Offical 2021 Stanley Cup Playoff Thread

[ssjones]

The Canes/Preds game was not carried in my area last night, but I watched the OT via streaming. I'm surprised the roof didn't collapse. I think that was the largest fan base in attendance at an event in the COVID era. A friend is a season ticket holder and she was in the house last night, beside herself with that win.

 

[alaskanpiper]

You wouldn't if you lived around them.

Hahaha, I’m sure you’re probably right about that.

 

[Aomalley27]

11:30 mark of 2nd period Pens lead 3-2. By the 11:12 mark they trail 4-3.... huge momentum shift, and by 8:26.. this happens:....

 

[Servant King]

I wonder if David Volek is watching this game.

 

[Aomalley27]

I would’ve pulled Jarry at 4-3. You could just see his shoulders slump when Isles tied it up, and then when Isles scored their 4th twenty seconds later...... his head just turtled.

 

[eslavs]

11:30 mark of 2nd period Pens lead 3-2. By the 11:12 mark they trail 4-3.... huge momentum shift, and by 8:26.. this happens:....View attachment 81773

I just saw this as the Bolts game came to the end of the 1st. Could the Pens be on the brink of another early exit?

 

[Servant King]

Doesn't look good for 'em. Gonna have to start taking chances. Risky business when you're on the brink!

 

[STP]

Meh?

 

[Servant King]

Meh?
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This is what happens when you neglect to use the Zamboni between periods.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Oh well. Rest of playoffs = stress free.

Happy for the Isles fans. Been a long time since they’ve clinched at home, let alone in such a significant season for Nassau Coliseum.

 

[ssjones]

Oh well. Rest of playoffs = stress free.

Happy for the Isles fans. Been a long time since they’ve clinched at home, let alone in such a significant season for Nassau Coliseum.

Sad when the Caps and Pens can't get out of Round 1. Definitely a stress free cup run for me!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Sad when the Caps and Pens can't get out of Round 1. Definitely a stress free cup run for me!

I know, right!? I knew when the Caps lost the Pens had to as well. Beating the Caps on the way to the cup is a Pittsburgh tradition ?

Except that one time. But we don’t need to talk about that one time ?

 

[Aomalley27]

Wild force Game 7! What a difference having a crowd (even a reduced capacity one) makes. Nassau was electric for the Isles, and Minneapolis was absolutely ROCKING!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Wild force Game 7! What a difference having a crowd (even a reduced capacity one) makes. Nassau was electric for the Isles, and Minneapolis was absolutely ROCKING!

Bigtime. Both stadiums were on fire. I was quite surprised by the Wild tonight. Looked like a completely different team than 2 days ago.

 

[BarrelProof]

Bigtime. Both stadiums were on fire. I was quite surprised by the Wild tonight. Looked like a completely different team than 2 days ago.

Totally. That was a fun game to watch. Now I’m ready for the Canes tomorrow!

 

[drrock]

Wild force Game 7! What a difference having a crowd (even a reduced capacity one) makes. Nassau was electric for the Isles, and Minneapolis was absolutely ROCKING!

I was ecstatic our Wild decided to show up tonight & play a complete 60 minute game in front of the home fans.
Now if they can repeat that tremendous effort on the road Friday night...

 

[alaskanpiper]

I was ecstatic our Wild decided to show up tonight & play a complete 60 minute game in front of the home fans.
Now if they can repeat that tremendous effort on the road Friday night...

It would certainly be interesting if they moved on. Lot’s of playoff rivalry history with the Avs. Have to say though, the Avs would be a TALL order for MN (or anyone) right now ?

 

[alaskanpiper]

Totally. That was a fun game to watch. Now I’m ready for the Canes tomorrow!

That should be a fast and wild game. Can’t wait to watch it.

 

[ssjones]

If a Canadian team makes it through and have to play in a nearly full US arena, will they be able to prevail after playing over a year with no spectators? Should be interesting. And, the one of the reason I say this season "doesn't count".

 

[mikethompson]

A Canadian team will be guaranteed a final 4 spot. Your point is one I made above, and I don't know if the league has a plan for that yet.