GDT WCF Gm 5: 5/19/19 | 2 PM CT | @ Sharks | NBC

[theohall]

If you take out the power play, actual offensive zone possession time was almost even, per what the radio is reporting. They are tracking offensive zone possession time for both teams and trying to keep the listeners informed.
Blues are being patient with their exits, so puck in Blues zone is higher. The Sharks just don't have it.

Solid road period.

Great goal by Sundqvist created be a strong forecheck. Horrible goal for Jones to give up.

[gaijin]

Definitely lucky for the Blues on Sundqvist's goal, but I think the Blues had the better chances in period 1. Sharks challenged at times, but for the most part, the Blues did a good job keeping the Sharks from getting quality chances.

[Portland Blues]

Schenn really needs to finish one of those chances he's getting.

[Robb_K]

Schenn got Barbashev's rebound right in front of Jones, but unfortunately, the puck rolled on him, so he couldn't roof it.

[Portland Blues]

Yes!!!

[ibldbl]

SCHWARTZZZ!!!

[gaijin]

[Robb_K]

Schwartz jumps on an open rebound and bangs it in!!! Blues lead 2-0!!!

[Portland Blues]

Just keep firing!

[gaijin]

Blues looking good. Putting the pressure on heavy for sure.

[Portland Blues]

Penalty shot!

[ibldbl]

YES!!!!!!

[Portland Blues]

[gaijin]

Tarasenko penalty shot!!!! 3-0!!!

[Portland Blues]

So glad we didn't end up with a PP there.

[ibldbl]

So glad we didn't end up with a PP there.

THIS!!!

[Portland Blues]

Maybe with a 4 minute PP we can get something going.

[Portland Blues]

Maybe with a 4 minute PP we can get something going.

Like take a penalty of our own.

[Robb_K]

Lacadasical play because of having 4 minutes of power play leads to losing the puck and a penalty, nullifying one of the two. The Blues need play hard EVERY shift. They are only 2 wins away from reaching The Stanley Cup Finals!

[Portland Blues]

We're starting to pass too much looking for the pretty goal.