GDT: [Game #81] Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken – 2:00 PM CT (ABC)

[serp]

Ugh that reminds me of Haula basically ending Kari's career

Karis head hit the crossbar on that hit IRC . Luckily didn't happen here

 

[piqued]

JRob having a nice day, like him taking control of the 5-3 and getting himself in prime shooting position

 

[joshik]

nice ending

 

[Nikki Potnick]

Avs getting their shit pushed in by the Jets. 4-0 end of the 1st.

 

[joshik]

we need to keep it up

 

[Troy McClure]

I’m here live

 

[Hull Fan]

What needs to happen to avoid Vegas as the 1st round opponent?

 

[Blindsummit]

Avs getting their shit pushed in by the Jets. 4-0 end of the 1st.

Watching the games in Vegas with my Avs buddy. I bet the Jets to win just to wind him up but I might actually win some cash.

 

[M88K]

The kings need to lose at least 1 game

Wtf is going on with this site today

 

[Nikki Potnick]

Watching the games in Vegas with my Avs buddy. I bet the Jets to win just to wind him up but I might actually win some cash.

Jets are getting hot at the right time. They may take out the Avs for us.

 

[BrettHullsToe]

It'd be nice to get the win even though they're clearly playing just to stay in game shape while not getting hurt, same as last game against the Jets.

 

[piqued]

I'd maybe consider putting Wedgewood in for the 3rd after that collision :/

 

[insomniaddict]

We're one solid third period away from our first division title since Kari f***ing Lehtonen was our starter. Let's finish this one strong!

 

[catters078]

Vegas are 80% of the team they were last year. Banged up and slower.

Let's win this division then beat them in 5

 

[BrettHullsToe]

Yeah, Vegas round 1 is not a scary match-up at all. If the Stars can't beat the Knights, they don't deserve shit and were never going to be good enough to win a Cup.

 

[piqued]

Yeah, Vegas round 1 is not a scary match-up at all. If the Stars can't beat the Knights, they don't deserve shit and were never going to be good enough to win a Cup.

While I like this attitude from a fan's perspective, the uncomfortable truth is that a cakewalk easy 1st round series against an overmatched opponent is usually a hallmark of a successful Cup run. I have no doubt the Stars can beat Vegas, but does doing so diminish their chances later on when the tank hits empty?

Just using Vegas as an example, last year they breezed through a Winnipeg team that put up minimal resistance in every aspect.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Still failing to make the most basic play. Stankoven to Johnston who is five ft away and pass is off the mark. That stuff is going to burn us in the playoffs.

 

[BrettHullsToe]

While I like this attitude from a fan's perspective, the uncomfortable truth is that a cakewalk easy 1st round series against an overmatched opponent is usually a hallmark of a successful Cup run. I have no doubt the Stars can beat Vegas, but does doing so diminish their chances later on when the tank hits empty?

Just using Vegas as an example, last year they breezed through a Winnipeg team that put up minimal resistance in every aspect.

It's not like the other options are really any better. LA might be a little easier but they play trap hockey which works well in the playoffs and can easily turn into a "careful what you wish for" situation.

 

[JeffP]

oof, i want to see the replay on that one

 

[Kcb12345]

It's not like the other options are really any better. LA might be a little easier but they play trap hockey which works well in the playoffs and can easily turn into a "careful what you wish for" situation.

Yeah it sucks that we are gonna play Vegas but at the same time the last thing I wanna do is beg for an "easier" team. Thats how upsets happen

 

[Klockis]

Impressive PK

 

[redbeardtx]

Miro!!! Hell yeah

 

[JeffP]

hell yea miro4evar

did he just go off the face of grubauer?

 

[Kcb12345]

Miro!

 

[Elysian]

Holy crap Miro