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2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
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A Shot and a Goal
Hupamone
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
I heard the same piece of data as well. The point also was made that Detroit has been hosting, rather than playing on the road, in seventh games for quite some time. For much of the 1990s to the present, Detroit was in/has been in the position of hosting seventh games. Its regular season success is a large factor in why Detroit hasn't had to win a seventh game on the road in quite some time.
I am a lifetime Montreal fan with no bias for or against Detroit, but I must say, this Detroit team has so many players with vast Stanley Cup playoff experience that I think it can overcome the perceived or real difficulty of playing a seventh game on the road.
I live in Denver and watch many of the Avalanche games on TV. The Avs won game one on the road versus San Jose. In game two the Avs surrendered a goal in the final minute of the first period, the final minute of the second period and the final minute of the third period to allow the Sharks to force the game into overtime. The Sharks eventually won the game. Colorado coach--Joe Sacco--made some tactical errors regadring defensive pairings he used late in each period. Having said that, the Avs came t-h-i-s close to taking a 2-0 lead in their series against San Jose.
The Avs found a way to win a game in San Jose. My own opinion is that Detroit is a better team than Colorado and can find a way to win a game in the Shark Tank.
And good luck to Les Habs tonight against what I think will be an angry, determined bunch of Capitals.
I heard the same piece of data as well. The point also was made that Detroit has been hosting, rather than playing on the road, in seventh games for quite some time. For much of the 1990s to the present, Detroit was in/has been in the position of hosting seventh games. Its regular season success is a large factor in why Detroit hasn't had to win a seventh game on the road in quite some time.
I am a lifetime Montreal fan with no bias for or against Detroit, but I must say, this Detroit team has so many players with vast Stanley Cup playoff experience that I think it can overcome the perceived or real difficulty of playing a seventh game on the road.
I live in Denver and watch many of the Avalanche games on TV. The Avs won game one on the road versus San Jose. In game two the Avs surrendered a goal in the final minute of the first period, the final minute of the second period and the final minute of the third period to allow the Sharks to force the game into overtime. The Sharks eventually won the game. Colorado coach--Joe Sacco--made some tactical errors regadring defensive pairings he used late in each period. Having said that, the Avs came t-h-i-s close to taking a 2-0 lead in their series against San Jose.
The Avs found a way to win a game in San Jose. My own opinion is that Detroit is a better team than Colorado and can find a way to win a game in the Shark Tank.
And good luck to Les Habs tonight against what I think will be an angry, determined bunch of Capitals.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Not sure what to make of it (read: not too much), but Dave Stubbs (Montreal Gazette) said this about the Canadiens as they arrived for their pre-game skate:
Unlike years past, you've got a lot of Championship experience in the room for Les Boys.
And good luck to Les Habs tonight against what I think will be an angry, determined bunch of Capitals.
Not sure what to make of it (read: not too much), but Dave Stubbs (Montreal Gazette) said this about the Canadiens as they arrived for their pre-game skate:
Unlike years past, you've got a lot of Championship experience in the room for Les Boys.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
On the Caps side, Karl Alzner is in for Poti (broken face), and will be paired with Carlson (interesting choice, I think).
Walker may be in for Fleischman.
On the Caps side, Karl Alzner is in for Poti (broken face), and will be paired with Carlson (interesting choice, I think).
Walker may be in for Fleischman.
FadeToBlack&Gold
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Howard said it best in his post-game interview last night. You go in aiming to split the first two games on the road, though two wins would be nice to have.
Howard said it best in his post-game interview last night. You go in aiming to split the first two games on the road, though two wins would be nice to have.
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
I don't expect them to win tonight. But I can't say a MTL win this evening would totally shock me, either.
I don't expect them to win tonight. But I can't say a MTL win this evening would totally shock me, either.
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Habs win 4-2. Book it.
Habs win 4-2. Book it.
A Shot and a Goal
Hupamone
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
I expect Washington to win this evening and a Montreal victory would shock me, pleasantly so. Since recent posts in this thread have included the subject of road wins in seventh games of series, I wonder when Montreal last won a Game Seven on the road. I don't know the answer. Anyone have the answer to that?
I expect Washington to win this evening and a Montreal victory would shock me, pleasantly so. Since recent posts in this thread have included the subject of road wins in seventh games of series, I wonder when Montreal last won a Game Seven on the road. I don't know the answer. Anyone have the answer to that?
GreatLakerMohawk
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
If Halak is anything less than stellar, Washington will pound them. Of course, if Varlamov/Theodore shows up like dog crap, then forget it.
That said, if the Caps can get through this round I really think they'll roll into the ECF for a likely showdown with Pittsburgh. Boston can beat Pittsburgh as the Pens struggle mightily with, ahem, trap teams - but they do have the much better talent. If Boston decides to man up against the Penguins they can win though.
If Halak is anything less than stellar, Washington will pound them. Of course, if Varlamov/Theodore shows up like dog crap, then forget it.
That said, if the Caps can get through this round I really think they'll roll into the ECF for a likely showdown with Pittsburgh. Boston can beat Pittsburgh as the Pens struggle mightily with, ahem, trap teams - but they do have the much better talent. If Boston decides to man up against the Penguins they can win though.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Montreal beat Boston in Game 7 in 2004 on the road; also rallying from a 3-1 hole.
I expect Washington to win this evening and a Montreal victory would shock me, pleasantly so. Since recent posts in this thread have included the subject of road wins in seventh games of series, I wonder when Montreal last won a Game Seven on the road. I don't know the answer. Anyone have the answer to that?
Montreal beat Boston in Game 7 in 2004 on the road; also rallying from a 3-1 hole.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
I don't think there is any outcome (blowout or close win by either team) that would shock me tonight. The Canadiens have played the best team in the league 10 times this year and are 5-4-1.
Obviously would like to see them win, but I'll have no complaints if they lose. They've done the franchise proud.
I don't think there is any outcome (blowout or close win by either team) that would shock me tonight. The Canadiens have played the best team in the league 10 times this year and are 5-4-1.
Obviously would like to see them win, but I'll have no complaints if they lose. They've done the franchise proud.
GreatLakerMohawk
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Martin still needs to go though, right?
Martin still needs to go though, right?
FadeToBlack&Gold
Kettle Medallion
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
*dons tinfoil hat*
Expect the Caps get all the calls tonight. Herr Bettman can't allow the dirty and storied Habs to knock off the Washington Jr. Penguins.
*dons tinfoil hat*
Expect the Caps get all the calls tonight. Herr Bettman can't allow the dirty and storied Habs to knock off the Washington Jr. Penguins.
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Doesn't matter, the refs can't put the puck in the net for the Capitals, even if they give them PPs.
*dons tinfoil hat*
Expect the Caps get all the calls tonight. Herr Bettman can't allow the dirty and storied Habs to knock off the Washington Jr. Penguins.
Doesn't matter, the refs can't put the puck in the net for the Capitals, even if they give them PPs.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Oh yes; without question, in my mind. I'm not going to say the series would be over if he wasn't coaching, but for every good decision he's made, there's been an equally curious one. I'd love to have Boucher take over; however, they gave JM a fat deal and I think we're stuck with him until the team implodes. Unfortunately, they look to be a team that will finish betwwen 6th-10th for the forseeable future. In other words, just good enough to not get the coach fired.
Oh yes; without question, in my mind. I'm not going to say the series would be over if he wasn't coaching, but for every good decision he's made, there's been an equally curious one. I'd love to have Boucher take over; however, they gave JM a fat deal and I think we're stuck with him until the team implodes. Unfortunately, they look to be a team that will finish betwwen 6th-10th for the forseeable future. In other words, just good enough to not get the coach fired.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
More than anything else, this is the story of the series for me - the Caps being 1-30. That's amazing. If they connected at their regular season rate, they'd have another 7 PPG this series.
That being said - Montreal's PK was pretty solid all year.
More than anything else, this is the story of the series for me - the Caps being 1-30. That's amazing. If they connected at their regular season rate, they'd have another 7 PPG this series.
That being said - Montreal's PK was pretty solid all year.
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
It's not just the PK, this is a fundamentally awful PP, especially on the 5 on 3. No one wants to move, they all want to pass around the puck like its a hot potato before someone (usually Ovi) takes the shot from the point which never makes its way to the net, its usually blocked or misses the net completely.
Wash rinse repeat.
It's not just the PK, this is a fundamentally awful PP, especially on the 5 on 3. No one wants to move, they all want to pass around the puck like its a hot potato before someone (usually Ovi) takes the shot from the point which never makes its way to the net, its usually blocked or misses the net completely.
Wash rinse repeat.
OvahInDovah
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Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
You would think after 6 game sof this they might try something different. I'm hoping they go back to more of the same.
Fun fact on Mike Green: In his last 24 playoff games, he has.... one goal.
You would think after 6 game sof this they might try something different. I'm hoping they go back to more of the same.
Fun fact on Mike Green: In his last 24 playoff games, he has.... one goal.
Terrierbyassociation
Fight Cancer, Wherever You Find It
Re: 2009-2010 NHL Playoffs Thread Part II: Dan Boyle's fate rests in the balance...
Mike Green is so bad, I wonder if he is a secret agent for the Habs.
Mike Green is so bad, I wonder if he is a secret agent for the Habs.
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