Series Talk: WCQF: (C3) Colorado Avalanche vs (C2) Winnipeg Jets | Avs Win 4-1

[Pokecheque]

I don't think Georgiev was impressive, but he was OK for 4 games. That should be enough in the next round, but I'm terrified to see him against the Oilers in the WCF.

He made the big saves when he needed to after game 1. Also outdueled this year’s Vezina winner. Can’t ask for much more than that.

 

[wayninja]

Never in doubt

 

[Pokecheque]

So strange that Winnipeg was this year’s Jennings winner, have the presumptive Vezina winner in net, set NHL records for defensive stinginess, and yet had a surprisingly terrible penalty kill. What gives?

 

[The Moops]

What games are you watching?

The irony is palpable

 

[Chiarelli]

Nichushkin is 3x the player Duchene ever was

and took a much more direct route from Dallas to Colorado vs. Dutchy

 

[Chiarelli]

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

He made the big saves when he needed to after game 1. Also outdueled this year’s Vezina winner. Can’t ask for much more than that.

Agreed.

In the last four games of the series George had: 2GAA, 117 shots against, 8 goals, 0.931SV%.

Those are really high-end numbers, only Shesterkin, Swayman and Woll* have similar numbers in the playoffs so far. He had a f***ing abysmal first game we can all acknowledge. But if this was anyone other than George no one would be saying he did just "OK".

* Woll has only started one game.

 

[flyfysher]

So strange that Winnipeg was this year’s Jennings winner, have the presumptive Vezina winner in net, set NHL records for defensive stinginess, and yet had a surprisingly terrible penalty kill. What gives?

Jets poor defensive execution in the POs. You already know the RS means nothing. Remember when the Avs won the President’s Trophy and lost to the VGK.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

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Fourgiev found a friend.

IMO the winner of Stars/Knights vs Avs is mostly going to come down to which goalie shits the bed the least. Avs have more game breaking talent, Vegas is the deepest and most physical, Stars are nearly as deep with the highest ceiling in net.

Vegas fans were writing that this seasons team lacks hunger for the wins(after loss vs Dallas). Similar issues when we lost vs Seattle I would say. We were more interested in having after parties than winning.

 

[flyfysher]

Agreed.

In the last four games of the series George had: 2GAA, 117 shots against, 8 goals, 0.931SV%.

Those are really high-end numbers, only Shesterkin, Swayman and Woll* have similar numbers in the playoffs so far. He had a f***ing abysmal first game we can all acknowledge. But if this was anyone other than George no one would be saying he did just "OK".

* Woll has only started one game.

He did good. Obviously has the ability. Just keep it up. Situation illustrates just how were lucky the Avs were to have Francouz as Kuemper’s backup.

 

[Chiarelli]

it is sorta baffling that a team that won a cup using two goaltenders for separate stretches went into this post season the way they did

 

[wayninja]

I'd like to see al little less "OMG how did Helle collapse like that! WHAT A DUMBASS!" and a little more "Holy shit, even Supreme Commander Vezina of the Holy Order of Defensive Juggernauts got absolutely PROLAPSED by the supernova that is this relentless, generational Avalanche offense"

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

I'd like to see al little less "OMG how did Helle collapse like that! WHAT A DUMBASS!" and a little more "Holy shit, even Supreme Commander Vezina of the Holy Order of Defensive Juggernauts got absolutely PROLAPSED by the supernova that is this relentless, generational Avalanche offense"

Wouldn't we all?