ice. If Cooper is going to continue to match up, Cooper will be forced to play Point because they are his best line. Once they get to 1:00 minute into said shift, put Suzuki's out there.

You know, it's not that bad of an idea. Suzuki's line plays a little less, Point's line plays a little less. Force Cooper to play Points line vs Danault's. It cant be worst than last game.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Why is Armia a GTD though? Isn't he healthy? Curious to see hwo the fourth line looks tonight, but in any case I have a feeling the Habs come out flying and play really well tonight. GO HABS GOOOO

Coaching game where they don't want to reveal their plan?

 

[Be a Hab]

Johnson probably moving up to the second line with Stamkos and Cirelli. Let's play our 4th line and let them dominate down low Tampa's 4th line.

 

[Habs Halifax]

With this team? I don't think 19 shots on Vasilevskiy have much of a chance of translating into more than maybe one goal, if that. They need high volume.

Could be high volume or it could be more quality ones or taking advantage of the chances we get. If Caufield scores on his chance for example? That's the difference sometimes.

I get your point though. It would be nice to pepper them with more shots which helps the probability

 

[sampollock]

feel better about tonight, but... still nervous....

all the guys need to come out with fire

 

[Adam Michaels]

I hope we can take advantage of the Bolts cap issues and get Killorn for cheap in Montreal in the offseason. In the meantime, I won't miss him!

I wanted Killorn at the start of the year when Bolts were in cap trouble before they went the route they went to.

I'm a big fan of the type of game he plays. And he's made for playoff performances.

 

[sampollock]

Kuch needs to pay hard if he wants the puck

 

[Habs Halifax]

I feel strangely confident about the game tonight. They know what to expect and the nerves should be diminished. I expect heavy pressure early and getting 1-2 past Vasi early.

If we keep them to 2 goals or less, we have a shot at it. I'm confident they will come up with a good game plan and come out with more urgency but not sure how it ends up. Personally, my expectations are low but I'll be watching every minute of it!