Post-Game Talk: Officially the best season in franchise history! Panthers win their first ever Final game 3-2 over Vegas!

[FinlandPanther]

I was listening to Frank Forte as a guest in the Locked on Panthers podcast and he said something which stuck with me. He said now that bounces aren’t going our way, the depth and talent gap between us and Vegas really shows. Unfortunately, that’s just a fact.
Still, even with this roster we managed to get here and it wasn’t all due to puck luck. So we have to find a way to play our structured forecheck physical game that gave us success. I feel like we’ve been a disjointed mess these last 2 games and that needs to change. Just focus on winning puck battles and doing the little things right. Just okay sound responsible hockey and no extra curricular stuff. Don’t get drawn into stupid shit.

I still believe. Let’s go Panthers!!!

Unfortunately this is our game and the refs aren’t calling Vegas when they do it but they’re up our ass when we do it.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

anyone know if Pantherland opening longer hours than usual? I read somewhere that may be the case for the playoffs, but it doesn't say anything on the website, just the usual open 1 hour before game time.

Also for FLA Live arena in general, when do doors open during playoffs? I thought I read it may be earlier than normal.

 

[pantherbot]

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Perfect thanks!

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

sad face

 

[Chaos2k7]

I still think we can turn the series.

 

[floridada]

Ticket prices are already dropping. Cheap seats are now $300 instead of $500.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

sad face

Oh yeah we're f***ed

Eetu has been so underrated, really exposed our thin bottom 6 with him out. Gudas' absence goes without saying, gigantic loss.

 

[Last Rat Standing]

Is there any other bottom 6 forward from Charlotte that can be utilized instead of Dalpe, Smith etc?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

On the bright side Florida's only 6 more injured dmen away from Lucas Carlsson getting into a game.

 

[Panteras]

On the bright side Florida's only 6 more injured dmen away from Lucas Carlsson getting into a game.

I’ve honestly defended PoMo all year and have given him the benefit of the doubt and felt this trust has paid off with this run, but this..this no Carlsson is inexcusable. The guy had a great AHL season he deserves a shot. Why is Casey Fitzgerald, who looked like a an amateur out there when he played, picked over Carlsson? Unless there’s something that will come to light that we’re simply not being told at the moment, this makes zero sense and PoMon deserves blame 100% for such a terrible decision.

I still think we can turn the series.

I still believe as well but we were already behind the 8 ball depth wise with those 2 in the lineup…now with them missing and the AHL replacements…yikes.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Hopefully he gets the new Dad boost for the rest of the series.

 

[sinDer]

I still think we can turn the series.

Without Gudas and without a legit 4th line?

Not going to happen.

 

[iam76]

this is why you play more guys during the year. Not having the kids ready.. Deni/hepo should be able to meet this moment for us... being left or righty shouldnt be the reason.. Fitz does not look like an nhl dman.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Translation:

Gudas probably done for the season, Eetu funeral this Sunday.

 

[CatscratchFever]

Before this series my confidence was highest it's been. After game 1, I was leery, but still believed. After game 2, all gone. Way gone. If we were down 2-0 like we did to CAR, I'd be at peace. Not like this, they pretty much have to be immediately healthy and firing on all cylinders to get back into this. I can't foresee even one win. Man, this sucks.

 

[KW]

My prediction: whoever wins game 3 wins the cup.

Okay that’s pretty obvious if Vegas wins. But if Panthers win, new series, and I think we got a chance.

 

[floridada]

Well it was nice knowing you Gudas.

 

[FLpanthers16]

Win this game and it's a brand new series.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

That sounds stressful as f***

 

[austropanther]

Missing Eetu is so big. Him with Reinhart and Lundell excelled at creating turnovers in the O-zone. We have not seen that at all so far in this series. Vegas Dmen can move the puck up ice way too easily

 

[ShootIt]

So Eetu is dead and Gudas is on life support.

 

[CanePanther]

Interesting when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor…guess OP needs to change that.

 

[DarthRevenue]

Before this series my confidence was highest it's been. After game 1, I was leery, but still believed. After game 2, all gone. Way gone. If we were down 2-0 like we did to CAR, I'd be at peace. Not like this, they pretty much have to be immediately healthy and firing on all cylinders to get back into this. I can't foresee even one win. Man, this sucks.

Back away from the ledge

It's not over yet

Interesting when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor…guess OP needs to change that.

Oh my

 

[ShootIt]

Interesting when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor…guess OP needs to change that.

"Germans?"
" Forget it, he's rolling."