BuffaloBud Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Congrats to PITT. CBJ did not have goalie at his best, missed best offensive defenseman for 2 games. A lot to be proud of and excited for next year. CHI and CBJ both leaked oil towards the end of the season, carried over into playoffs and are now out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I started watching the Penguins game and noticed after watching Caps Leafs the game was in slow motion. Â If the Caps can pull it off I don't think speed will be an issue as they claimed last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have got to say that being a fan of a team that makes deep title runs is great. Reminds me of being a bills fan in the 90s. I have been here for the pens runs to the Stanley cup in 08, 09, and 16. And it feels like they have another strong one in them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have got to say that being a fan of a team that makes deep title runs is great. Reminds me of being a bills fan in the 90s. I have been here for the pens runs to the Stanley cup in 08, 09, and 16. And it feels like they have another strong one in them this year. Yep looks like they have all the pieces in place again! They will be tough to beat for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) I have got to say that being a fan of a team that makes deep title runs is great. Reminds me of being a bills fan in the 90s. I have been here for the pens runs to the Stanley cup in 08, 09, and 16. And it feels like they have another strong one in them this year. Â They look good despite Letang not being available for the playoffs. Edited April 21, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yep looks like they have all the pieces in place again! They will be tough to beat for sure! Â Watching the West games and all 8 West teams would wipe out any East playoff team they face. Â Just like the Bills the weak conference is a rosepetal path to the Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Dante, your boys went all Hasek era Sabres in the OT...man, seems like every line the Oil throw there is a Top 5 pick on the line. Â Still hate Sek-er-a vs Se-ker-a. Yeah they had that game. Went to semi turtle mode. That never works especially on the road. And it's almost impossible for them not to have a line with a top 5 pick they have had so many over the years. Â Watching the West games and all 8 West teams would wipe out any East playoff team they face. Â Just like the Bills the weak conference is a rosepetal path to the Final. True except for the Penguins. That team is loaded I don't know how they keep all those guys paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yeah they had that game. Went to semi turtle mode. That never works especially on the road. And it's almost impossible for them not to have a line with a top 5 pick they have had so many over the years. True except for the Penguins. That team is loaded I don't know how they keep all those guys paid. You got that right. Sharks had that game in their grasp and they chose to play defense in the 3rd period. I don't understand it. Â I'll be at Game 6 on Saturday. I just know the Tank will be electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Â Watching the West games and all 8 West teams would wipe out any East playoff team they face. Â Just like the Bills the weak conference is a rosepetal path to the Final. I thought the Rangers looked fast last night and LUNDY can turn any series in their favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 You got that right. Sharks had that game in their grasp and they chose to play defense in the 3rd period. I don't understand it. Â I'll be at Game 6 on Saturday. I just know the Tank will be electric. I was lucky enough to go to three playoff games last season. Build up before the game is super hyper. I wonder who will open up the door coming out of the dressing room? Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 I was lucky enough to go to three playoff games last season. Build up before the game is super hyper. I wonder who will open up the door coming out of the dressing room? Have fun. Thanks. It's been a long time since I've been to a Sharks playoff game, and they are the most fun. Â I love the pre-game rituals, and adding the guest celebrity to open the door is a fun moment. Â Watching the Sharks enter the rink through the shark jaws as they play Metallica's "Seek and Destroy". Â Then that great Sharks fans moment right before the singing of the national anthem. When the fans yell out, "HEY EDMONTON.....YOU SUCK!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Â Watching the West games and all 8 West teams would wipe out any East playoff team they face. Â Just like the Bills the weak conference is a rosepetal path to the Final. Statistically, I am not sure that's true. Other than San Jose, I think the top east teams had more wins against the west teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Watching the West games and all 8 West teams would wipe out any East playoff team they face. Â Just like the Bills the weak conference is a rosepetal path to the Final. Usually true until the Finals. Things even out by then. I love watching the West games in the early rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Down go the Leafs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Down go the Leafs Not over yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Anyone see that ridiculous dive by Kadri tonight? The one where Ovechkin barely taps him on the arm and he like flails his whole body, falls to the ice and grabs his leg/ankle (which wasn't even touched)? Â That's at least the 2nd (or 3rd) dive like that I've seen from Kadri this playoff series, where he barely gets touched and acts like someone just shot him or something. The guys should have been an actor. He may have missed his calling there... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Anyone see that ridiculous dive by Kadri tonight? The one where Ovechkin barely taps him on the arm and he like flails his whole body, falls to the ice and grabs his leg/ankle (which wasn't even touched)? Â That's at least the 2nd (or 3rd) dive like that I've seen from Kadri this playoff series, where he barely gets touched and acts like someone just shot him or something. The guys should have been an actor. He may have missed his calling there... lol. Lol you should delete this now before you look like a fool! Any idea why it was not Ovi who went to the penalty box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Not over yet!ayyyy I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 ayyyy I know  4 of 5 games go to OT. That's a close series. I'm shocked myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Wow what a game. That rookie has some heart. See y'all In Boston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Wow what a game. That rookie has some heart. See y'all In Boston! Â That's a game he won't forget! Good for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 The game was much slower IMO last night. Well except for the last few minutes of the third. Â Maybe the Caps game plan was to control the puck. Mr game 7 Williams came through in OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Lol you should delete this now before you look like a fool! Any idea why it was not Ovi who went to the penalty box?  Was not watching closely last night, but saw this play and thought Kadri took a dive as well...what did happen? BTW, what is the consensus on his hit on OV?  Just saw the clip...yep, not a dive...just a nice healthy slash to someone who deserved it  https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/855585421564268545  This guy has some great clips from last night..OV got a nice stick in the ribs of Kadri as well Wow what a game. That rookie has some heart. See y'all In Boston! little fill in? Edited April 22, 2017 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017  Was not watching closely last night, but saw this play and thought Kadri took a dive as well...what did happen? BTW, what is the consensus on his hit on OV?  Just saw the clip...yep, not a dive...just a nice healthy slash to someone who deserved it  https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/855585421564268545  This guy has some great clips from last night..OV got a nice stick in the ribs of Kadri as well little fill in? Kadri is that !@#$ everyone hates, but would love to have him on your team. He dished out a lot and he takes a lot.  People who know the game say the hit should not even be a 2 minute penalty under today's rules, but also think those types of hits should be taken out of the game. Ron McLean said the ref was in a bad spot because it was on Ovi and he's rolling around on the ice so he had to call it to calm things down a little. Thing is, that's the type of hit Ovi likes to throw when he's running around like a maniac trying to kill people, so I say it couldn't happen to a nicer d-bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Wow what a game. That rookie has some heart. See y'all In Boston! It has been a good competitive series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017  Was not watching closely last night, but saw this play and thought Kadri took a dive as well...what did happen? BTW, what is the consensus on his hit on OV?  Just saw the clip...yep, not a dive...just a nice healthy slash to someone who deserved it  https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/855585421564268545  This guy has some great clips from last night..OV got a nice stick in the ribs of Kadri as well little fill in? Sorry I was well under way by the time the game got over. The Bruins and Sens played into double over time last night. Kuraly a call up for the Bruins started over Spooner and boy was he fun to watch. He ended up with 2 goals and the game winner in OT, he is oldish for a rook, 24 or 25? He looked like a kid out there smiling on the bench and picking Backes brain at every oppurtunity.  Can't wait for the game tomorrow. The kid played like Backes used to, before someone loaded a piano on his back!  Cheers. Good series so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Was not watching closely last night, but saw this play and thought Kadri took a dive as well...what did happen? BTW, what is the consensus on his hit on OV?  Just saw the clip...yep, not a dive...just a nice healthy slash to someone who deserved it  https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/855585421564268545  This guy has some great clips from last night..OV got a nice stick in the ribs of Kadri as well  little fill in? Oh wow, I guess he didn't take a dive. It was legit.  The replay I saw didn't show niskanin in it. It was the clip they showed on NBC after the game, where they paused it just as Ovi was tapping Kadri on the arm, and then it showed what looked like Kadri taking a ridiculous dive. I stand corrected though.  Kadri has definitely taken some dives (or at least 1 that I seen) earlier in this series though, and with the type of player he is, I can see why a lot of people immediately assumed it was a dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Kadri is that !@#$ everyone hates, but would love to have him on your team. He dished out a lot and he takes a lot. Â People who know the game say the hit should not even be a 2 minute penalty under today's rules, but also think those types of hits should be taken out of the game. Ron McLean said the ref was in a bad spot because it was on Ovi and he's rolling around on the ice so he had to call it to calm things down a little. Thing is, that's the type of hit Ovi likes to throw when he's running around like a maniac trying to kill people, so I say it couldn't happen to a nicer d-bag! Living in Buffalo I watch CBC in SD over NBCSN/NBC/USA. every time. OV has done that to others more times than I can count. Don Cherry was right clean hit. My Leafs fan buddy and I were texting during the game. I told him OV would be out for the 2nd. He was. Sabres fan here but I love how Toronto plays. Gotta get back to DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 All in on the Rangers tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Blues-Predators should be damn good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sour grapes from Pat Kane http://thecomeback.com/nhl/patrick-kane-doesnt-think-predators-play-entertaining-hockey.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Tough loss for the Sharks. Â I don't know how Pavelski did not get that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Tough loss for the Sharks. Â I don't know how Pavelski did not get that goal. Â Oh man, it was crazy! Â Also, go Sens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Staff with a goal, The General with the series winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sens over NYR in 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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teef Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 what...a...series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 what...a...series! Love that Mac sealed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersN'Bills Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Leafs eliminated in OT. Great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Gotta tip my hat to the Leafs. It will be interesting to see how they handle the pressure of high expectations in that media cauldron next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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