The Florida Panthers (A1) defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning (WC1) 4 games to 1

[BelovedIsles]

The Cats are the crown of the East. No weaknesses, top-end talent, D, depth, goaltending, and experience. They just know how to win; remind me of peak Bruins.

Had Tampa as my sleeper, they came into these playoffs hot; suppose I was wrong. I still don't count out a core of Kuch, Vasi, Point, Hedman, and possibly Stamkos.

 

[Rschmitz]

Grats Florida, clearly the better team

 

[Crunchrulz]

Tampa Bay fans crying about the officials in 3...2..1.

 

[Chainshot]

It does seem like the torch has been passed.

 

[Master P]

Tampa Bay fans crying about the officials in 3...2..1.

Nah

 

[Praetorian Caps]

Legit series win for the Panthers. At least The Lightning avoided the sweep?

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

Tampa Bay fans crying about the officials in 3...2..1.

I think the officiating was bad overall in the series, but I hope it doesn't become a point of contention, because then my brain is going to explode thinking about game 3.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Congrats on a series win. I hope any team from the West wins.

The salt wears off in a few weeks

 

[thekernel]

I think I had Tampa in 7 and they got absolutely wanked on. Shows what I know

 

[TD Charlie]

Yeah having goals called back is frustrating, but in a 4-1 series where the losing team looks as bad as they did for such long stretches it’s not longer about the officiating

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Nothing but respect for the Lightning but damn that feels like a sigh of relief after all these years

 

[HabzSauce]

Florida is a very well built team…. Tough matchup for Boston or Toronto.

It's gonna be Boston lol they're gonna get smoked by Florida. Swayman is their secret weapon tho if Bs win it will be because swayman stole it

 

[Pablo El Perro]

The salt wears off in a few weeks

Nah, he'll go full El Jefe

 

[RabbleMasterBlaster]

Getting stomped in an elimination game never feels good. Tampa is definitely on the decline. This is hockey. Thought the cats deserved a better fate last year and it seemed so did they. No quarters were giveth.

I don't think Boston has the horses to compete but could see the rangers giving it a good shot.

The West sucks so really doesn't matter who comes out on top.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

You were quick getting that av up of Kucherov playing in tonight's game.

Let him sulk and kick things

 

[Chaos2k7]

Where is @bobholly39

Tampa in 9? Being generous

 

[Master P]

Getting stomped in an elimination game never feels good. Tampa is definitely on the decline. This is hockey. Thought the cats deserved a better fate last year and it seemed so did they. No quarters were giveth.

I don't think Boston has the horses to compete but could see the rangers giving it a good shot.

The West sucks so really doesn't matter who comes out on top.

Not sure how anyone is beating Vegas.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Getting stomped in an elimination game never feels good. Tampa is definitely on the decline. This is hockey. Thought the cats deserved a better fate last year and it seemed so did they. No quarters were giveth.

I don't think Boston has the horses to compete but could see the rangers giving it a good shot.

The West sucks so really doesn't matter who comes out on top.

I actually disagree, while injured vs Vegas Bob carried them to the Finals, this team is a lot better. Canes, Rangers and Bruins are all tough outs too. But feels good for tonight.

 

[EmptyNetAssassin]

You were quick getting that av up of Kucherov playing in tonight's game.

AV? I have had it since it happened. Nice try to burn me but it was an ice cold landing. I have been a lightning fan since they were invented and I go to meet the 2004 Stanley Cup team with because my hockey team won states.

You were quick getting that av up of Kucherov playing in tonight's game.

Not salty, the deeper team won. We still are a better franchise. Good luck signing all your players in the offseason.

 

[StrangeVision]

Does this mean we won the Governor's Cup?

Asking the important questions.

 

[winnipegger]

Panthers look real good, Bennett coming back just the icing on the cake.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Not sure how anyone is beating Vegas.

I have faith in Colorado

 

[Chaos2k7]

AV? I have had it since it happened. I have been a lightning fan since they were invented and I go to meet the 2004 Stanley Cup team with because my hockey team won states.

Not salty, the deeper team won. We still are a better franchise. Good luck signing all your players in the offseason.

Nice to find silver linings

 

[Master P]

I have faith in Colorado

Not with their goaltending.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

I have faith in Colorado

Vegas is going to slap the Avalanche around like Sean Connery with his date on prom night.