NHL Playoffs

[kola]

Neither team could score ! Thank gawd' that one is over. Panthers draw first blood.

If every player is going to fake the dive/injury on anything related to a high stick they need to take acting lessons. it's getting ridiculous.

LV tonight, let's see how this one lays out. It should be more upbeat and energy packed than last nights sleeper.

 

[Servant King]

Okay, let's NOT have another marathon quadruple OT session, please...

 

[ashdigger]

Vegas has had plenty of chances they couldn’t finish.

Wild Bill scored twice. Let’s finish this.

 

[kola]

GO VEGAS!!!!

 

[ashdigger]

Vegas is up 1-0. Give me Misfits and Mutts everyday

 

[kola]

Both teams were feeling each other out. Dallas is gonna' need more fire in Game 2. There were some soft ref calls which I didn't agree with. It's the job of a player to hang onto his stick and someone knocking it out of his hands shouldn't be a penalty.

If that's the best that Dallas has - they are in trouble. I'm still sticking with LV as being this years Cup winner.

And Go Panthers !

 

[Servant King]

Annd....here we go again.

The players from both teams must be exhausted. In other words, Vegas or Dallas will have the upper hand in the Finals. Unless of course all remaining games in that series have an octuple overtime or something, in which case, my previous statement is rendered utterly meaningless.

 

[kola]

Kittys up by 2. Candy Canes in trouble early. Thank gawd that wasn't another marathon OT.

LV afternoon game....

 

[ashdigger]

I think Dallas is in trouble. VGK didn’t play their best game AND still found a way to win.

On to Dallas for two games.

 

[ashdigger]

I heard that this is the first time in NHL history both Conference Finals started off with both series going to overtime in their first two games.

So that’s obviously the first time both games were won by the same teams in overtime.

History, it’s what for dinner.

 

[Servant King]

My favorite period in hockey is and has always been the 2nd, what they call the "bad change" period, due to the extra distance defenders need to skate from their own zone to the bench, and 1st OT is the same deal. It makes the line changes riskier, and the GWG today was a perfect example. Dallas' two D-men tried to swap with fresh bodies there, and Vegas ostensibly had a 4 on 2 rush into the offensive zone. Oettinger gave up a big juicy rebound there, and that was all it took. Stars need to win both home games to have any chance.

On another note, why does Tkachuk feel the need to immediately exit the ice after scoring the GWG? Does he not want to get pelted with debris by the fans? Is there a gloryhole in the darkness behind where the Zamboni is parked? What gives?

 

[ssjones]

Gretzky talked about that 2nd period being tough. This goal by Barkov was amazing, and caught the Hurricanes napping. I had opened a FanDuel account earlier in the day, to place a Preakness bet (my son-in-laws Father and I won $80 on the Exacta!) I had $30 left over cash, so I thought, "there's no way the Hurricanes lose two in a row at home" and bet the $30 for a Canes win. Thanks Carolina....

 

[kola]

lol@Tkachucks Gloryhole!

As for his "lets get otta here" exits? I think it's funny..he's a weird cat anyway.

LV didn't have many shots on goal, but still, those Dallas Stargazers better find a way to win.

Panthers got the Canes on the ropes, I hope they sweep em' - and get a rest.

 

[kola]

Canes are toast. Aho still gets paid - even tho' he can't produce.

Panthers got a hot Goalie in Sergei...but they lost Barkov.

 

[ssjones]

Great game. No one comes back from 0-3.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Er, not no one, at least in other sports that has a seven game format. But a long shot. Al, I put my $1 up against your $150....Deal?

 

[Servant King]

Bet #72 is thanking his goalposts. Lots of iron hit tonight, at least three or four by my count.

Patrick Roy used to talk to his goalposts, called them "my friends." Nowadays of course, that sort of behavior would garner you an immediate drug test.

Any good Kings fan (not me, of course...I'm just a Kings fan. The "good" part is debatable) knows all about coming back from 0-3, but I don't see it happening here. Panthers just give you no time or space out there, smothering defense, and while their PP isn't up to Edmonton's level, it's respectable.

Any update on Barkov?

 

[kola]

Coach Maurice said Barkov has LBI and that it doesn't appear to be anything sinister. Hmm. Groin/Genitals?..He sure skated off kinda' funny.

I guess never say never, Canes could still come back and take all 4. Ya just never know.

LV gonna' be dimming out the lights on them Dallas Stargazers' !

 

[JackOrion]

After the Kings (no surprise) got bounced, I got behind Florida for knocking out the Bruins, so I’m digging it.
During the second round I was calling Carolina vs Vegas. I didn’t see Florida sitting where they are today. But wow!! Bruins, Leafs and now Carolina…… how many teams have come back 0-3 this deep into the season?
Stanley Cup’s new home is going to be in hot climate.

 

[kola]

And your Team Captain does dumbass stuff ???? ... may cost them the game...smh.

and once again... goaltending issues.