I don’t usually like to blame officials- they’re like shitty ice, both teams have to deal with it. I thought they did a poor job to put away the whistles for some egregious calls when the high stick was pretty soft (although sold well) and the trip was unintentional (but a trip none the less). I think it was the fact that Bergy would have been alone with Bobrovky that made them blow it.
Anyone getting mad at Bergeron needs their head checked. The four time Selke winner was reaching for the puck when Jones made a play to cut back that not many defenseman can make and clipped his toe on Bergy’s stick as he was skating off. Unfortunate ending to one of the smartest players in the league trying to make a play in 2OT.
I think Bergeron is hurt, no clue what’s wrong with Pasta. Krejci looked like he could have used the night off and as someone else pointed out, debrusk basically didn’t play. McAvoy made a series of poor decisions w/r/t pinching in the NZ last night too, although overall he’s been great. That first goal was one of the first times this playoffs I’ve thought Rask fucked up, but he was dialed in the rest of the game the way he has been most of the playoffs.
Columbus is good and has home ice, but Panarin and sort of Duchene aside, they don’t have anyone who will hurt you (top D pair is amazing too). All series is going to be like these first two games, if either team cracks the other goalie, it’s going to end quick. Gonna be a ride.
Dubois is pretty solid but I didn’t realize what a shithead he is. Seen a few scummy plays from him, and you know what? Good for him- it’s playoffs and sometimes guys don’t pick their game up- he’s amped up the weasel this series.
Anyone getting mad at Bergeron needs their head checked. The four time Selke winner was reaching for the puck when Jones made a play to cut back that not many defenseman can make and clipped his toe on Bergy’s stick as he was skating off. Unfortunate ending to one of the smartest players in the league trying to make a play in 2OT.
I think Bergeron is hurt, no clue what’s wrong with Pasta. Krejci looked like he could have used the night off and as someone else pointed out, debrusk basically didn’t play. McAvoy made a series of poor decisions w/r/t pinching in the NZ last night too, although overall he’s been great. That first goal was one of the first times this playoffs I’ve thought Rask fucked up, but he was dialed in the rest of the game the way he has been most of the playoffs.
Columbus is good and has home ice, but Panarin and sort of Duchene aside, they don’t have anyone who will hurt you (top D pair is amazing too). All series is going to be like these first two games, if either team cracks the other goalie, it’s going to end quick. Gonna be a ride.
Dubois is pretty solid but I didn’t realize what a shithead he is. Seen a few scummy plays from him, and you know what? Good for him- it’s playoffs and sometimes guys don’t pick their game up- he’s amped up the weasel this series.