23/24 NHL Playoff Thread

[Bear of Bad News]

And a primary assist on Pastrnak's goal - I don't particularly root for the Bruins (despite the user name) but I'm excited to see how well Morgan's playing.

 

[Fuhrious]

Saw an article that they might start Ullmark to stick with their rotation, but didn’t think they’d actually do it after that great game by Swayman.

 

[kihei]

Huge win for Toronto, 3-2, who dominated Boston most of the third period. Matthews scored the winning goal on a breakaway that could only be described as emphatic, and he seemed almost captain-like in his engagement for once.

 

[kihei]

Draisaitl's release on that goal may be the quickest I have ever seen. Wow, and wow again.

7-4 Edmonton. Five assists for McDavid, almost all of them highlight reel stuff. The West is going to be wild.

 

[Fuhrious]

Man, I’m not a fan of the whole LTIR loophole stuff and have quickly soured on VGK as a franchise for their willingness to do it.

Yeah yeah “it’s perfectly legal”. So was Ridly Greig’s empty net slapshot. How did that work out?

 

[kihei]

Vasilevskiy and Bobrovsky are putting on a magic show in the Florida series. Mind-bogglingly brilliant goaltending on both ends.

Florida takes it in overtime. Super fun game.

 

[kihei]

Boston with a gutsy victory in Toronto. Through much of this series so far they have not infrequently looked the lesser team. but the Bruins find a way to win and their veterans lead the way.

 

[The Marquis]

Been an interesting playoffs so far. I’m surprised at how easily Vegas seem to be handling Dallas. I’m really hoping Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton win their series’. I’d have a hell of a laugh if that happened and none of those teams made the cup final. I’d take any of those Canadian teams to win it though.

 

[Fuhrious]

Been an interesting playoffs so far. I’m surprised at how easily Vegas seem to be handling Dallas. I’m really hoping Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton win their series’. I’d have a hell of a laugh if that happened and none of those teams made the cup final. I’d take any of those Canadian teams to win it though.

I’m similarly surprised at Florida rolling over TBL so far. I thought that one would be tooth and nail, a real street fight. Is it TBL just doesn’t have it, or is Florida catching fire in the playoffs again?

 

[RainyCityHockey]

I’m similarly surprised at Florida rolling over TBL so far. I thought that one would be tooth and nail, a real street fight. Is it TBL just doesn’t have it, or is Florida catching fire in the playoffs again?

I think Tampa is in their final stages of being a very good team(with this group of playeres) and in need to at least tweak some things.

Right now they're not cup contenders anymore but that's OK after winning two of them.

Also, Florida might be the best constructed team in the league and has a really good shot at winning it all.

 

[sigma six]

Video review just confirmed a goal that i really thought was offside, as Edzo walked through the frame by frame. Crazy.

Also crazy is that our crew was just calling the game in Vegas last night, and now the matinee in Denver. Keep that coffee going fellas.

 

[kihei]

The Leafs, playing without Austin Matthews, showed up with uncharacteristic passion and purpose, got stellar goaltending from back-up Justin Woll, and two beautiful goals from William Nylander (who now has seven goals in thirteen elimination games) to extend the series to seven games. Makes me wonder why the Leafs can't play like this more often.

 

[The Marquis]

The Leafs, playing without Austin Matthews, showed up with uncharacteristic passion and purpose, got stellar goaltending from back-up Justin Woll, and two beautiful goals from William Nylander (who now has seven goals in thirteen elimination games) to extend the series to seven games. Makes me wonder why the Leafs can't play like this more often.

They’ll f*** it up in Game 7.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

They’ll f*** it up in Game 7.

Maybe both will?
The Bruins were up 3-1 as well last year before going out in seven against the Panthers.

 

[kihei]

They’ll f*** it up in Game 7.

History tells us you are correct several times over.

 

[Fuhrious]

Watched the last 30 minutes or so of both games 5 and 6 and was shocked at how bad the Bruins looked in both. Like “passing into each others skates” and “people falling down for no reason” level of bad. Couldn’t believe it was the same team.

And the Jets…just…damn. No shame in losing a series to the Avs, but getting completely steamrolled like that? Woof.

 

[sigma six]

Avs got back to the post season remembering how the expansion team dumped them out in the first round last year. They looked determined not to repeat that experience. I was really hoping that would be one of the exciting matchups too, but the Peg wasn't ready for them.

So does Florida get the Leafs/ Bruins winner? I think they'll be a problem for either team.

 

[The Marquis]

Avs got back to the post season remembering how the expansion team dumped them out in the first round last year. They looked determined not to repeat that experience. I was really hoping that would be one of the exciting matchups too, but the Peg wasn't ready for them.

So does Florida get the Leafs/ Bruins winner? I think they'll be a problem for either team.

“We want Florida!” Lmfao. Good times.

 

[sigma six]

“We want Florida!” Lmfao. Good times.

Have you been watching the Winterhawks post season as well? Took the fam to a game each against Victoria and Everett but watching at home this round. I love that they always have interesting prospects to watch, and this year is no exception.

 

[Scomerica]

Been kind of checked out of the WHL since the Thunderbirds weren't great. Didn't realize Everett were good. Being in Shoreline i'm probably closer to Everett than Kent

 

[Fuhrious]

Avs got back to the post season remembering how the expansion team dumped them out in the first round last year. They looked determined not to repeat that experience. I was really hoping that would be one of the exciting matchups too, but the Peg wasn't ready for them.

So does Florida get the Leafs/ Bruins winner? I think they'll be a problem for either team.

Re: Florida, I believe so yes. And I also believe Florida will absolutely manhandle either of those teams.

 

[Scomerica]

Scenes.

wouldn't mind the Leafs going through. Not great love of Boston teams

 

[kihei]

Goals really at a premium tonight. The Canucks broke a scoreless game with a goal in the last two minutes to win their series. Not many dangerous scoring chances at all in that game, though. Unlike Dallas and Vegas where it is a miracle that somebody hasn't scored after two periods.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Goals really at a premium tonight. The Canucks broke a scoreless game with a goal in the last two minutes to win their series. Not many dangerous scoring chances at all in that game, though. Unlike Dallas and Vegas where it is a miracle that somebody hasn't scored after two periods.

Well, Vegas was able to score two and force game seven in Dallas.

 

[kihei]

Game seven in Boston is the third straight playoff game with no scoring in the first two periods. Teams typically play tighter defense in the playoffs, but this is getting to be a little much.

Overtime, natch.