CreaseAndAssist Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 https://thesportsdaily.com/?p=1210849 Series at 3-1 Vegas Golden Knights #3 Minnesota Wild 1.00 Goals For Per Game (16th in the NHL) 3.00 Goals Against Per Game (8th in the NHL) 0% Power Play (15th in the NHL) 90.9% Penalty Kill (3rd in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #14 Joel Eriksson Ek ~ 2G 0A = 2pts 2. #24 Matt Dumba ~ 1G 1A = 2pts 3. #25 Jonas Brodin ~ 0G 2A = 2pts 4. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 0G 2A = 2pts 5. #18 Jordan Greenway ~ 0G 2A = 2pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #24 Matt Dumba ~ 8 PIM’s 2. #28 Ian Cole ~ 4 PIM’s 3. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 4 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #33 Cam Talbot (1-3) 2.52GAA .921%SP 1SO Vs. #2 Vegas Golden Knights 3.00 Goals For Per Game (8th in the NHL) 1.00 Goals Against Per Game (1st in the NHL) 9.1% Power Play (14th in the NHL) 100% Penalty Kill (1st in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #61 Mark Stone ~ 3G 1A = 4pts 2. #89 Alex Tuch ~ 3G 0A = 3pts 3. #19 Reilly Smith ~ 1G 2A = 3pts 4. #71 William Karlsson ~ 1G 2A = 3pts 5. #20 Chandler Stephenson ~ 0G 3A = 3pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #81 Jonathan Marchessault ~ 4 PIM’s 2. #7 Alex Pietrangelo ~ 4 PIM's 3. #2 Alex Whitecloud ~ 4 PIM's Top Goaltenders: 1. #29 Marc-Andre Fleury (3-1) .99GAA .966% 1SO 2 Quote
Confrontational Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) Ugh - 9:30pm start... Cancel those meetings tomorrow morning... And Derek - not so sure I agree on the "refs are out to get us" point - I think it's just been bad luck regarding Ek's goals being disallowed, etc (I didn't think last one was interference - I thought he had a skate in the crease)... Regarding the penalties overall - Vegas in Game #4 - gets a penalty in the first couple minutes - Dumba comes up and punches him in the face right in front of the ref after the ref raised his arm - only Vegas went to the box. Or, one of the last games of the regular season - Vegas' #1 scorer, Max, got taken out by a MN player - and hasn't returned since... I don't think there was a penalty on the play - which made me say to a buddy, "that right there is why Ryan Reeves needs to get healthy." And even tonight Max is still out... Playoffs gets much more scrappy - and refs obviously are more inclined to let the guys play... So, I'm not seeing MN march to the box due to horrible calls in this series - you may not like it - but the scrappiness ramps up - and will no doubt again tonight... Edited May 24, 2021 by Confrontational Quote
lynxrattle Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 I hope the team isn't feeling like I do. Disappointment about lack of competitiveness, hopelessness about getting better, and disinterest while they're playing. Watching Tuch, Haula, Granlund and Kunin enjoying their playoffs games with game winning goals and assists doesn't make it better. But yeah, whatever, even if they lose, they should make it as hard for the Goldies as they possibly can. Let's hope for a tough game for VGK. 1 Quote
wildstars95 Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 I feel like I am waiting for a funeral tonight...losing to an expansion team surrounded by sand ,4 fresh baby years under their belt "just plain embarrassing" Quote
Alexandron Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 I still think it was a good goal in game #4. Talbot was pushing Foligno and it was no interference for him. According to Russo, no Boldy tonight, but possibly we will see Addison. Entire Minnesota fans asking through the radio calls, twits, zone forums to see Boldy in our playoffs games, but it seems Evason said no. Or maybe he will change his mind? Quote
MNSOTA Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Confrontational said: Ugh - 9:30pm start... Cancel those meetings tomorrow morning... And Derek - not so sure I agree on the "refs are out to get us" point - Actually that was me who wrote the preview. I was using his computer to write the preview. It’s easier to set up the GDT using a computer rather than my phone. So since the forums on his computer are signed into his credentials, it gets posted as him. Also, I’ll agree to disagree about the refs. Quote
Confrontational Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) I'll keep a closer eye out tonight - but little has jumped out at me so far. I recall many years ago when we'd meet the Avs in post season year after year and remember they'd all but rape our guys and get nothing. Was incredibly frustrating - but that's not what I've seen so far... Ps - and Ek - that guy has sure come alive... Guy is in beast mode most shifts - fun to watch him... Edited May 24, 2021 by Confrontational Quote
Confrontational Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, lynxrattle said: I hope the team isn't feeling like I do. Disappointment about lack of competitiveness, hopelessness about getting better, and disinterest while they're playing. Watching Tuch, Haula, Granlund and Kunin enjoying their playoffs games with game winning goals and assists doesn't make it better. Flipped over the other day and saw Nino make an awesome goal... Hadn't thought of him in a long time... Same with Zucker... First thought was "what the hell is Yeo doing now days." Anyways, good luck tonight guys - not looking forward to such a late game, but... My gut tells me MN - but then can they win 3 straight - who knows... Just not looking forward to watching the Avs go bonkers on either team - hopefully them sitting and waiting a while messes them up... Edited May 24, 2021 by Confrontational Quote
lynxrattle Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, Confrontational said: Flipped over the other day and saw Nino make an awesome goal... Hadn't thought of him in a long time... Same with Zucker... First thought was "what the hell is Yeo doing now days." Anyways, good luck tonight guys - not looking forward to such a late game, but... My gut tells me MN - but then can they win 3 straight - who knows... Just not looking forward to watching the Avs go bonkers on either team - hopefully them sitting and waiting a while messes them up... Yeo is assistant coaching Flyers' defense - that's why they don't clear the slot anymore. 1 Quote
Alexandron Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Alexandron said: I still think it was a good goal in game #4. Talbot was pushing Foligno and it was no interference for him. According to Russo, no Boldy tonight, but possibly we will see Addison. Entire Minnesota fans asking through the radio calls, twits, zone forums to see Boldy in our playoffs games, but it seems Evason said no. Or maybe he will change his mind? Sorry , my mistake, not Talbot but Fleury was pushing Foligno. Quote
Alexandron Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 The last chance for extending this season for us is to a must win game tonight. Hopefully, yes. Quote
Tomdog Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 I am agreeing on the ref thing. a lot of really petty calls against the wild and no calls on obvious vegas penalties. I think it’s time to really take an honest look at team play and cut bait on players that aren’t making it. Give some youth a look, and please stop being afraid to take the man. when will this team learn that pucks don’t score by themselves. Take the player not the puck. 3 Quote
Icechipper Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 Russo on Bumper to Bumper with Barierro that lines will look like this: Greenway EEk Foligno Kaprisov Rask Zuccarello Parise Hartman Fiala Sturm Bonino Bjugstad Suter Spurgeon Cole Addison Talbot Soucy has upper body injury Quote
ClusterChuck Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Knowing the Av's are finished with the Blues, VGK will want to get this over now and not play anymore games than needed.. If Avs-Blues were 2-2, We might catch VGK being a bit relaxed and cocky, But not now. Will be tough to keep them quiet. 1 Quote
EmptyShelf Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Bjug, Rau, Parise.....Snatching a (potential) victory from the jaws of defeat - we will regret this, I think. Need a spark up front... Quote
EmptyShelf Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Pittsburgh needs to lose. We want a (potentially) higher draft pick from them. Last year was the pick we needed from them (e.g. better pick than we likely get this year). 1 Quote
ClusterChuck Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Get out your Voodoo dolls, Lucky Charms...( I had a bowl this morning :P ) Going to need all the Puck-Luck that we can get. In theory, VGK won 3 in a row...Why can't we? ...In theory. ;) Quote
ClusterChuck Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, MNSOTA said: Game hasn’t started, but I have. Vodka here for Kap Edited May 25, 2021 by ClusterChuck Quote
ClusterChuck Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Uh oh... My Magic 8-Ball when asked if the MN Wild will win in VGK tonight... "Better not tell you now" 1 Quote
MNSOTA Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, ClusterChuck said: Vodka here for Kap Yeah well Radler doesn’t even pack 3.2%. Considering the play recently I’m not about to bring out the good stuff. 1 Quote
Icechipper Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, MNSOTA said: Game hasn’t started, but I have. Where brewed? Quote
lynxrattle Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 I'll have to go to work in an hour or two. I wonder if I should have a drink or two, as well. Quote
Jimtown guy Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, MNSOTA said: Game hasn’t started, but I have. Doing the Crown Salted Caramel on rocks tonight Quote
MNSOTA Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Icechipper said: Where brewed? Salzburg…I believe it’s the original Radler. 1 Quote
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