2021 Round 2 Quarter Finals : Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche (VGK Win 4-2)

[FD19372]

5 minutes ago, Alexandron said:

Probably, they were not prepared too well psychologically and physically for these playoffs series against Vegas team.

Not only that, I just don't know that they have enough firepower lines 2-4. The Kadri suspension really hurt them, and even though he's a Vezina finalist, I'm not entirely sold on Grub.

[Alexandron]

1 hour ago, FD19372 said:

Not only that, I just don't know that they have enough firepower lines 2-4. The Kadri suspension really hurt them, and even though he's a Vezina finalist, I'm not entirely sold on Grub.

That's true too.

[lynxrattle]

Isn't Kadri back for game 7 if there is one, that is? If the Avs lose the series I think it's about not playing hard enough, and having a bit worse goal tending and coaching. (I think it was a big mistake to split the MacKinnon line in a home game.) Definitely more is needed from their top line, though. They have been able to shut down MacKinnon, which I thought would be impossible for any team on a consistent basis. Let's hope for them to rise to the occasion and we'll be treated with some marvelous hockey.

[Buffalo Rick]

I will be surprised if Avs don’t force game 7

 

 

[Alexandron]

Marvelous hockey so far in game#6; fantastic speeds; fantastic play by both teams.

[Alexandron]

It was a late reaction for Grubauer. Score is 1:2 now. Vegas success it seems in lots of blocking shots. No other teams doing as good as they are plus , of course, lots of physical play. 

[Jimtown guy]

Vegas transitions so fast. How the hell did the Wild take these guys to 7 games 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

When the Knights' players aren't pulling in the same direction and working like clockwork, they look like a VERY mediocre team.

When every line and defense pair is clicking as intended...when they get into their "hive mindset".... they can hang with, play against, and BEAT anyone!

[Alexandron]

4 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said:

Vegas transitions so fast. How the hell did the Wild take these guys to 7 games 

It's a mystery for me.

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

6 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said:

Vegas transitions so fast. How the hell did the Wild take these guys to 7 games 

 

I gotta give credit to the Wild defensive system.
It stymied Vegas many times during their series.

Man to man, I think Vegas rolls the Wild easily.
But Minnesota played their two way game, played their system, and it worked to a degree.

Obviously, it still wasn't enough, but makes you think what could be, once the younger Wild players take their next steps and if Minnesota can secure another top level forward...preferably that center they've been needing.

[Alexandron]

15 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

When the Knights' players aren't pulling in the same direction and working like clockwork, they look like a VERY mediocre team.

When every line and defense pair is clicking as intended...when they get into their "hive mindset".... they can hang with, play against, and BEAT anyone!

Hope, Avs will be able to destroy their "hive mindset" in this game and the next one. But it seems, so far, Grubauer is not as good as Fleury in his consistency of solid play. From Avs I like Valeri Nichushkin forward - good size, good speed and smart play. Wish to have him in our Wild team.

[Alexandron]

PP fantastic goal by Mikko Rantanen!!!!

[Alexandron]

It was an elbow hit to Nichushkin by McNabb. It should be a penalty, but nothing from referees.

[Alexandron]

Superb play by Nichushkin. Creating lots of chances for the team.

[Jimtown guy]

8 minutes ago, Alexandron said:

It was an elbow hit to Nichushkin by McNabb. It should be a penalty, but nothing from referees.

Going to have to disagree with you on that. In my book that was a good clean hard hit 

[Alexandron]

Now Tuch did an elbow hit to MacKinnon. And no penalty again. 

[Jimtown guy]

Elbow was in his chest 

http://bleacherreport.com/post/nhl/24733a53-144a-49f2-89c6-32fb942795da

[Alexandron]

Comparing game of these two teams - Colorado is faster than Vegas, but VGK is playing more aggressive, more physical than Avs.

[Alexandron]

Again - late reaction by Grubauer. Score is 2:3.

[Alexandron]

3:3 now. Burakovsky's 1st goal in payoffs. What a game!

[Alexandron]

10 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said:

Elbow was in his chest 

http://bleacherreport.com/post/nhl/24733a53-144a-49f2-89c6-32fb942795da

It was. 

[Alexandron]

3:4 now on 18 seconds of the 2nd period. Wow!

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

9-8 game finish....book it....

[Alexandron]

Even if the Colorado will win this game (which I doubt), then VGK will take over it in game#7. They have an outstanding records in game#7. But who knows what will happened in these series. I agree - these series should be nice in finals.

[Alexandron]

2 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

9-8 game finish....book it....

Hope, at least 5:4. But....