so SJ didnt even register a goal in there loss to STL
Ottalawls managed to split New York with the rags.
Caps managed to tie up the series and so far the Yotes are up 2-1 on the Hawks.
poor garbles, his whole sweep prediction is already gone by end of game 1.
so heres what i think based on the first 2 games for the series that have 2.
these do not change my predictions.
Boston over Washington in a brutal grindy series.
Philly over Pitt, 6 at most.
New York over Ottawa in 7.
LA over Vancouver in 6 at most.
Detroit over Nashville in 6 at most.
STL/SJ (Donno but its going to be 7 games)
predictions based on performance upcoming later for Chi/Phx and NJ/FLA
All these series are so physical. I'm actually cheering for the Coyotes now to spite their shitty fanbase. Friend of mine was down there and said he could get tickets for 40$, and good ones at that. 40$! I hate the weekends though, 10am game my time, I'll be too hungover to watch Nash/Detroit.
im not sure how Chicago or shaw can argue that call. pretty blatant.
Wow. Shaw should be excommunicated from the NHL for that shit.
I don't get how the announcers see that as helmet on helmet contact lol. Shaw clearly goes right into Smith's chin with his shoulder. He lowers his shoulder then raises it directly into his head. Wonder if Shanny will get involved. Already going to have at least one suspension from the Rangers game earlier, probably two with that hit on Alffy. Now this hit that certainly looked like it was targetting the head on the side replays.
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Was weird seeing Torres there because he essentially gave the same hit to Seabrook but from the opposite end
I remember it all too well
That was such a gutless play. Glad the ref's aren't backing down. The first goalie interference was awful but I'm glad they've bounced back. Was sitting there thinking that's the series, Smith is done. Bit of embellishment there maybe? Not completely positive. Also is there some sort of IRC app for iPhone? I'd love to chat with you guys but my computer is in a completely different area of the house. Also, my wife is getting annoyed with my constant hockey talk
It is an albatross of a contract but I think there are some teams that would be really interested. CBJ and Washington in particular.
Does it matter though? Chicago has shown us you don't need an top tier goalie to win. And Schneider is most definitely a reliable goalie, he's held the wall against the better teams in the league.
I remember it all too well
More bad officiating; they miss a high stick drawing blood. Some people just need to be fired.
Seabrook again with 5.5 seconds left! Deja vu. That shit gets me fired up. Now for the win.
Crazy game.
Also that Chicago team that won the cup was incredibly deep. And Niemi held his own + they faced a team with extremely bad goal tending to win the finals. A good goalie is so amazing to have in the playoffs.
this chi vs phx ot has been exciting as hell
game over, bickell in OT
Pow, right in the kisser! What a game! Except for the shitty officiating*
Insane overtime, Chicago fans should be on their knees for Crawford. Without him, this game was over in the 3rd period. He made some amazing stops toward the end of the game and in OT, and basically stole that game. I'm so impressed with the quality of games this first round. I had a feeling it was gonna be a great playoff but it's exceeded my personal expectations. Great games today, most of the teams I wanted to win won
Lots of good games. Also, does anyone know who narrates the 'because its the cup' commercials?