Michael Stuart: Lightning vs. Canadiens: Game One Recap

Probably the worst defensive showing this team has had this season. Bad decisions left and right, especially by the dmen.

The positive is that in terms of play, I'm not sure it can get any worse than that.

played on are heals all night almost just ugly

Probably the worst defensive showing this team has had this season. Bad decisions left and right, especially by the dmen.

The positive is that in terms of play, I'm not sure it can get any worse than that.
- norbs

If Kostka sees the ice in game two, I'll probably cry.

If Kostka sees the ice in game two, I'll probably cry.
- Michael_Stuart

he was awful tonight i was saying put sustr in there

just ugh we put 4 goals on price and lose

he was awful tonight i was saying put sustr in there
- todd1a

That's what I'd do.

If Kostka sees the ice in game two, I'll probably cry.
- Michael_Stuart

I'm no bolt fan but who the he'll is Pauqette?

I'll start out positive,

Who looked good: killorn, brown, stamkos, and Johnson.

Who looked absolutely awful and made me embarrassed to be there: salo, carle, brewer, kostka, purcell (as usual), lindback (some of the time).

I'd like to see barberio and aulie in the lineup Friday, mainly cuz they bring some physical play that I think would have done us well tonight.

Good God our defense looked awful tonight. Very disappointing game.

after the season hedman had how was he not selected for the olympics. hes going to be amazing for years. bolts will take game two. any word on bishop?

after the season hedman had how was he not selected for the olympics. hes going to be amazing for years. bolts will take game two. any word on bishop?
- mf1313

Still haven't heard anything. I'd be surprised if he's good to go.

I'm no bolt fan but who the he'll is Pauqette?
- Jordy8

Was in Syracuse until last week. Prospect.

what the hell happened to purcell ? that dude has look lost out of wack the last 35 games! Brown, killorn, stamkos and johnson were good I agree thwe rest ugh! val i guess rust i get that! kucherov was ok but not really a big factor. If palat is hurt any chance they call up vladdy mike ? put the brown, vladdy and kucherov line together again ?

what the hell happened to purcell ? that dude has look lost out of wack the last 35 games! Brown, killorn, stamkos and johnson were good I agree thwe rest ugh! val i guess rust i get that! kucherov was ok but not really a big factor. If palat is hurt any chance they call up vladdy mike ? put the brown, vladdy and kucherov line together again ?
- todd1a

Think you'd want a winger with some NHL experience to replace Palat. Kyle Alexander from Raw Charge threw out Connolly's name. That'd be intriguing.

Both Carey Prices showed up tonight. First three periods--"playoff Price". OT--"winter Price". Would be a better thing for TB if the reverse order was true.

Despite (maybe because?) so many defensive lapses on each side, a very entertaining game. Quite happy it doesn't seem like a series that will become a goon-fest. No matter which team wins, I'll take finesse over brute force anytime. And if the Habs fall out in this round, at least it will be because TB will have brought skills to the arena. I can respect that kind of opponent.

Think you'd want a winger with some NHL experience to replace Palat. Kyle Alexander from Raw Charge threw out Connolly's name. That'd be intriguing.
- Michael_Stuart

I'd love to see that. I just don't understand why he's not on the team. I think they will probably move Pyatt into the lineup Friday though.

Bring up Connelly and scratch Purcell and I'll be one happy man.

I love your arrogance while continuously referring to him as "Playoff Price". Every now and then, Carey has a bad game. This was that game. You guys needed to take advantage, and you failed. This is Price's first postseason with a healthy defense core since he's been in Montreal. He is ready and focused. I watched every NHL game that he has ever started. Since his Gold Medal he looks better than ever.

This series is still up in the air. Anyone can win. But "Playoff Price" will not be the reason we lose. You'll see soon enough, rookie fan.

I love your arrogance while continuously referring to him as "Playoff Price". Every now and then, Carey has a bad game. This was that game. You guys needed to take advantage, and you failed. This is Price's first postseason with a healthy defense core since he's been in Montreal. He is ready and focused. I watched every NHL game that he has ever started. Since his Gold Medal he looks better than ever.

This series is still up in the air. Anyone can win. But "Playoff Price" will not be the reason we lose. You'll see soon enough, rookie fan.
- HabsRUs

You mad bro?

You mad bro?
- tyler20c

I think he's mad, bro.

I love your arrogance while continuously referring to him as "Playoff Price". Every now and then, Carey has a bad game. This was that game. You guys needed to take advantage, and you failed. This is Price's first postseason with a healthy defense core since he's been in Montreal. He is ready and focused. I watched every NHL game that he has ever started. Since his Gold Medal he looks better than ever.

This series is still up in the air. Anyone can win. But "Playoff Price" will not be the reason we lose. You'll see soon enough, rookie fan.
- HabsRUs

Sensitive much?

Price wasn't good. The Lightning were worse.

I think he's mad, bro.
- Michael_Stuart

I think Mtl won the game, bro.

I think Mtl won the game, bro.
- deadpoulet

As they deserved to. I'm not sure what the point is.

I think Mtl won the game, bro.
- deadpoulet

Then why are you bro's still butt hurt?

Then why are you bro's still butt hurt?
- tyler20c

Maybe he heard too much about possession?

Anyway, I think this one goes 7 games.

Losing Palat will hurt Tampa big time.