Series Talk: Around the NHL - 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Conference Final

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Kucherov has been atrocious this entire series.

For him, I’d say it’s a blip on the radar. He has a history of producing in the postseason.

 

[trilobyte]

Caps would probably not be here if Bruce Boudreau was still field marshall. That was a long time ago, yeah, but he imprinted the team during his stay. Trotz does deserve credit for getting more from his players. I'm not a Capitals booster either but they look sincere with their effort out there this playoffs.

 

[will1066]

Bolts must score here to have any chance

 

[Stasis]

Tampa doing some real dumb stuff. Didn't expect that from them really.

Wanted the 1st rounder but I'm happy Ovi will (probably) make it. That said, I don't think the Caps can beat Vegas. I think Tampa had a better shot.

Basically both teams that work hard and rely on their goalies being stellar more often. A lot of Holtby vs. Fleury... and I'd bet on Fleury there if he's not injured. Feel like Vegas outworks Caps.

 

[will1066]

Miller single-handedly destroyed possession there.

 

[Synergy27]

Hedman having a really rough time. Stamkos no show continues.

 

[Inferno]

For him, I’d say it’s a blip on the radar. He has a history of producing in the postseason.

Probably...but he's still been putrid...nobody's talking about it but he should really be called out...a big gun whose been a complete and utter no show this series. Not even dangerous in the slightest outside the pp

 

[Doctor King Schultz]

Tampa has no composure

 

[TheTakedown]

So is now when we start talking about stamkos being a choker? Or are we waiting until they do this again next year?

Stamkos has been a ghost this series.

Meanwhile ovechkin is a threat every single time he's on the ice

 

[trilobyte]

Hedman having a really rough time. Stamkos no show continues.

I may have my microscope trained on him but he has had some troubles handling the puck at very important moments a few times in the last few games, that I noticed. Their passing is off enough to probably contribute to extra effort and concentration required.

 

[will1066]

Ovi is going to touch the trophy later out of sheer joy.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

He was liking Vasys calm and mental strength to that of Hanks.

Ahh ok so nothing derogatory

 

[bl02]

Its amazing how some guys can show some decent signs of being capable in the regular season but not even close in the playoffs (JT Miller).

 

[TheTakedown]

I'm glad McDonagh isn't our problem anymore, especially his next contract.

Guy is utter garbage. Thank God we moved him.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Stamkos has been a ghost this series.

Meanwhile ovechkin is a threat every single time he's on the ice

Excuse me...Stamkos is doing things as well as stuff.

 

[bl02]

Good for Ovie and the Caps but I can't root for them in the finals. Which cap fan rooted for Hank to win a cup in 2014 and 2015? Vegas needs to destroy them

 

[Inferno]

Tampa plays such an unstructured game....it's so free wheeling. It's fun to watch..but from a coaching standpoint it's.....yucky to look at.

 

[Siddi]

Stamkos has been a ghost this series.

Meanwhile ovechkin is a threat every single time he's on the ice

Ovie's best post season in a very long time.

 

[Siddi]

Ahh ok so nothing derogatory

Not at all.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Tampa plays such an unstructured game....it's so free wheeling. It's fun to watch..but from a coaching standpoint it's.....yucky to look at.

Wasn’t hating with Mr. Cooper supposed to be all that and a bag of chips?

 

[Inferno]

Ovie's best post season in a very long time.

Ovie has been elite in like every post searon he's ever played in...the issue has never been him.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Its amazing how some guys can show some decent signs of being capable in the regular season but not even close in the playoffs (JT Miller).

It's also amazing how some guys can be horrible in the regular season and be even worse in the playoffs (Ryan Callahan.)

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Ovie's best post season ever in a very long time.

Now that’s it.

 

[EpicDing]

Vegas-Caps was my dream final going into the POs, I'm pretty happy.

 

[Drew4u]

I still think Stamkos hasn't recovered from that injury. He doesn't seem nearly as fast.