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Only negative last night for the Lightning was the top many penalties. Kuch and Point were unreal, they just have insane chemistry. Obviously being more rested and getting to Edmonton earlier helped a ton. I expect the Isles to be a lot better the rest of the series. Everything that could go wrong went wrong for them tonight. I do like that their top guys were frustrated and both goalies gave up 3+ goals. Hopefully they lose some confidence.
Carlson is definitely top 5.People talking shit about Carlson bc he was hurt in the playoffs wasand shouldn't dash his Norris credentials(given playoffs don't count) but who's better than Hedman? Think he's clearly top 1-2.![]()
i think provorov is close to that group, he is so complete. Also, seth Jones?Hedman, Josi, OEL, Carlson, Gio.
The first and third lines have been very good for the Lightning this postseason but Cirelli’s line has not been good. Most of Killorn’s contributions have been on the PP and Cirelli’s goals have been deflections on other lines. Those two with Johnson 5 on 5 can’t seem to do much and they have to stay together because the other two lines are clicking and the team is winning. Johnson has probably been the worst player on the team so far, far contrast from ‘15 when he was arguably the best player on that finals run.You can't really lay the early goals at the feet of Greiss. Ryan Pulock was undressed on that first goal by Brayden Point. Then shorthanded they seemed to forget that Victor Hedman existed, the same can almost be said for McDonagh. There was a point in that play (even strength McDonagh goal) where there was at least 15 feet between him and the nearest Islanders defenders and the shot he let go was just world class.
I felt like Varlamaov didn't even want to play last night. If you put stock into body language, he was disinterested at best.
I expect the Isles will come out better in game 2 (which shouldn't be hard, they couldn't be worse then last night) but this is a completely different challenge for them. Florida and Philly's top lines were completely impotent in their series' against them and for the most part they managed to hold Washington in check. Tampa Bay is a much larger monster and there's 3 lines of them.
I had originally thought TBL in 6, I may have to revise my prediction to TBL in 4 or 5.
it's a little sad to see Tyler not being able to break through checks now, he still has the speed but no apparent escapability or way to rise above his size anymore.The first and third lines have been very good for the Lightning this postseason but Cirelli’s line has not been good. Most of Killorn’s contributions have been on the PP and Cirelli’s goals have been deflections on other lines. Those two with Johnson 5 on 5 can’t seem to do much and they have to stay together because the other two lines are clicking and the team is winning. Johnson has probably been the worst player on the team so far, far contrast from ‘15 when he was arguably the best player on that finals run.
Their power play woes pre-date Barry Trotz by several years too.The Islanders shit power play all season really came back to bite them in this game. Totally deflating game and I’d be surprised if they get more than a game in this series after that one.
Obviously wouldn’t be surprised if they get swept now, either.