2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, too bad we didn't make it -edition

[16Skippy]

Just 1 game in and Kadri is already out greasing Marchand. That series is either going to really good or really bad.

 

[PBPantherfan]

If Marchand licked me, I would have done something to get me banned.

Komarov should file a workplace harassment complaint and get him suspended. That would be freaking hilarious.

 

[Gentle Man]

Komarov should file a workplace harassment complaint and get him suspended. That would be freaking hilarious.

It's technically sexual assault.

 

[PBPantherfan]

It's technically sexual assault.

And he’s done it twice.

 

[KW]

It's technically sexual assault.

Komarov could file for a restraining order...

 

[Great8Cam]

Laine in the off season on Game of Thrones.

see Below and then look at the TSN.CA site

 

[Great8Cam]

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I’m glad that the Wild are getting mopped up. They are such a vanilla team.

Just need Vegas to get their ass handed to them and we’ll be all set.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Kings had under 30 shots in 100 minutes, and 6 quality scoring chances but the 2016 Panthers were clearly all goaltending, definitely not structured.

Looked like Florida vs NYI without the choke.

 

[PBPantherfan]

Kings had under 30 shots in 100 minutes, and 6 quality scoring chances but the 2016 Panthers were clearly all goaltending, definitely not structured.

Looked like Florida vs NYI without the choke.

Shut your mouth that team was all PDO and Gallant was a horrible coach.

 

[Android 16]

They showed the cab pictures of Gallant during last night's game. Ripped on national television while out of the playoffs. You gotta love being a fan of this team.

We're the biggest joke in this league alongside the Phoenix/Arizona franchise.

 

[KW]

If anyone watched the Knights-Kings overnight, it is quite clear why Vegas is winning. Their game plan is simple. They skate hard and to plan. They get good goaltending. That part is impressive.

Well-coached, but only within the box they know. The Kings are old and slow and not that skilled. A good motivated team would beat Vegas 9 times out of 10. As soon as you get Vegas chasing the puck and playing from behind, they're done.

Specifically, I think Boughner has the team playing a more sustainable system that can react when things go south. I don't think Vegas will handle adversity in the playoffs well, when they first face it.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

I didn't watch anything other than the condensed game highlights but Vegas thoroughly dominated every aspect of the game. Absurd numbers.

 

[Gentle Man]

At what point do we just admit that maybe, just maybe Vegas IS a good team?

 

[letsgrowcactus]

At what point do we just admit that maybe, just maybe Vegas IS a good team?

Is Karlsson really a legit 1C? Because he wasn't supposed to be - except he's been amazing all year, and now the Marchesseault-Karlsson-Smith line is matched against Kopitar's, so far Kopitar has zero points and last game the first lines spend some 35 minutes playing against each other...

Also, James Neal had 11 shots last game. I know there were two overtimes but still, that's some nice offence.

It'll be interesting how the Kings respond when they're on their home ice.

 

[Gentle Man]

Is Karlsson really a legit 1C? Because he wasn't supposed to be - except he's been amazing all year, and now the Marchesseault-Karlsson-Smith line is matched against Kopitar's, so far Kopitar has zero points and last game the first lines spend some 35 minutes playing against each other...

Also, James Neal had 11 shots last game. I know there were two overtimes but still, that's some nice offence.

It'll be interesting how the Kings respond when they're on their home ice.

Maybe he just needed a chance? Marchy was likewise buried in Tampa

 

[ShootIt]

Komarov should file a workplace harassment complaint and get him suspended. That would be freaking hilarious.

Especially when rats are notorious for carrying diseases.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

Smith and March look great!! When do we get them back off of loan????!!!!

 

[Ratsreign]

Especially when rats are notorious for carrying diseases.

Do broons fans throw little #63 dolls on the Garden ice after a victory?

 

[KW]

Is Karlsson really a legit 1C? Because he wasn't supposed to be - except he's been amazing all year, and now the Marchesseault-Karlsson-Smith line is matched against Kopitar's, so far Kopitar has zero points and last game the first lines spend some 35 minutes playing against each other...

Also, James Neal had 11 shots last game. I know there were two overtimes but still, that's some nice offence.

It'll be interesting how the Kings respond when they're on their home ice.

I really don't think the Kings are a good barometer for what level the Knights are at. LA is playing tired, slow hockey, and aren't hitting the Vegas difference makers. Unless the Kings find an NHL level skating gear, they're done. Vegas is a young speedy team but they aren't any more so than Colorado or Boston or Toronto or Nashville or a host of others.

Still, I definitely agree that Vegas has way exceeded expectations. Everyone there deserves credit.

 

[KW]

Devils are playing like 2-player team (Hall and Kinkaid).

 

[SoupyFIN]

I really don't think the Kings are a good barometer for what level the Knights are at. LA is playing tired, slow hockey, and aren't hitting the Vegas difference makers. Unless the Kings find an NHL level skating gear, they're done. Vegas is a young speedy team but they aren't any more so than Colorado or Boston or Toronto or Nashville or a host of others.

Still, I definitely agree that Vegas has way exceeded expectations. Everyone there deserves credit.

I still think LA is the worst team for Vegas match-up wise. They play similar defence first styles and LA isn't as likely to get frustrated by it (IMO the biggest reason why VGK won so many games), since they're on the other side of the fence doing the same thing.

Two games decided by one goal, I'd be shocked if this doesn't go to game 6 or 7.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I will wait till next game to bump those Devils fans posts to me about it going to be a close series. It's a massacre

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Huge hits by Miller... ouch.

 

[Gentle Man]

I really don't think the Kings are a good barometer for what level the Knights are at. LA is playing tired, slow hockey, and aren't hitting the Vegas difference makers. Unless the Kings find an NHL level skating gear, they're done. Vegas is a young speedy team but they aren't any more so than Colorado or Boston or Toronto or Nashville or a host of others.

Still, I definitely agree that Vegas has way exceeded expectations. Everyone there deserves credit.

Considering the Kings got the better of Vegas in the regular season, GG must have done something to be up 2-0 then.

Kings took it to Vegas including a home and home sweep.