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I hope Thomas is done with the CP by the start of the third, or quickly thereafter.

When I first read it I thought CP was Colton Parayko.

Wow!!! The Blues actually score on the 5 on 3!!!! - and another PP goal to boot. Schenn is really playing tough, going to the hard places. The Blues from last year's playoffs are back. They're now on top of The Canucks as soon as the puck comes near them. The smothering backcheck and crushing forechecks are back. It's amazing that both last night and tonight, they seem to get more energy as the game moves along. I was worried that they might tire out in The 3rd because of using more energy, but they had the most energy in the OT. I'm back to feeling goodabout this series. I just hope that Thomas can come back and play at 100% in The 3rd.

Here's a completely stupid thing to say, but what the hell. I'll say it anyway.

Maybe the Blues needed to create a similar situation to last season. Because of the break, the momentum was gone. So, they needed something to get them motivated so they laid eggs for the first 5 games, to simulate the January on run from last season. Now, those 5 games are behind them, time to start playing playoff hockey.

See, I told you it was stupid. I guess my sleep deprived brain is really screwing with me.

Thomas and Blais on the bench for the start of the 3rd. Good to see them both ready to go.

Faulk has been a completely different player since scoring last night. Really liking what I've been seeing from him. Nothing fancy, but he's really playing solid hockey now.

stlblues1226 wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:41 pm Thomas and Blais on the bench for the start of the 3rd. Good to see them both ready to go.

Very good.

ROR was saying in the break about their timing coming back over the last games. It's really showing!

Blais wrang one off the post. Markstrom lost his blade. Skate fix break.

Off to the PK we go. Let's kill the Nucks momentum.

Some solid PK work going on tonight.

It’s incredible we’re controlling play as much as we are the last few games with how poor all 6 D are moving the puck.

This series has not been in the "overpay pie" camp.

Which REALLY helps us in favor of keeping him! I dont wanna lose him but i dont wanna overpay him either

Beatoni12 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:01 am It’s incredible we’re controlling play as much as we are the last few games with how poor all 6 D are moving the puck.

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact we're spending so much time in the Vancouver zone, that when they get the puck out, they're mainly looking to dump it in and go for a change. It's when the not clearing zone comes while we're being pinned in. I think that'll get better too, over time.

That tap on the thigh was the weakest "slash" I've ever seen in 70 years of watching hockey! But good kill, anyway.

Great PK. Van is tired and frustrated!

That slowmo of SunnyD making a kick save in the air is pretty awesome!

Our special teams have been solid. Our 5 on 5 has been outstanding. Is it too much to ask that we get an empty netter?

I think Hughes is not going to let anyone walk in on that empty net.

That was a trip, not a slash haha

Weak call on Gunnar.

Great here comes a six on three for a phantom slash...

stlblues1226 wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:08 am Our special teams have been solid. Our 5 on 5 has been outstanding. Is it too much to ask that we get an empty netter?

That would be a big old yes, too much to ask.

Great job boys!

Fuck an eh boys, this team is rolling!

That's the best I've seen this team play since March. No question about it. And they can play better. The D is still a bit shaky at times. Just think, we could have Barby back on Wednesday, too.