Fenxis 99 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I don't know how they survived giving up all of those powerplays; it should have been suicide. But the Sens were strong in the faceoff circle and on the counter-attack all night long. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Guy Boucher has gone back to the trap he used in Tampa. Pitt wasn't ready for it, and honestly, Ottawa probably should have scored more but for a couple of posts and great saves. sullivan and tocchet are great strategic coaches. They'll figure it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Pitts had 3 posts, Ottawa had two... game could have gone either way. I saw Ottawa using a 2 forechecker 3 back setup more than the 1-3-1 trap. a 2-1-2 perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Pitts had 3 posts, Ottawa had two... game could have gone either way. I saw Ottawa using a 2 forechecker 3 back setup more than the 1-3-1 trap. a 2-1-2 perhaps? 2-1-2 is their pressure forecheck, which is a weak side flush forecheck from what I saw. Force the puck up the strong side and then lock ( F3 forward drops back withD and forms a 3 across to wall the blue line. When they don't pressure (ie the forward stands in front of the goalie and waits for the D to move the puck) they use that 1-3-1 It's weird, Boucher is totally trying to NOT get scored On. And it's working. Even in the offensive zone Ottawa often lined up a forward with the D on the blue line so there was 3 men REALLY high in the offensive zone. It. Is. super. Boring. To. Watch. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 It. Is. super. Boring. To. Watch. Pretty much; though it's somewhat entertaining as it allows their d-men (well Karlsson/Claesson) be able to activate offensively all of the time. Props to Boucher for picking a system that works with the roster you have I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Pretty much; though it's somewhat entertaining as it allows their d-men (well Karlsson/Claesson) be able to activate offensively all of the time. Props to Boucher for picking a system that works with the roster you have I guess. More like props to the GM for picking a coach that comes with the system that works for the roster you have. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 That might have been the first Pens game all playoffs where they out-Corsi'd the other team. Lol. Really good showing. Ottawa looked like they were trying to protect a 1-goal lead for the 35 minutes leading up to the Kessel goal. Pens were dominating puck possession but just couldn't break through. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 You mean 55 minutes until Zach Galifianakis scored. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sens had some sustained pressure in the first. Ended up about even. 2nd and 3rd were all Pens until the Kessel goal, then the Sens only got their first shot of the 3rd with like 2 minutes left with the empty net. Lol. Interesting game. Seems like the key is to not fall behind 1-0. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Gotcha. With the injuries the Penguins are racking up (ie: leading to fatigue from a short bench / weaker players w/ callups) if the series goes long Ottawa stands a better and better chance. That being said -- holy shit they need to step up their game. In game 2 Pitts used their speed a bit better to break down Ottawa's trap and counter Ottawa's breakouts. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Schultz is a big loss. Pens top 3 D are gone. Rust can be replaced reasonably well. Kuhnhackl is a solid replacement. Or Hornqvist could come back anyways. I agree though. Pens need a short series. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Huh interesting result; not sure if I'm happier about the Sens' outburst in the first or the fact they were able to put one past Murray. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Sens got a couple lucky-ish goals early and the Pens just unraveled. Brutal showing. Sens crowd was lively. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Other than the wrap-around (4th goal) where Fleury over-commited a bit I don't think the really was at fault for any of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Other than the wrap-around (4th goal) where Fleury over-commited a bit I don't think the really was at fault for any of them. Yeah, I agree. Was surprised they didn't pull him after 3. The goal on Murray was kind of an lol goal too. Puck just kind of stuck around for Turris. Kind of summed up the game well. Bounces going for the Sens, Pens not bothering to go for the loose puck or take the body. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 I guess the big question is who do they go to for game 4? Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Seems like they are going back to Fleury (if yesterday's practice is correct) -- though I suspect he does start he will have a very short leash. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The report is that it's Murray, not Fleury. http://www.nydailyne...ticle-1.3179550 Which I understand, if you're trying to spark the team and he DID win a Cup last year, but benching the guy who is arguably the team's leading candidate for the Conn Smythe after one off game seems a bit...Pittsburgh-y. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I guess there's a certain amount of panic in Pittsburgh, they really don't want to risk going down 3-1. Lots of compelling arguments to start either goalie tbh; no right answer unless you using hindsight tomorrow morning. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 I guess there's a certain amount of panic in Pittsburgh, they really don't want to risk going down 3-1. Lots of compelling arguments to start either goalie tbh; no right answer unless you using hindsight tomorrow morning. Hindsight only: Murray is the better goalie. Do you risk Fleury returning to form? All I wanted in the world was Flower doing it, but I dunno. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I got a lot of faith in Sullivan, and it seems he was right. I think it was more of a tactic to shake the team up, rather than to punish Fleury, but I dunno. It's nice to be able to sit your Stanley Cup winning goaltender to bring in your other Stanley Cup goaltender, though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 So are there 2 levels of fines/suspensions for players? http://www.outsports.com/2017/5/20/15670274/ryan-getzlaf-gay-slur-fine Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yes, Shaw was suspended because: 1. not a star player 2. there was a close up of his face on TV screaming the gay slur 3. there was widespread outrage because of 2. Getzlaf not suspended because: 1. Star Player 2. Playoffs 3. Less media outrage 4. No damning video footage, even though nobody is denying that he did it. It is equally disappointing and unsurprising that Getzlaf gets only a slap on the wrist. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm glad they distinguished between faggot and ********** and have explained how ********** is worse...smh Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm glad they distinguished between faggot and ********** and have explained how ********** is worse...smh Pretty bad. Back in the day (about 25 years ago) I ran a rec hockey team. The majority were asian players. Probably around 90%. We got called names all the time and only once did they catch it. The guy got a 5 game suspension. Link to post Share on other sites
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