Pre-Game Talk: SENS @ Oilers, tonight, 9PM

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[Dan Patrick]

Three thoughts for tonight:
1. I feel like I've got a bit of PTSD from that last game I can't imagine how the players feel.
2. I hope Daccord starts
3. No more injuries please
4. Go Sens Go

 

[BondraTime]

Feel like it will be another game we get lit up, think we score 2-3 though

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Feel like it will be another game we get lit up, think we score 2-3 though

I think we will keep it close for the first half of the game. No penalties taken. It will be considered a win. And then the flood gates will open when they score at 12:51 of the second. 5-1.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

I am having my annual backyard x-mas tree burning ceremony that includes burning 6 months of amazon boxes and a few cords of wood. I may be unable to see this game.

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[Silencio]

I am having my annual backyard x-mas tree burning ceremony that includes burning 6 months of amazon boxes and a few cords of wood. I may be unable to see this game.

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If it's anything like the last game, burning some tires might be appropriate

 

[Tuna99]

I’m Watching but I have a backup plan for 9:15pm if its a stinker - the Mormon murder thing.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

If it's anything like the last game, burning some tires might be appropriate

I may pull out some old Sens gear...

 

[cudi]

I’m Watching but I have a backup plan for 9:15pm if its a stinker - the Mormon murder thing.

Make sure you leave your cell phone at home and wear gloves.

 

[Tuna99]

Oddly, in a world where everyone is so busy feeling sorry for Prince and Princess’s, Presidents are victims, millionaire NHL owners go on Parliament Hill to air their grievances of how hard done by they are - it’s nice to have a group of players that isn’t doing great but no one feels sorry for.

 

[Quackenator]

I’m Watching but I have a backup plan for 9:15pm if its a stinker - the Mormon murder thing.

thats a pretty good watch

 

[Tuna99]

Make sure you leave your cell phone at home and wear gloves.

just saw the teaser but those mormons don’t play

 

[Asquaredx2]

Three thoughts for tonight:
1. I feel like I've got a bit of PTSD from that last game I can't imagine how the players feel.
2. I hope Daccord starts
3. No more injuries please
4. Go Sens Go

Do we know who the starter is yet?

Not to relitigate Wednesday's debacle of a performance, but I actually thought Murray played OK despite the score. Edmonton literally could have won by double digits if not for some great saves by him.

That being said, one of the reasons I think Daccord is a better fit in nets for our tirefire of a blue line is that I feel like he is much better at making saves with no rebounds and stopping play. I have zero statistical evidence to back that up but just going on the eye test, he has a better glove hand than Murray and I am impressed at his ability to smother pucks that hit his chest or body. Murray makes a lot of great saves but I feel as though he gives up rebounds and then the Sens are pathetically feeble at breaking out of their own zone. Edmonton was able to get fourth and fifth chances off of failed clearing attempts and would eventually score.

It's not Murray's fault that the players in front of him play defense like headless chickens, but I feel like Daccord's rebound control and even puck handling were a big factor in why we looked better in the previous game.

Of course I am sure there are stats to disprove my theory, haha.

 

[mianjo]

Let us Pray.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

me too!!!

 

[cudi]

me too!!!

The anti-Ricky Bobby.

GOT 2 LAST NAMES!!

 

[Dan Patrick]

Do we know who the starter is yet?

Not to relitigate Wednesday's debacle of a performance, but I actually thought Murray played OK despite the score. Edmonton literally could have won by double digits if not for some great saves by him.

That being said, one of the reasons I think Daccord is a better fit in nets for our tirefire of a blue line is that I feel like he is much better at making saves with no rebounds and stopping play. I have zero statistical evidence to back that up but just going on the eye test, he has a better glove hand than Murray and I am impressed at his ability to smother pucks that hit his chest or body. Murray makes a lot of great saves but I feel as though he gives up rebounds and then the Sens are pathetically feeble at breaking out of their own zone. Edmonton was able to get fourth and fifth chances off of failed clearing attempts and would eventually score.

It's not Murray's fault that the players in front of him play defense like headless chickens, but I feel like Daccord's rebound control and even puck handling were a big factor in why we looked better in the previous game.

Of course I am sure there are stats to disprove my theory, haha.

The way I described it to my buddy is Murray is an okay/good goaltender going from a good team to a bad team, Daccord is an okay/good/young goaltender going from a bad team to a bad team.

Daccord got lit up regularly on those early Arizona teams, he knows positioning with poor defensive coverage in front of him and I find I notice him overcompensating for it at times leaving himself open to cross seam passing plays. With Murray there are plays where he relies on defensive coverage that simply isn't there or looks like the puck goes right through him because they are the kind of high quality shots he hasn't had to face often before coming to Ottawa.

I still have hope Murray can be great again with a good defence in front of him, with Daccord I mean he's never backstopped a really good team and could be an absolute gem.

Sorry for derailing the PGT. All that to say I want to keep seeing Daccord get reps as I think he could be really good down the line.

 

[SensFactor]

Sens will win this one. I expected something like 4-3 Sens.

Goals from Tkachuk, Dadonov, C.Brown and Paul

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Expecting big game from Chabot, Tkachuk and Stutzle. They hate to lose and have competitive fire. They'll come out swinging. C.Brown too.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

me too!!!

What?!?! I thought it was Ben Bishop getting the start tonight!

 

[foggyvisor]

me too!!!

I'm not sure Edmonton has an answer for him, even with last change.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Our centers without White should be.

Norris
Tierney
Paul
Anisimov.

 

[aragorn]

3-1 Ottawa

Tkachuk - Norris - C. Brown
Paul - Stutzle - Batherson
Peca - Tierny - Dadonov
Haley - Anisimov - Watson

 

[mianjo]

6-1 Edmonton

 

[Answer]

3-1 Ottawa

Tkachuk - Norris - C. Brown
Paul - Stutzle - Batherson
Peca - Tierny - Dadonov
Haley - Anisimov - Watson

Really?