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Originally Posted by thefoss1957
On the TB goal...I believe that in basketball terms, TB set a staggered double screen to eliminate TVR in the corner...I couldn't believe that neither interference was called! O'Halloran again had an awful game, as you guys mentioned earlier in this thread...the early interference called on Seabrook was a joke...and the make-up call on Garrison was just as bad.
Both teams went through an extended period of shutting down the opposition offense...the 'Hawks were shut down in the 1st...the Bolts went about 11 minutes, I think it was, with zero shots after their lone goal..
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Crawford withstood a furious push at the end...
'Hawk puck management was terrible, and they were just fumbling passes, or passing just out of reach on breakout attempts...Seabrook was especially awful
The Bolts were in collapse and protect mode on Vaselevsky again, who had a decent game, although twice, his left post came to his rescue.
The 'Hawk 3rd line was a non-factor, and hardly noticeable as the game progressed, although I prefer Versteeg's speed to Bickell's, Bickell's, oh heck, most of the time he has simply posted some hit stats, but hasn't really affected play...
The 'Hawks escape with a goalie win, and were somewhat fortunate for that.
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Watching the game last night I couldn't help but think how much TB reminds me of Detroit with all the subtle interference and whoops accidentally got in your way there plays. Happens all over the ice.
Been a decent series, when they are on it's back and forth action but long stretches of ineffective play from both teams in all 4 games so far. I don't think the Hawks have played anywhere close to their best so I see things picking up for them.
And Keith is an absolute treat to watch. So good out there. Skates so wel but reads the play even better. Fantastic player. Toews is a beast. Has to be considered one of the best playing right now, so good all over the ice.