The most "This is over before it's actually over" series in the last few years.

[PistolPete]

Sorry Leaf fans, but not too many people are believing the Leafs are coming back even though it's 3-2.

Has there been a series with more of a sense that there is no way a team can win than this one in the past few years?

On the flip side, although they did win in 6, I've never had a stronger sense of a 3-0 comeback being possible as I did when they were up 3-0 against the Senators.

 

[PistolPete]

OK. That is fine with me. I am still going to watch the game (s)

Well, being a Leafs fan is a masochistic endeavor anyway.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Well, being a Leafs fan is a masochistic endeavor anyway.

Not for me. I don't think yours comes from being a Maple Leafs fan. I am going to enjoy the game(s) more so if the Leafs win.

 

[Jwads]

When the Kings reverse swept the Sharks. I could see it on the SJ bench as early as the 2nd period game 5. They all saw it coming

 

[HockeyVirus]

Oh it is over. If the Leafs manage to comeback it is such a massive choke job by the Panthers. Like a toddler beating you in chess when you were a move away from checkmate. That's how unlikely it is.

 

[NyQuil]

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

Leafs will win Game 6 cause they have to lose in 7, it's the law.

Joking aside, Just this year Winnipeg-Dallas has felt over since Game 1. Perhaps even before the puck dropped in Game 1 since the Jets barely got thru Round 1 (and yes I know the Jets have won one game, but it just feels like they're delaying the inevitable).

With the Leafs I didn't feel it it was over (and it was dead man walking) until they lost in OT in Game 3.

Not so fast there buddy. Dallas is in big trouble IF the Jets force game 7 with a big road win Saturday night. And they know it.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Attempted jinx on us, well played

 

[StrangeVision]

RIP Panthers 2025 Stanley Cup aspirations. The HF jinx game is too strong.

 

[GMR]

Boston vs. Florida, 2023 playoffs.

Boston fans were chanting 'We Want the Cup" in the final moments of game 1.

I've literally never seen that before from any other fanbase. How pathetic.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Kings-Oilers 24-25

Game 1, 3rd period.

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

I think Oilers Kings 2025 is as good a candidate for this situation.

 

[LosPollosHermanos]

arizona vs colrado in COVID playoffs

 

[thebeernerd]

Seconding Canes/Devils this year. No Jack Hughes or NHL-worthy talent on the bottom six meant a short series. They played hard, I'll give them that, and I feel better about their chances now than I did at the start of the playoffs. But hard work will only get you so far.

 

[Ratsreign]

Can everyone stfu now?

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

To anyone who saw it, 100% the 2002 Wings/Canucks series.

Canucks were somehow up 2-0 as massive underdogs and going home with the Wings on the ropes.

Then, the worst playoff goalie I've ever seen does this:



Wings proceed to absolutely demolish Canucks and win the next four games.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

To anyone who saw it, 100% the 2002 Wings/Canucks series.

Canucks were somehow up 2-0 as massive underdogs and going home with the Wings on the ropes.

Then, the worst playoff goalie I've ever seen does this:



Wings proceed to absolutely demolish Canucks and win the next four games.

Sorry to ruin your fun but did you watch Game 6 last night?

 

[Fatass]

Oilers coming back in the 2024 Cup Final from 0-3 down to force a game 7.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Kings-Oilers 24-25

Game 1, 3rd period.

I don’t think so. Due to injuries the oilers themselves didn’t know what they had going into the playoffs. The first time we played with a healthy roster all year was game 2 of the series.

We had a lot of rust to shake off and they did shake it off and didn’t look back since game 3. But until that point it was very much in doubt that the oilers would win.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Boston vs. Florida, 2023 playoffs.

Marchand's breakaway, oh lord.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Imagine not having any Cups since 1967 and everyone just assumes you're going to fail in the playoffs because you always do.

Must suck.

It does suck.

I think the guy you quoted was more commenting on how people complain about "too many Leafs threads on the main board", when they are created by Leafs fans, yet all these Leafs threads on the main boards are created by other hockey fans who wish to see the Leafs fail yet again.

You seem to be a San Jose Sharks fan, so let me say what you said but like I'm talking about the San Jose Sharks........

"Imagine not have any Cups ever despite having some really good teams since its inception in 1991 and everyone just assumes you are going to fail in the playoffs because you always do. Must suck"

If you were joking around like you are aware how futile the Sharks have been, kudos and sorry for making this comparison.

I just really felt the need to point out that your team sucks too.

San Jose Sharks - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Strangle]

Sorry Leaf fans, but not too many people are believing the Leafs are coming back even though it's 3-2.

Has there been a series with more of a sense that there is no way a team can win than this one in the past few years?

You didn’t need to wait until game 7 to make this thread.

You could have just asked before game 1 and would have gotten the same answer

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

You didn’t need to wait until game 7 to make this thread.

You could have just asked before game 1 and would have gotten the same answer

I'm a die hard Leafs fan that can admit I thought they were getting swept before the series started. So hey man thanks, this is a nice thing to think about.

They have gone further than before, it's so easy to get down about the Leafs because they just always find new ways to break their fans' hearts.

 

[PlushMinus]

I don’t think so. Due to injuries the oilers themselves didn’t know what they had going into the playoffs. The first time we played with a healthy roster all year was game 2 of the series.

We had a lot of rust to shake off and they did shake it off and didn’t look back since game 3. But until that point it was very much in doubt that the oilers would win.

Exactly. Plenty of fans and media thought this would be the year when the Kings had a real chance to beat the Oilers.

Didn't happen - but people in here claiming a foregone conclusion are full of shit.