GDT: Stanley Cup Final - Game 6 - Pittsburgh 2 at Nashville 0 - PIT Wins 4-2

[AdmiralsFan24]

Your GM needs to get a second top-six centre. He should've gotten one last season tbh but no excuse not to now. That offense was anemic and it can't just run through dmen for four series.

It's almost like we could've used a 60 point center that was out with a thigh injury or something.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

The part that pisses me off the most is that the whistle blows right as Sissons is knocking it in. Okay, if you blow it a couple of seconds before the puck goes in and everybody stops playing, fine but to blow it right as the puck is being knocked in and then not change it? Awful.

 

[klt2001]

I can deal w/ the loss but the only people I feel bad for is the team cause they worked so hard to get there and win the cup only to have to deal w/ crappy officiating. Just feel for them cause you know that was probably some of their guys only chance to win the Stanley Cup. They should be proud of what they accomplished though and except for game 6, they weren't dominated and I thought they played well and gave it all they got so they had a good chance to win this series if the bounces went their way.

 

[Armourboy]

It's almost like we could've used a 60 point center that was out with a thigh injury or something.

I'll believe forever with Joey and Fiala this series is done in 4 or 5.

 

[TheJungleHunter]

Losing this wouldn't have hurt as badly if there weren't the two disallowed goals in this series that had game-altering consequences. It makes it all so bitter. Just getting beat is better than losing because of bad calls.

That said, I'm so proud of the Preds. We've come a long way from our 1st round exits to the Red Wings.

It was bittersweet, but consider the fact that the Stanley Cup was skated around in our arena. That at least means we made it there and it could have been ours.

On to next year. We made it so far without RyJo and Fiala along with other key contributors and still nearly won a cup. Let's be back next season.

 

[Phil McKraken]

First the Falcons and now the Predators, can I put 2017 behind me already?

Did anyone around New Year's expect Nasville in the cup finals? Nashville fans should be really pleased with this season. If they add another to 6 center and have a healthy Johansen, they're a good bet to be there again next season.

 

[LCPreds]

Did anyone around New Year's expect Nasville in the cup finals? Nashville fans should be really pleased with this season. If they add another to 6 center and have a healthy Johansen, they're a good bet to be there again next season.

Pleased to get here. Pissed by how it ended.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Rinne was not interfered with on the Horny goal.

Sucks it came down to that but that was not the cause.

Agreed, Rinne stuck his glove out to slow down Hornqvist. Definitely not interference.

 

[klt2001]

I'll believe forever with Joey and Fiala this series is done in 4 or 5.

That is why we still need another top scorer though for depth so that when our guys get injured we still have some in reserves as our guys are going to get injured if they try getting far into the playoffs. It's just going to be a matter of when.

 

[RickP]

The part that pisses me off the most is that the whistle blows right as Sissons is knocking it in. Okay, if you blow it a couple of seconds before the puck goes in and everybody stops playing, fine but to blow it right as the puck is being knocked in and then not change it? Awful.

Yeah.... I understand that when the whistle is blown, players stop playing, so what happens after that is a bit irrelevant. But maybe they could have a 1 second "buffer" for video review. Meaning in a situation like that, if Sissons had touched the puck less than 1 second after the whistle was blown, they could allow the goal? Not sure if that makes sense, but it really sucks to lose on call like that

 

[StLAvsFan]

Rinne was not interfered with on the Horny goal.

Sucks it came down to that but that was not the cause.

If the Preds scored that goal it gets reviewed at Sullivan's request and gets disallowed. I'd bet on it---especially if the game was in Pittsburgh. Hornqvist skated directly into Rinne's left arm which snaps back 2 feet and puts him off balance. That's what opened up the hole he banked the puck thru. Dude, accept it or not, every last disputed call was gonna go Pittsburgh's way this series. The league has favored Sydney & the Pens for years, and a two-peat was just what the NHL was looking for. I'm an Avs fan (sorry to admit), and you guys were fleeced this series. No doubt about it. Yeah, your PP sucked tonight big time, but the reality is you had the gamewinner stolen from you while a questionable goal was immediately rewarded to the Pens for the win. This was a real black-eye for the NHL in my book.

 

[You]

Yeah.... I understand that when the whistle is blown, players stop playing, so what happens after that is a bit irrelevant. But maybe they could have a 1 second "buffer" for video review. Meaning in a situation like that, if Sissons had touched the puck less than 1 second after the whistle was blown, they could allow the goal? Not sure if that makes sense, but it really sucks to lose on call like that

Apparently it's reviewable and if the whistle didn't affect play, they can award the goal.

 

[Enjoy i24 Traffic]

Kevin Pollock should know that he is not welcome in any Nashville establishment for the rest of his life.

 

[You]

Kevin Pollock should know that he is not welcome in any Nashville establishment for the rest of his life.

But you'll just have to imagine what he looks like... lol

 

[TheJungleHunter]

That is why we still need another top scorer though for depth so that when our guys get injured we still have some in reserves as our guys are going to get injured if they try getting far into the playoffs. It's just going to be a matter of when.

Yep, exactly. Another playmaker. Somebody like...Matt Duchene.

 

[StLAvsFan]

Apparently it's reviewable and if the whistle didn't affect play, they can award the goal.

The linesman had a clear view of the play. He should've immediately told the ref it was a good goal and insisted that it counts. You saw him tell Pollack as much, but the two of them just skated away and didn't do a thing about righting the call. Total bullsh*t.

 

[StLAvsFan]

Yep, exactly. Another playmaker. Somebody like...Matt Duchene.

Duchene is a head case. Not sure if he has the 'nads to play physical playoff hockey.

 

[You]

The linesman had a clear view of the play. He should've immediately told the ref it was a good goal and insisted that it counts. You saw him tell Pollack as much, but the two of them just skated away and didn't do a thing about righting the call. Total bullsh*t.

But even after that, when they review it, if the whistle didn't affect the play (and it clearly didn't)...

 

[HawkNut]

It was tough to lose to Nashville this year, especially in four. Still, I was cheering for the Preds and wanted them to win. Congrats on a great season.

 

[Enoch]

Well. The Predators got screwed by the officials again, but what else is new.

Great game by the Predators. Rinne bounced back. All players were firing. IT just didn't happen tonight.

I enjoyed this season. The result wasn't there, but the effort was. Go Preds.

*now trade for Duchene and make us all happy

 

[SprootsMasterFlex]

I'll believe forever with Joey and Fiala this series is done in 4 or 5.

I think you're forgetting the fact that the Pens had more injury issues than the Preds.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Congrats on a hell of a season guys. Its too bad about Johansen, would have been a different series with him.

 

[RickP]

If the Preds scored that goal it gets reviewed at Sullivan's request and gets disallowed. I'd bet on it---especially if the game was in Pittsburgh. Hornqvist skated directly into Rinne's left arm which snaps back 2 feet and puts him off balance. That's what opened up the hole he banked the puck thru. Dude, accept it or not, every last disputed call was gonna go Pittsburgh's way this series. The league has favored Sydney & the Pens for years, and a two-peat was just what the NHL was looking for. I'm an Avs fan (sorry to admit), and you guys were fleeced this series. No doubt about it. Yeah, your PP sucked tonight big time, but the reality is you had the gamewinner stolen from you while a questionable goal was immediately rewarded to the Pens for the win. This was a real black-eye for the NHL in my book.

Yeah, even though the contact was minor, according to the rules, it appears the goal should have been disallowed:

If an attacking player initiates any contact with a goalkeeper, incidental or otherwise, while the goalkeeper is in his goal crease, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed.

Maybe since he had one skate out of his crease, and the contact was initiated outside the crease, it doesn't count as goaltender interference... I don't know.

 

[Tempfan99]

Pretty lost the season on a wristle that didnt happen and a wristle that happened too early

 

[S E P H]

I was cheering for you guys hardcore, so I am as devastated as you guys' are.

I'm all for pissing on the officials, but like I said after Game 2, you gotta get rid of Rinne if you want to take the next step. I think I would have had more faith in Steve Mason tonight than Pekka.