GDT: WCQF Game 5: Blues @ Jets I 7:30pm CT I Prelimination Game (ft. bonus gif party)

[simon IC]

Well did Gunnar play well?

He was okay. He didn't stand out either way. I didn't see how he was any better than Bortuzzo.

 

[Novacain]

He was okay. He didn't stand out either way. I didn't see how he was any better than Bortuzzo.

Far less likely to take a dumb penalty to give Laine a free chance to terrorize us though.

 

[simon IC]

Far less likely to take a dumb penalty to give Laine a free chance to terrorize us though.

Aaaaah .....that's what this is all about.

 

[LGB51]

I love the talk from some of Jets fans in the series thread downplaying Binnington lol. Blues winning in spite of Binnington and blah blah blah lol. I'll tell you this much if I'd rather have JB over the Jets goalie in any game/series.

 

[Stopsight]

I liked gunner, Edmundson and borts haven't really been all that effective this series. Don't need both of them playing

 

[LGB]

Well did Gunnar play well?

I thought he did and the stats certainly say he did.
CF%: 63.89
xGF%: 67.52
+1
Also pretty notable that he was on the ice for five "high-danger" chances for, and only one against.

 

[simon IC]

I don't think running 4LD and 2RD is to our advantage. Some posters will argue that playing your "off-side" is no big deal. I suggest that those posters have never played defense. It might work for one game, but running that formula for an extended period seems like a bad idea to me. Especially in such a high stakes environment.

 

[yogintheaveragebears]

If only I had private jet woulda took vaca this day!!!!

 

[execwrite1]

The Thursday Night Miracle - wow, the Boys really proved what kind of team they are tonite.

My lovely wife is making some of her award-winning humble pie with a side dish of crow for me to chow down on today.

Never thought they would win this game after the Game Four loss. Incredible job by all the Blues, especially Coach Berube with the line changes, Binnington, Schenn and Schwartz.

Let's Go Blues!!

 

[Hrkac Circus]

Always thought a funny parody of this scene would be same shot followed by a shot showing the startled horsemen looking at their spears that now all have the ends cut off them.

 

[BlueDream]

The game ended 7 hours ago and I still haven’t gone a minute without thinking about it.

I really love/hate this team. I hate how addicted I am to them.

Once again, getting me excited just to somehow disappoint me I’m sure. The cycle is crazy.

 

[The Note]

After the second period I decided to log out of this, just put my phone down, and watch. I had posted and thought enough negativity and just wanted to watch the game. Pretty remarkable 3rd period. I never bought into the idea that they “didn’t want it enough” any time they’re losing a game. And I think you saw that last night. They want it plenty. They just need their top guys to play like their top guys. I’m still apprehensive about Saturday, simply because they can never make things easy, but if they can get contributions from Schwartz and Schenn I feel much better about their chances.

 

[PiggySmalls]

When I woke up this morning. First thing I did when I opened my eyes was say. I can’t believe the Blues won. But it was real.

 

[KingBran]

Dear Schwartz and Schenn...

Please...

SHOW UP!

Hey guys! Guess what?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Cotton McKnight]

But when he went vegas blues turned it around
I think he should consider for next game haha

I think he may have a game plan. On a lesser known Blues forum, one of the guys decided to switch seats in the 3rd, just like in one of the first two games.

So I'm gonna say, keep the superstitions alive!

 

[Lakas]

I think he may have a game plan. On a lesser known Blues forum, one of the guys decided to switch seats in the 3rd, just like in one of the first two games.

So I'm gonna say, keep the superstitions alive!

I have a friend who didn't watch the third period last night... So now I might be doing a play by play this Saturday.

 

[yogintheaveragebears]

Always been a fan of the jets chants was disappointed they didn’t have one for us... happy to hear we got one tonight!!! Game on!!!

 

[Halak Ness Monster]

I still can’t believe what happened! Oh my god what a comeback.

Game 6 can’t get here soon enough.

 

[izzy]

lets go blues!!!

 

[TK 421]

Ok so last night did actually happen, thought I'd dreamed up a win in my sleep.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Crap. Sounds like Bortz was a healthy scratch and Chief was impressed with Gunnar. Not happy with this development.

I thought Gunnarsson played a nice game. Edmundson on the other hand was a tire fire.

 

[David Dennison]

I thought Gunnarsson played a nice game. Edmundson on the other hand was a tire fire.

Yeah I wanted to see Eddy out, but I think we should have Gunnar in the lineup. He is the best passer of the trio, and we need that with the Jets putting extra pressure on the forecheck.

 

[Itsnotatrap]

Crap. Sounds like Bortz was a healthy scratch and Chief was impressed with Gunnar. Not happy with this development.

I think if you look at game 4, and why they ground us down and wore us out, top of the list is inability to exit the zone. Bortuzzo wasn’t the worst offender I don’t believe, but if you look at the strengths and weaknesses of Borts and Gunnar’s game, this is where Gunnar has a pretty big advantage.

 

[Ranksu]

Just now end watching the game. That 2nd goal shows Barbashev's does make so odd bonehead passes somethimes. I remember he did same kind bonehead pass end of regular season games too. Review that play over and over, he simply turn out puck with out good reason. Get puck in deep or shoot the puck in the net, hold it near bluline board or pass it back to dmen, but instead of those all he tries to blind pass middle of ice. Ofc Edmundson played pretty softly there and give free walk to Hayes. Even that Barbashev could have play physical when he back down front of own net and maybe hold Hayes own rebound, but Barby just freez and watch out the play doing nothing. That is in my mind showing bad hockey IQ.

 

[Note Worthy]

Not sure if this was posted but this from the story in the Post Dispatch. Check out these quotes:

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck wasn’t a big fan of the Schwartz goal, his first of the series and second game-winner of the season.

“Lucky pinballs,” Hellebuyck said. “The puck just bounced and ended up right on their tape. Tough to eat that one, but I thought we were the better team. If we keep fighting here, it’s not over.”

Your thoughts, Alex Pietrangelo?

“They can say that all they want,” Pietrangelo said. “Their first one’s a lucky bounce, too. He just throws the puck from the corner without looking and it goes right on the guy’s tape. They can make all the excuses they want but we found a way to score.”

Hey Hellebuyck, you mad, bro? Lol. Love Pietrangelo's comments on it.