GDT: Habs vs New Jersey, Apr. 2

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

What I liked about that game was how tidily it fit the team identity ('New New Jersey' - remember earlier in the year, when that seemed to be an apposite label?). All kinds of puck support + team defence + saves from Price when needed + timely goals = a W and a steadier overall effort than the Atlanta game. Of course, the opposition was sketchy, but beggars can't be choosers. My hope is that our last two wins help to re-instil in the players' heads what this team needs to do to be successful.

Pleks was feisty tonight but seemed a touch slower than his old self on that 1st period breakaway. Like Cammy, he's still hurting I suspect.

[Dalhabs]

I think we did this in earlier years but I dont know. What is the magic number for a clinched playoff spot? We should almost have done that now right?

[bar]

I think the magic number is: 2

so a habs win, two ties, a carolina loss, 2 carolina losses in ot/so.

Edited April 3, 2011 by bar

[dlbalr]

I think we did this in earlier years but I dont know. What is the magic number for a clinched playoff spot? We should almost have done that now right?

3 points either earned by the Habs or not earned by Carolina. Or look at it in wins as Bar above has it, both work.

[Wamsley01]

3 points either earned by the Habs or not earned by Carolina. Or look at it in wins as Bar above has it, both work.

The magic number is now 2. One Habs win or one Canes loss and they are in the playoffs.