Around the League Thread | Where elbows aren’t penalties and what’s the capital of Thailand again?

[Wisp]

At least we'll be spared 'Edmonton got a dynasty last time they were swept in the finals,' takes.

 

[dez]

20 mintues to go, whats the over/under on 10 minute misconduct refs give out? 10+

 

[Nuckles]

If there was ever a team to blow a 5 goal lead it's the Oilers

 

[valkynax]

Oilers offense exploded at the right time if not a little late.

 

[quat]

lol Nurse cross checks a player from behind with gusto and then complains about it being a dive. What a goof.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Damn. I knew it was too good to be true but I really wanted the sweep

 

[bbud]

lol Nurse cross checks a player from behind with gusto and then complains about it being a dive. What a goof.

He got a freebie expected full pass lol

 

[Flik]

Ah well. Win at home in 5.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Well, this was less than fun.

Reminds me of Game 4 in 2011

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Well, this was less than fun.

Reminds me of Game 4 in 2011

Accurate.

Hopefully the Panthers come out motivated on home ice in Game 5. This wasn’t so much an emotional letdown as then getting completely humiliated. Hopefully they can use it as fuel.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

What a f***ing embarrassment by the Panthers.

Hopefully they get their shit together for Game 5.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

If Florida drops game 5 in convincing fashion then the series likely goes 7.

 

[Canucks LB]

Lmao like how happy luke gazdic is

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

Awfully inconsiderate of the Panthers to want to win at home and not consider that all of Canada wanted a sweep.

Disgraceful organization. Friendship OFF with Head Office Luongo and Paul Maryse.

 

[Jack Burton]

No worries mates! I pretty much guarantee a game 5 win by Florida and they will trash em just like the Oilers did.

 

[EpochLink]

Lmao like how happy luke gazdic is

f*** that guy

 

[PG Canuck]

Closer flight to the Bahamas.

4D chess by the Oilers

 

[Jack Burton]

Oilers offense exploded at the right time if not a little late.

Lets hope they got it all out of their system and have nothing left for the rest of the series

 

[EpochLink]

Panthers mailed it in once Bob was out of the game

 

[VanillaCoke]

Embarrassing the panthers before going back to florida could easily backfire with the chance to win at home, last change, and a pissed off cats team.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Panthers mailed it in once Bob was out of the game

Once he was out?!

 

[crazychimp]

Panthers didn’t show up Bob definitely has one more lights out performance left in him. Make it happen Monday forget about this one.

 

[mossey3535]

So like I said before the start of the series, there was potential for a decent amount of scoring because neither club is truly a structured defensive team.

Panthers D pinched too much and the forwards didn't cover back. Panthers also coughed up the puck a lot more than basically all playoffs which enabled the Oilers counterattacks.

As with last year, Panthers are there for the taking if you can calmly avoid the chaos they create in your end and get clean breakouts. Vegas did it with 5 man puck support. In this case, the Panthers have greatly relied on backcheck pressure rather than their D holding the blueline on opposing rushes, when their forwards are turning it over and not motoring back this is what you get. Guys like McDavid gain the blueline easily and there aren't forwards to do their man-on-man coverage.

 

[Wisp]

Florida will be able to get the hard Barkov matchup versus McDavid back in Sunrise.

 

[rypper]

No way Edmonton wins the next 3 straight.