Iron Crotch Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Goals per game average/regular season: 2012-13: 5.44 2013-14: 5.48 2014-15: 5.46 2015-16: 5.42 Goals per game average/playoffs: 2012-13: 5.02 2013-14: 5.59 2014-15: 5.03 2015-16: 5.10 Interesting. What I'm most concerned with is the low % of playoff goals scored 5-on-5. Only two teams in the league average more than 2 goals per game 5-on-5 through the playoffs - Pittsburgh and Dallas. The most talented players in the world yet the 5-on-5 game is basically an exercise in futility. Pack it in defensively and score on the power play (which the refs seem to give our randomly) seems to be the best way to win in today's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Interesting. What I'm most concerned with is the low % of playoff goals scored 5-on-5. Only two teams in the league average more than 2 goals per game 5-on-5 through the playoffs - Pittsburgh and Dallas. The most talented players in the world yet the 5-on-5 game is basically an exercise in futility. Pack it in defensively and score on the power play (which the refs seem to give our randomly) seems to be the best way to win in today's game. Good point, the games are very dependent on the competency of the officiating. What surprised me about those numbers is how little they deviated with the exception of the one outlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Good point, the games are very dependent on the competency of the officiating. What surprised me about those numbers is how little they deviated with the exception of the one outlier. I think we're all spoiled by the 6.050 and 5.651 in 2005-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I think we're all spoiled by the 6.050 and 5.651 in 2005-06. We must repent for our hedonistic ways and sacrifice a goat to the hockey gods. Or a penguin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I love that Brooks Orpik's hit was worth 3 games but the guy who literally used his stick to try and take out another players head got nothing. Stay consistent NHL :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I really like Radek Faksa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I take it Abdelkader isn't going to be suspended for pummeling somebody unwillingly while having him pinned to the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Brooks Orpik gets a three game suspension Just saw Orpik's interview on the suspension. Had trouble focusing on what he was saying because HE HAS VAMPIRE TEETH!!! Not even kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I really like Radek FaksaYou may not believe this but I really wanted Faksa in 2012 when we took Mikhail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 You may not believe this but I really wanted Faksa in 2012 when we took Mikhail.I liked Faksa too, but I stand by the Grig pick. At the time, that was the only way we were ever getting a first line center, by drafting for the highest ceiling and hoping. Darcy Regier was the worst GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Soooooooo, letang should get 2-3 games.... Let's see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Soooooooo, letang should get 2-3 games.... Let's see I thought the 2 minutes was about right I take it Abdelkader isn't going to be suspended for pummeling somebody unwillingly while having him pinned to the ice. Wasn't that like a month ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I liked Faksa too, but I stand by the Grig pick. At the time, that was the only way we were ever getting a first line center, by drafting for the highest ceiling and hoping. Darcy Regier was the worst GM.True on all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 That was late and to the head, not as bad as orpik, but I think at least 1 game should be there. I also don't know what happened to Washington, but they look for from dominant, looks like Pitt may be cruising for a SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Letang should be suspended for 5 games. Mostly because I picked the Caps to win it all and his absence would be a great boon to winning this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Letang should be suspended for 5 games. Mostly because I picked the Caps to win it all and his absence would be a great boon to winning this series.Letang,... That's French for the tang. And that was a textbook two game hit. Edited May 3, 2016 by SwampD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Wow, what a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ugh, I'm sick of the penguins, but gotta give credit they adjusted their game to make it work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I thought the 2 minutes was about right Wasn't that like a month ago? Yup, and no less ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Matt Murray single handedly won this game for the Pens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 The people want overtime! Give the people overtime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I fully expect Washington to dominate Pittsburgh next game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Without letang it may be easier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I fully expect Washington to dominate Pittsburgh next game I agree. Outcome aside, I think the Caps have clearly been the better team this series. Also, Ovechkin was awesome tonight; so much fun to watch when he's going a million miles an hour out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Depending on Letang, I can see the Penguins winning next game as well. Pens were the better team in game 1, and game 2 was pretty close. I think they deserve their current lead. If Crosby gets going this series, Caps will probably lose. Edited May 3, 2016 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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