Sir_Boagalott Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, dlbalr said: Are they really getting better or just a bit of good luck? The first unit was brutal on the opening PP with the second unit scoring off limited zone time and the results were flipped on the second one. I thought both power plays were quite poor overall with their lone opportunity going in the net. Not that I'm complaining or anything... Agreed that is still unknown at this point. However, it is unarguable that either way they are producing wanted results. Furthermore, last year their PP and PK were aweful and this year so far there is a night and day difference. Their 5 on 5 is likely the same as last years but it didnt really need improvement anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Nice goal out of mid air Two assists for KK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Nicely nicely, BangBus!! 3-0. So far Anderson's best quality seems to be going fast and outside around dmen and driving to the net. However, he isn't a 1 trick pony and is capable of scoring numerous ways if his speed slows down a bit as he ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sir_Boagalott said: Agreed that is still unknown at this point. However, it is unarguable that either way they are producing wanted results. Furthermore, last year their PP and PK were aweful and this year so far there is a night and day difference. I like the fact that the two PP units have a significantly different structure, making it more difficult to defend against using a single PK formation. And one or the other may work better against against any given opponent. Luck or not, we will find out more as the season progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Commandant said: Nice goal out of mid air Two assists for KK. Indeed. And a good play by Kotkaniemi to get the puck within reach of Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 FYI - 20:00 (8 pm) - Friday - RDS Michigan State vs Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, tomh009 said: I like the fact that the two PP units have a significantly different structure, making it more difficult to defend against using a single PK formation. And one or the other may work better against against any given opponent. Luck or not, we will find out more as the season progresses. Yes, for sure that is a positive thing. Their old PP was sort of a 1 trick pony. i.e. get puck to dman and a big shot from the high slot. You don't want predictable or its easy to defend against. 6 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Indeed. And a good play by Kotkaniemi to get the puck within reach of Anderson. Ya, good on KK for shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, Sir_Boagalott said: ... Ya, good on KK for shooting. He read the angle of the goalies pad and put the right spin on the puck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Wish I could watch but looks like our boys improved their penalty discipline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, zumpano21 said: Wish I could watch but looks like our boys improved their penalty discipline If you were able to watch it would be 4-0 Flames ... your sacrifice is appreciated Do you listen via TSN690 online ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, zumpano21 said: Wish I could watch but looks like our boys improved their penalty discipline Jinxed! Byron in the box now for the first PK of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I was going to joke about jynxing, but that was a fairly weak call, and it wasn't a needless bonehead penalty. OMG, special teams mania. Another SHG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Jinxed! Byron in the box now for the first PK of the night. I forgive him ... as Toffoli scored short-handed ... great lob pass by Suzuki ... HORRIBLE butterfly by Rittich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 5 Shorties in 7 games is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 game point streak for Suzuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 That's 5 SHG for the year so far -- the next-best team has only 2, and all other teams put together have only 11. I can't remember seeing this kind of SH performance before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Lucic for roughing ... HARD TO BELIEVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, tomh009 said: That's 5 SHG for the year so far -- the next-best team has only 2, and all other teams put together have only 11. I can't remember seeing this kind of SH performance before. Speed with skill kills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Price has a quiet 16 save night going. This is the type of game habs need to give to him more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 This is like Reddit v Melvin capital. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 We have a really dangerous team. All lines are dangerous, how can you stop all of them? You can’t Habs are fun to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, Commandant said: 5 Shorties in 7 games is ridiculous. In anther thread when someone said that SHG isnt a winning strategy I kinda did an evil grin. Personally I tend to get excited seeing the Habs score lots of SHG. I always think of the playoffs and them getting weak penalties, that they will score on. I forget what year or team but I swear I've seen the refs put away their whistles in a series for that exact reason. i.e. it was advantageous to the Habs so they stopped calling penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Commandant said: 7 game point streak for Suzuki And Drouin is now better than 1.0 PPG. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 This is one of those games where the score is much more lopsided than the actual quality of the game. Calgary's defence has stymied a lot of Montreal's opportunities yet the Habs have four on the board. I'll give Montreal's defence some credit too as they haven't allowed many Grade A chances to the Flames either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 D has been good, mostly (Romanov was looking a bit panicked on one shift, though as they were unable to clear to puck). And only one penalty is a huge improvement over the first six games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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