Comments on: 10 Observations: I’m Not Sure How Gabriel Landeskog Is Doing This (+)

By: Robert Gray

Robert Gray — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:34 +0000

From coach to players, games two and three, I think many of us were looking for better; hell parts of p2 GM2 were downright awful. I believe myself above average in patience with this team, still my tank was empty going into game 4. I cannot say how much I needed this performance.

By: Doug Heinzer

Doug Heinzer — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:04:33 +0000

Love the Landy story and happy to see his comments about not making it about him, that it was a huge playoff game. That goes part of the way I’d like to see him go. I’m not a PR guy but from what I’ve come to expect from Landy I think it’s time he say something to the effect of “I’m not going to discuss my road back and how many days I was out, etc etc from this point going forward. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support but from this moment on, it’s about our team and our playoff battles ahead. That’s my focus and that’s our focus.”. That would be consistent with the team first reputation that he has. As impressed as I am with his commitment, I’m tired of hearing about it and am a lot more focused on getting past Dallas.

By: Brad Jacobs

Brad Jacobs — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:26:31 +0000

Aarif… outside of Bednar’s typical coach speak, you have a feeling either way if Ross makes it back by the end of this series.

By: Jordan Leonard

Jordan Leonard — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:11:54 +0000

I honestly don’t think it was weird or a bad choice for Deboer to take out Otter. He had already seen 34 shots in two periods, including 22 in that 2nd period alone. Still a tied series, and you want your best goalie rested, and you definitely don’t want him peppered with almost 50 total shots. Plus, there are plenty of times where a goalie switch can energize a team and lead to a come back, even if down by 3 goals. Calculated risk for game 4 that could potentially help their goalie for the games 5 and 6 that are now guaranteed

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:00:49 +0000

We cannot underestimate DeBoer. He is a really good coach and has a history of finding the Avs weaknesses. We have to continue at the same pace as last night.

By: hockeyhead

hockeyhead — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:21:11 +0000

I am really glad to see Landy playing so well. I was always hoping for the best for his comeback. A highlight goal and more importantly seeing that net front battle with a giant on Girard’s goal was amazing. After G’s goal, I am not too worried about Landy. Hope he is doing ok today. I definitely criticized the Avs after game 3, but they deserved it. I was hoping they would flip the switch and be the dominating team that they look to be on paper. They did that last night by playing good playoff hockey and not being too cute with the puck. If they keep it up, they have a really good chance of advancing to round two. Hope they do!!!

By: ricoflashback

ricoflashback — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:02:44 +0000

No mention of the most critical aspects of this game? Namely, the Avs keeping it simple and playing the “dump and chase” game while pummeling the Stars in the corners. Not waiting too long to shoot the puck and getting lots of traffic in front of Oettinger. Keeping the clear outs simple along the wall, back checking and clogging neutral ice. That’s the recipe for winning playoff hockey. I credit Bednar for the line changes and having the Avs prepared for this game. Now – let’s do it and close out this series.