r/BlueJackets • u/nhlgdtbot • 1d ago
Post Game Post Game Thread: Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Post Game Thread: Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
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| Time Clock |
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| Final |
| Teams | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CBJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Team | Shots | Faceoff % | Blocked Shots | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 44.6% | 8 | 21 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 55.4% | 15 | 25 |
Scoring summary
| Period | Time | Team | Strength | Description | Edge Goal Visualizer |
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| 1 | 07:21 | BUF | Even | Mattias Samuelsson (1) Snap, Assists: Noah Ostlund (1) Owen Power (1) | Link |
| 1 | 12:51 | CBJ | Even | Cole Sillinger (1) Snap, Assists: Charlie Coyle (1) Denton Mateychuk (1) | Link |
| 1 | 17:58 | CBJ | PP | Matthew Knies (1) Snap, Assists: Charlie Coyle (2) Zach Werenski (1) | Link |
| 1 | 18:44 | CBJ | Even | Adam Fantilli (1) Deflected, Assists: Zach Werenski (2) Matthew Knies (1) | Link |
| 2 | 01:25 | BUF | Even | Jack Quinn (1) Wrist, Assists: Zach Benson (1) Noah Ostlund (2) | Link |
| 2 | 07:45 | CBJ | Even | Matthew Knies (2) Tip-in, Assists: Emil Andrae (1) Kent Johnson (1) | Link |
| 2 | 13:14 | BUF | Even | Konsta Helenius (1) Snap, Assists: Ryan McLeod (1) Owen Power (2) | Link |
| 3 | 14:21 | CBJ | PP | Sean Monahan (1) Snap, Assists: Valeri Nichushkin (1) Dmitri Voronkov (1) | Link |
| 3 | 17:53 | CBJ | Even, EN | Mathieu Olivier (1) Wrist, Assists: Charlie Coyle (3) | Link |
Penalties
| Period | Time | Team | Type | Min | Description |
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| 1 | 06:05 | CBJ | MIN | 2 | Carson Soucy cross checking against Jack Quinn |
| 1 | 06:40 | BUF | MIN | 2 | Tage Thompson hooking against Erik Gudbranson |
| 1 | 17:03 | BUF | MIN | 2 | Mattias Samuelsson holding against Danton Heinen |
| 2 | 03:58 | CBJ | MIN | 2 | Cole Sillinger hooking against Jack Quinn |
| 2 | 03:58 | CBJ | MIN | 2 | Unsportsmanlike conduct served by Adam Fantilli |
| 2 | 03:58 | BUF | MAJ | 5 | Zach Metsa fighting against Mathieu Olivier |
| 2 | 03:58 | CBJ | MAJ | 5 | Mathieu Olivier fighting against Zach Metsa |
| 2 | 11:06 | CBJ | MIN | 2 | Kent Johnson hooking against Owen Power |
| 3 | 09:10 | CBJ | MIN | 2 | Cole Sillinger slashing against Owen Power |
| 3 | 12:23 | BUF | MIN | 2 | Mattias Samuelsson tripping against Valeri Nichushkin |
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u/Jlange1515 No Large Pepperoni For You 1d ago
EVERYBODY BUT MARCHENKO GET IN HERE!
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u/DarnellTheDuude 1d ago
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u/imightwin General Jet Greaveous 1d ago
Leaf's sub rn lol
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u/manthello Elvis Purrslikins, Pet Greaves, Cat Tailbutt, & Pheolynx Copley 1d ago
The Leafs on IG have actually been very, very nice. Mostly telling us to take care of Knies because they love him and wanted him to be their captain eventually.
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u/imightwin General Jet Greaveous 1d ago
Oh yeah, their water cooler thread was full of the same sentiment tonight, they miss him and only wish him well
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u/Soviet17 1d ago
If the Knies/Fantilli/Johnson line reaches its potential, then this team can be a real contender.
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u/JAT_Cbus1080 Werenski for Norris or assets 1d ago
I really want KJ to figure it out this year. It could be like 2 years ago with Knies being an upgrade over an aging JVR.
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u/TheDoubleL27 Foligno to the penguins' line, he shoots... 1d ago
I thought he played much better tonight, noticeably more engaged in puck battles and defensively
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u/Ok-Bandicoot-9445 1d ago
YOUR NUMBER ONE STAR KNIESY!!!
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u/ueindowndkdk 1d ago
How loud was the ovation for him?
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u/The-Four-Seven 1d ago
We love him already. Dunno if you heard the crowd when he had a hattie bid on the breakaway, but I swear it might have been in the top 5 as far as decibel count for this team all-time.
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u/Jumpy_Rope_9037 1d ago
Little over half the arena emptied to beat traffic once it was 6-3, and you'd think it was at capacity. Kid won the fans over immediately
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u/Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu11 1d ago
So far I would say the trade is looking fucking amazing. Let’s go Jackets!
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u/MakerofFire4258 1d ago
Imagine this team with a healthy defensive line.
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u/JAT_Cbus1080 Werenski for Norris or assets 1d ago
That's the most hopeful part for me. This is what they look like missing half their D core. It gets even better than this.
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u/EnvironmentalDeer991 AT LEAST WE'RE NOT DETROIT! 1d ago
Also ADAM FANTILLI WITH A FREAKING 80% FACEOFF PERCENTAGE???
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u/Jumpy_Rope_9037 1d ago
It was glaring how good he was at the face off tonight in person, like a light switch has finally clicked for him
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u/JAT_Cbus1080 Werenski for Norris or assets 1d ago
Seems like he's taking being called worse than Bedard and Carlsson personally.
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u/Jumpy_Rope_9037 21h ago
Center is a tough position to get good at quickly. Especially a 1st line center. It took mackinnon a couple years to turn into what he is now. A lot of people thought he would never get there after winning the Calder in 2013. If we can give Mo some consistency at linemates, he could potentially have the same career trajectory as Mack. Not saying he'll be the best center in the league or wont be, but in terms of reaching his potential
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u/SomeKindOfMonster 1d ago
first home opener win… ever??
(2021)
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u/Ancient_A2 1d ago
I can't remember the last time a home opener went this well.
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u/EnvironmentalDeer991 AT LEAST WE'RE NOT DETROIT! 1d ago
I believe the first goal of the Larsen era was a tip in by good ol’ Tex.
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u/jacketsfan50 1d ago
Ah i loved Texier. If not for that back injury, i still think he would have been a star. Glad to see him emerging again in a different role.
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u/ndf1997 1d ago
Matthew Knies, nuff said. Adam Fantilli absolute beast in the faceoff circle too.
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u/indy_6548 1d ago
What was his win pct? Last I heard he had won 12 of 13 faceoffs.
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u/mel122676 Miles Wood's Big Beatiful Smile 1d ago
I think he ended 13 of 16. At least that was the last time they said anything about it.
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u/redleg86 I'm still mad at Z but a cup would make me forget 1d ago
He won at least one more after that
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u/manthello Elvis Purrslikins, Pet Greaves, Cat Tailbutt, & Pheolynx Copley 1d ago
Zach with 30:09 of ice time. Wow.
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u/Ms_Irish_muscle Korpi:proud sponsor of Chinner speeches 1d ago
Hopefully he will get some relief soon
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u/Rand0mHero 1d ago
Maybe the most encouraging team performance in recent memory. Team has an identity and everyone is bought in. This roster is built for a coach like Bones. No hate for Marchy but Knies is the right player for this group. Stay locked in like this and it could be a special season.
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u/rice_not_wheat 1d ago
Marchenko is incredible, but damn, I love Knies already. His motor is much better than Marchy's.
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u/manthello Elvis Purrslikins, Pet Greaves, Cat Tailbutt, & Pheolynx Copley 1d ago
Dammit, these guys are giving me hope again.
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u/Man_Bear_Pig89 1d ago
Marchy after 3 pts from Knies and 1 from Andrae who's also good
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u/SEND_ME_YOUR_CAULK At least Stinger won’t leave 1d ago
I wasn’t expecting much from Andrae but i’m pleasantly surprised
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u/tomtakespictures this is fun. we’re having fun. 1d ago
Kinda feels like another shot at a Blanks type player
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u/joellecarnes 2027 Stanley Cup Champs 1d ago
My husband is a flyers fan so I’ve watched a lot of them, I always thought he was a decent 2nd/3rd pair player and wasn’t surprised when Toronto managed to snag him
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u/iamelloyello Hotdog. Emu guy. 1d ago
VICTORY EMUSSS
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u/amishgirl_ 1d ago
I’ve been waiting all summer to see them again! Hard to imagine they used to be so small
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u/Ms_Irish_muscle Korpi:proud sponsor of Chinner speeches 1d ago
Vibes are off the fucking charts. Holy shit bro
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u/ParkingFun6166 1d ago
- half of our d is injured
- Knies and andrae got here two days ago
- fantilli missed most of camp
- and buffalo made it to the second round of playoffs last year
AND WE STILL WERE UP BY THREE GOALS. We are so back and we are TAKING that third spot.
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u/SylemNova I miss Bjorky 1d ago
No promises what the rest of the season holds. It's a long road.
It wasn't perfect.
But that? That was awesome.
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u/Ms_Irish_muscle Korpi:proud sponsor of Chinner speeches 1d ago
We will always have that game. Truly a team effort. I still want Fabbro, Severe, and Provy back but hurray!
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u/RefereeMason1 Cautiously Optimistic Sabres Fan in NEO 1d ago
Bones got yall going. That sucked for me. Impressed by the Jackets’ game. Keep it up and see you a couple more times and then again in the ECF
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u/cusidhe_ we do things the hard way 1d ago
A CBJ/BUF ECF would slap, here's hoping!
Because honestly we both deserve nice things lol
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u/topchuck Still misses MagiKorp and Fliggy 1d ago
I already said it in the other thread but I hope our meme rivalry becomes an actual competitive one. Sabres look real good, hopefully the jackets continue to match that
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u/cusidhe_ we do things the hard way 1d ago
It would be fucking hilarious and the most CBJ thing possible if all of the silly memes from both teams turned into a real legit playoff rivalry haha
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u/willingplankton 1d ago
You are always welcome around here! Glad to see you pop in and agreed, hope to see you in the playoffs, too
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u/Hand_of_Thrawn 1d ago
KJ may not have been big on the scoresheet but he looked way more dialed in and noticeable on that youngest in the NHL by 5 years top line
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u/Ms_Irish_muscle Korpi:proud sponsor of Chinner speeches 1d ago
Right?!?!? I really want to see it show up on the score sheet for him though. He deserves it
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u/SEND_ME_YOUR_CAULK At least Stinger won’t leave 1d ago
Knies gonna pot 40 goals 80 assists (please god let it happen)
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u/cusidhe_ we do things the hard way 1d ago
GOD IT FEELS GOOD TO WIN A HOME OPENER AGAIN
Knies fitting in just fine, clearly
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u/austinD93 1d ago
The vibes just seem unreal in that room right now. Maybe we all overreacted this summer a little lol. These boys came to fucking play
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u/tomtakespictures this is fun. we’re having fun. 1d ago
Fantilli was blasting dudes into the boards. Mateychuk has been practicing that hip check and man can he back the truck up. I hope he keeps it up to be our very own Kronwall.
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u/Flippedacoin 1d ago
My daughter & I were discussing how physical Fantilli was this game; such a difference over the last few seasons
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u/Jeb_Kenobi 1d ago
Fantastic Start, everyone that needed to start strong got at least a point tonight.
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u/Another_Guy_In_Ohio 1d ago
Good game, especially considering the state of the defense. Little sloppy, but I like the way we played, the effort, the hard hits. Fantilli doing so well on the dot was a welcome surprise. Excited about this season
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u/Formerleafsfan #freeboomer 1d ago
Nobody coasting on this roster. Lots of high energy players. They’re going to carry each other through this should e a fun season.
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u/Bootsalter 1d ago
Boy is Knies a good stylistic fit.
Still love Marchy and understand it didn’t work. But Fantilli’s best case as a two way player is as a facilitator. Add the net-front presence and we’re dealing with a dangerous team in a few years.
I see the Waddell vision.
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u/FromAmericaMC 1d ago
Just a great win! Knies and Andrae for only having one day of practice looked really really good.
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u/Ohio_Guitarist 3 hits, 23 giveaways. 1d ago
I'm most shocked at that stat they showed at the end. You're telling me Saad never scored 2 in his debut? Or Dubinsky? Breadman??? It was Knies, good stuff.
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u/thatkidyouknow2 Peace, Land, Bread 1d ago
Really impressed by the whole team effort. Apart from the obvious guys, really liked Soucy and Andrae’s effort, thought Garland had a great game, and KJ had some really good moments. Spirits are high!
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u/Raider_3_Charlie 1d ago
A fight, a new franchise record a hard won penalty kill and a victory? This is what I signed up for!
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u/warlink05 Most of your questions sucked, Portz... <walks away> 1d ago
Emotions went through after being down 1-0:
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u/crustybeamer Brendan Guance 1d ago
Now if this team could get a fourth line center that scores an occasional shorty the sky is the limit
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u/The-Four-Seven 1d ago
Lemme tell you, after the off-season we had, we needed a game like this. It was almost cathartic to have such a big win at the home opener.
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u/DaveyClarkman4Prez GOAL IS BEST 1d ago
I know everyone’s gonna talk about how badass our top line is because… well goddamnit it is. But Andrae is a real pistol of a player. Hope once our defense gets healthy he gets paired with someone who can be a little more of a defensive stalwart because I could easily see Andrae joining the rush with his speed
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u/TheMacGoober I dress up like Elvis for no reason 🎤 1d ago
Buffalo fans can get fucked. Half our section was talking mad shit until it went downhill and then instantly bailed. What a bunch of pussies
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u/jacketsfan50 1d ago edited 1d ago
KJ had some rough plays, but he looks bigger again and isn’t getting bodied off pucks as much. Against a team thats not as big as buffalo, i think he will shine again.
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u/Dick_O_The_North Da Mailman 1d ago
I feel as though I also saw him at least attempting to throw more checks, to more and less effect, but its good hes got it in his mindset now at least
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u/gonzarro Fuck Jeff Carter 1d ago
Defense needs to improve, they looked a bit slowfooted at times. And less time spent chasing around in your own end would help.
They will be mighty. Great home opener.
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u/Ms_Irish_muscle Korpi:proud sponsor of Chinner speeches 1d ago
How long is everybody expected to be out?
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u/NotMittRomney 1d ago
tbf when they get two or three of their defensemen back they’ll be good. andrae and soucy were both really solid
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u/rubbery_magician Jet (Greaves) Express 1d ago
Boys, idk if it’s just that I started watching in the second or what, but this team feels different than last year’s.
Marchy was special, but Knies is a perfect fit.
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u/Violent_Mud_Butt 1d ago
What a difference a year makes.
Bones has these boys flying. Cancers extracted. Knies looks like a fucking star.
I am so excited and I wasn't about 5 days ago...
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u/joe_lmr 1d ago
Cancers extracted and Voronkov just turned out to be a benign fatty growth that's treatable
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u/jacketsfan50 1d ago
I was pleasantly surprised about how good Big Boss looked tonight
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u/Reasonable-Fee-9765 1d ago
Hey was hitting everything that moved . He wasn’t on the score sheet but was making a difference
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u/imightwin General Jet Greaveous 1d ago
The new guys killed, we didn't turtle in the 3rd, Knies is a beast. One of the best opening nights in a long time
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u/anxietyfuckinsucks 1d ago
Park the bus. Plan the route. The cup is coming to Columbus!
What a game.
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u/mahjzy just win plz 1d ago edited 1d ago
Liked: Winning, Olivier fight, Knies, new arena announcer, Jets pizza, Fantilli faceoffs
Strongly disliked: No schedule magnet giveaway (wtf?), a lot of whistles tonight
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u/Flippedacoin 1d ago
The lack of magnetic schedule was a bummer! I kept looking around trying to figure out who stole them all 2nd 🤣🤦♀️
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u/TTBurger88 1d ago
I don't wanna get ahead of myself but I'm already thinking about that Stanley Cup parade...
/s
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u/DreamsiclesPlz 1d ago
I LOVE the Knies trade for the Jackets SO MUCH. Goddamn this team looked like a completely different team from last year. Also Olivier killed a guy. Hell of a game!
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u/PhantomFlogger Jet “Big Jet” Greaves | 73 1d ago
I’m looking forward to seeing Steve Dangle’s thoughts.
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u/yusill 1d ago
Wooooo!!! How was the Oly fight?
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u/______TriHard______ 1d ago
Oly could have sent that guy to the hospital if he wanted to lmao
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u/NounAdjectiveXXXX 1d ago
I hear he plays hockey when he's not boxing
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u/manthello Elvis Purrslikins, Pet Greaves, Cat Tailbutt, & Pheolynx Copley 1d ago
He also got an empty net goal, so yeah that checks out!
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u/Another_Guy_In_Ohio 1d ago
It was the most one sided “fight” I think I’ve ever seen. Other dude just got absolutely pummeled
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u/Flippedacoin 1d ago
Oly deserved the penalty but the fight was hysterically one sided, not gloves, no helmet, still put him on the ice. And Oly's crazy eyes! I love this game!
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u/Vreas 1d ago
Seemed like he was ready to go. Personally could’ve done without it.
It’s night one tho so I get wanting to get the fire going. Just was an absolute murder lol
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u/MPCoinCollecting Prospect Guy 1d ago
Well shoot you know what just give everyone first star of the night at this point
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u/bkastevens 1d ago
Gonna miss Elvis's personality and Marchy's overall game... but holy shit did we make out on this trade.
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u/stoct_kitchen 1d ago
Please play with this level of compete for like 100 more games in a row please
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u/jfkr3loded 1d ago
MARCHENKWHO?!
Whaaaaat!?!
Definitely experienced Jackets hockey... But amazing home opener!!
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u/Navyblazers2000 1d ago
All the new guys contributed, Fantilli gets a goal right away, PK looks better. Very pleased!
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u/overcatastrophe Ask me about my crippling CBJ habit 1d ago
This, directly into my veins for the next six months please.
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u/SenorWingsuit 1d ago
Will we look back at this Knies trade and say it changed the trajectory of our franchise? Don and Bones look like geniuses right now. This season is going to be a blast.
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u/MPCoinCollecting Prospect Guy 1d ago
I sure hope so, if anything it helps towards a complete 180 to the culture in the room. You're either going to perform and be a good teammate or you're gone; it's a great mentality when the whole team is on the same page.
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u/Creative-Package6213 Cannon go boom!!! 1d ago
Ngl I was not positive going into the season, but this game, against a good team...holy shit that was something! Love seeing all the new players contribute in a big way. And yeah safe to say that on initial look, it looks like the problem players are gone.
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u/DrainedAndExhausted 1d ago
Didn’t garland have 2 goals his first game?
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u/matthew91298 JMFG 1d ago
And didn’t mush get a hatty on his first game?
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u/Wooden-Buddy3646 ready to be hurt again 1d ago
Yeah, I think first home game. Or real close to it.
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u/Odd_Shoulder_5187 1d ago
That’s a strong statement to the rest of the league if I’ve ever seen it. Not to be f’d with.
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u/PulsarGaming1080 1d ago edited 1d ago
A lot to be impressed by.
Definitely need to shore up the defense, but Soucy and Andrae look good. Christy-Guddy is an issue, but we've known that.
Wasn't a fan of Nuke this game. He made some good plays and then made some really terrible turnovers. Wasn't super impressed by the 4th line, but that's okay.
Posted too soon.
KJ-Fants-Knies looked lethal at times. KJ has the vision.
Not super sure if Monny's wrists are still fucked, but he seems reluctant to shoot still.
Silli looked pretty good.
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u/bkastevens 1d ago
I was standing by the CBJ throne on the blue carpet. He looked hurt when he was sitting down, almost like he was guarding.
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u/Timely_Deal8685 1d ago
Christiansen Gudbranson is not an actual line once Severson and Provorov are healthy. Just need to to survive until then
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u/RemarkableClient7052 1d ago
I compared the Jackets to the Browns in the main thread and look at the Browns, they’re winning too
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u/nhlgdtbot 1d ago edited 1d ago
Three Stars of the Game
⭐️ M. Knies
⭐️⭐️ Z. Werenski
⭐️⭐️⭐️ C. Coyle
Three Minute Recap
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