Around the NHL XII: Conference Finals Edition!

[AlternateSideParking]

If Kreider had his stick hooking a goalie across the crease he would have gotten a 25-game ban

 

[n8]

how was that not a head shot penalty?

 

[trilobyte]

Crawford is not a consistently top echelon goaltender, but there are games where he gets it done. He has done it at times over the last few seasons. Luckily for the Blackhawks, he seems to be doing that tonight, so far.

 

[Miamipuck]

His injury did have an effect, I agree. Good to see him back to being much better.
Doughty is awfully good offensively, but that Blackhawks goal sure did show how the Kings are not bullet proof at all.

Doughty is the best player on the Ice for the Kings no doubt. That said, both teams are gassing each other.

 

[Matt4776]

You guys hear that? Doughty's instincts are so good he knows when it's a good time to turn the puck over.

 

[aufheben]

Seabrook is hot garbage.

I'm going to enjoy watching all four lines blow by his slow ass.

He makes Girardi seem as quick as Paul Coffey.

Agreed.

 

[Miamipuck]

how was that not a head shot penalty?

Doughty's hit? That was clean, great hit.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Frolov spiked the Gatorade for both teams.

Tons of wraparound tonight.

 

[Miamipuck]

Crawford is not a consistently top echelon goaltender, but there are games where he gets it done. He has done it at times over the last few seasons. Luckily for the Blackhawks, he seems to be doing that tonight, so far.

His rebound control is brutal. He kicks out numerous pucks right into the middle of the ice. That's the beauty of Hank, he kicks out stuff to the corners. It worked against him when Galchenyuk head butted a goal but still he is great at rebound control.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Agreed.

He's become Souray. Big shot, occasional big hit, and slow as balls.

Plus some lazy bullshucks where he literally gives up on plays.

 

[broadwayblue]

If Chicago wins this, they have the series. imo.

You are predicting the home team winning game 7?

 

[Miamipuck]

Kane was open in front there.

 

[aufheben]

He's become Souray. Big shot, occasional big hit, and slow as balls.

Plus some lazy bullshucks where he literally gives up on plays.

Looks lazy a lot. Seems like he's on the ice every time the Kings score.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Knock back a Shot of Jack every time a wraparound is attempted

 

[LeetchisGod]

Both these teams look gassed. They've played a lot of hockey over the last few years. This series needs to go 7 and we need to skate the winner into the ground.

 

[trilobyte]

His rebound control is brutal. He kicks out numerous pucks right into the middle of the ice. That's the beauty of Hank, he kicks out stuff to the corners. It worked against him when Galchenyuk head butted a goal but still he is great at rebound control.

Again, I agree. Echelon was the wrong word. My point is that Crawford is not an elite goaltender. He often gets away with just making the save, rebounds be damned. It's a testament to the team in front of him, but look at the way Crawford played in Game 4, he guessed wrong on the initial shot so much, it did not matter. Not sure how Crawford fits in with the Blackhawks Cap situation, but it would appear they have made a good choice in making him their starter.

 

[aufheben]

lol Quick u mad

 

[n8]

goolie fight ploos.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Toews started that play with another great recovery in his own zone.

that was BS on Quick. He's outside the crease, the player avoids him but he spears him anyway and then goes after Crawford, who's outplaying him.

We'll sick Kreider on his punk ass.

 

[broadwayblue]

Toews started that play with another great recovery in his own zone.

that was BS on Quick. He's outside the crease, the player avoids him but he spears him anyway and then goes after Crawford, who's outplaying him.

We'll sick Kreider on his punk ass.

Sweep the leg Chris!

 

[Miamipuck]

Again, I agree. Echelon was the wrong word. My point is that Crawford is not an elite goaltender. He often gets away with just making the save, rebounds be damned. It's a testament to the team in front of him, but look at the way Crawford played in Game 4, he guessed wrong on the initial shot so much, it did not matter. Not sure how Crawford fits in with the Blackhawks Cap situation, but it would appear they have made a good choice in making him their starter.

I actually was agreeing with you, I am not quoting you to argue, just the opposite.

 

[Kovalev27]

U mean to tell me no one thinks the rangers can beat these teams? Neither of them play any D

Both look shot.

Both goalies look average

We can absolutely do this with our speed and defense

 

[Miamipuck]

Shaw tried to avoid Quick.

 

[trilobyte]

Keith stopping that Kings player on the wraparound attempt was so close. It looked like a done deal til Keith just got his stick there.

 

[trilobyte]

I actually was agreeing with you, I am not quoting you to argue, just the opposite.

My reading comprehension may be impaired, went to the bar after work with my Habs loving friends, did not get beat up, so it's a good night so far