I think Montreal came out flat and had a bad game. Alot of Tampa's goals were pretty flukey (as was Chiarot's). If they can be more solid defensively and start using their speed to punch back, I don't think Tampa would look so dominant.
- apex123

That is one way to expose TB but we need to cut down our turnovers, many of their goals are from turnovers from the other end

Am I the only one who finds the refereeing bad? Not saying it really made a difference, but lots of crosschecking, hooking and dangerous plays out there. This is turning ugly and I don't get why the NHL feels like we want hurt players instead of letting talent and exciting play speak...

Oh there’s your boy Pete

I think Montreal came out flat and had a bad game. Alot of Tampa's goals were pretty flukey (as was Chiarot's). If they can be more solid defensively and start using their speed to punch back, I don't think Tampa would look so dominant.
- apex123

Yeah it's gotta be tough to come in and play them at their best without any previous games. I think the Habs are capable of making the necessary adjustments much like the Isles were able to, then they have Price too so next game should be a good one.

That is one way to expose TB but we need to cut down our turnovers, many of their goals are from turnovers from the other end
- robdavies91

they have to be perfect, and lucky. not even sure that will be enough.

Am I the only one who finds the refereeing bad? Not saying it really made a difference, but lots of crosschecking, hooking and dangerous plays out there. This is turning ugly and I don't get why the NHL feels like we want hurt players instead of letting talent and exciting play speak...
- YodaOldBoy

I think it’s been ok. The rough stuff only started once the score got out of hand.

Nah just get out of there and regroup
- DoubleDown

Good to Eddy have a few punches to that (frank)er Gourde

That got out of hand real quick. Gotta hope they respond like they did against Vegas in game 2.

Am I the only one who finds the refereeing bad? Not saying it really made a difference, but lots of crosschecking, hooking and dangerous plays out there. This is turning ugly and I don't get why the NHL feels like we want hurt players instead of letting talent and exciting play speak...
- YodaOldBoy

I don't think reffing made a difference in this game.

regroup, try harder.

That got out of hand real quick. Gotta hope they respond like they did against Vegas in game 2.
- Habsolute009

Third was a massive disappointment. It was a game and they had nothing.

Third was a massive disappointment. It was a game and they had nothing.
- DoubleDown

the 3-1 goal hurt a lot. after that... who cares

That got out of hand real quick. Gotta hope they respond like they did against Vegas in game 2.
- Habsolute009

Armia will likely be back Game 2, last time Petry game back in Game 2 and made the difference

Series over. I'm out. Enjoy your summer everyone.

Third was a massive disappointment. It was a game and they had nothing.
- DoubleDown

100%. Game was on heading into the third and they were duds. Need a quality response in game 2 like they gave against Vegas.

Third was a massive disappointment. It was a game and they had nothing.
- DoubleDown

They gotta lucky one in the third, at 2-1.

Habs can go with them, this was a measuring stick.

Itll be closer game 2.

Third was a massive disappointment. It was a game and they had nothing.
- DoubleDown

That 3rd goal broke them, any thought of a comeback seemed to vanish when that puck went in.

they have to be perfect, and lucky. not even sure that will be enough.
- fidopro

If the Isles who I seriously believe have less talent than the Habs can take them to game 7, I dont see why they can't get to game 7 and then get a few flukey goals.

Armia will likely be back Game 2, last time Petry game back in Game 2 and made the difference
- robdavies91

I really like Evans, but he does not fit that line. Hope Armia is back there in game 2.

If the Isles who I seriously believe have less talent than the Habs can take them to game 7, I dont see why they can't get to game 7 and then get a few flukey goals.
- apex123

I think you underestimate NYI. a lot.

Series over. I'm out. Enjoy your summer everyone.
- hunglikeapuck

I hear you but you said the same thing when Ducharme was out with Covid.

Enjoying the summer AND watching hockey is still an option

Never realized how punchable Sergachev’s face was. Like (frank).

I think you underestimate NYI. a lot.
- fidopro

Indeed. I really like that team and the effort they give. More talent up front then some seem to realize.

Never realized how punchable Sergachev’s face was. Like (frank).
- DoubleDown

Cooper whining about a clear penalty when leading 4-1 was also something

Any word on gally?

Looked like was leaking outta couple spots.