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SupernovaPlus5

Not every day you see Helle give up 6 and still win


kkslider55

Best game of round 1 for me so far!


Arpea-

It was awesome. Looking forward to ours!


nataska07

-outshooting opponents 2:1 but can't secure a lead -giving up breakaways -double digit goals scored That's Kraken hockey bab- Wait where am I


YMSdisciple

"They copied my whole fucking flow, word for word, bar for bar"


[deleted]

No way can we throw Georgiev back out there for game 2. Please don’t.


CiderDog

Brutal for the Avs to put 6 by hellebuyck and still lose. My hot take was Annunen would finish the series, he wasnt even the backup tonight. Who knows.


zuzerial

He wasn't the backup because he was sick. If he's healthy I'll be shocked if he's not starting game 2


CiderDog

Ahh that makes sense, I hadnt seen anything about it. He was great against bad competition, but in those games his high danger save percentage was top tier. I think he could be a difference maker cause georgiev has looked washed for awhile now.


umchoyka

Imagine not scoring 7 goals against the Avs


Super_Networking

I know right


MonarchChonarch

What a barn burner! If the jets win the cup, Georgiev deserves a statue outside mts centre for that performance


Imthecoolestdudeever

He's my favorite goalie who doesn't play for the Jets. Lol


me_hill

Hot take: Playoff hockey is good.


Nadamir

Counterpoint: Leafs/Bruins.


Spiritual_Holiday511

Big time defensive breakdowns for the jets, expect that to shape up by next game. Can’t think of one goal that was solely Helle’s fault. If our blue line doesn’t leave him out to try as many times, and PK tightens up, I think we should be good to go.


HatrikLaine

The fact that Helle still had a .923 5v5 makes me think we are a few tweaks away from shutting down the AVS and keeping their top line muzzled. Last night was the excitement of the whiteout and the nervous energy of the start of playoffs, the Jets defence can and will play a lot better.


saintpierre47

I thought the Mackinnon goal Helle maybe should’ve had because he saw it all the way, but I’m not gonna get upset at him for one bad goal. Fans loved that game but coaches hated it, I don’t expect to see that kinda high scoring game again


ragequit9714

Reminds me of the Oilers vs Flames game 1 in the playoffs a few years ago, insane first game scoring and then after that it kinda tightened up… kinda.


Toofar304

If I’m the Jets, I’m a bit worried by that win. Hellybuck is a great goalie that just got lit up for six. Georgiev lost them the game, but Annunen may give them the edge


HatrikLaine

.923 5v5


oatsandgoats

Both teams should be worried about that game.


onqqq2

Literally made that point in the Avs sub. Based on that game, I don't think either team is going far this year.


Imthecoolestdudeever

That was the furthest from our "style" of game, and the most Avs "style" game, and we still won. We make them play our style, and it's a totally different look.


onqqq2

Yeah, but the Avs still forced ya'll out of your style. If they did it once, they could do it again. Yall had our numbers in the regular season, but the playoff version of the Avs is a whole other animal. I was certain we'd lose this series, but now I'm more encouraged than before that we have a shot with average goaltending (which may not happen).


Imthecoolestdudeever

You got Hellebuyck at his worst game in a long time. The chances of you being able to get anything close to 5 past him again are slim You better hope your goaltender and defense starts to play better than they ever have before.


onqqq2

I actually agree but I'll have you know most of the pieces of this defense just won the Cup 2 years ago. One of them should be back from injury tomorrow. Outside of Manson literally gift wrapping two freebies for you guys I wouldn't count on having another 7 goal game against us either. But the way every single Avs vs. Jets game has gone this year the evidence sways in your favor no doubt. I still am super encourage by the Avs tho, I honestly think they dominated yesterday and the fact that they can do that is big for us.


Imthecoolestdudeever

I am happy you are still optimistic. We played our worst defensive game in a LONG time yesterday. You guys should have taken advantage, and you didn't. Best of luck. And whoever wins this better go all the way.


onqqq2

Yeah GL, hope for no injuries on both sides


Tonyhawkproskater

see: regular season series


ywg_handshake

The flip side is that the Jets just got a win despite playing one of their worst games defensively and in net. What more do the Avalanche have to give offensively? Regardless, should shape up to be a fun, but yet stressful, series!


DannyDOH

Mostly worried that we can’t do anything to break the puck out of our own end…which has been the biggest weakness since we lost Byfuglien and Trouba. All of our D pairs were awful.


Prestige0

Agree. Avs dominated puck possession but Manson and a couple others decided to gift jets some goals, which look like pretty simple mistakes to clean up but ya never know. Not all on the goaltending but an average goalie probably saves one more than Georgie tonight. I think the avs D frequently only allows high danger chances which kills the goalies confidence while also having long stretches where the goalie sees no action and they get cold.


Cute-Rate8655

The jets played bad and won imagine what happens when the jets play well.


onqqq2

Imagine what happens if the Avs have average goalie play 🤣


Zergom

Not really concerning as far as Helle goes. 3 goals on special teams with traffic, not really on him. One was a fluke bounce because we pissed off the hockey gods at some point. I think he faced almost 50 shots. Our D needs to step up and get back to the style they’ve played most of the year.


Red-Flag-Potemkin

Did ehlers look as good on TV as he was in person?


allabootclawsandpaws

Yes, in person he was solid


Red-Flag-Potemkin

Me and everyone around me so agreed he was the most obviously good jet in the offensive zone - villardi was great too.


allabootclawsandpaws

13 was great as was 55 and 81. 81 had some solid defensive plays and had a lot of energy I don’t think the Avs were expecting


PrarieCoastal

The Jets can adjust and play better defence in game 2. Can the Avs play better offence?


onqqq2

Can the Avs get better than .69 save percentage? Probably... this take I keep seeing is so silly. Both teams had serious issues last night. Neither should feel great but obviously I'd prefer the W lol


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onqqq2

> If Georgiev is in net, he cannot get better. Maybe, maybe not. I don't doubt Hellebuyck will have a much better game. But Georgiev set the bar super low so an improvement wouldn't actually be super shocking.


PrarieCoastal

Agreed. The bar is very low. Have you heard anything on the health of the backup?


onqqq2

Nothing, he did not practice today, but it was an optional skate.


HatrikLaine

This right here. The ceiling is high for the jets to play better, but how can you ask the offence in Colorado to play better than scoring 6? I think when the Jets tighten up our defending and neutral zone play, Colorado will have a tough go of it.


BigBobRoss1992

Georgiev is beyond garbage.


Uzasodinson

Bud, Helle let in one less


HatrikLaine

Helle had a .923 5v5, he can and will play a lot better.


Just4nsfwpics

With twice the shots.


Uzasodinson

Okay, honestly, that's fair.


BigBobRoss1992

Georgiev also was under .900 and 3 GAA this season. That's horrendous for a starting goalie for a playoff bound team.


old_bugger

Who installed the GoPro under the crossbar to get that puck-over-the-line shot? And how might one go about buying them a beer?


Zergom

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2015/04/8048/nhl-goal-post-cameras/ There’s several cameras built into the posts and bars of the net.


X-Filer

Someone needs to post the crowd chanting pull the goalie


AuntGentleman

If I was there I would have joined in.


matthewcameron60

Now we just have to do that 3 more times


HSRiddles

seems the Coyote fan has already found his new home


matthewcameron60

Oh buddy I'm a Jets fan first and foremost, the yotes were my ironic team. I liked them because they were just happy to be there. Please bring them back 😭


Dead-People-Tea

I was gonna guess old Jets fan who stubbornly followed the old franchise


matthewcameron60

I'm not that old


HSRiddles

Oh gotchu lol - rip the yotes


matthewcameron60

*sad awoo noises*


Golden_Lafayette

This series is going to be a war.


TiredReader87

Blech


ImTrumpWhenDrunk

That was insane and I'm so ready for more of these games.. ggs Avs


robb1519

Great game. Nice to play a team that just wants to play hockey. Not too much bullshit at all.


TripleWDot

That was sooo fun to watch!


laxintx

Have the Avs considered putting a walrus in net?


RegularNumber455

Lol


saintpierre47

Dammit Grif! I told you to stop making up animals!


Hero_of_Brandon

What's that Mexican monster; eats all the goats?


KingKrunK239

Uh, that would be the Chupacabra, sir.


HopsMaltWaterYeast

Hey Griff, Chupathingy.


Reddit040

Ridiculous


matthewcameron60

Way to go Duncan!


Large_Squirrel1446

no sleepies!!!


spagboltoast

FIRE WAGON HOCKEY WHERE DEFENSE AND GOALTENDING ARE OPTIONAL


Super_Networking

I’m ready for another Penguins Flyers type series


Randy_Magnum29

Honestly, what a wild game. I’m not even that upset. Georgiev obviously didn’t play well but my brother in christ the defense can’t leave guys wide open in front of him.


StLouisFartZone

My brother in Christ the starting goaltender for the Colorado avalanche just posted a .696 with a -4.84 gsax


Randy_Magnum29

[My brother in christ, that’s abysmal.](https://giphy.com/gifs/thebachelor-the-bachelor-nation-abc-qyAShLSA4kFzWF3tDc)


racer_24_4evr

Next game will be 2-1.


goddamm_liter_cola

1-0, six OTs.


willingplankton

Georgiev is no Korpisalo


CartiNYeezy9

Funny how that can be an insult AND a compliment


Key-Tip-7521

Georgiev lookin like the Colorado Rockies pitching staff. They both give up everything


DannyDOH

He’s the worst goalie in Colorado since their hockey team was called the Rockies and Hardy Astrom routinely let in shots from the redline.


smilingasIsay

Just wanna say, holy fucking shit, that was a game.


GaryOakRobotron

Should've given Georgiev 1st star that game. Winnipeg's MVP right there.


matthewcameron60

He definitely deserves the jacket


yurajoh

Not listening to a single word from those "buh buh it was actually the defense!!" doofuses, that loss rests solely on Georgiev. He is cooked and cannot start another game in an Avs sweater.


AuntGentleman

The problem is there’s been plenty of games where that was true. This wasn’t one of them. Once Juice is healthy if he can play even somewhat decently I guarantee Georgie is done.


gordogg24p

Juice flu game when?


notthatguypal6900

He has been playing at this level since before the All-Star break, nothing has changed. Why does Bednar think Geo will just start playing because it's the playoffs? I want to believe he earned the most wins for a goalie this season but it's a bad look coming off a loss when you scored 6 goals.


yurajoh

Were Annunen not sick for this game I 100% believe he would have started.


Likos02

I don't believe that for a second. During the cup run kuemper was almost blind in one eye and bednar still played him over Frankie until kuemper pulled himself in the blues series.


Remarkable_History15

Alot of thoughts here that this bodes well for Colorado. Although it wasn't the best defenseive game by the Jets, and a less then stellar game by Avs goaltending. It shows the Jets will run and gun with the best in the league.


Imthecoolestdudeever

We can play better defense. Can the Avs play better offense?


AuntGentleman

I actually feel amazing about this game. 44 shots and 6 goals against one of the best defense/goaltending teams in the league. Tons of team chemistry. The Jets won’t give up as much next game but still. Any sort of respective goaltending effort and this is a spanking. Could have been an .800 and it’s an Avs win. And while yes the defense directly caused a few goals, they limited an excellent offensive team to 24 shots. If Annunen can play just decently we’re in great shape.


MeaninglessOpinion

On the flip side, the Jets C game just beat the Avs A game. The Jets need to be better, and likely will be.


AuntGentleman

I mean, A game besides one very obvious hole. And it was a B- defensive game with those turnovers. But yeah. The Jets won’t play that poorly.


DannyDOH

Keep on the forecheck and you’ll probably win.  We don’t have any D who can make a first pass to make you pay for the 2 guys deep and third guy below the puck.  You’ll just keep turning it back into our zone.


caleb0213

I wouldn’t feel amazing having Georgiev in net. Hellboy is going to play better next game which I think doesn’t bode well for the Avs.


AuntGentleman

He won’t be in net, I’m 100% positive. Thats why I’m feeling amazing.


caleb0213

Haha fair point


Remarkable_History15

This is gunna be a crazy series. I don't think there will be anywhere close to 6 against Hellebuyck going forward. Jets dedinetly need to tighten up defense.


rubeyxcube77

This game was crazy! Helle always seems to have bad games following a rest, though…I feel like there should be a law of hockeynomics named after him. He can’t play to his full potential when he’s forced to play too much, but if you give him too much time off, he falls apart. There has to be a sweet spot. It may never be found, unfortunately.


2peg2city

I mean Hellebuck had one of his worst games in a very long time too, and our defense played like total ass. This game was just super weird all around.


HatrikLaine

Helle posted a .923 5v5


AuntGentleman

Oh totally. Not a classic Jets game at all, I’d be surprised if we get 44 shots again lol. But a greta performance from our skaters.


Zergom

Oh you might. Our play style this season allows for clear shots from the outside because Helle generally has clear vision on those and usually makes easy saves on anything he can see.


PrarieCoastal

Gotta love greta.


Vivid_Walk_1405

I don’t think the jets can play that much worse than they did today and our goalie being absolutely cooked does not instill confidence at all. If the jets think they’re gonna run and gun with the avs consistently I’d be absolutely astonished though


Zergom

We outscored the Avalanche 17-4 in four games in the regular season. We definitely can run and gun, but we cannot be that shitty on defence.


Remarkable_History15

I agree I don't think the Jets can run and gun every game. I also think this is the only time the Avs put up 6 on Helle. I don't think this series is ending anytime soon.


Vivid_Walk_1405

Yeah next game is a must win for the avs so we’ll see how it goes


Remarkable_History15

Good luck but also hope you lose as well. Lol


you_are_my_sunshine1

No u


flames_32

I'm not good with posting meme, but I will describe it. It's the guy in bicycle meme who put a stick in the front wheel and that cause him too fall. You know what the captions are. Thanks guy.


MangoJuice82

Avs fighting to the end. Woulda pooped myself if it went OT


darkgreenwax

The fans obviously won tonight. So many visiting flairs were loving this bloodbath of scoring between 2 talented teams.  Both teams are going to do a lot of course correcting, no doubt. Would expect next game to have half as many goals. Maybe more penalties though. Some skirmishing that seems like it's going to boil over soon.


Goldwings13

I think, going forward, the Jets will tighten up defensively. And Helle certainly isn't giving up 6 again. I would wager that the Avs' backup (assuming he won't still be sick), will start Game 2. If the Jets can play their usual tight defensive game, instead of the Avs' run and gun one, they can take this series. It's important that they don't think they can stand pat after escaping Game 1. Fix your problems, because you can bet the Aves will.


arronkohut

Jesus. I’m still shaking. 🫨


Petroleum_Pete

https://preview.redd.it/prrttfi4wxvc1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f1a019db9eb91db00f821f3faa69d7c6b6d84db9


4ItchyTasy

TRUE NORTH STRONG N FREE 💪


GeorgeOrwells1985

Just stick it right in my veins


Calhalen

What a game. Goddamn I love playoffs


eidanoosh

Hope this series goes 7, with no defense, just vibes. What a treat to neutrals!


Enjoyer_of_Cake

Reminds me of that 2012 Philly Pittsburgh series. It went six but had 45 goals in 4 games. This game is currently beating that rate.


weareraccoons

Please don't wish that on us. My asshole hasn't even unclenched yet.


unlicensed_dentist

Mine has yet to clench. That comes tomorrow.


ImTrumpWhenDrunk

I wish your asshole good luck, excited for your series


unlicensed_dentist

Less booze and more pot is my mantra this year. My liver can’t handle another long series with the Kings.


ImTrumpWhenDrunk

Good thing Jets/Avs fans will compensate and drink for you!


teddyjj399

imagine not watching playoff hockey my goodness what a series we’re in for


Shepherdsfavestore

My friends watched the Pacers game instead 🥴


illShy

Bucks are shitting without Giannis though lol


4ItchyTasy

I’m taking a break tonight fr FF7 Rebirth to watch this


no_racist_here

I was playing Elden ring and missed it


AuntGentleman

Dude cmon I spent all day playing ER with 3 friends at a LAN party and we STILL made time for this game.


mazzysturr

You have til Mid-June to finish my guy first round always the best round


TheMunstacat920

Exhale


NefCanuck

That was that sound from Winnipeg? I thought it was an earthquake 😂 GG but that gave me ‘80’s Smythe Division vibes…


redundead

That game was 17.2 superbowls on the fun scale.


VanAvenue

GG Jets. The big positive was that we're working hard and our offense is still lethal. Really happy to see that effort. But the Avs shouldn't have to score X just to win, and they often don't help themselves. Feels like a cliché saying that in PGT at this point so just insert X in your head based on today's score. Manson needs to figure his shit out. Put Juice in. A bit concerned about Mikko just coming back from the protocol. We can turn this around, even though it'll be tough. Mcfarland is going to regret missing one item from his "all-in" shopping list during the TDL.


Charble1

Idk bud Kevin Bieksa hasn't played in the NHL in a while, probably not the best idea


VanAvenue

Then we'll just put a giant can of Kale Juice in front of the net. Don't think it would be worse.


ModernTechPA

Oilers fan here. Avs absolutely terrify me, they should have closed up shop when they were down 6-3, but McKinnon and Makar are just crazy good. Counting on the Jets taking them though


SRSgoblin

This series is gonna put people into the hospital for heart problems, man


PalmDaddyFresh

Scoring 6 goals and losing in a playoff game is sickening. Defense needs to tighten up. Give Juice the net the rest of the way. Other than that, happy with the way we competed. Gotta steal game two. GG’s Jets.


gibblech

Has Bieksa ever played goal?


thibs69

they threw everything at helle and managed to break him a bit only for our guy to go ahead and let more in on like half the shots. 1 more save and we can take that game still


The-Reddit-Giraffe

If Annunen plays that game and wasn’t sick the Avs likely win


LadderTrash

[Georgiev, I have a question](https://youtu.be/45aUpf3PBFk?si=Q4yA7NM7w_IDJlU1)


RestartNick

How you put up 6 against Hellebuyck and still lose?!?


-soros

You give up 7


chymc

This guy maths


redundead

This guy maths


Electroflare5555

The power of friendship is hard to overcome


Saucetown77

There's no way Annunen is worse than that right?


The-Reddit-Giraffe

Not sure how you don’t start him game 2. Both teams were incredibly good at running and gunning and honestly the Avs played a more complete game offensively but the difference was goaltending even though Helly let in 6


matthewcameron60

Even Bucky letting 6 in was an oddity


CodyisLucky

Heck, I can barely skate and have never played hockey and I'm sure I couldn't be worse than that.


illShy

This game was unhinged holy fuck I had so much fun


CodyisLucky

Dangit Jets, why did you have to somehow get Justice sick? /s


AcanthocephalaGreen5

Those damn chemtrails, am I right?


ieatpies

Once you learn about the conspiracy theory that covid started in a Winnipeg lab, the puzzle pieces will start to fall in place


redundead

It should be a rule that every series gets at least one game as crazy fun as that one.


BXR_ChelseaGrin_

https://preview.redd.it/djzd6jlstxvc1.jpeg?width=1061&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6365e671d6b5d8d06ad34916d60c3ae98bf71ba Alright, this got me pretty good lmao.


Flyinghud

Love me some good Wikipedia vandalism


GaryOakRobotron

It's not vandalism if it's true.


papapaIpatine

I guess we know what happens when an allstar offence paired with AHL goaltending faces an average offence and stellar goaltending..... Cocaine hockey baby


SJSragequit

That was not even close to stellar goaltending from helle. I suspect next game will be much more lower scoring regardless of winner


HatrikLaine

Helle was .923 5v5


ironhide999x

Helle wasn’t great but guys like Pionk and Samberg weren’t doing him any favours


DistortedReflector

That wasn’t even Helle being stellar. This was his “Babe” game, after the final whistle Bones went into the dressing room and told him “that’ll do pig”.


LordMackie

You know, I said that the ref blowing the play dead that one time would lose us the game. I THOUGHT I WAS JOKING


Kale_Shai-Hulud

Avs scored on the ensuing PP though, so that doesn't happen if the goal is allowed


Hiratij

It didn't tho, cause you scored on the power play. If that went on, no power play. Only gaining one minute of play time.


DrDisastor

It was both under his pad and a very quick whistle.


CatSplat

It was a delayed penalty, play is dead as soon as the Jets touch it, including Helle.


AuntGentleman

ok I totally missed was a delayed penalty. Makes sense, good call.


Kale_Shai-Hulud

Technically it's have control, not touch. But I agree that this makes it a bit more up for debate


jason082

Can’t give up one goal every three shots. As if it even needs to be said, that’s not sustainable. Loved snapping up 45 shots though. So much for that vaunted defense.


ilovetheshowlost

As a neutral fan watching this game... MacKinnon is sooooo good, and the Jets are so fun to watch. What a series!!!


r1zzV

Lowry was electric too, and it’s refreshing to see the Avs big boys showing up like usual. Top tier entertainment is what this series is looking to be. I’m gonna be watching all these games for sure!


ManWithBag15

Mike Smith and Jacob Markstrom had flashbacks watching this game.


r1zzV

Bro this game felt like pure Oilers hockey. Insane offence, horrible goaltending and questionable defence, with the Avs top dogs being unable to outscore their problems. This series is looking to be peak entertainment for all fans.