Game 71 : Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Stats: 27-34-6 @ 48-18-4
Streaks: L1 @ W1
Last Ten: 3-6-1 @ 6-3-1

BUF Scratched/Injured: Jacob Bernard-Docker, Zach Benson (illness), Josh Norris (undisclosed), Jiri Kulich (concussion)

WPG Scratched/Injured: Ville Heinola, David Gustafsson, Hayden Fleury, Rasmus Kupari (concussion), Neal Pionk (lower body)

Status Report: Lafferty left in the second period of a 4-1 loss at the Minnesota Wild on Saturday because of a groin injury. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said there is a “good chance” Lafferty won't play. … Quinn is expected to return after he was a late scratch for disciplinary measures because he missed a team meeting Saturday morning. … Reimer is expected to start after Luukkonen made 17 saves Saturday. … Pionk, a defenseman, did not practice Saturday and remains week to week. … Schenn did not practice Saturday but is expected to be in the lineup. Jets coach Scott Arniel told Schenn to go home to Nashville to spend time with family following a 4-3 overtime win at the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

After 70 Games:
 2024/25   48-18-4 = 100pts 🥇 
 2023/24   44-21-5 = 93pts
 2022/23   39-28-3 = 81pts
 2021/22   33-27-10 = 76pts
 2019/20   36-28-6 = 78pts
 2018/19   41-25-4 = 86pts
 2017/18   41-19-10 = 92pts

Edited Sunday at 09:52 PM by FrostyWinnipeg

[iHeart]

This is a must win game, as in they must win this game or we have to wait for the Blues game against Nashville

Edited Sunday at 03:45 PM by iHeart

[iHeart]

[captaincanuck12]

Jets thoroughly outplayed in the first.  Only three shots for about Buffalo and they manage to score.

Better start in the second.  And El Nino finally gets a goal on the power play.  Tie game!

[captaincanuck12]

And on their 7th shot, buffalo gets their second goal and restore their lead.    

[Goalie]

Jets dominating everything but the goal scoring. 25 7 shots after 2 and losing 2 1 is wild. 

[captaincanuck12]

3-1 now.  Ffs.  Why don't they show up against these weaker teams?

[Goalie]

Just now, captaincanuck12 said:

3-1 now.  Ffs.  Why don't they show up against these weaker teams?

They are dominating and just scored. 3 2. 25 13 shots on goal and losing 3 2 is just a fluke. 

Buffalo had 3 shots after 1 and 7 after 2. 
 

Jets definitely outplaying them. 

[iHeart]

4 minutes ago, captaincanuck12 said:

3-1 now.  Ffs.  Why don't they show up against these weaker teams?

they do but most of them are in the East and we play East coast teams twice a year

[Goalie]

3 minutes ago, iHeart said:

they do but most of them are in the East and we play East coast teams twice a year

Are ppl watching the same game? 
 

buffalo had 3 shots after 1 and 7 after 2. Jets have 25. Buffalo has 13 now. Jets are dominating and have been all game.  

Explanation is likely simple as 

Stanley is playing. 
 

Buffalo outplaying them so far this period tho. 

Edited Sunday at 09:21 PM by Goalie

[captaincanuck12]

Comrie isn't sharp tonight. And special teams lets us down.    Don't see them coming back from this one. 4-2

[Goalie]

4 2. SHG Buffalo. Reimer is the difference today. No doubt. Dude has turned back time. 

[captaincanuck12]

Wow.  What a rocket by Ehlers.    Can they tie it up?

[iHeart]

sigh....Go Preds

[captaincanuck12]

Got goalied tonight.    Need a strong showing against Washington 

[Noeller]

3 hours ago, captaincanuck12 said:

Got goalied tonight.    Need a strong showing against Washington 

When James Reimer is the goalie.... You didn't get goalied.... No excuse for that ****. 

[kelownabomberfan]

As soon as I saw the Giraffe in the line up and Hellebuyck not starting I was like ok so this is a throw away game...argh...

[HardCoreBlue]

6 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

As soon as I saw the Giraffe in the line up and Hellebuyck not starting I was like ok so this is a throw away game...argh...

If that simple formula (LS in, CH out) is all it takes to create a loss, we in deep deep trouble.

[Mark H.]

19 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

If that simple formula (LS in, CH out) is all it takes to create a loss, we in deep deep trouble.

It has elements of truth...

[GCn20]

16 hours ago, Noeller said:

When James Reimer is the goalie.... You didn't get goalied.... No excuse for that ****. 

Reimer is at home playing in front of all his family and friends, and he had a great game. It happens.

[HardCoreBlue]

1 hour ago, Mark H. said:

It has elements of truth...

Fair statement and to me emphasizes the bigger picture of ultimately Chevy and his team are graded on how well they assemble a team that can produce post season not just regular season.

[FrostyWinnipeg]

2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

As soon as I saw the Giraffe in the line up and Hellebuyck not starting I was like ok so this is a throw away game...argh...

And yet Stan was +1 and Morrissey was -4

Vilardi out week to week BTW.

[Goalie]

18 hours ago, Noeller said:

When James Reimer is the goalie.... You didn't get goalied.... No excuse for that ****. 

Then you didn’t watch the game. He turned back the clock. 

50 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

And yet Stan was +1 and Morrissey was -4

Vilardi out week to week BTW.

Vilardi with his yearly long term injury. Great player but can see why LA traded him. Injured every year. 

[kelownabomberfan]

Week to week is long term now?

[BomberBall.]

Who gets called up?  Should be Lambert.  Need a top 6 skill set.