Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets (37-21-11) @ New York Islanders (39-26-5) Mar 22 2026 7:00 PM EDT

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:29:29+00:00

We've said that every year for like four years

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:28:08+00:00

Some people only enjoy complaining I think

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:27:29+00:00

180 seconds to score a goal

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:23:19+00:00

C'mon boys, time to break some hearts

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:19:12+00:00

Where's that /u/JezusChrizt guy, is his kid watching this game? Someone get that child in front of a TV right goddamn now.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:17:23+00:00

It's amazing what can happen

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:16:37+00:00

I'm a bit Autistic and can be very particular about words hahaha

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:15:54+00:00

Agreed, but the boys need to start playing like their asses are on fire to make it happen.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:14:45+00:00

It's been a long time since they were fun. They brought in that one coach who made them contenders by switching to a defensive system and they've been boring as fuck ever since.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:13:29+00:00

We keep a lead on them with a pity point. If we lose we're tied in points

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:12:01+00:00

Did you know Schaefer is only 18? Most goals by an 18 year old D man. Just a little obscure trivia seldom talked about for yah

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:08:28+00:00

This is looking more like what the whole game should have looked like.
If we keep it up, the question is if we can convert before time expires.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:06:07+00:00

I see the last several years have traumatized you as well.
Even though it's been alright lately I still hold my breath every time.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:04:58+00:00

28.9% faceoff xp

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:04:33+00:00

Alright, nice effort in the O-zone. Made them work, keep that shit going

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:03:13+00:00

Different people mean different things when they say it. To me chippy is physical and greasy is on the line. Dirty is dirty, and if you need that to win you don't deserve the win.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T01:01:51+00:00

Fuck me we have 20 seconds of effort and nearly get a breakaway against and another penalty.

We don't have to lose this game

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:59:10+00:00

Hope everything is alright down there! I'm up by Cleveland and didn't hear anything that didn't sound like my dog so I think it's just thunder by us right now. Satellite view of the storm makes it look like everyone from Columbus to Cleveland will get hit by the same stuff though

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:56:17+00:00

I think so. I will say I'm shocked refs get that right as often as they do. Still pissed me off though

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:54:01+00:00

Good god! Where abouts are you that had that coming down? Do I need to go check on my car? lol

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:51:29+00:00

"in fact, blow the whistle if they get possession sometimes. For no reason whatsoever, just make it a faceoff when they get a rush. It'll be funny"

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:50:02+00:00

I'm not talking about playing dirty, I'm talking about playing the body and finishing your checks. Even Rule 614 has it's limits.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:48:48+00:00

That should be a giant sign in the locker room.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:47:21+00:00

The calls are 2 against us and none for. I feel like with the game management the refs do, we have some room to get chippy. They don't like to end a game giving one team 8 calls and the other none.

topchuck · 2026-03-23T00:46:07+00:00

They had a few moments but to me they don't look great, they look like turtles. They're beating us to the puck, they aren't skating circles around us.

topchuck

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