[GT] Flames @ Bolts

[Mass_nerder]

Is Callahan still good? If so, that's an impressive 4th line.

[Jore]

lazar's got puck repellant on his stick

[AC]

Dougie took the initiative to chase the Tampa player with the puck after all 5 collapsed, but more importantly Lazar recognized that his defenceman had left the goal area and circled back to cover for him.

[Haplo]

Ugh Lightning broadcast calling Kucherov "Cooch". Worst nickname ever.

[zamler]

I'm seeing the blueprint to beating Tampa. Their D is not the fastest around and are prone to giving up the puck. When their forwards get the puck look out.

[browna]

Smith saves Bennett on that one. Bennett caught puck watching.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by socalwingfan

Man pucks are bouncing like crazy

Yup, I imagine the ice is pretty terrible in those Florida rinks.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by Firebot

While Smith lets in a softie here and there as all goalies do, I am so glad we got him as our goalie this year.

Does he not have the best GAA and Save % on the road in the NHL?

[Strange Brew]

Smith is a rock right now. I don't know how many starts Rittich will be getting the rest of the year, but I recommend none of them be on the road.

[GioforPM]

Wow. Nice save again.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Players and coaches argue for lots of penalties. But to be honest, instigator is not one that I've really seen argued for. Maybe it's a 'hockey code' thing that you just answer the bell. Maybe it's just too infrequently called. Regardless, it's only used as a subjective deterrent, similar to a 10 minute misconduct, at the ref's discretion.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Jesus Kucherovs shot is insane.

[DJones]

Relying on Smith more than I comfortable with so far.

[direwolf]

Smith again! Holy crap.

[zamler]

Tampa is taking over.

[GioforPM]

Backlund needs to put that on net. Great setup.

[Duffalufagus]

Smith showing why he is the clear team mvp again.

No way we win this game if this keeps up. We are getting outclassed big time. Need to be way better.

[Firebot]

It should be noted that Johnny Hockey has 1 more point with 2 less games than 12.5 million McDavid

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Firebot

While Smith lets in a softie here and there as all goalies do, I am so glad we got him as our goalie this year.

Difference for him with this team is he has a little wiggle room for a few games where he's not perfect, but the team is still good enough to win quite a few of those. He was often the only thing winning games for the Coyotes, and when he wasn't at his best they'd generally lose and it would look much worse on him. Kinda sad, but understandable.

[direwolf]

Man, that was a hell of a block by Stamkos.