Series Talk: SCF: Carolina Hurricanes [M1] vs Vegas Golden Knights [P1], VGK Leads 2-1

[wunderpanda]

might be over

 

[Nasti]

Lol what?

There’s a difference between good hockey and fun hockey. Sometimes they merge but this series is more fun than it is two teams playing at the top of their games. Extreme example would be Pens/Flyers 2012.

 

[Firsov99]

They still lost. There are no trophies for losing the game

I am not sure if you understood my previous post.

I am not denying that they lost. I am not even looking for a silver lining to redeem the Canes' late effort. But I am looking at this strictly from the psychological point view. Hockey players are human beings after all, so mental focus is not linear and can be affected by multiple factors.

Would the Canes be more energized for game 4 after a lopsided 0-6 loss, or after a game where they — despite the loss — were able to turn a game around, score 4 unanswered goals in period 3, and force an OT? In my view, the latter would give them more confidence before the next game.

 

[PaulD]

They lost the game

and a great game it was !

 

[Hippasus]

fun series but it's pretty bad hockey for a final.

anyone know why there's a 2 day break now?

The league probably wants the players to replenish. Beat-up players can make for worse hockey.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Lol what?

If it's not an incredibly tight-checking 2-1 game with 40 combined shots it's a disgrace!!!

 

[crowi]

Aho has to lock it in and play like he can. He has to play better and want it more.

 

[PaulD]

The weird part is the 4 goals he gave up were less frustrating or on him than the two that were overturned. Even the slap shot was perfectly placed by Marner.

For me, the decision is less about how Andersen played in the 2nd than how Bussi played in the 3rd and OT. He earned a shot.

Well said

 

[PaulD]

The hit McNab leveled Hall with. BOOM !

Credit to Hall ...... warriors take the hit to the make the play......and take it he did!

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

might be over

 

[VivaLasVegas]

I am not sure if you understood my previous post.

I am not denying that they lost. I am not even looking for a silver lining to redeem the Canes' late effort. But I am looking at this strictly from the psychological point view. Hockey players are human beings after all, so mental focus is not linear and can be affected by multiple factors.

Would the Canes be more energized for game 4 after a lopsided 0-6 loss, or after a game where they — despite the loss — were able to turn a game around, score 4 unanswered goals in period 3, and force an OT? In my view, the latter would give them more confidence before the next game.

IMHO, Canes should have all the confidence in the world that they can win this series. They've taken the Knights to 2 OTs and won one of them. One less unlucky bounce and they would be up 2-1.

Good game of chess going on between Torts and Brindy as they adjust and counter-adjust against each other.

 

[T REX]

fun series but it's pretty bad hockey for a final.

anyone know why there's a 2 day break now?

Avoid the NBA finals...

 

[Roland of Gilead]

Golden Knights can really win the Stanley again? Well, they won the first time and ALL the players were from other teams. So the first Stanley was a joke.

If Vegas will win this time, I will credit the team.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Golden Knights can really win the Stanley again? Well, they won the first time and ALL the players were from other teams. So the first Stanley was a joke.

If Vegas will win this time, I will credit the team.

‘If Vegas will win this time, I will credit the team.’

I’m sure that means a lot to them.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

What has happened to Carter Hart? .940SV% in the first 3 rounds and .861SV% so far in the cup final. He could be getting tired.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

‘If Vegas will win this time, I will credit the team.’

I’m sure that means a lot to them.

 

[brentashton]

I hope a real enterprise takes over the management and operation of this website forum soon. Keep logging me off every 15-20 minutes and then I have to relog back in. I see they have a banner now telling you about this. Like most things operationally here, they’re work around doesn’t work.

Thanks tips.


f***ing crap.

 

[Summer Rose]

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A wise man once said, some people's opinions carry more weight than others.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

A wise man once said, some people's opinions carry more weight than others.

...nah, that wasn't any "wise" man...that was his wife...and she was right, as usual...funny li'l tidbit (that my wife will probably kill me for telling anyone); for our Anniversary one year, I bought her a plaque that says "I don't need any more opinions...I'm more than fine with my own, thanks"...it hangs over our kitchen...

 

[VivaLasVegas]

Golden Knights can really win the Stanley again? Well, they won the first time and ALL the players were from other teams.

Howso? My recollection is that there were only six original players from the 2017-18 when they won the Cup in 2023, being Marchessault, Karlsson, Reilly Smith, Theodore, McNabb and Carrier. The rest of the players were acquired through trades, i.e., Stone, Eichel, etc., or were Vegas draftees in Hague, Cotter, Leschyshyn, Patera, and Rondbjerg.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

hope a real enterprise takes over the management and operation of this website forum soon. Keep logging me off every 15-20 minutes and then I have to relog back in.

The most important part is there is nowhere to post about your concerns.
I see the bots are attacking again.
guests: 18,498

 

[Ignatius]

Aho has to lock it in and play like he can. He has to play better and want it more.

For years I have been waiting (expecting) for him to break out like Barkov has over the previous 3 seasons. Maybe he's just not there yet or maybe he just doesn't have it like I would like to think he does.

 

[T REX]

The most important part is there is nowhere to post about your concerns.
I see the bots are attacking again.
guests: 18,498

I just read somewhere that there are now more bots than actual ppl online now...

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

I just read somewhere that there are now more bots than actual ppl online now...

 

[Summer Rose]

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