Series Talk: ECSF: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes (CAR leads 3-1)

[Stickpucker]

Texans can't even make chili properly. Their culinary expertise is very limited.

They do brisket well, but NC does pork BBQ better than any other location in the US.

Now, you may prefer beef to pork, nothing wrong with that. But you're going to be drawn to favor BBQ styles that are more well suited to beef.

In my opinion (which is in no way authoritative):

Brisket: Texas

Pork shoulder/butt: NC

Whole hog: NC

Beef ribs: Texas

Pork ribs: I find Memphis and Kansas City to be close, but I prefer Memphis.

I see no mention of burnt ends.

 

[Stickpucker]

I have the Canes in 7 in double OT.

Would the hockey gods have it any other way?

 

[authentic]

Canes n 6

 

[stephenball]

Having home ice is a big deal for the Caps. Not just because the Canes are incredible at home, but because Aho has burned the Caps a lot, being able to get PLD out against him as much as possible is going to be a major priority.

Should be a very close series, I could see it go either way, although I’m hoping for Caps, maybe in 6.

 

[Summer Rose]

What if there's exactly two?

That's why over/under lines are usually whatever number and a half, since that's not actually possible to really happen, there will always be winning (and losing) bets.

On the off chance an over/under line is a whole number (or otherwise a result that can possibly happen), and that's what actually happens, it's considered a "push" and all bets are refunded since nobody won (or lost) their bet, kind of like a "push" if you're playing blackjack and tie the dealer. That's not generally a desirable result for the bookmaker. However, they occasionally can make money off the over/under bet anyway by charging a small (and non-refundable) fee for making the bet.

 

[illicit]

Caps in 7 after a tightly contested series, but I could very well see Carolina winning this series also. Best of luck Carolina fans, should be fun!

 

[Random schmoe]

If North Carolina were an Only Fans account, I'd STILL prefer hangman's.

 

[TheBeard]

Carolina and Washington have looked the best this offseason IMO, but without Freddie in nets it’s Washington in 6.

 

[qcal1427]

Truly don't know what to make of this, feel like in so many ways each team both simultaneously matches up really well against the other and also matches up really poorly

 

[Derailed75]

The Freddie injury statis is a real concern, however I will say Kooch can be great maybe even better than Freddie. Of course he can be an actual dumpster fire too. He will stand on his head for a shut out and the next game give up 5 all muffins.

 

[SlavinAway]

Homer going to homer. Canes in 6.

 

[Shark Finn]

That's why over/under lines are usually whatever number and a half, since that's not actually possible to really happen, there will always be winning (and losing) bets.

On the off chance an over/under line is a whole number (or otherwise a result that can possibly happen), and that's what actually happens, it's considered a "push" and all bets are refunded since nobody won (or lost) their bet, kind of like a "push" if you're playing blackjack and tie the dealer. That's not generally a desirable result for the bookmaker. However, they occasionally can make money off the over/under bet anyway by charging a small (and non-refundable) fee for making the bet.

I know.

 

[wetcoast]

Carolina and Washington have looked the best this offseason IMO, but without Freddie in nets it’s Washington in 6.

Yes Freddie is the issue but Carolina really plays a total offensive pressing game not sure if Capitals can keep up.

Took Canes in 5 but forgot about Freddie maybe it takes 6 games.

 

[TheBeard]

Yes Freddie is the issue but Carolina really plays a total offensive pressing game not sure if Capitals can keep up.

Took Canes in 5 but forgot about Freddie maybe it takes 6 games.

They’re relentless but I think they took advantage of an undersized devils team. Washington, if Protas is back have 9 forwards alone over 6’2. Don’t think they’ll be as bullied as Nj were.

 

[wetcoast]

They’re relentless but I think they took advantage of an undersized devils team. Washington, if Protas is back have 9 forwards alone over 6’2. Don’t think they’ll be as bullied as Nj were.

That's fair but I think the biggest determining factor will be the goalies.

Thompson has been steady eddy all year can Kochetkov be good enough?

 

[TheBeard]

That's fair but I think the biggest determining factor will be the goalies.

Thompson has been steady eddy all year can Kochetkov be good enough?

Washington just needs Thompson to be as solid as Markstrom was and I think Washington handles them rather easily to be honest.

 

[wetcoast]

Washington just needs Thompson to be as solid as Markstrom was and I think Washington handles them rather easily to be honest.

Could happen but if Freddie was healthy I'd take the Canes in 5 or 6 and that still might happen even without him.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Love the Caps to advance. Just beware of the Canes diving. They’re pretty good at it.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Washington has the better goalie esp with Freddy questionable health wise. I am taking them in 6 or 7 prob 7

Don’t get your hopes Up as Freddie practiced today.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Yeah but go look at all the losses the caps have verses the Canes... they ALL are when the Caps played the night before while the Canes are waiting and resting for days before. The last one was Caps third game in 4 nights while Canes we off for 4 days and waiting in Washington for the caps to finish the night before and 3rd game in four nights ... Canes always get the Caps when the caps play the night before... Caps have equal rest now... game on!

I think the sun was in the eyes of the caps players too

 

[Grifter3511]

Over under on Tom Wilson threads during this series is set at 2.

Should move it to 1.5 so there's no push.

 

[Summer Rose]

Love the Caps to advance. Just beware of the Canes diving. They’re pretty good at it.

Every playoff team is good at selling calls. It's not unique to the Hurricanes.

 

[Idiot Stick]

Canes in 5

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Interesting series, Capitals finishing will be a wrinkle that the Canes will have to deal with that NJ couldn't simply do without their big gun in Hughes. The Canes PK v Caps PP will be MASSIVE.

Popcorn series tbh

Our PP has been ass. We benefit much more if this is just 5 on 5

 

[1specter]

Caps in 6-7.