Article: Game 5 Gamethread: Wild at Stars (7:00 p.m.)

[Beast]

At some point you have to think about bringing in a new coaching staff next year.  All they do is self destruct in the playoffs.

[Backwoodsbob]

Maybe I'll go watch the T-Wolves face elimination later.

[Protec]

The Wild have been losing all year when they take 5-6 penalties a game. They're just racking em up in the first period. WTF Dean, get the boys under control or it'll be three losses in a row and out just like last season.

[Secord Sucks]

Faceoffs and penalties, and especially faceoffs on penalties are killing us. Before the game started, people were talking about how this ref calls more penalties than any other, need to be playing accordingly.

[UK_Soldier]

4 minutes ago, Backwoodsbob said:

Maybe I'll go watch the T-Wolves face elimination later.

Glutton for punishment? The Wild aren't great in the playoffs...but the Wolves are literally the worst professional franchise in history. Hang in there. Who know's. 

[Backwoodsbob]

2 minutes ago, Protec said:

The Wild have been losing all year when they take 5-6 penalties a game. They're just racking em up in the first period. WTF Dean, get the boys under control or it'll be three losses in a row and out just like last season.

Pretty good shake up with the Baby Wild.  Deano might be getting a little hot under the collar.

[UK_Soldier]

There we go L4. Bring it. 

[Will D. Ness]

I want Faber to score.

 

[Backwoodsbob]

Just now, UK_Soldier said:

Glutton for punishment? The Wild aren't great in the playoffs...but the Wolves are literally the worst professional franchise in history. Hang in there. Who know's. 

Oops, I forgot to use sarcasm lol

[UK_Soldier]

Reaallly thought Zucc was going to break out after scoring two...but the last two games he's back to being a turnover machine/passenger. Frustrating. 

[Backwoodsbob]

Gotta feel a little better only being down 2.

[UK_Soldier]

Well, that could have gone much better, but it's just the first period and nothing they can't overcome if they screw their heads on straight. 

[UK_Soldier]

Just now, Backwoodsbob said:

Gotta feel a little better only being down 2.

Thought they'd be down two at a minimum (I set the over/under at 3 in my head) after the major...given how absolutely shitty the PK is. For gods sake. Dallas has a good PP...but this is next level ineptitude. 

Edited April 26, 2023 by UK_Soldier

[Backwoodsbob]

Just now, UK_Soldier said:

Well, that could have gone much better, but it's just the first period and nothing they can't overcome if they screw their heads on straight. 

Moose getting tossed probably shook up the team for the most part of the period. Stop with the damn penalties, maybe they have a chance.

[UK_Soldier]

7 minutes ago, Will D. Ness said:

I want Faber to score.

 

I'm looking for Nyquist with goal numero uno in the playoffs. Because he's been fantastic and deserves it. 

[Backwoodsbob]

11 minutes ago, Will D. Ness said:

I want Faber to score.

 

A point for sure.

[dlhouse]

Just tuning in. I guessed the Stars would be up 2-0 and sure enough they are. Hardly surprised. Looks like another year of being the Central's doormat in the postseason. It's extremely disappointing considering they looked like the better team for most of the series, but that never stops them from being on the wrong end of things. Heck, they were even the more physical team for a change! Come to find out though that the rules have changed and now that kind of behavior is strictly and overly enforced.

[Protec]

I mean, at least the expectations have been reduced to where a Game 5 win would be a miracle. The Stars embarrassment level would have to go way up, perhaps screwing with their heads. However, I think that between coaching and having gone deep before they seem to be playing the Wild for fools. Dallas staying disciplined while MN shoots themselves in the foot and continuing to do what Dallas wants.

I gotta admit I didn't see the Wild coming out of the gate and losing all composure.

 

[WheelSnipeCelly]

Thought this was another 8pm game...apparently not! What did I miss besides being killed on the PK again? 2 for 4? Buh! That's 9/20 in the series so far. Not good...not good at all!

[Backwoodsbob]

2 minutes ago, dlhouse said:

Just tuning in. I guessed the Stars would be up 2-0 and sure enough they are. Hardly surprised. Looks like another year of being the Central's doormat in the postseason. It's extremely disappointing considering they looked like the better team for most of the series, but that never stops them from being on the wrong end of things. Heck, they were even the more physical team for a change! Come to find out though that the rules have changed and now that kind of behavior is strictly and overly enforced.

Can only imagine how the team play would be with a healthy Ekkers.

[dlhouse]

2 minutes ago, Backwoodsbob said:

Can only imagine how the team play would be with a healthy Ekkers.

They played well enough to win Game 4 without him, but didn't. That game was likely the series. 

[UK_Soldier]

2 minutes ago, Backwoodsbob said:

Can only imagine how the team play would be with a healthy Ekkers.

To be fair...Stars are missing Joe Pa, which is pretty big as well. Not as big, but big. 

[Backwoodsbob]

2 minutes ago, WheelSnipeCelly said:

Thought this was another 8pm game...apparently not! What did I miss besides being killed on the PK again? 2 for 4? Buh! That's 9/20 in the series so far. Not good...not good at all!

Other than Foligno getting tossed for a major kneeing penalty, a team getting caught flat.

[Backwoodsbob]

Maybe get back to being physical?

[Protec]

Remove heads from asses is my suggestion.