They let a lot go tonight, like a playoff game. It is better that way.
- TrueGrit

No, it isn’t.

The very fact that they call playoff games different than regular season games is the single worst thing about this league.

I wasn't thinking of just tonight. This group has some issues for sure but they have been fighting since December.
- Elbows15

For sure.

While not pretty, they have been on a 100 point pace since late December. Been a top 10 team since. Problem, they were dead last before that.

Mine was better..tho, the facefull of ass would have been the perfect ending
- Elbows15

So not better.

So not better.
- I Am The Breadman

Far better. You will just never admit it.

And yes. Gustafsson was vg tonight.
- Elbows15

defensively they were outstanding...very few giveaways...challenged the puck all game..

however, played 3 bubble teams that aren't much better than them over the last 4 games with 3 at home and get 3 points by the OT route...that is not what one calls playoff worthy encouraging...

A bit lucky he didn’t get called for tripping, right PE?

Goes both ways.
- StLBravesFan

Was that tripping? He sold that very well. As soon as he felt the stick, he fell down. Watch again. Not even close to a trip.

Not really

They needed to get more than 3 points over these past 4 games.

They’re too far back with too many teams to pass.
- SimpleJack

Probably.

But - no quit, dominated tonite, won the battles, controlled the game.

The FO domination they kept talking about - most of those were 50/50 go-gettum pucks.

23 blocks on 47 AV SATs - almost half.

Colliton and the core have them playing hard, competive - if not always artful - hockey.

Fun to watch, no matter its effect on draft position.

They have tightened up a lot over the last 2 or 3 weeks. Now, just need to put it together for the last 7 games.

I never said they said they sould lose. Haha. So relax. Just needed 2 and the Avs to walk out empty handed. Every point counts. Especially when you have so many teams ahead of you and so few games left to play.
- SecondCitySavage

Idk how to feel about the 3 point game... Going to be really hard to catch the Avs. Not sure the extra point matters in the end for the Hawks. Always root for them to win but I don’t see how the Hawks get in now. Needed 3 points from these two Avs games.

Amazing Bettman wasn't able to work his conspiratorial magic to beat the Hawks.

Was that tripping? He sold that very well. As soon as he felt the stick, he fell down. Watch again. Not even close to a trip.
- powerenforcer

Just stop. The Hawks won, despite all odds of Bettman trying to screw the Hawks.

Seabrook, Keith, Anisimov. All guys who've been trashed here this year.
- mohel

1 game changes nothing ...

I wasn't thinking of just tonight. This group has some issues for sure but they have been fighting since December.
- Elbows15

Definitely!

Probably.

But - no quit, dominated tonite, won the battles, controlled the game.

The FO domination they kept talking about - most of those were 50/50 go-gettum pucks.

23 blocks on 47 AV SATs - almost half.

Colliton and the core have them playing hard, competive - if not always artful - hockey.

Fun to watch, no matter its effect on draft position.
- StLBravesFan

Yeah anyone who says faceoffs don’t matter much. Hawks dominated the dot in the 3rd and had the Avs in their own zone for 2-3 mins straight. Multiple offensive zone face off wins in a row.

A bit lucky he didn’t get called for tripping, right PE?

Goes both ways.
- StLBravesFan

Holy cow. Hey Hey. You can put it on the board, yes
Hey Chicago what do you say, the Blackhawks live for another game tomorrow. Actually it is tuesday vs Arizona. And vinnie had only15 goals as a regular third line member. Panic around that total too. Don't let THEM beat us.

Amazing Bettman wasn't able to work his conspiratorial magic to beat the Hawks.
- kwolf68

He did, did you watch the 1st and 2nd periods? Sometimes the "parity" is not real. Colorado was handed this game, and they are not good enough to win. They are good enough to tie!

defensively they were outstanding...very few giveaways...challenged the puck all game..

however, played 3 bubble teams that aren't much better than them over the last 4 games with 3 at home and get 3 points by the OT route...that is not what one calls playoff worthy encouraging...
- bogiedoc

So what?

Most of the league are bubble teams.

Coming from doormat last season and first 32 games this season, bubbleteam is a good step up.

What a great game ,and outcome . Grubaure was possessed tonight .can't believe they were able to beat him at all . Great sequence by Keith, defense to offense .After what the ref's have done to the HAWKS the last two games they had to let that chintzy tripping call go .
Could have use the regulation win , keep winning and that point will not matter .GO HAWKS GO ..

Far better. You will just never admit it.
- Elbows15

Hahahaha!! Yeah, you're right about that.

Panarin and Kane both scoreless ... weird. I will laugh hysterically if CBJ misses the postseason. Glad hawks won, couldn't take a loss and Gronk retiring in the same night.

So what?

Most of the league are bubble teams.

Coming from doormat last season and first 32 games this season, bubbleteam is a good step up.
- StLBravesFan

Considering the style we play and 1).tired Kane 2) same mistakes decision making and defensively by DeBrincat and Strome.....that is about what outcome to expect.

It would hurt Tanner badly if we caught Arizona in points.

Idk how to feel about the 3 point game... Going to be really hard to catch the Avs. Not sure the extra point matters in the end for the Hawks. Always root for them to win but I don’t see how the Hawks get in now. Needed 3 points from these two Avs games.
- bhawks2241

Yea, they need a lot of help to get in, unless they get to 90 points - which is highly unlikely. Especially with the last week of their schedule is extremely brutal.

Hahahaha!! Yeah, you're right about that.

Panarin and Kane both scoreless ... weird. I will laugh hysterically if CBJ misses the postseason. Glad hawks won, couldn't take a loss and Gronk retiring in the same night.
- I Am The Breadman

TVR with game winner in OT for Carolina over Carey Price & Montreal. But Canadiens still three points up on Columbus.

TVR with game winner in OT for Carolina over Carey Price & Montreal. But Canadiens still three points up on Columbus.
- jhawk59

I heard he scored, thought Svechnikov got the otgwg?

Yeah, been following their standings too.

Remaining on the schedule:

@Coyotes
@Sharks
@LA
Jets
Blues
Stars
@Preds

If this team can finish with 88 points, I'll be surprised.

TVR with game winner in OT for Carolina over Carey Price & Montreal. But Canadiens still three points up on Columbus.
- jhawk59

Svechnikov with the GWG. TVR tied it up.