NHL Post-Season Discussion V.2: Get Your Licks In

[Makani]

I have a bad feeling they're going to take it too but I really hope it's not the case

Tampa/Vegas will be a more entertaining series, and probably lead to more entertaining hockey in the years to come

I appreciate a good defensive masterclass as much as the next guy but I'd rather watch the speed and skill games those teams play

That said I won't be upset if Washington wins. Been a long time coming for them to reach the big stage and they've certainly earned it

The cool thing is that Tampa might have won a Cup semi-recently, but guys like Stamkos and Hedman haven't, though they are still young. I would never bet on tonight's game, but I feel Washington got the boost they needed last game to keep themselves motivated. Like most of these playoffs, the better goalie will probably win. I have no personal affection for Ovie, but it would be a load off my mind if he'd just win one already. Fuck, there were so many great Caps squads in recent years that went nowhere.

 

[GSP4tw]

Hopefully Tampa wins tonight

This is a copycat league and I'm not sure I'll be able to stand it if the trap Washington has been playing makes a comeback

This is my outlook too.

I also wouldn't be surprised that if Washington makes it and Fluery starts playing worse. - note: I'm still sort of salty that he scored on himself in the gold medal game of the World Juniors.

 

[Graves The Elder]

as has been said, I believe a TB/Vegas final would be better.
Caps were lucky to get this far, Holtby cracks tonight.

 

[Graves The Elder]

I guess I've never understood how a drop pass to no one is somehow better than a simple chip and chase when you have the puck.
The former leads to a turnover and the latter allows fellow players to enter the zone.

 

[Workaholic]

Kuznetsov just received the hockey equivalent of a school yard pantsing

 

[MassDistortion]

4th time in 2 games caps had 7 guys on the ice. No calls.

 

[Makani]

This game is awesome.

 

[Graves The Elder]

nice fight!
pretty sure wilson got the better of coburn on that one.
there's nothing like a game 7

 

[Mondo Freaks]

Good start for Caps. Really hope Ovechkin wins

 

[Mr. Shickadance]

Fuck caps are looking good. And Wilson did get the better.

Go Bolts!!!

 

[Mr. Shickadance]

Crap

 

[Mr. Shickadance]

Damn this is one of the best games I've ever seen

 

[Makani]

Vegas is winning the Cup.

 

[Graves The Elder]

wow, Caps are gonna get this done.
should set up for a great Cup final

 

[HereticBD]

Oh', come on Tampa! These playoffs have sucked. Get back into it, and give this indifferent fan of both teams some Game 7 OT, dammit!

 

[Mondo Freaks]

Huge period for Caps.

 

[Mr. Shickadance]

Lightning need more miller and hedman

 

[Makani]

Had a feeling the Caps would take this one, but hopefully Tampa can make it interesting. Both teams have choked away series leads so far.

 

[ArtemV]

Come on, Caps! Don't choke, don't choke!

 

[Corona]

War Ovechkin