Series Talk: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2024

[The Abusement Park]

I think Florida wins bigly tonight.

McDavid only puts up 3 points?

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

I mean Edmonton has pressure for sure. Florida definitely has more pressure though. If they don’t win tonight, they’re on the edge of one of the biggest chokes in the sports history.

On the flipside, if Edmonton don't win tonight, they are dunzo. They are at home in front of hungry fans. And they have a glimmer of hope.

If I think about which situation I'd prefer to be in as an Avs fan, down 3-2 in game 6 at home, or up 3-2 away, I take being up. Winning the cup away from home seems easier. Since 2010 only 3 teams have won the cup on home ice - LA twice, Tampa, and Chicago. Tampa also won in the bubble which was technically at home, but I'd say it's fair to say that doesn't really count as winning on home ice.

 

[The Abusement Park]

On the flipside, if Edmonton don't win tonight, they are dunzo. They are at home in front of hungry fans. And they have a glimmer of hope.

If I think about which situation I'd prefer to be in as an Avs fan, down 3-2 in game 6 at home, or up 3-2 away, I take being up. Winning the cup away from home seems easier. Since 2010 only 3 teams have won the cup on home ice - LA twice, Tampa, and Chicago. Tampa also won in the bubble which was technically at home, but I'd say it's fair to say that doesn't really count as winning on home ice.

I mean there’s obviously pressure on both sides dont get me wrong. But if Florida doesn’t get it done tonight pressure is wayyyy more on them.

 

[ASmileyFace]

Knight won at home last year too.

Hard to say who has more pressure. I gotta think both teams regress back to the average which means Florida tightens up on defense and McJesus only scores 2/3 points. Either way this has been a great series after starting out lackluster. I've got Oilers in OT tonight, but they go back to Florida and lose for peak drama.

 

[AvBuff]

The atmosphere in Edmonton is going to be insane. We'll see what the Panthers are made of - a lot of teams would be gripping their sticks into sawdust at this point.

 

[Alienblood]

Edmonton domination tonight ,

 

[5280]

First goal is yuge!

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

Florida are going to clown these clowns in their own clown car.

 

[Ceremony]

Edmonton are going to win this game by f***ing miles.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Must win for Florida. Oilers are at home with momentum so a tough hill to climb. But if they get to game 7 when it's winner take all McDavid will not be denied.

McDavid is now solidly #1.5 in terms of greatest to ever play the game. He's better than Gretzky but nobody will ever admit it. Which is why he's at 1.5 in my rankings. Since calling him #2 to anyone is just wrong.

I said it before and will keep on saying it. This is a legendary playoff run. Arguably the best in not only all of nhl hockey all time but the best ever post season performance in the history of sports.

 

[the_fan]

Must win for Florida. Oilers are at home with momentum so a tough hill to climb. But if they get to game 7 when it's winner take all McDavid will not be denied.

McDavid is now solidly #1.5 in terms of greatest to ever play the game. He's better than Gretzky but nobody will ever admit it. Which is why he's at 1.5 in my rankings. Since calling him #2 to anyone is just wrong.

I said it before and will keep on saying it. This is a legendary playoff run. Arguably the best in not only all of nhl hockey all time but the best ever post season performance in the history of sports.

McDavid might be better than Gretzky but he will always be 2nd after Makar

I always say that and I’m not sure if people think I’m joking, but im not

 

[5280]

What a scene

 

[Avs_19]

All Leon.

That sauce. Welcome to the series.

 

[the_fan]

Game 7 it is

 

[BobRossColton]

Florida seems flat..

 

[JudoKoala]

Florida's shook. Holy moly. 1 SOG? Absolutely shook.

 

[kchan9]

Florida completely forgot how to play hockey. What an eye sore. Feel so bad for Panthers fans

 

[Mighty Makar]

Oilers are winning the cup. The Panthers are rattled.

 

[BaconNater]

What are Oiler haters supposed to do now?

Edit: Asking for my own sake

 

[El Travo]

Florida clearly thinks the series ended after Game 3. They look like shit.

 

[GeoRox89]

Florida really doing their level best to be the first team in 80+ years to blow a 3-0 lead in the Finals. Edmonton is a very good team but how do you this badly forget how to play the moment you have one hand on the trophy?

 

[the_fan]

Florida is taking a page out of the 1996 book. They’re about to get reverse swept

 

[Muffin]

I like Florida’s chances if they get out this period only down by 1.

 

[The Pwnerer]

I would never be able to emotionally recover if the Avs pulled something like this and potentially blow a 3-0 lead in the SCF.

 

[Markster]

Who expected Edmonton to go 43 of 44 penalty kills? Not me.