Predators 6, Blue Jackets 5: Columbus Is Indeed The Worst Team In The NHL
by Dirk Hoag on Dec 22, 2011 10:54 PM EST
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The Nashville Predators made good sport of the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Bridgestone Arena, spotting them a 4-1 first period lead before staging yet another remarkable comeback, their 3rd in the last two weeks. In a wild back-and-forth contest, the Preds scored the final four goals of the game over the last two periods, including Martin Erat's game winner with just 8.4 seconds remaining.
From the Blue Jackets' perspective, this was a collapse of epic proportions, and you have to wonder what it will take for this franchise to make major changes in an effort to reverse this disastrous season. They sit dead-last in the NHL with a record of 9-21-4 after this one, and seemed all set to earn a rare victory in Nashville before fumbling the game away.
Video highlights and reaction after the jump...
First the video (might take 30-45 minutes post-game to work):
Post-game audio is available from Barry Trotz, Patric Hornqvist, Nick Spaling, and Martin Erat (click each name for the MP3).
Your scattered observations:
- Yes, the undisciplined late hit by McGrattan will draw attention, but boy was the Preds' PK awful tonight. Too many instances of Blue Jackets getting possession of pucks in dangerous scoring areas.
- Pekka Rinne didn't do much to bail the guys out, either. He's human, it happens. So much for the idea of giving him an easy night's work ahead of tomorrow night's game at Dallas!
- One thing we can always take comfort in is that despite issues of talent, or style of play at times, we at least don't have to worry about the Predators ever quitting when the going gets rough.
- This is a dangerous way to live, however, and Nashville can't afford to keep falling behind early. This certainly doesn't look like a typical Predators hockey team - is it time to embrace a new identity, or can they settle things down?
- It was good to see Patric Hornqvist score, even if it was a simple tap-in. He's been ice-cold over the last few weeks, and needs to get rolling.
- Is there hope for that 3rd line of Wilson-Spaling-Tootoo? I'd like to see a higher-skilled center between Willy & Toots, but they got the job done tonight.
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My...Goodness.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts--for support rather than
illumination."
that was amazing. I really hope we don’t lose that man.
by Preds of State on Dec 22, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
I about pooped myself
when Marty scored
by Preds of State on Dec 22, 2011 11:07 PM EST reply actions
Rinne have the flu?
Still don’t understand why Peks sat on Tues and looked a little weak tonight. Anders go tomorrow?
Word was that Anders played Tues. because Rinne was playing the back-to-back.
by LuvthePreds on Dec 22, 2011 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Dirk, Glad you clarified
Until I read this recap, I thought you were anti Toots and Spals being with Wilson. Comforting to know that you believe Toots has earned those top 9 minutes.
OFT: I hope that McGratton’s suspension (if it comes) somehow waits until after the Stars game tomorrow night. Would love to see him destroy Ott after that crazy stunt he pulled last night against Coach Lavy.
If there’s supplemental discipline, they’ll apply it before the Stars game.
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That's ridiculous!
You want an exciting game for your headlines HERE IT IS!! It’s staring you RIGHT in the face.
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Hey, we're finally on there!
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Nice, NHL.com.
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quote from the nhl.com article
“We play a great first two periods for so many games, and in the third periods, we just collapse or whatever it is,” Johansen said. “We practice all week working on our third periods and things we should do a little smarter, and to get a loss again in the third period like that is mentally tough.”
….working on our third periods?! What, the coach says "Okay, guys, we’re going to pretend it’s the third period!
by LuvthePreds on Dec 23, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
Are the Jackets throwing games or do they really just suck that badly?
Even when it was 4-1 after the 1st period I still thought we could win that game. The Jackets do not even have a conceptual idea of how to play defense. And they have a 3rd rate goalie to go along with it. If their coach doesn’t get fired after tonight, then something is amuck in Columbus! (Check the players bank accounts for large deposits of cash too!). :D
McGrattan is a bonehead. Not unusual for an NHL goon, but he would have cost us 2pts if we had played anyone but the Boo Jackets. As Dirk said, this team never quits, gotta like that about them. Trotz is probably having uncontrolable eyebrow twitches at the moment after this one. :D
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 22, 2011 11:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Never saw a replay at the stadium, but Trotz’ comments seemed to suggest he didn’t think it was that bad of a hit and that even a two minute penalty might have been a bit much. For the most part, I haven’t minded McGratton’s presence on the ice, and I’m hoping this is just his one boneheaded penalty for the year… (Crosses fingers)
Mcgratten made a run on bole earlier in the game. You could see him coming and I thought he turned his back to mcgratten, but even if he did, the angle for mcgratten was bad.
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by Predator Don on Dec 23, 2011 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
I thought the same thing about Boll! I haven’t seen the replay, but it looked like Boll saw Big Ern coming and turned his back. I know I’m biased, but some players in the league have been complaining that this is becoming common practice.
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I’d turn too if I saw him skating right at me. :D
Gotta use your head when you’re out on the ice, Big Ern didn’t.
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 12:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Those are my thoughts exactly. He didn’t use his head. It was a bad hit. He could’ve pulled up.
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Yeah, Ern was probably looking for another scrap with Boll and not thinking about getting a major (without Boll getting one too). Just hoping that Sheriff Shanahan doesn’t get involved.
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Eh, the only thing that would make me feel better about the Titans is if all the money from Chris Johnson’s new contract would spontaneously combust.
They should take it away from him and give it to Weber and Suter. :P
by DonBorvio on Dec 23, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
The only thing on NHL.com right now about this game
is the puck getting stuck in Nikitin’s glove. Are you FREAKING KIDDING ME!?! How do you just blow off a game like this?
by Preds of State on Dec 22, 2011 11:54 PM EST reply actions
WOW
You do have to wonder if the BJ coach lasts much longer. A 4-1 lead and didn’t even pretend to play defense. It was obvious that Sanford was hurt in the 3rd but he opted not to pull him. Was he listening to the player who said he was fine, or afraid that Mason was worse?
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
What a ride!
Nice meeting shadow and the davis kids! CA-you look taller in your picture. Heh.
See you at the next game!
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 12:00 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Cisar it was great meeting you and 29th Ward tonight. Thanks Caroline for the tickets glad it was one fantastic game to be at and I had a blast hanging out with you. Maybe next time we can get more of us together and really badger some team
Definitely! I’m glad it worked out for this game, even if it was just the two of us! What a phenomenal game. Anyone else interested in the 28th game against Minnesota??
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Every night before I go to sleep...
I say a little prayer thanking God that I’m not a Blue Jackets’ fan.
Go Preds.
I’m thankful we get to play them 6 times a season. :D
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 12:16 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They’ll use those picks on players like Brassard and Filatov. In other words, they will always stink.
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 12:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
game tonight
All I can say is anyone there tonight can see the value of Suter and Weber.
They must have played 12 to 14 minutes each in the third period.
Preds must pay and keep them both – pretty amazing pair of d’man!
And the value of Klein.
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 12:27 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
After the horrid first, I thought peks would be pulled and saved for tomorrow……but then I remembered, this is the blue jackets, so we are not out of the game….yet.
Great game. Hate it wasn’t on tv, it was a classic. The suter pass and the Erat finish was a thing of beauty.
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It was really nice to watch these video highlights. For various reasons I missed several of our goals, but those last two - I’ll remember them as long as Darth Vader wears black.
by OddManRush on Dec 23, 2011 12:25 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Man, my throat is KILLING me! (And I VERY rarely yell like that.)
Damn what a game!!! Props to Cisar for saying, during the first intermission, that it wasn’t over yet! That was the most unbelievable comeback I’ve seen in…. I don’t even know… a LOOOONG time. Absolutely dominated in the 2nd and 3rd periods, which was such a nice change of pace! We looked like we actually WANTED to win! And for some reason, around the 4 minute mark, I got a feeling that we were gonna end it in regulation… I just kinda knew it. That was the best Marty Party I’ve ever gone to.
Great to meet everyone, too! We definitely need to do that again (and it needs to be a big group of tickets together, if possible) – fantastic time.
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I am glad it happened on your meetup game.
When everyone picked that game, I was thinking that it would be kind of boring, but at least it would probably be a win. Never would have thought it would turn out like that. I did have hope after the game was 4-1 in the 1st because it was so early in the game (if you don’t believe me, go read the thread).
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
Yeah, I read the thread!
I’m with you on that. I refuse to give up hope when the Preds play (99% of the time). I have some moments where I’m HIGHLY suspicious, but unless we’re playing like absolute horse poop (and it’s very, very clear that it ain’t happening), I figure there’s always a chance. I always tell people I’ve seen crazier things happen, and this is one of those games that is perfect example of that.
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Absolutely. With torches ablaze and horns blaring and arms waving frantically.
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Games like this one make the threads fun to read...
Who am I kidding? They are almost always fun to read, but it was really fun to watch the change of tone as the game changed.
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Really wish I could have gone to this game. That was some kind of amazing, too bad I had to follow it on twitter. I was unaware that this was the meetup game, haven’t had any time to keep up with anything lately.
by thewildfop on Dec 23, 2011 12:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well, I know there are a bunch of people going to the game on the 26th (Detroit), which is going to be almost impossible to get tickets for now. I’m trying to get tickets to the Minnesota game, too. I know Link can go to that one, so I’m interested in getting some tickets for that with him, if he’s interested (and anyone else, too).
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Yeah I’m gonna try my hardest to go to both of those games.
by thewildfop on Dec 23, 2011 1:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Haven’t the slightest clue yet. Anywhere I can get relatively cheap tickets, so probably somewhere up in the 300s.
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I just looked too. 309, Row G-ish looks good to me.
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Oh, I’m all for that!! Can we buy those for any seats in that area?
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I’m trying to figure it out. I’ve done the college nights online before, but this doesn’t seem to be taking.
Hmm. Maybe it only works for certain games?
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It does, the Wild game is one of them but the discount doesn’t work or I’m missing a code or something.
Hmm. Did you go from this link?
I found a ton together in 333, but otherwise there are only groups of three (which could also be a good option). $30.
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Gimme just a few minute – I’m trying to see if I can get the OTF discount to work (thus far it’s not working quite right). If that doesn’t do it, then I’d say yeah, go for that. I’ll be back in about 7 minutes with an answer.
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Eh, screw it. I can’t figure it out. I put in the “PREDS” code like 5 different times, 5 different ways, and it doesn’t take it.
I’d say take a gamble and buy maybe 5 tickets in Row M. I’ll go, and my brother says he’ll go too, plus you, so that’s at least 3. And I bet we can scrounge up at least two more people. What do you think?
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I think that should work. I’ll probably get the ones on the end. I’m a big guy, so I’ll use the inner-most or aisle seat to be accommodating.
Ah. Okay, well I guess I’d do 4 then. We can do another set if we need to.
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Awesome!!! Thanks so much! I know Link is gonna be back in town for this game – we should ask him, too.
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This is what I get for not checking back on a more regular basis.
If those two seats are still open I’ll take one off of your hands.
I'll be at the Minnesota game...
Taking my daughter and 7 of her girlfriends who have never been to a hockey game. Me and eight 17 year old girls….God help me.
by TitanPredBearFan on Dec 23, 2011 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
I’m so sorry.
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by davisca on Dec 23, 2011 5:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Thanks, I believe I said ’ we are going to win’ ; )
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 1:10 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
clearly, our winning at home requires me to be there. Last year we kicked butt and I was there almost every game. This year I leave and we suck at home. My first game back and we have a nice come from behind victory.
60% of the time it works every time
by Creeping Death on Dec 23, 2011 1:55 AM EST up reply actions
My friend and jackets’ fan sent me this when they were up four to one:
" If there was a bet i could make that you guys come back and win this game i would take it."
And he would have cleaned up!
That comeback made this the best Joe Stummer Deathversary yet. Miss ya, Joe!
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 1:21 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
D’oh, STRUMMER! The best Joe STRUMMER Deathversary, yet.
World Wide Weber.
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 1:23 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Carter with the hat trick and still a -1
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 12:47 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Also thought it was really cool them doing Jewish Heritage night tonight and the menorah lighting was a nice touch too.
I am guessing C-Bus wouldn't want to trade in the division,
but they have a few guys I wouldn’t mind seeing in Gold (Yellow). I had to go check and see if they will still be in the same division next year.
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
I actually wonder if the Boo Jackets and Ducks might decide to swap some players to try and change their respective fortunes. A Nash for Ryan swap perhaps?
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
More like swapping deck chairs between two Titanics.
by DonBorvio on Dec 23, 2011 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty much what it would be. When you’re playing as bad as those two teams are, you just try and shake things up if you can.
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
You wanna see exactly how much emotion was poured into this game??
Look at those eyes. MAN! That is pure freaking joy. And pride. And desire. And excitement. And love (for his team). All of that and more.
And a wonderful Marty Party was had by all.
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That pass/breakaway was unbelievable.
When you watch the replay you see the pass and then you see 3 or 4 CBJ defenders trailing Erat as he skates through with ease.
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
Very few times I’ve teared up over a goal and this was one of them.
by ILovethe#6CannonFire on Dec 23, 2011 1:29 AM EST up reply actions
And look at the players behind him. They look as if to say “Yeah, that figures we’d find a way to lose against these guys.”
by OddManRush on Dec 23, 2011 4:38 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
*sniffle*
I believe the ref is handing the boys in red and white a tissue to dry their tears…
by PeksIsTheMan on Dec 23, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
No press conference from Arneil and practice is cancelled tomorrow for CBJ...
Looks like the bulletproof man ain’t so bulletproof!
Think they’d fire him right before Christmas?
I would if I were their GM after this debacle, LOL!
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sure it would suck for Arneil, but it would probably bring some Christmas joy to the Columbus fan base.
Good point. But is their a fanbase left in Columbus after their latest two collapses against us? :D
The Maytag repairman has been replaced as the lonliest person by the Jackets merchandise counter saleman. :D
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pardon the spelling errors…..my eyes are closing on me.
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hey Preds fans
Though I live in Montreal, I am primarily a Hawks fan, but I always had lots of esteem for your team, esp. for Rinne (NHL’s best goalie along with Tim Thomas) and Weber. The Preds are a great team, and their fanbase the classiest.
Just watched tonight’s game. What a crazy game. I just have one thing to say: you signature song, featuring the notorious “Hey, you suck” words, has probably never been more appropriate. Seriously, the BJ SUCK, What a complete collapse. Usually, a hat trick gives you the victory. I guess the BJ didn’t understand that concept.
by Burt N. on Dec 23, 2011 1:29 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Rumor is that the Jackets will be unveiling a new logo soon…….with an Oreck vacuum cleaner on the logo crest! :D
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by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 1:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Amazing
I gave up on this game early. They played me like a fool.
Never
Give up on the Preds against the Jackets. We torture their fan base. It’s what we do.
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Anybody getting together to watch the game tomorrow night?
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Hadn’t really thought about it, but I’d be willing to go.
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I know the 303 guys go to Brewhouse South in Cool Springs. I think they have specials for Preds games. Everyone’s 21 right?
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Hey, turns out I can't go.
I have to go out to eat with my parents and some friends. Sorry!
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by davisca on Dec 23, 2011 5:04 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Checked my phone after the first period
And decided not to make the effort to get home and watch the rest of the game, since I was already out with friends.
Thinkin now I chose poorly. Looks like I missed a helluva game.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Dec 23, 2011 1:58 AM EST reply actions
Wasn’t on tv, I thought.
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I'm in central Kentucky
We get FS-Ohio as well as FS-Tennesse.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Dec 23, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
In theory,
I could watch all the Blue Jackets televised games live…
…but I’m not a masochist.
Also, I hate everything about Ohio.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Dec 23, 2011 2:04 AM EST up reply actions
You could watch
Just for laughs. And to “root” against them.
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Question: how do you score the power play when they score three goals on one power play? Were they 3 for 1 on that first pp?
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No.
On a major PP you are always one try short. So tonight they were 3/4 on the PP. If you score once, you’re 1/2…
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4/6 counting their other PPs, I believe.
by Old Kentucky Shark on Dec 23, 2011 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
YIKES.
On the plus side, we’re back at #2 for PP%age!
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and people are still criticizing the PP on here.
I guess years of having a horrible PP are hard to forget.
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
It’s baffling, that’s for sure – I have to actively remind myself to get excited about the PP!
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I can remember a time when I was excited about the PK...
and scared about a SHG on the PP.
Oh yeah, it was last season.
Beer... Now there's a temporary solution.-Homer Simpson
Is it bad...
That when I watched the highlights and Erat scored the GWG I just burst out laughing?
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But..
It was almost maniacal. Like an evil scientist or something.
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Hm...
Well that does make it a bit odd. But maybe it was just so astonishing that you couldn’t control yourself, and the maniacal, crazy you came out?
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I’ve always been crazy.
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My hands uncontrollably go up when I see that goal, and for some reason, they stay there.
by Preds of State on Dec 23, 2011 3:28 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Do they then go up-down up-down up-down?
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by davisca on Dec 23, 2011 5:06 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
No it's not
because I did the exact same thing at my seat!
by OddManRush on Dec 23, 2011 4:43 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I think I've watched the highlights five times or so
and I still laugh out loud!
Even Crispy Laughed when Marty scored that goal….probably because he mysteriously and suddenly found himself at the Marty Party.
Never quit, always love.
I recall some saying by Darryl Sutter, when he took over with the Kings, that hockey is all about hustle. Well, as long as our guys are working their butts off for these kind of comeback wins, the immediate future looks brighter than one might fear. That’s just the kind of killing instinct you need to prevail on higher stages, ie playoffs. Love it!
If they are indeed the worst team in the league, what does that make us? We squeaked out the win at the last seconds. What is this with both the Preds and the Titans not being able to dominate the worst of the worst? something in the water or does Trotz and Munchak have lunch together every day? hmmmm???? :)
"I am you, you are me, and we are all together" Beatles
I was going to post about the same thing...
… this is twice needing miracle comebacks to beat the WORST TEAM IN THE NHL!
TWO!
You can’t compare football to hockey. If you could, this game would have started out with a Preds touchdown on the opening drive, with QB SK throwing a pass to Fisher with an awesome block by Ryan Suter to prevent a sack. On the following kickoff, Columbus ran it back for a touchdown, during which linebacker McGrattan was thrown out of the game for blocking a guy out of the end zone and against the wall of the stadium. On the Jackets KO, the Preds returner had a seizure, and dropped the ball on the ten, and Jackets recovered, going in for a score a few plays later. On the Jackets next KO, the Preds returner had a seizure, and dropped the ball on the ten, and Jackets recovered, going in for a score a few plays later. On the Jackets ensuing KO, the Preds returner had a seizure, and dropped the ball on the ten, and Jackets recovered, going in for a score a few plays later.
The game would have ended with a beautiful long pass to a streaking Martin Erat splitting the safeties and diving in for a touchdown.
Hockey is not football, the Preds are not the Titans, and didn’t we come from behind to beat the Red Wings, which, last time I looked, were not one of the worst teams in hockey.
World Wide Weber.
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
we come from behind to beat everybody. It’s the only way to live.
by RemoWilliams84 on Dec 23, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Cardiac kids.
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by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 11:02 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
You're right, Cisar, but...
As Jeremy Gover has pointed out, the Predators have taken the South’s rip-roaring passion for football—and its extreme partisanship—and brought it indoors. Hockey isn’t football but its passionate fans are very similar. Only hockey fans are more so.
by Hockey Hillbilly on Dec 23, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
It is not just fans from the south that are packing the ‘Stone. My neighbors in the stands are from Ohio , New York, Boston, Michigan, Oregon, and France, to name a few, as well as Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia.
Count me among those who gave up Titans’ season tickets. I had them for the first four years. It got boring. It is too slow.
World Wide Weber.
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
Pro football is a TV show, full of countless pauses for commercials, and the fans in the stands are just atmosphere. Hockey is real sport, played full tilt, straight through, and before your very eyes.
by Hockey Hillbilly on Dec 23, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Football players are mostly showing up running one play every 60 seconds then acting like they are worn out. Ive gotten fed up watching the games and they complain that they have the toughest sport please the wear more pads then any other sport
by Shadow23 on Dec 23, 2011 4:27 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
It is a point that needs to be made. Against anyone else in this league we would have lost this game after going down 4-1 like that. Maybe we view the Jackets as being a joke of a team (which they are), but even they can put some pucks in your net if you come out unprepared to play.
Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!
by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 4:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That was a terrible penalty call though. The pk was bad, and Pekka was bad, but we don’t go down like that if it isn’t for that call. If it was a minor penalty, then we only give up a goal and are back at even strength. I don’t care who the other team is, when you come from behind like that, it is impressive. There is so much parity in the NHL and I think that is great. Columbus stinks right now, but they aren’t as bad as their record indicates. They need a coaching change, I do not know that.
Also,
I blame Trotz. I blame him for sitting Pekka the other night. You literally have the hottest goalie in the league at the moment. Don’t give him 5 days off. Let him play Tuesday and Thursday and give him Friday off. It makes more sense to not make him play back to back anyway. He was rusty from too much time off. I hated when I saw Lindback in the other night. I knew we were going to lose and I knew Pekka was not going to be in top form. Trotz mystifies me sometimes.
Meh, I think a player will get a 5min major 9 times out of 10 when running at a player like Big Ern did there. It was a reckless hit. The PK didn’t help out the situation for us like it usually does though.
Defense keeps you in games........offense wins them!
by Grizzledbear on Dec 23, 2011 6:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Predator of the Game
Should go to the entire team IMHO. The fact that they didn’t give up and feel sorry for themselves after that PK debacle speaks a ton to the character of this team, which I admit I have questioned a couple of times this season.
Great job by all.
I know it was not a game of high magnitude
But it is worth 2 points in the standings. Might go down (for me) as one of the more memorable games we have seen? Would be a fun exercise to see if you could get a consensus of the Top 10 “regular” season games in Preds history. I know the playoff wins are more significant, but I am talking about regular season games like the 8-0 thumping of Detroit, BGeoffrion’s Buffalo game, the Avs game that clinched the team’s first playoff birth, etc. Anyone think this game would make that list? Others?
by predsbelonginblue on Dec 23, 2011 11:21 AM EST reply actions
Uh… Berth.
World Wide Weber.
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
by cisar on Dec 23, 2011 11:54 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
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