April 27th, 2012, 08:32 PM
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I have NO IDEA how a team that is constantly out-shot by such ridiculous margins wins constantly! Well, I have some idea... it's Smith. But, seriously? Can this go on indefinitely?
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April 27th, 2012, 08:34 PM
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I was told not to
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Thank you Whitney. I don't know if my heart can take this anymore. Smith came up huge in overtime.
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April 27th, 2012, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wilycoyote24
I have NO IDEA how a team that is constantly out-shot by such ridiculous margins wins constantly! Well, I have some idea... it's Smith. But, seriously? Can this go on indefinitely?
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Most of the shots are crap because the Yotes turtle. They just don't match in skill and so tend to panic, then turn it over, then....
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April 27th, 2012, 08:40 PM
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Here's for hoping ...
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Originally Posted by wilycoyote24
I have NO IDEA how a team that is constantly out-shot by such ridiculous margins wins constantly! Well, I have some idea... it's Smith. But, seriously? Can this go on indefinitely?
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Crazy, but, somehow, awesome.
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April 27th, 2012, 09:06 PM
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Part of this, too, is just the Coyote strategy. They just really don't care what the shot count turns out to be. They do care about scoring opportunities, but any competent goaltender will stop all the easy shots...and, of course, Mike Smith has been way more than competent this year.
Also, how amazing is Ray Whitney? At his age, after a full season, after all these overtime playoff games...and he comes up huge with a great play to win this one? I'd hire him as a personal trainer if he ever stops playing hockey. So happy for him.  |
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April 27th, 2012, 09:26 PM
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I see you.
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Originally Posted by krepitch
Part of this, too, is just the Coyote strategy. They just really don't care what the shot count turns out to be. They do care about scoring opportunities, but any competent goaltender will stop all the easy shots...and, of course, Mike Smith has been way more than competent this year.
Also, how amazing is Ray Whitney? At his age, after a full season, after all these overtime playoff games...and he comes up huge with a great play to win this one? I'd hire him as a personal trainer if he ever stops playing hockey. So happy for him. |
Tippett was far harsher than your first paragraph in talking about how the Coyotes played in the third and overtime. In fact, he sounded so disgusted you would think they had lost. I'm sure part of that is a message to the team, but it's also sincere criticism. They were just damn poor at getting the puck up the ice for a lot of that time.
That said, this game has given me the "team of destiny" feel for the first time. It was sheer robbery by a goaltender capped by a golden goal from grizzled vet who has always been a little underrated during his career. Storybook stuff.
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April 27th, 2012, 11:31 PM
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What is it about Glendale (Yotes and Cards) that brings out the OT wins? They have been fantastic in OT the last year.
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April 28th, 2012, 08:23 AM
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What is it about Glendale (Yotes and Cards) that brings out the OT wins? They have been fantastic in OT the last year.
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The Coyetes were 33-1 in the regular season when leading after the 2nd period. I don't know if I can take anymore overtime games. This team in the playoffs should be called the Cardiac Coyotes.
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April 28th, 2012, 12:32 PM
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Is it football season yet?!
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Just bought tix for game 2 tomorrow... super excited, been awhile since I've been to a game!!
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April 29th, 2012, 07:09 AM
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Ended up with a bunch of lower level tickets for free for tonights game. Very excited to go to another playoff game.
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I wasn't serious in my post.. I don't really give a crap.
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April 29th, 2012, 07:56 AM
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You guys have fun and represent! Especially want to hear about the atmosphere in the DotCom.
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April 29th, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Vermette makes it 1-0 in the first period. Great passing by Yandle and Boedker. I like their intensity so far.
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April 29th, 2012, 05:21 PM
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Hanzal scores and the Coyotes retake the lead. Let's hope they can keep the lead. Vrbata just scored to make it 3-1!!! Smith came up huge before the goal.
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April 29th, 2012, 05:28 PM
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Damn, power play goal by the Predators to make it 3-2.
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April 29th, 2012, 05:30 PM
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Just when you turn your head, the Coyotes score to make it 4-2. Pyatt with the goal.
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