tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post706511783552186639..comments2023-06-01T21:15:57.354-11:00Comments on The H Does NOT Stand For Habs: Aftermath: Broken HeartsJ.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00012075493503316318noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-54759402555764860982010-04-19T02:59:19.875-11:002010-04-19T02:59:19.875-11:00I'm not sure I agree that they played their be...I'm not sure I agree that they played their best in that third period. They were tight, and it showed. No one can blame them for being unsettled, with the obvious controversial aspects I won't mention here. The Habs played stellar hockey for 5 periods and an overtime. They were just too rattled in the third frame. They haven't been a complete team for very many games, but they are definitely together now. Washington better hope that they still aren't settled or the 'juggernaut' - with a very exposed defensive Achilles heel - will be lucky to make it out of this series. Go Habs Go!Derek Donaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215439601948577943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-25634959672349086552010-04-19T02:57:37.430-11:002010-04-19T02:57:37.430-11:00Note to V - and anyone else stuck in the UK under ...Note to V - and anyone else stuck in the UK under the volcanic Ash - you can stream the RDS feed at http://fr.justin.tv/nad_et_pic_4 - their feed is as good as it gets over here.<br /><br />Go Habs Go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557684292693787126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-86780241877868261632010-04-18T20:13:47.883-11:002010-04-18T20:13:47.883-11:00In Washington both team earned a single win and bo...In Washington both team earned a single win and both needed overtime in order to get it done, at the conclusion of the double contests 16 goals had been scored, half of that by our Canadiens.<br /><br />I like our method and our effectives and I cant see the Capitals running away with that series..... it is and I believe it will remain an exciting series until the end.pierrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722439953017469433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-27343017391853321082010-04-18T16:34:52.209-11:002010-04-18T16:34:52.209-11:00I totally disagree with you. How can you say the ...I totally disagree with you. How can you say the Caps have the momentum right now? We are tied each at one. Tied! We won the first game and shit, can so close to winning the second game. So if you look at this from this perspective, we're doing much better than them! And we are playing at home tomorrow. You know, it's really a toss up. Every sports game is. What happens happens. Sometimes an excellent team sucks and vice versa. But I think we have more of a chance now then we had coming in to the series. In fact, it was you who agreed with every expert that we were going down and a miracle needed to happen for us to win. Well, we've come pretty close to something, haven't we? So c'mon now, if you stay positive, completely positive and the rest of the fans read this and stay positive as well, the universe can't help but feel those vibes and send it to our Habs. You gotta believe. Don't leave us until the bitter end. Promise? We have nothing left to lose. Look where we came from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-80656891179610441542010-04-18T14:37:34.564-11:002010-04-18T14:37:34.564-11:00JT, I won't despair, at least not yet. Unlike...JT, I won't despair, at least not yet. Unlike JM, I only have 7 yrs of coaching experience in minor hockey. lol! But if I'm coaching here's what I'm telling them...<br /><br />You skated with them for 7+ periods and they were the team that had to come back to make it a draw. They threw everything they had at you and got lucky with two shots that went in off posts and two that should have been disallowed. That won't happen twice. Shift after shift you exposed their defence with your speed. If our D doesn't back up (like with their last two goals), then ours is better. Our top two lines basically canceled each other out and we have the better 3rd line. We chased their goalie and they're now pinning all their Stanley Cup hopes on a 21 yr. old kid in nets with no playoff experience. You guys have been the leader to this point in this series. So keep your foot on the gas and go fill that net!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-14884540017030176282010-04-18T13:38:36.144-11:002010-04-18T13:38:36.144-11:00Players don't think and react as fans. In the ...Players don't think and react as fans. In the waining minutes of the second period, I'm thinking that if the Habs get to the end of the period without the Caps scoring (i.e., Habs up 4-1), the game is in the bag. That's why it hurts as a fan - you were touching a 2-0 lead; you could feel it.<br />I seriously doubt the players thought that - they have enough to do to think like that.<br />So, I think the players are just glad to be going home for two games.<br />The Habs have to win 2 of the 3 games at home to have a chance - that would give them a game 7 shot, and I'll take my chances with that.NorCalVolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-65259743097797886052010-04-18T12:28:25.116-11:002010-04-18T12:28:25.116-11:00I don't feel the Habs played their best. They...I don't feel the Habs played their best. They knew at the beginning of this series that they wouldn't be able to play a "run-and-gun" style of hockey with the Capitals. Getting up 4-1, in game 2, seemed to make them forget that.<br /><br />If they recommit to playing an aggressive defense, I think they'll win the series. And with them holding a team meeting today, I don't doubt they've reminded themselves of their game plan.Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-16932896250405464712010-04-18T12:04:27.309-11:002010-04-18T12:04:27.309-11:00We are tied with the Caps 1-1. Even Steven. We h...We are tied with the Caps 1-1. Even Steven. We have a choice here: be positive or crappy. What will you be tomorrow (not just you J.T., everyone). Send a good vibe to our players with the attitude that we won one game and almost won another -- which is better than them. <br /><br />C'mon, we really need optimism here. Even Gionta says it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-33539010247752070762010-04-18T10:42:03.461-11:002010-04-18T10:42:03.461-11:00I did not see the game - stuck in London under the...I did not see the game - stuck in London under the volcanic ash so no games for me until the weekend.<br /><br />So without the benefit of seeing the game, what I have to say may be out of touch with reality, but I don't have a problem at all with the loss in game 2 or the way it happened. I would be surprised if the Habs don't bounce back just fine. <br /><br />Looking at the highlights, it looked like Washington suddenly found themselves utterly desperate and raised their effort to a level we did not match. We have time to recalibrate and raise our effort/desperation level as well and the Caps could well have a bit of a letdown because the pressure has been reduced for them. <br /><br />I suspect they are already over the disapointment and focussed on the next game. Going to be interesting to see if Price gets the call... I would like to see Halak get the chance to make amends.Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-119245746932746532010-04-18T10:25:36.025-11:002010-04-18T10:25:36.025-11:00As the 8th seed, the Habs just stole home-ice adva...As the 8th seed, the Habs just stole home-ice advantage from the best team in the league, and came within 1:20 of stepping on their throats in this series. As Habs fans, we have to be thrilled with where we are, even if how we got here was not ideal.<br /><br />This was a tough loss, but the Caps also got lucky. Even Boudreau said after the game that they did not deserve to win. I find it encouraging that the Habs looked like the better team for most of the last five periods. Quite frankly, I think the Cap's goaltending and defense are not Stanley Cup calibre. Corvo was run out of Ottawa because of his defensive miscues; I've personally seen Tom Poti get booed in Edmonton at a playoff game when he was an Oiler. And we have seen why Green was left off the Olympic team. I'll take our D any day.<br /><br />This loss could be a positive if they learn from it. They did a great job taking away time and space from the Caps's top players. Once they got up a few goals, the stopped doing it and we all saw the result when the Caps get room. The Habs played a perfect game for two periods, they just have to get back to the game plan. They should have more luck getting the matchups they want at home as well.<br /><br />My only concern is that Hamrlik was looking tired in the third period. He will have to elevate if the Habs are going to have success.MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435571560723564995.post-29836678884516210582010-04-18T09:30:14.941-11:002010-04-18T09:30:14.941-11:00If the Caps play hard with playoff urgency the Hab...If the Caps play hard with playoff urgency the Habs have no chance. Now that Theo is done the Habs lost their only advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com