GAME THREAD: Panthers v Steelers: Sat 27th Dec

[mark]

The reverse Xmas classic...

[smbmetal]

I predict the reverse of the Boxing Day result too. 4-3 Panthers OT win. No gains for either team over the Christmas series.

There’s nothing to choose between the two teams for me.

[Bryan]

I predict the reverse of the Boxing Day result too. 4-3 Panthers OT win. No gains for either team over the Christmas series.

There’s nothing to choose between the two teams for me.

No doubt the Simms would hate this, but I’m really glad to see the Panthers back up at the top with us. It makes for much more interesting games. And no, I don’t hate the Panthers. I just want us to win.

[ginger]

I expect Nottingham to really push the pace 1st period. Will need to weather it and then play a solid road game.

[Doom]

I think I'll get the webcast for this one.

The last game in Nottingham we came out slow and found ourselves hanging on a little.

I would expect Nottingham to come out hard, so I hope we're ready to answer the bell.

I could see Greenfield getting the start in this one with McAdam getting the Manchester game.

Regards

Doom

[Bryan]

It’s really important that we continue our improved faceoff performance. When panthers win a faceoff in our zone they really apply the pressure. Too much to sustain if we lose them all. We definitely did better yesterday.

[mark]

GOAAAALLLLLLL STEELERS

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Mitchell Balmas
(Tremblay)
06:54

[mark]

End P1

Panthers 0-1 Steelers

[Bryan]

Two rather indifferent PPs. But generally good.

[Doom]

I think we just about deserve the lead, it felt like we created the better chances.

Two powerplays to us and no clean faceoff winning to start the powerplay.

Two powerplays to Panthers and a clean faceoff win by them both times, meaning they could start moving the puck immediately in our defensive zone.

So far it hasn't mattered, but across the season it will.

Overall though, happy enough with the way we're playing.

Regards

Doom