There's nothing more exciting to watch than a goalie standing on their head in the playoffs.

@patlaffey4687

26 күн бұрын

in my opion he sucks

@patlaffey4687

26 күн бұрын

he plays good one game igor is way better as a stars fan

@jslauder

26 күн бұрын

@@patlaffey4687 But Stars aren’t going for the Cup so …. Igor can get out his golf clubs. Bob’s still playing.

@sandshrew8148

26 күн бұрын

@@patlaffey4687 L take

@ejl74

26 күн бұрын

Standing on his head? All he had to do was cover the bottom. The Oilers refused to lift the puck on a goalie that isn’t the best at covering the top of goal. But yeah, Bob was absolutely incredible but oilers have to be smarter w their shots.

Bobrovsky has looked comfortable in net since the beginning of this year. He's not letting the big contract he got bother him anymore. It's like he realized that he's a good goalie and he just has to play his game.

@john-uj9df

25 күн бұрын

When he didn't start the first few playoff games last year, it probably started a fire in him. He hasn't looked back since

@jelqballs

13 күн бұрын

Not anymore lol

Not a Panthers fan, but flippin’ Bob. Wow. Seeing a goalie so into the flow, how can you not love that performance.?

@TheKisj

25 күн бұрын

As an oilers fan, i kept praising Bobrovsky all the time, he was spectacular

@Drew-C-

20 күн бұрын

Exactly

Bob*rob*sky 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jackyboi8832

26 күн бұрын

Facts

@jackyboi8832

26 күн бұрын

Facts

@sammymarek7571

25 күн бұрын

Bro Bob skiis

This guy can describe everything with flawless ability.

@jacki630

26 күн бұрын

Best hockey break downs on YT hands down. I’ve learned so much from these videos

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

26 күн бұрын

​@@jacki630 THE HOCKEY GUY IS GD TO LOOK HIM UP

@lup1up

26 күн бұрын

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 I really tried to get into his channel, but I just don't have the patience for his videos which is usually 15+ min of him reading off his whiteboard to us with little snippets of thoughts in between. There's no way to sort/skip to the thoughts, so you'd have to just sit there forwarding/rewinding where he's reading off something you can read in 15 seconds. I appreciate that he does a lot of prep in creating his whiteboards, but it's just too obsolete in this day and age for my taste.

@philc8072

25 күн бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I learn so much from the breakdowns that are delivered clear and concise. Plus, I can't stop laughing every time he says Vegas injured reserves.

@jacki630

24 күн бұрын

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 I watch him too. He’s actually the first channel I started watching besides Steve Dangle. Shannon is great and I love his reviews. Good guy

This felt like a game the Oilers had to win. They dominated for most of it, but simply could not get past Bob. If they find a way to consistently score on Bob, the cup is theirs. However, if Bob continues his domination, they have no chance.

@GodisGracious1

26 күн бұрын

just like he shut out the leafs......

@g-wagonsg-wagon3693

26 күн бұрын

Had to win ? It's game 1 😂😂😂

@tontweer

26 күн бұрын

​@@g-wagonsg-wagon3693 I think they were talking about how the stats all favored the oilers, and in a game where you have every metric advantage, you need to win those games. Not a you need to win game 1.

@PeterNotSoWhite

26 күн бұрын

Oilers finally are actually playing against a Vezina nominee goalie. When they faced the Canucks they got lucky by facing an AHL goalie. If Demko another phenomenal goalie just like Bob was in net facing for the Canucks the oilers would have been golfing for them already.

@larrywilliams8063

26 күн бұрын

@@PeterNotSoWhite Dallas has Otter, he's just as good as Bob

BROBROVSKY’S ON THE CASE!!!

@bmac4

25 күн бұрын

I love that this title followed him from Columbus

Officer Bobrovsky is about to crack the stanley cup case wide open

@doctorcane

25 күн бұрын

Settle down rookie. This is a long way from being over. Lose Monday and this got a little more difficult.

Take away the fact that this was a SCF game and it was very typical of Florida for a first game at home after a long road trip or long break ( 3 days or more). The team very often starts slow, and builds to look a little more like themselves by the end of the 3rd, and then will go on to have 2-4 games afterwards where they are playing lights out like a machine. The only difference here is the stage, and Bob being a brick wall. Point is, Edmonton saw the worst that the Panthers will offer this series last night. Not saying Cats are guaranteed to win, but if Edmonton expects Florida to look like they did in the first two periods just because they themselves bring the same level of play, they are going to be surprised. Skinner is gonna have to be perfect, because the Cats offense will wake up come game 2.

@lup1up

26 күн бұрын

If I were a Cats fan, I'd be scared of the 2d breaks between arena-changes (which I understand the reason for). As a general fan, I hope it doesn't affect them because I want to see both teams duking it out at 100%.

@HeavyMetalorRockfan9

25 күн бұрын

Oilers are also bad after breaks though lol

Panthers have been a little slow getting up to speed after a break in the start of each one of these series. We finally got warned up in the third. Full speed ahead now! I've been a fan of the Panthers and Lighting since the beginning of both franchises. Have gone through years of ups and downs. It's a great time to be a Panthers fan! #Timetohunt! #LetsgoPanthers!

@davidweitzer3618

26 күн бұрын

I have been saying this exact thing

@bobdobalini

26 күн бұрын

Also, statistically the Oilers best period is the first and the Panthers is the 3rd. Which is exactly how this game went.

@Kevin-nk6lj

26 күн бұрын

yeah but so have the oilers... yeah they won the first game against dallas but they lost the next 2 then dominated the next 3. Oilers always take some time to figure out their opponents, you cant sleep on them.

@Kevin-nk6lj

26 күн бұрын

@@bobdobalini Thats not quite true. the oilers first is usually their best because they ease off int he 3rd due to a lead they gain in the first. if they are down by the third they stay on the gas. that stat is worthless because they usually always have the lead in the first. Bob is just a beast. If the oilers can tighten up and stop the give aways and sloppy plays they will stop the panthers from scoring.

@esperago

26 күн бұрын

Accurate. The Cats beat the Oil while operating at like 70% of their capabilities. The Cats should have a better second game, as that's always been their style to rebound better. What happens when the Cats are at 100%. This was the Oilers at 100% and they lost 3-0. People can say what the like but it only takes four W's to secure the Cup and it doesn't matter how a team gets them.

Goalie Highlights like these are one of the major reasons why I love the sport, if not the major reason.

I think the Panthers in front of Bob will play better next game. In the madhouse of Game 3, the Cats will be totally relaxed, in part because they always play better on the road.

@Nay-kp6uu

26 күн бұрын

I hope so, but they did play good and cleared the crease as much as a goalie would hope. The last thing you want is a Gudas at this point.

He's VEZINA BOB. It's no surprise to Panther fans. Soon to be CONN SMYTHE BOB. Also, this is " layoff Panthers". We always do this. Thats the worst 2 periods we will play versus the Oilers. #GOCATSGO

@memoranda1

25 күн бұрын

not bad for a 35 year old goalie.....

@dennislopez1272

25 күн бұрын

@@memoranda1Exactly. It's pretty remarkable.

@user-ik6oc2un7r

23 күн бұрын

Bob is two times Vezina if i'm not mistaken

@dennislopez1272

23 күн бұрын

@@user-ik6oc2un7r Soon to be, 3 time winner

Before the game my cousin, who I was watching with, called out the move to put Nurse and Ceci back together as puzzling, since they'd been bad together every time that pairing existed. Sure enough, both goals that beat Skinner were on plays defended by Nurse and Ceci. By some combination of them not trusting each other, not reading each other well, or both being too offensively minded to play without a defensive stalwart to compensate, they managed to put Stuart Skinner in the crosshairs of two incredibly dangerous chances that only the greatest goalies could be expected to stop by anything other than dumb luck. Sucks to be Skinner, but Knobby what are you doing putting that pairing back together?

I screamed OOHHHHH DOMINIK HASEK when the BOB did that barrel roll. God damnit he's too good. I bleed Blue and Gold, but that man is an absolute all-star, no doubt about it. He will be the reason Florida wins this year.

@Blipp619

25 күн бұрын

Saaaaaameeee! It was the second coming!

@doctorcane

25 күн бұрын

I went back and looked at Hasek's work in the Finals that one year. Man was robbed of a ring.

The only stat that matters is in the win column!

this game felt like it´s gonna end 4:1 for Florida

@MissAri305

26 күн бұрын

Yes I called this a week ago, Cats in 5! My heart believes in that outcome.

I am not taking anything away from the Oilers, they have done what most teams haven't been able to against the Panthers. However, the Panthers play a style that is meant for this. They don't play all out, they play smart. They know they don't need to outscore you 7 to 6 to win games, although they can. They can be pinned in their zone and win like they just did. Oilers threw the kitchen sink and still got shut out. Watch as this series goes on how this plays perfectly into the Panthers. They've done it to everybody they've faced this post season, this will be no different. For the Oilers to win the cup they will need to do this, and kick it up another notch or two for the remainder of this series, because trust me, the Panthers do have a notch or two or three left.

@ItsJustMe0585

25 күн бұрын

They only need to figure out how to get past Bob if the rest of the Panthers play that that through the series. Oilers outskated them, outshot them, stayed in their zone most of the game, but Skinner started out a bit jittery (once he settled in he was solid), and Bob did some incredible flippiddy crazy saves. Very impressive, but a playoff's run cannot depend solely on 1 player. This is going to be a very even match, and I'd not be surprised if it goes to game 7.

@kennethdavila6261

25 күн бұрын

Exactly, FL showed no panic... they were not intimidated by Miss David and Drustrudle...

@doctorcane

25 күн бұрын

@@ItsJustMe0585 You make a lot of risky assumptions, most of which are foolish and unthoughtful. They, the EDM players, won't face the same Panther squad in game 2. Not like that. Major adjustments to the forecheck system will ensue and curtailing the breakouts will happen. I've seen it for the past 2 seasons with Paul. You haven't . You don't even know who our 3rd pairing is, so stop acting like you've seen Panther hockey for the past 10 yrs. You haven't. Good god, you EDM fans. Bob was set up properly in most cases by a defense who made it EASY on him to read your shooters. Never once did I hear a PING from my seat. Maybe once, but I found it amazing he was that locked in. He did that ALL last playoffs. Every game. Every goddamn one. And here you are proclaiming WITHOUT evidence, he can't do it again in a 7 game series. YDKB I'd be more concerned in trying to turn Skinner into Shesterkin. Because that's what YOU are going to need. Can you do that? Can you guarantee it? No? Well...tomorrow might be a horrible nightmare for you.

@hockeyfanfromfinland

25 күн бұрын

​​@@ItsJustMe0585 Lol, that was one game after long break, Florida has been rusty in every game 1. You forgot Edmontons performance in game 6 against Dallas? With your logic Edmonton is lucky to even play in finals. Every team have weak moments. Florida can play much better than they played in game 1. Win is all that matters. No one cares if u have 500 shots on goal per game if u score 0. Florida is not 1 man team, Florida have the deepest roster in whole NHL. They will be better in game 2.

Habs fan rooting for Oilers, I was in shock at how good Bobrovsky was. I couldn't believe when he did that roll

I saw that Rodrigues play and went "Hockey Psych called it: Florida would out work the defense to win their chip in, and the F3 (F2 in this case) would clean shop in front of the net." I've never played a minute of hockey, but I keep enjoying hockey even more after every single upload. Thank you Hockey Psych

You do an incredible job of breaking down plays that, in a lot of cases, seem to go unnoticed. Top tier NHL content. Thanks and keep it up!

Really love this channel some real good commentary on strategy and fun at the same time. Great content much needed for hockey fans

IF Bobrovsky continues playing like he did in game 1 , it could be a very short finals .

@HeavyMetalorRockfan9

25 күн бұрын

Well yes, if a goalie continues to be historically good there's not much any team can do lol

@SigmaRho2922

25 күн бұрын

We haven’t had a sweep since 4 straight from 1995 to 1998

0:18 “dominated florida” bro? With respect what

Nothing like a good analysis from our local hockey psychologist. What a beast you are at breaking down the game we all love. These top teams gotta hire you or something (or just keep doing you cause we all love your unbiased and incredibly detailed vids)

Ok we all agree maybe the Oilers were better for the first 40 minutes, but, in the last 20 with their backs to the wall, they got 7 shots, for me this was 2 games, Edmonton 1st and 2nd period, Florida controlled the 3rd period, so Game 2 , I have more belief in Florida repeating their 3rd then the Oilers repeating their 1st and 2nd, but that’s just me

I don’t think enough people watched the Cats this year or playoffs. Ed may have McD and Dari but Florida has Bob and they are 4 lines deep. This Florida team was built to win a Stanley cup.

@reneweisz9157

25 күн бұрын

Florida has four lines and they play four lines. McD and Dari can't play 60 min

@Johnnysixpac

25 күн бұрын

Whos dari

@luka3532

25 күн бұрын

@@Johnnysixpac draymond green

@Johnnysixpac

25 күн бұрын

@@luka3532 u fucked me in front of all my friends. Thx

the oilers watching this before practice

If we snagged this game while not being the best team on the ice that day… imagine if we get back to our game and go to work. So exciting.

@bananian

26 күн бұрын

But you could also look at it as the Panthers having good puck bounces.

@ZykoMike

26 күн бұрын

@@bananian is that all not the same thing? Just saying they didn’t play great and still got the win so… when they do it’s gonna be crazy.

@bananian

26 күн бұрын

@@ZykoMike It could also mean their puck luck runs out and puck starts going in, which would make the series a lot tougher.

@blackberrythorns

26 күн бұрын

what happens if the oilers play even better next game and dominate even worse than this game. bob can't steal every game for the panthers.

@ZykoMike

26 күн бұрын

@@blackberrythorns the Panthers can play much better as well. And the oilers can have some bad games. Yeah they’re all possible. It’s going to be fun.

This is what having an elite goalie does to you as a team. Florida got outstrategized, but Bob gave Maurice an extra out to figure it out and adapt to this before there are consequences. This also builds frustration on the oilers, making them a little more hesitant to keep doing that system that hasnt worked for them before

Excellent breakdown of game 1. Thanks for sharing.

Perfect Florida-style hockey. Keep the opposition's offence to the perimeter. Keep the center of the ice in your defensive zone clear. Keep clearing the puck out of your defensive zone as quickly as possible. Be confident that your goalie will make the saves. And wait for your chances and when you get them, score. chances and when you get them, score. Florida fan for four seasons. We learned this style playing Tampa Bay, now it's our time.

I got to say, the way Bob approaches incoming puck carriers is what i noticed was the factor that allowed Florida to keep a clean slate. He just took away any angle or shot that anyone was able to take and then he recovered phenomenally. But it doesn’t transpire if he doesn’t take away such a large portion of the net when he needs to. Love the video though I have been watching here and there this entire year for a different perspective 🙌🏻👍🏻

the fun part about last night...is that FLA can play a hell of a lot better. and they will. count on that. if you've actually watched some panthers p-off games this year, you'll know. another positive, was FLA outhitting EDM 57-32. florida's average HPG was 43 prior to game 1. by game 4, EDM will be getting fatigued from the physicality. cheers 🍻

Phenomenal play by goalie!

Boby is our star. But I still appreciate all the credit (none) to the whole team/organisation that made 2 stanley cup finals in a row. It is OK.

@charlottecorday8494

26 күн бұрын

As long as it's okay!

Watched the first game: it was very much Oilers VS bob. And stuart skinner holding on to dear life.

First goal against, Hyman was just puck watching instead of moving his legs - doesn’t take a single stride in the defensive zone.

@mystreteacher

25 күн бұрын

Same with McDavid.

Panthers play poorly after a long layoff. I was at the game and was very impressed by the Oiler’s speed. But excellent goalie play makes up for a lot of mistakes. Oilers are no fluke. Excellent team. Panthers will make adjustments. Paul Maurice is a savvy coach. It should be a tight series. Rooting for Maurice and the Panthers to capture the Cup for the first time.

Bobby totally stole that game from the Oilers. Im a Canadian rooting for our Canadian team but Bobby was simply incredible this game, i couldn't believe how good he was the first 2 periods where his team was to be honest, a bit slow. Records show the team that wins game 1 generally win the Cup but i cannot believe Bobby will be that amazing every single game going forward, he just gave the Panthers a leg up to start this series. I can't wait for the next game.

Stuart Skinner has nothing to be ashamed of. He is an epic goaltender. Oilers are lucky to have him.

@MissAri305

26 күн бұрын

He's good but not great. After facing the likes of Vasilevsky, Swayman, and Shesterkin, Skinner is no challenge for the Cats.

@jeremyschep3589

26 күн бұрын

He’s good, and young, but the older and more experienced goalie is out-dueling him. I hope the Oilers can pull through and I think it’s possible but if Bob is dialed in for the whole season and the rest of his team only gets better, it’s going to be by the skin of their teeth

@BTom16

26 күн бұрын

Stuart Skinner is an NHL goaltender who made it to the 2023-2024 season Stanley Cup finals. His accomplishments speak for themselves.

@malcolmapplet4313

25 күн бұрын

Skinner didn't have any chance on those two goals really. It's been a while but when Vasy broke into the league he was a first shot letter-in-er. Soft goals. But they stuck with him. Some goalies have that first shot jitters gene.

@sukhjitsingh8269

25 күн бұрын

@@MissAri305 He stole game 6 against Dallas if not for that game, Dallas might be playing floeida

I was just waiting for this video, I wasn't disappointed

Been waiting on this one

Its like game 1 against the Bruins... Cats had a slow start offensively... But Bob wasnt there as well... yesterday Bob was there " that make the difference "... wait on game 2 when the Cats wake up and start playing... thats gonna be a big slap in the face for the Edmonton Oilers

@petrikallio2485

26 күн бұрын

You can't be in SC finals and play multiple games in a row like Panthers played last night, so I expect them to be more focused on game 2

@JonSnuh

26 күн бұрын

Or Florida couldn't keep up with Edmonton tonight because Edmonton is just the better team..

@eeegon

26 күн бұрын

Both teams are great at making adjustments, who knows what game 2 will look like

@floop74

26 күн бұрын

@@eeegon Yep, could be anyone's game. People love knee jerk reactions to single games. Both these teams are sick, the cup is anyone's

@user-Chris-n3n

26 күн бұрын

@@JonSnuh😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I think that 'first game', 75% stat goes up to over 80% when its the Home team winning.

W vid after 6 second

🤸🤸‍♀🕺

What a great video, thank you!

Bobrovsky is a wall. Enough said. He did it to my Hurricanes in the conference final and he’ll do it to Edmonton this year. Dude is incredible

must be a edmoton fan because to say the oilers dominated during a 3 to 0 shutout. wow. panthers have been doing this the whole playoffs. no matter how many shots thier opponents have or time with the pucks means nothing to them. They play their game no matter what. 1st shot 1st goal thats what they are focused on! After watching most the games by every team all season I called before the playoffs started THE PANTHERS ARE GOING TO TAKE IT ALL. I'm not even a Panthers fan its just who there are! I am Bob fan. That name can't be beat!

@Etanyos

25 күн бұрын

You must've not watched the game lol. Florida was a step behind Edmonton in the defensive zone for 45-50 minutes of the game. If it wasn't for Bob, Florida would've lost game 1 4-3 or 5-3. Hockey Psychology is one of the least biased hockey channels on KZread has he analytically and tactically breaks down each teams play in his videos. You must be a Florida fan who doesn't understand hockey and only checks the scores rather than watching the game and thinking how each play affect the series at large. While Bob only needs to be that sharp for 4 games to complete this years playoffs, I doubt he does that for four games in a row. That was an all-time playoff goalie performance we just watched. The Panthers have a very good chance to win it all after that first one, but getting 3 more wins against Edmonton is going to be Florida's toughest challenge all season and maybe in their Franchise's history! Can't wait to see what happens next!

Been waiting this since the game ended 🫡👏🏽👏🏽

I thought The Florida Panthers were blessed to have Bob bail us out the way he did and we need to get better offensively and tighten up our D a little more. However, Bob was unbelievable so much poise and confidence just a stunning performance. I respect The Edmonton Oilers A LOT, but there is a bit of a chip on their two best players' shoulders (perhaps rightfully so) that could hurt them. The Oilers did all they could, but Bob stonewalled 'em. I honestly think this is off to being a spectacular series, but want the Cats- my first team I followed 28 years ago.

I’m a Carey price fan but when ever I see Bob in the playoffs he and playoff price are my two fav players to watch in playoffs there so fun to watch

I love how everyone still has Florida as the underdogs. The Panthers didn't "somehow" come away with a win. They're just more effective than the Oilers.

The 75% stat is not predictive, it's revisionist in that the winning team, the team that wins 4 times, usually collects 1 of their 4 in the 1st game. This is true of sweeps as well as 7 gamers. This does NOT mean the Oilers have a 25% chance of winning (it's actually 0% if Bob plays like that lol)

Watching that first goal, seeing that Nurse and Ceci were the defensive pair against an odd-man rush pretty much said it all. Those two are absolute pylons on the defense.

Florida is Bob, Bob is a machine

The elite level of execution in this series is so tight that any indecision or drop in effort is immediately fatal. And as for Bobrovsky... if the Oilers can stop panic-shooting in order to find an extra microsecond, they could focus on putting the puck up into the top corners, or finesse it thru Bob's five hole.

First goal was good example how McDavid made harsh mistake overattacking and Barkov made him pay of that mistake. That's something a captain should not do.

Bob is honestly on fire, he seriously was blowing me away with his patience during each progression & his overall calm demeanor was outstanding! We definitely looked off as a team getting started, we definitely caught fire & hopefully this momentum will launch us into game 2

Naw he wildin !! he stayed vigilant under all that pressure!!

Bob 4.23 above expectancy is nuts, and totally representative of the game

even though we lost i found this game encouraging as an Oilers fan. We were able to create more chances against the Panthers then we were able to in the other 3 series, but Bobrovsky had a huge game. I have to assume Florida will tighten up a lot more too going forward

Panthers somehow came out with a 3-0 shutout win

@hoskins666

25 күн бұрын

Roloson is going to get hurt next game and the oilers will cry to their morale coaches

Just my opinion as a hockey novice - Panthers had their hands full the first 2 periods. Their forecheck was basically stifled and Edmonton is just precise and very quick. It wasn't until the 3rd that I noticed a drop off from Edmonton. The panthers had the ability to push the forecheck a few times. The 2 goals scored were opportunistic, however they seemed well crafted. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. However it plays out, it looks like this is going to be a hell of a series. As a hockey fan, what else could I ask for?

tbh I think game 1 was just both teams trying to get a read on each other. Panthers want to see how the Oilers would set up their attacks, and Oilers want to see how the Panthers would set up their defenses (and whether they would go out of their way to target McDavid). Both will take the lessons learned here and make the necessary adjustments. Game 2 will be more telling as to who is the better team.

@malcolmapplet4313

25 күн бұрын

I liked it. It was clean. Every game is critical but I wonder if the first game is like the first pitch in baseball? If you swing at the first pitch, even if you get a hit, you didn't gather enough information.

Having played college-level goalie, I can say with confidence that a great goalie performance can erase shortcomings in other areas of a team playing below their usual pace. But there’s this thing called “the odds.” The oilers have odds in their favor if they keep shots on goal solidly high like in game 1.

Bob not cheating coming out to face the potential shooter stood out to me.

It’s game one. The only stat that matters is the W column. That’s why Kutcherov, Mack, Pasta and Matthew’s are all in Cancun playing golf. Right now, the Oilers are at the hotel with the an aspirin bottle next to them wondering how they are going to survive the whole series against the Panthers.

after bobs first save on his give away i was like uhoh he looks shakey lol man he was just a kitty getting that lazer pointer dot lol just everywhere lol

Panthers won't play worse. Uh-oh...

@davidweitzer3618

26 күн бұрын

That's the scary part

@MattAlbie

26 күн бұрын

This could easily be the best the panthers play all series. Literally none of us know

@carparthero

26 күн бұрын

@@MattAlbie spoken like a true delusional oilers homer. you obviously haven't watched any panthers p-off games this year aside from game 1 last night. 🤡

@flyingfluffyhockey

26 күн бұрын

@@MattAlbie see my comment above, that will be the worst they play for certain.

@Kevin-nk6lj

26 күн бұрын

neither will the oilers. as long as they stop ceci and nurse from playing together...You forget teams only usually get better as the series go on. THe oilers usually match or improve as we've seen.

God i hate this narrative. The Oilers threw everything and the kitchen sink at Florida and they still came away with 0 goals. This isnt a "solving Bobrovsky" problem, this is a "solving Florida's defense" problem. Not once were the Panthers rattled by the few breakaways they managed to let through. I feel like I watched a completely different game than everyone else because the vast majority of Edmontons chances were so non-threatening (even the breakaways were all thrown at Bob's pads lol). And you could see it in how Florida was playing... They came out expecting to get peppered. I would not be surprised to see this same thing happen next game and watch the Oilers frustration levels boil over (you could already see it in that 3rd period). The Panthers know what theyvare doing.

@consumerextraordinaire8209

25 күн бұрын

When a goalie is in good position it's easy to say the shooter put it right in his pads. The analytic stats can't be denied here. Besides, can't 2 thing's be true? Florida's defense played well and Bob played great. It's weird seeing takes like yours when it is a team sport. Like, why get angry over bob stealing the show to the extent you want to downplay such an amazing performance?

The second the Oilers spot a crack in the wall, they’re going to exploit it and the resulting flood with be spectacular to watch

@esperago

26 күн бұрын

That's the chumpiest thing I've heard yet. The Oilers are a subpar Western team, which is what the West produces. The only reason that they're in the Cup final is that they're hot right now and played a bunch of goof teams in the lead up. The Panthers don't have holes in their game other than they can have an off night. What you saw yesterday was the Panthers worst or second worst game of this playoffs. What're you and your Coilers going to do when the Cats are at 100%?

@thebigpicture2032

26 күн бұрын

Well the crack is the top third of the net, just not where his head is.

@FINsoininen

26 күн бұрын

No shots through traffic. They are way to soft to get in front of Bob. He will look like Hasek all series long if they keep that up.

actually, yes Bob had a lot to do with it. Th real reason the Panthers won is that the Edmonton coaching staff geniuses chose to reunite our very worst D-pair in Nurse and Ceci! They were on the ice for every egregious goal of the last 5 games! They were separated for the last 3 games of the Dallas series and I'm confident that is the biggest reason we won the series. Keep them together at your peril Knoblauch!!

There has been several games like this where one team peppered the opposing goalie with shots, but couldn't get the win. Dallas of course was the one before this, where they dominated Game 6 against Edmonton and still got shut out.

What will be interesting to see: I expect the Panthers to play stronger when the series continues. But if the Oilers keep up this pressure on Bobrovsky, the main question will be if he can continue with performances like this or not.

Evander Kane cheap shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2mVzdWGYazSk6g.html, Henrique hitting Ekman-Larsson directly from behind right in front of the official: kzread.infodcWmJCvdr8Q?feature=share

Edmonton's offense was excellent in game 1. Bobrovsky was Bobrovsky which is slightly better than excellent. Still the man cannot do it alone. Oilers attack will pay off. No one expected the Oilers to be here. Now they need to prove they belong etched on the Cup. I love both these teams and will be happy either way it goes.

I thought Florida did a great job of keeping it only one shot, no rebounds/2nd chances, goaltending is so much easier when you only have to worry about the shooter and keep the majority of the shots to the perimeter, when the goalie starts off with some easy saves, it’s easier for the goalie to get in the groove

@consumerextraordinaire8209

25 күн бұрын

"No, it's the analytics that are wrong!" lol

@hockey_highlights_and_more

25 күн бұрын

@@consumerextraordinaire8209 the cats led in takeaways, giveaways, block shots, pk, faceoffs, hits and goaltending, that’s why they won

@consumerextraordinaire8209

25 күн бұрын

@@hockey_highlights_and_more totally agree. Emphasis on goaltending, Bob's amazing performance overshadowed everything else and for some reason that is beyond me it bothers you

@hockey_highlights_and_more

25 күн бұрын

@@consumerextraordinaire8209 the defence was really good in front of him, cleared all rebounds, no second chances, cleared all the traffic and kept oilers to the perimeter for 2/3 of their shots, but let’s not give them any credit

Can you make an analysis between Bobrovsky and Kipprusoff

this was the best game played by goalia ive ever seen!! the best!!! cant appreciate too much!! and in game 2 Cats were better on the ice. This team is so, so hard to beat!!!

Mc David said it best "The hockey Gods got revenge for game 6" They really did. Oilers talent is scary

Seen Highlander? There can be only one! Looks like Bob got Shesterkin's powers when they eliminated the Rangers.

I understand the Oilers had more shots on net but to say they dominated the Panthers is a terrible assessment of that game.

Great analysis, and it's true hot goalies actually win cups. Can Oil solve the problem?

If Florida stops over checking in the neutral zone, those breakaways disappear. Part 1 of the adjustments. Florida will make faster passing adjustments to defeat the Oiler forecheck since, its really a mirror of their own truth be told. Avoiding the PK, even though Fla is excelling at it, will really be key. Keep it 5v5 and getting back to working the cycle game as they did in the third. Sitting in my seat I was really disturbed by how bad we were playing even ahead 1-0 after 1. As we got the the 3rd and I saw Knoblauch blink I knew that game was over. He made a key coaching mistake and threw all his chips in on Pocket Aces and you never ever go all in on pocket aces. Game to Paul Maurice there. Mcdavid was exhausted at the end of the 3rd and the Oilers faces showed their defeat. Sometimes you win a game you don't necessarily play your best game. It is what it is. I am sure Oilers make a few adjustments as well, but frankly I can't see them playing any better than they did. Fla made a lot of errors and didn't play really all that good and Monday night, they will look a lot better than they did. Barkov however looked very good. Incredibly good Is that gonna be reflected in the outcome? I don't know and neither do you, but it bodes well to go up 2-0 and hold home ice and head to WETF it is EDM is because Fla plays exceptionally well on the road.

Lets see the next 3 games

They dominated, early, but not later. Oilers had a few long stretches without getting a shot on goal. That is what the Panthers do. Try to get a lead, then where you out with intense forechecking in the O zone, and physical play in the de zone.

Channeling his inner Patrick Roy

This is only game 1 You are all awesome Go Oilers

Oilers gotta screen Big Bob and get some magic from the 3rd and 4th lines. Lets go OILERS!

@GoofyAhhh420

26 күн бұрын

I'm confident the Cats will play better next game, especially defensively. Do they need to match the Oilers intensity? No, they just need to play smarter keep the pressure and suffocate them. I say Cats in 5 if they win Monday and 6 if they don't because they can win in Edmonton.

I think Edmonton will start getting their shots up higher which will give them an advantage

basically the new NHL rule is who cares what your roster is, make sure your goalie is the best in the league and has the best highs in the games, and you chilling!

Mcdavid and Hyman both just watching and not backchecking on that first goal was the big problem. Both McDavid and Hyman each could have stopped that first goal if they decided to backcheck with some purpose. Forecheck backcheck paycheck, not just forecheck paycheck

Bob was legendary, but I don't think it's fair for the Panthers' skaters to be discredited for the value they provided. First and most importantly, they scored when the opportunity was there. The Oilers got goalied, but they also shot low a ton even though everyone has been saying that Bob is hard to beat low, and in the end, they never made a shot that couldn't be saved. Also, the Panthers were pretty efficient at clearing any rebounds Bobrovsky couldn't cover, and every time there was a breakaway, it was rushed and bothered by a defender in pursuit. In the third period, Florida's trap really picked up and the Oilers had the life drained from them every minute that passed. Bob deserves all the credit he's getting, for sure, but the skaters supplemented his performance by playing less aggressively as the game continued since they had the lead, which naturally looks like they weren't controlling the play.

Honestly, if this is the worst the Panthers play after a long break...I'm more excited to see what else is to come.

GIANT SOLDIER OF STONE BOBROVSKY!! Don't rely on him too hard, Cats, that's how you got under New York's skin...

Edmonton was playing great and exploited Florida's weakness on the forecheck. but you can believe Maurice will correct a lot of these for game 2.

Why are commentators ignoring obvious variables. Skinner might get hot, he might not. The Panthers might get hot, they might not. Etc. No telling what could happen. But a shutout in game 1 swings morale in significant ways...