DevilMinder Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Finally a good win. Been awhile. First of many for Blackwood we hope... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Usually we are the team losing to another team's backup/new NHL goalie playing like an MVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Neb00rs said: Okay, I know he didn't register a point but honestly Pavel Zacha had 7 shots on goal and might have had his strongest game as a Devil imo. Led the team with 7 SOG. It really is crazy he doesn’t show up on the scoresheet more. He is far from a bad player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) I think I can honestly say I'm ready to stick with Blackwood as long as he keeps this up. Edited December 28, 2018 by Neb00rs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Led the team with 7 SOG. It really is crazy he doesn’t show up on the scoresheet more. He is far from a bad player. I've been a big Zacha hater. And I will continue to hate. Because 99% of the time he's absent. But that's all the more reason for me to give credit where credit is due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Led the team with 7 SOG. It really is crazy he doesn’t show up on the scoresheet more. He is far from a bad player. Disagree. 7 SOG is ordinarily a good stat, because you expect at some point, that guy is going to start cashing in. That has not been the case with Zacha. He can get a million shots on goal, if they don’t start going in, it’s all pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 😢 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Disagree. 7 SOG is ordinarily a good stat, because you expect at some point, that guy is going to start cashing in. That has not been the case with Zacha. He can get a million shots on goal, if they don’t start going in, it’s all pointless. You would think he’d at least pick up some helpers here and there. 31GP and still has a goose egg. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Somehow the MB initials always seem work well in these parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Zacha only plays well when there is absolutely no pressure to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Neb00rs said: I think I can honestly say I'm ready to ride Blackwood as long as he keeps it up. Absolutely. Might as well, what the hell do we have to lose at this point lol. Edited December 28, 2018 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Nicomo said: You would think he’d at least pick up some helpers here and there. 31GP and still has a goose egg. Crazy. That’s what I’m saying. SOG are great, but at some point, they have to convert to points. There’s only so many times he can be “the best player on the ice” and accomplish jack sh!t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, MadDog2020 said: Absolutely. Might as well lol. On second read that needs an edit. 😂. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, mfitz804 said: That’s what I’m saying. SOG are great, but at some point, they have to convert to points. There’s only so many times he can be “the best player on the ice” and accomplish jack sh!t. I think we all know Zacha has sucked. Tonight he was good. So I'll try to be nice to him on these rare occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: Disagree. 7 SOG is ordinarily a good stat, because you expect at some point, that guy is going to start cashing in. That has not been the case with Zacha. He can get a million shots on goal, if they don’t start going in, it’s all pointless. I'm with you he's crap - yay for shots on goal. Let's keep holding our breath. Heck of a win tonight and holy sh!t it's one year since Schnieder's last regular season win that's mind-blowing. BIG WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclc79 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 many contributors tonight, kudos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just now, mfitz804 said: That’s what I’m saying. SOG are great, but at some point, they have to convert to points. There’s only so many times he can be “the best player on the ice” and accomplish jack sh!t. Oh I agree. 7 SOG would even be a good night for Hall or Palms though. And for what it’s worth I don’t think he was the best player on the ice tonight. I’d probably say Coleman was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 What gives me hope that Blackwood isn't a fluke is that he looks so patient, calm, cool, and collected in net. I don't see him flopping to his knees everytime a puck comes his way, or losing position as the puck moves around in front of him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Neb00rs said: On second read that needs an edit. 😂. Beat you to it by a minute. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brown Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 RECAP Pros Zacha looked great again tonight. The pucks will start going in on a more regular basis if he keeps up this play. Nobody had a bad game tonight This game really showed why the Bruins would have been the best matchup for the Devils in the playoffs last year The Bruins have trouble with the Devils speed, and last year the Devils actually dominated the Bruins in all 3 games. Blackwood was amazing. Hynes needs to just run with him for now. Now is the best time for the Devils to get back into the race if they're ever gonna do it. The next 6 games are winnable with 4 are against weak teams, and then 2 games against Vegas and Buffalo who are both good, but far from elite. Cons They almost got burned a few times by trying to make plays rather than keeping it simple. 5 ON 5 POSSESSION CF: 39 to 61 FF: 35 to 44 SF: 26 to 35 SCF: 18 to 22 HDCF: 10 to 7 5 ON 5 SVA POSSESSION CF: 44.07 to 52.02 FF: 39.07 to 38.28 SF: 28.78 to 30.67 SCF: 20.48 to 18.6 HDCF: 11.43 to 5.87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Neb00rs said: I think we all know Zacha has sucked. Tonight he was good. So I'll try to be nice to him on these rare occasions. That’s fine. The result was the same, he accomplished nothing. 3 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Oh I agree. 7 SOG would even be a good night for Hall or Palms though. And for what it’s worth I don’t think he was the best player on the ice tonight. I’d probably say Coleman was. Agreed. And I paraphrased, you didn’t say that about Zacha tonight, but others have said it many times on nights where he had zero points, which is most nights unless I bet against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mike Brown said: Nobody had a bad game tonight Aside from Ben Lovejoy, I'd agree with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mike Brown said: RECAP Pros Zacha looked great again tonight. The pucks will start going in on a more regular basis if he keeps up this play. All evidence to the contrary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anhkheg Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I'd like to see Yakovlev get some more time and experience. I dont know why Lovejoy is getting time as I expect this to be his last year in a Devils uniform. Yes we won, but we'd still pick 3rd if the Draft started tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mike Brown said: RECAP Pros Zacha looked great again tonight. The pucks will start going in on a more regular basis if he keeps up this play. Nobody had a bad game tonight This game really showed why the Bruins would have been the best matchup for the Devils in the playoffs last year The Bruins have trouble with the Devils speed, and last year the Devils actually dominated the Bruins in all 3 games. Blackwood was amazing. Hynes needs to just run with him for now. Now is the best time for the Devils to get back into the race if they're ever gonna do it. The next 6 games are winnable with 4 are against weak teams, and then 2 games against Vegas and Buffalo who are both good, but far from elite. Cons They almost got burned a few times by trying to make plays rather than keeping it simple. 5 ON 5 POSSESSION CF: 39 to 61 FF: 35 to 44 SF: 26 to 35 SCF: 18 to 22 HDCF: 10 to 7 5 ON 5 SVA POSSESSION CF: 44.07 to 52.02 FF: 39.07 to 38.28 SF: 28.78 to 30.67 SCF: 20.48 to 18.6 HDCF: 11.43 to 5.87 Blackwood > halak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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