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Post by Penguins23® on Apr 8, 2015 8:34:17 GMT -4
What a series this could be. The oldest rivalry in the Maritime Division. The last time these two teams met in the playoffs the Wildcats got swept but safe to say it will be severely different this time around.
No 2-3-2 I guess.
Game 1 | Friday, April 10th @ 7PM in Moncton
Game 2 | Saturday, April 11th @ 7PM in Moncton
Game 3 | Tuesday, April 14th @ 7PM in Halifax
Game 4 | Wednesday, April 15th @ 7PM in Halifax
Game 5* | Friday, April 17th @ 7PM in Moncton
Game 6* | Sunday, April 19th @ 4PM in Halifax
Game 7* | Tuesday, April 21st @ 7PM in Moncton
Moncton won the head to head battle this season 6-3.
In the last 5 seasons Moncton is 24-16-0-2 against the Mooseheads.
Dubeau always seems to bring his best against the Moose and we will need him to be at his best to shutdown their high powered Euro disney combo of Ehlers and Meier.
In the regular season Moncton had the better PP and the better PK.
In the playoffs it often comes down to 1 goal games. The Wildcats were 22-7-0-3 in these games while the Moose were 11-9-4-2
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Post by Reesor on Apr 8, 2015 8:44:25 GMT -4
This year closely resembles 2006, when the Mooseheads upset Lewiston in the first round after playing their home games at the Forum. And like 2006, Moncton is sitting there waiting for us in the 2nd round. Try not to beat us too badly. We'll headbutt you if we get embarrassed.  |
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Post by yesisaiditfirst on Apr 8, 2015 8:49:09 GMT -4
Often comes down to 1 goal games. The Wildcats were 22-7-0-3 in these games while the Moose were 11-9-4-2
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In the playoffs the Mooseheads are 4-1 in one goal games
In the playoffs the Wildcats are 1-1 in one goal games
It will come down to goaltending...Brassard vs Dubeau
Ehlers/Meier vs Garland/Barbashev
Will be closer than many think because they know each other so well....good series
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Post by lirette on Apr 8, 2015 9:37:45 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series.
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Post by bois on Apr 8, 2015 9:40:51 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. no that is next series...... if you lose he will take his game to another level AHL |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Apr 8, 2015 9:43:14 GMT -4
Often comes down to 1 goal games. The Wildcats were 22-7-0-3 in these games while the Moose were 11-9-4-2 ----- In the playoffs the Mooseheads are 4-1 in one goal games In the playoffs the Wildcats are 1-1 in one goal games It will come down to goaltending...Brassard vs Dubeau Ehlers/Meier vs Garland/Barbashev Will be closer than many think because they know each other so well....good series I think the 6 players you mention can offset each other, but Halifax doesn't have a lot after that, their defense is very green, while the Cats have a strong top pair. Guys like Johnson and Burke could give the Cats an edge also. The Cats are not known for their depth, but they have more than Halifax who is paper thin after their 5 top guns(Ehlers Meier Monyhan Gadoury Brassard). Moncton in 5. |
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Post by Penguins23® on Apr 8, 2015 9:44:00 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. In head to head meetings between the Cats and the Moose this season: Garland 2-14-16 in 8 games. Barbashev 6-7-13 in 6 games. Ehlers 1-9-10 in 7 games. Meier 3-4-7 in 8 games. Garland and Barbashev have outperformed them in the regular season but the playoffs is a whole other level. Let's hope they can keep it going! Should also be noted that Dubeau was 5-1-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .934 save % against the Moose this season. |
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Post by lirette on Apr 8, 2015 9:52:35 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. In head to head meetings between the Cats and the Moose this season: Garland 2-14-16 in 8 games. Barbashev 6-17-13 in 6 games. Ehlers 1-9-10 in 7 games. Meier 3-4-7 in 8 games. Garland and Barbashev have outperformed them in the regular season but the playoffs is a whole other level. Let's hope they can keep it going! Should also be noted that Dubeau was 5-1-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .934 save % against the Moose this season. I'd like my time back as I just finished researching all those stats as well but I will provide them anyway as I calculated points per game as well. I think credit does go as much to Dubeau as it does our checking line as he has been at his best vs the Moose and I expect that to continue. EHlers vs Moncton10 pts in 7 games 1.4 ppg vs Rest of the league 91 pts in 54 games 2.06 ppg Meier vs Moncton 7pts in 8 games - .875 ppg vs rest of league83pts in 53 games 1.5 ppg |
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Post by bois on Apr 8, 2015 11:00:14 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. In head to head meetings between the Cats and the Moose this season: Barbashev 6-17-13 in 6 games. you should be embarrassed to post this |
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Post by catnut on Apr 8, 2015 11:11:05 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. Is Zilbert healthy? He didn't play the last 2 games against Chicoutimi. |
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Post by lirette on Apr 8, 2015 11:49:49 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. Is Zilbert healthy? He didn't play the last 2 games against Chicoutimi. Not sure on that, i'd expect Johnson to fill in that role If hes hurt still |
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Post by SteveUL on Apr 8, 2015 11:53:47 GMT -4
Is Zilbert healthy? He didn't play the last 2 games against Chicoutimi. Not sure on that, i'd expect Johnson to fill in that role If hes hurt still I prefer Johnson there anyway ... not a fan of Zilbert on that line getting so much icetime. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Apr 8, 2015 12:31:49 GMT -4
Not sure on that, i'd expect Johnson to fill in that role If hes hurt still I prefer Johnson there anyway ... not a fan of Zilbert on that line getting so much icetime. I would play Johnson on a 2nd line with Beaton and Askew/Jacob/Tibbo/Leger. |
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Post by bois on Apr 8, 2015 13:37:40 GMT -4
6 guys on a 2nd line
that's just not fair
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Post by dropthedraft on Apr 8, 2015 13:53:03 GMT -4
I think the key for cats will be the checking lines ability to shutdown Ehlers/Meier as best they can. Burke/Smith/Zilbert did a terrific job the last few games the moose played here in the second half. I also expect Barbashev to take his game to another level this series. Is Zilbert healthy? He didn't play the last 2 games against Chicoutimi. Pretty sure Zilbert is injured. His absence wasn't a healthy scratch but there was no mention of his exact injury....tight lipped on these things during the playoffs. I like Zilbert's speed on a checking line and can chip in offensively on occassion. |
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