The Official 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Thread

[mikethompson]

Well it was fun while it lasted. Stupid penalties at the wrong time and iffy goaltending at times was all the difference in the world.

I didn't expect Edmonton to make it this far, I'm sure most didn't. But they will be back.

 

[Sidehatch]

Avs are on another level. Thought the Oil would get the game tonight.

 

[leonardbill1]

Nice comeback by the Ads tonite. Hope that they aren't too banged up for the final round.

 

[kola]

But was it a high stick? it sure looked damm' close to me. IMO, it could have been called either way...and justified.

 

[Streeper541]

Wow. What a game that was!

 

[ssjones]

That was a brutal game. Are the Av's too beat up to win the next round? Guess we'll find out. Not great goal tending by either team, will the Av's be able to figure out Igor or Vas?

 

[kola]

Avs seem to be able to score at will. I don't see TB or the Rangers having much chance against them. But hey, ya never know. GO Avs, it's been about 15 years or so. It'd be nice to get some new blood around that Cup. TB has had it's share (football and hockey) It's been even longer for the Rangers so kudos to them. if they can beat the Avs. Goaltending won't be an issue for Av's and I believe Kuemper is back and ready to roll. JT Compher is a great replacement for Kadri and personally I like him better.

Bottom line: Goaltending wins Cups.

Watching replays today - that was a highs stick (above the shoulder), even Ref Koharski seemed to think so with his "holy shite" comment. Overall, a much better game for the Oilers without Kane there. The guy is a hack and gets a slap on the wrist for his goonism. POS is right.

 

[ssjones]

Koho's comment make me laugh!

 

[Servant King]

And just like that...it's a whole new series. Lightning looked damn near perfect tonight.

 

[kola]

Good series ! May the best team win..and may it not be tainted with bad calls. But...GO RANGERS !

 

[ssjones]

And just like that...it's a whole new series. Lightning looked damn near perfect tonight.

And the Rangers just looked worn out. Perhaps they peaked too early.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, a sad sack game.

 

[mikethompson]

So close for the Rangers last night, with Tampa scoring with under 2 minutes to go!

I think the Lightning wrap it up on Saturday.

 

[ssjones]

So close for the Rangers last night, with Tampa scoring with under 2 minutes to go!

I think the Lightning wrap it up on Saturday.

Seems inevitable. Cooper is brilliant!

 

[kola]

Although I'd like to see Rangers beat Oilers, it probably isn't happening. Therefore I'd rather see Oilers take Game 6 and move on. Only reason - I don't want the Avs getting rusty.

Don't be surprised if it goes 7. Let's see how desperate the Rangers can play Saturday. I didn't like seeing the goonism' at the end of Game 5 either.

Rangers downfall ? (there's many). Not enough from Panarin, big players step up in the playoffs. He hasn't. You could tell he was pushing himself - but to no avail.

Av's all the way. I hope. Lord Stanley needs some fresh faces around it. Colorado faces, ahem.

 

[mikethompson]

I'm half convinced Lightning won't lose another game actually.

 

[kola]

ZZZZzzzzzz. Neither team looks impressive. If TB is going to move up, they better start playing like Cup finalists. Rangers? There's no desperation in their game.

A very boring game, I shut it off. <click>

 

[Servant King]

This will be a hell of a SCF!

 

[kola]

TB has the better goaltender. That worries me. As an Avs fan.

 

[mso489]

Since they took down the Stanley playoffs banner across the highway that runs past the arena in North Carolina about a week ago, I lost track of the finals.

Now I look up and it's Tampa Bay and Denver.

Who saw that coming?