Post-Game Talk: Panthers lose again, but clinch playoff spot for 6th straight season

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Sens typically struggle vs Florida but if they struggle vs this iteration... Interestingly, if the Sens win, there's a decent chance they pass Florida before the season ends. Sens would be 4 points back with the same amount of games played, they don't have the tiebreaker but their schedule is very easy and Florida's is tough and they're also running out an AHL team. WC1 would get you Toronto, A3 Tampa. I don't really have a preference (I think if Florida is healthy they beat both, if no Chucky and sub 100% Barkov, not great odds) but it's something to think about.

Clinching scenarios

The Panthers will qualify for the playoffs for a previously thought unfathomable 6th straight season (yes 2020 counted as playoffs per the NHL) if any of the following situations occur:

Any type of Florida win

A Panthers OT/SO loss and any type of Rangers loss vs NJD

A Panthers regulation loss and a Rangers regulation loss vs NJD, any type of Blue Jackets loss vs Toronto

 

[Idiot Stick]

Bob out there by himself while the team does nothing but injure themselves

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Can @Chaos2k7 make this thread live I don't know if I just don't have the ability now or a mod has to do it, cant see an option

 

[batting1k]

Sens typically struggle vs Florida

There you have it folks. 4-0 OTT shutout

 

[Two4Fighting]

In the way we are playing, Ottawa can grab the 3rd spot, so we can play Toronto. Maurice playing 4D Chess.

 

[RogerRoger]

This is some vintage 2014 Panthers' lineup.

 

[Gentle Man]

Our injured lineup almost makes as much money as our actual lineup, including Roid (minus Bob)

 

[ShootIt]

Going out on a wild limb and say a team with a Tkachuk will win tonight.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Going out on a wild limb and say a team with a Tkachuk will win tonight.

So a 0-0 draw?

 

[jbeck5]

Going out on a wild limb and say a team with a Tkachuk will win tonight.

I don't think Brady is dressing. Is Matthew?

Your statement might end up being wrong if neither dresses haha

 

[Last Rat Standing]

They're poopy pants in day games

5-2 Sens

 

[ge2655]

Just a couple of more wins and then they can all rest. Wins today and tomorrow would be ideal, lessening the value of the Toronto game on Tuesday. Of course, we could beat the Leafs just to plant the seed of doubt in their heads and to shut their fans up.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

man, at this point I'm just watching out of morbid fascination. This team is BAD right now

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Olli Jokinen would scoff at this lineup

 

[MarginNotes]

a win would be grand

 

[Sticksandsun]

We need 2 points to get the X no?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

We need 2 points to get the X no?

Na scenarios in my OP are right. Win is easiest though lol

 

[batting1k]

 

[sinDer]

Tkachuk will not be ready for game 1.

Playoffs start in 2 weeks and he’s been barely skating.

Not sure why they keep telling he will be ready.

 

[batting1k]

Tkachuk will not be ready for game 1.

Playoffs start in 2 weeks and he’s been barely skating.

Not sure why they keep telling he will be ready.

Wouldn’t surprise me if he actually needs surgery and they’re trying to rehab him to a point where he can reasonably play through it

 

[EXTRAS]

Is Vanacek expected to start tomorrow or is Bob getting both games?

 

[PSLguy]

 

[Chaos2k7]

Is Vanacek expected to start tomorrow or is Bob getting both games?

Vanecek tommorrow

 

[EXTRAS]

Vanecek tommorrow

Dang it.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Wouldn’t surprise me if he actually needs surgery and they’re trying to rehab him to a point where he can reasonably play through it

For sure