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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 9:56am
I don't have the template we've been using and I'm too lazy to make a fancy one right now :-/ I really just wanted to see which Blue Jackets fans made the transition over, so check in here (I was daddyk75 on the huddle).
As for the game...Edmonton comes to town for the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Oilers won the first game at Edmonton 6-4 after Columbus blew a 4-1 lead. Dustin Penner and Ales Hemsky had five points each in the win.
The big story now is the play of Mathieu Garon. He is getting his second straight start in goal and I believe a shot at taking over the starting position. He is 3-1 posting a 2.6 GAA and a 92.3% save percentage, compared to Mason who is 7-5-2 with a 3.67/87.9.
As for the game...Edmonton comes to town for the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Oilers won the first game at Edmonton 6-4 after Columbus blew a 4-1 lead. Dustin Penner and Ales Hemsky had five points each in the win.
The big story now is the play of Mathieu Garon. He is getting his second straight start in goal and I believe a shot at taking over the starting position. He is 3-1 posting a 2.6 GAA and a 92.3% save percentage, compared to Mason who is 7-5-2 with a 3.67/87.9.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 16, 2009 10:01am
Garon deserves the start after playing so well vs Anaheim on Friday. Nothing wrong with having 2 quality goalies in the NHL and Garon will push Mase the whole year which can't be a bad thing. Now we need some goal scoring from Vermette, RJ, and someone else not named Nash to beat the Oil.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2009 12:40pm
Go Jackets! Carry the flag Columbus!
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 1:50pm
Here are the lines for tonight:
Huselius-Vermette-Nash
Umberger-Brassard-Voracek
Chimera-MacKenzie-Dorsett
Boll-Blunden-Sestito
Hejda-Klesla
Tyutin-Stralman
Methot-Russell
Garon
Mason
Commodore and Pahlsson are out. Filatov a healthy scratch after playing poorly against the Ducks, being replaced by Sestito.
Huselius-Vermette-Nash
Umberger-Brassard-Voracek
Chimera-MacKenzie-Dorsett
Boll-Blunden-Sestito
Hejda-Klesla
Tyutin-Stralman
Methot-Russell
Garon
Mason
Commodore and Pahlsson are out. Filatov a healthy scratch after playing poorly against the Ducks, being replaced by Sestito.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2009 2:39pm
somebody's gotta get those GDT templates over here.
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Sweet Pea
Posts: 10
Nov 16, 2009 2:57pm
LETS GO JACKETS!!!!
line #2 with 2-3 goals tonight...you heard it here 1st...Jake is a beast! Umburger/Brass huge tonite also..
late,
sweetpea
line #2 with 2-3 goals tonight...you heard it here 1st...Jake is a beast! Umburger/Brass huge tonite also..
late,
sweetpea
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2009 2:58pm
And remember.... This Game....
It's Critical.
It's Critical.
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HeathAlum21
Posts: 363
Nov 16, 2009 3:42pm
I hear a lot of chatter about goal scoring. The key to tonight, and the season for that matter, is team defense. The defense has been porous throughout the entire season.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 4:12pm
I agree. I have no problems with our offense at all...if we play defensively like last season, we might be one of the top three teams in the west.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2009 4:20pm
one of the top 3 teams in the West might be a stretch.. but we could be pretty good.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:07pm
Still 0-0 early in the second period. I was falling asleep during the first so not sure what's going on. Jackets are playing pretty strong in the second period though..playing physical and finishing a lot of checks.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:09pm
Hooking penalty on Edmonton. Jackets on the power play
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:11pm
Another Edmonton penalty. 5-3 for 1:18. Really need to capitalize here.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:12pm
Stralman one timer for the goal! 1-0
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:14pm
1:19 left on the 5-4 PP. Assist to Huselius and Tyutin.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 8:29pm
Hemsky ties it up 1-1 with a power play goal. Guess I'll stop updating now since no one seems to be following.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Nov 16, 2009 9:53pm
I am reading. GREAT shootout victory for this team.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Nov 16, 2009 10:11pm
Wish we could pick these games up in regulation, but I'll take the third period comeback and two points any night. Garon made some great plays again. I think he's much better than Mason right now.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Nov 16, 2009 11:16pm
Got back from the game about an hour ago. The thing I noticed the most during the game is how much Nash cherry picks, and it drives me nuts!!!! Why can't he play D with the rest of the forwards, then get a tape to tape pass, instead of hovering around the opponets blueline. My two cents.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 16, 2009 11:38pm
Well I think Garon is the starting goalie right now, and I don't know if that's a good thing long term...
The good news is we're 11-6-2 and playing nowhere near our best hockey.
The good news is we're 11-6-2 and playing nowhere near our best hockey.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Nov 16, 2009 11:45pm
Garon starting is a good thing. In the 07-08 season Garon played lights out the second half of the season. He's proved that he can be a starter in this league.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 16, 2009 11:46pm
Yeah, I just mean he's 31 and I really wanted to see Mason avoid the sophomore slump. But we gotta ride Garon while he's hot.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Nov 17, 2009 12:11am
Yep, everyone gets that slump. He will be alright. Nash tends to cherry pick at the end of shifts, which I am fine with. He has exemplary defensive skills, hence why he is a mainstay on the PK.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 17, 2009 7:36am
This.ohiotiger33 wrote: Yep, everyone gets that slump. He will be alright. Nash tends to cherry pick at the end of shifts, which I am fine with. He has exemplary defensive skills, hence why he is a mainstay on the PK.
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rentilrebo
Posts: 38
Nov 17, 2009 10:57am
Glad the GDTs made to switch over here.
Didn't get to watch the game but listened to the last half of overtime and the shootout and Garon played well.
I'm a little worried about Mason right now with the back spasms but I think I'm more worried about Filatov heading back to Russia. Mason will get out of this little funk soon enough and its great to have 2 good goalies in the NHL.
http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/2009/11/filatov_returning_to_russia.shtml
This could be a good thing for Filatov if he gets a lot of minutes but he needs to get better defensively to play under Hitch and I don;t see that happening in Russia.
Didn't get to watch the game but listened to the last half of overtime and the shootout and Garon played well.
I'm a little worried about Mason right now with the back spasms but I think I'm more worried about Filatov heading back to Russia. Mason will get out of this little funk soon enough and its great to have 2 good goalies in the NHL.
http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/2009/11/filatov_returning_to_russia.shtml
This could be a good thing for Filatov if he gets a lot of minutes but he needs to get better defensively to play under Hitch and I don;t see that happening in Russia.