Chris Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well they played really well for 2 periods and tried to sit on it in the third which still doesn't work. In the end they showed some good character and pulled off a huge win against the best team in the league. Most everyone chipped in positively at some point of the game. Unfortunately they still haven't learned to play smart hockey, get the puck deep when you have a lead, stop taking dumb penalties, they had 4 or 5 in the offensive zone. Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers. I liked Pyatt Gomez Gionta, Sk was pretty good, Quietly Moen and Lapierre were good. You can't complain much about that one, i'm sure Price would want the 4th one back, or if Hamrlik knew what to do on the point with a 2 goal lead it wouldn't have even happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Markov played more than 30 minutes; he was exhausted and said so after the game. Same thing with Hamrlik who made a couple of big mistakes, notably on the 4th goal. Agreed. You should have seen Hamrlik between the 3rd period and Overtime. He spent the entire 2 minutes leaning up against the boards breathing heavily! Even after the game was over, Hamr was still exausted! Can we blame him, our boys played 2/3 of the game with 5 d-men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Can someone start a goaltenting thread so the rest of us can read posts not about the goalies. Man is that old. Price wins you bitch, Price loses you bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Sergei Kostitsyn has been saved. Hell of a game. He was forcing turnovers, drawing penalties, making great passes, killing penalties... he was the best player on the ice last night. And he's been good for quite some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Can someone start a goaltenting thread so the rest of us can read posts not about the goalies. Man is that old. Price wins you bitch, Price loses you bitch. i agree its hard to get into a game thread or what to read it when most of it is just about the goalies... i just find it funny that ever game that is won or lose is base on the goalies play..try to keep in mind that its a team sport..if this keeps up in montreal if i was a goalie i would never sign a deal to play here..its a bit sad really.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Do you think we can expect this style of hockey from now on, or is this just a flash in the pan? This type of hockey was exciting and fast paced, and didn't seem like the JM style. Maybe he's turned a corner and now see's that the team make up cannot foster his defensive style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPetit Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 BTW, am I mistaken or have I seen a better D'Agostini yesterday night? Let's hope that it is just an awakening from a very deep slumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEP26 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Do you think we can expect this style of hockey from now on, or is this just a flash in the pan? This type of hockey was exciting and fast paced, and didn't seem like the JM style. Maybe he's turned a corner and now see's that the team make up cannot foster his defensive style. the only thing that i could think is he changes his game plan depending on the team we are playing..but i agree i think the way we played last night works better for the players we have...its time to take the leash of and let these guys fly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Do you think we can expect this style of hockey from now on, or is this just a flash in the pan? This type of hockey was exciting and fast paced, and didn't seem like the JM style. Maybe he's turned a corner and now see's that the team make up cannot foster his defensive style. I don't neccesarily expect the Habs to play any one style under Martin... I think the goal is for the team to adjust their game plan to suit what needs to get done. You just can't sit back and let the Capitals come at you, your best bet is to get on their D and make life difficult back there (same as how people play us, actually). Against a team like Buffalo, I wouldn't expect the same aggressive play. That's my take on it, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Yeah, they tried the sit back style against the Bruins..and it did not work, I think with physical teams they have to beat the other teams to the punch so to speak, get that first jab in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 You know how the Leafs have Leaf Nation? The Habs fans should have their own title. Nothing is Ever Good Enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Do you think we can expect this style of hockey from now on, or is this just a flash in the pan? This type of hockey was exciting and fast paced, and didn't seem like the JM style. Maybe he's turned a corner and now see's that the team make up cannot foster his defensive style. I think it's just another flash in thepan. Remember on Jan 22nd and 23rd when our boys marched into N-J and beat the Devils and then they destroyed the Rangeers the foloowing day!?!? What happenned after that? OUr boys lost three important games against 3 teams with whom we are fighting for a playoffs spot. I just hope we can pick up 2 points against the Flyers this week-end! BTW, am I mistaken or have I seen a better D'Agostini yesterday night? Let's hope that it is just an awakening from a very deep slumber. Meh... I was there and he did not do anything to made him stand out! He's playing cause we have soo many injuries. When the regulars will come back, he'll be sent to Hamilton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thib46 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I think it's just another flash in thepan. Remember on Jan 22nd and 23rd when our boys marched into N-J and beat the Devils and then they destroyed the Rangeers the foloowing day!?!? What happenned after that? OUr boys lost three important games against 3 teams with whom we are fighting for a playoffs spot. I just hope we can pick up 2 points against the Flyers this week-end! Meh... I was there and he did not do anything to made him stand out! He's playing cause we have soo many injuries. When the regulars will come back, he'll be sent to Hamilton! I do not think he clears waivers. If he has to clear waivers some team will pick him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Agreed. You should have seen Hamrlik between the 3rd period and Overtime. He spent the entire 2 minutes leaning up against the boards breathing heavily! Even after the game was over, Hamr was still exausted! Can we blame him, our boys played 2/3 of the game with 5 d-men! Yeah that struck me too. Even while Habs were celebrating around Plekanec, Hamrlik was leaning on the net and still trying to catch his breath lol. He still has tons of energy fora veteran and plays with great constency. Nice to see veterans give the example and put their 100% on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 They were defintely sucking dirty pond water that effort from all the players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPetit Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I think it's just another flash in thepan. Remember on Jan 22nd and 23rd when our boys marched into N-J and beat the Devils and then they destroyed the Rangeers the foloowing day!?!? What happenned after that? OUr boys lost three important games against 3 teams with whom we are fighting for a playoffs spot. I just hope we can pick up 2 points against the Flyers this week-end! Meh... I was there and he did not do anything to made him stand out! He's playing cause we have soo many injuries. When the regulars will come back, he'll be sent to Hamilton! You don't remember the pass to Metropolit late in the 3rd. He got hit along the board but managed to hold on to the puck and lift it to Met who had an excellent shot on goal. It would have made it 6-3 at a strategic time. You can't blame him if Met was not able to finish the job. I also remember that he hit the post earlier in the 2nd period. Their goalie looked behind his shoulder; he thought he was beaten. I did not mean that he had a great game; just that he looked better. At least his line did not give anything while he was on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well they played really well for 2 periods and tried to sit on it in the third which still doesn't work. ... Unfortunately they still haven't learned to play smart hockey, get the puck deep when you have a lead, stop taking dumb penalties, they had 4 or 5 in the offensive zone. All teams do this and I don't know why. "All a prevent defence prevents is victory!" I can remember the powerhouse Habs of the late 70s doing the exact same thing. You have to be so intense to play winning NHL hockey, and I think it's natural and human to "relax" a bit when you have a big lead. Also, most guys are tired by the 3rd period and you're more likely to see defensive breakdowns then. On another note, the intensive forechecking is a better game for us to play, *regardless of who the opposition is.* We're not good in our own zone, so might as well try to minimize the time we spend there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 To be honest, I think that early penalty by Plekanec and the quick PP goal just set the wheels in motion for the Caps. Despite that, the Habs showed some push between 5-10 minutes into the 3rd and Theodore made a great glove save to keep the score 5-3. It wasn't so much that they played prevent defence, it's just the Caps are that freaking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Bleatings from a Caps Nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHabnut Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) Do you think we can expect this style of hockey from now on, or is this just a flash in the pan? This type of hockey was exciting and fast paced, and didn't seem like the JM style. Maybe he's turned a corner and now see's that the team make up cannot foster his defensive style. With teams that have defensive holes they can play like that. With teams that are sound defensively, the oompa loompas up there just get shoved around. I wish they could play agressive forecheck every game. I'm all for the slower entry and limiting stretch passing so you have forward support in your own zone and the neutral zone, but when you are in their zone, ya gotta press. Edited February 11, 2010 by BCHabnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 All teams do this and I don't know why. "All a prevent defence prevents is victory!" I can remember the powerhouse Habs of the late 70s doing the exact same thing. You have to be so intense to play winning NHL hockey, and I think it's natural and human to "relax" a bit when you have a big lead. Also, most guys are tired by the 3rd period and you're more likely to see defensive breakdowns then. On another note, the intensive forechecking is a better game for us to play, *regardless of who the opposition is.* We're not good in our own zone, so might as well try to minimize the time we spend there. Yup, the Caps looked really tired in the 3rd to me!! Agree that aggressive play by us for 60 or 65 minutes is the only way for us to be successful. For me, the 3rd period last night defined a JM coached team. Listening to that twit Pierre McGuire was nauseating enough, but he says that Muller is the one that pushes our guys to be aggressive of the forecheck and to not sit back. So, which Habs team shows up against Philly? Mullers or Martins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan84 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 A very exciting game. Sure it would of been nice for the Habs to be able to hold a lead but we just beat the hottest and to debate the best best team in the league, as injury riddled as we are. It doesn't matter how you win the games, as long as you win them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Am I allowed to give credit to the Caps for the 2 on 1 goal ??? Or should I just bash on the Habs players involved ? I think i'll go with the 2nd option cuz the first doesn't make any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Am I allowed to give credit to the Caps for the 2 on 1 goal ??? Or should I just bash on the Habs players involved ? I think i'll go with the 2nd option cuz the first doesn't make any sense. Nope. Obviously the Caps are no good at creating scoring chances and finding the back of the net, the Habs just give up those opportunities all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Nope. Obviously the Caps are no good at creating scoring chances and finding the back of the net, the Habs just give up those opportunities all the time. You know, you guys are cherry picking. Most of the posts in this thread have been positive. As to the person who said the Caps looked tired in the 3rd sarcastically, you missed my point. Both teams ARE tired, but the team behind stays intense (usually). They also take more chances than the team that's ahead (more pinching, etc.). It's the team that's ahead (especially if by more than one) that might tend to relax a bit. If you've played at all, you'd know that the winning coach starts exhorting his players in this situation. "Keep it up guys!" "C'mon, don't let up," etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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