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k.sucks.you
03-25-2010, 01:48 AM
Out of their troubles BEFORE the playoffs this time....
:yes:
The NHLPA approved the new rule this morning to ban blindside hits to the head, and it goes into effect immediately. Colin Campbell, the useless douchebag, can now hand out suspensions when a player hits an unsuspecting player where the head is the targeted. Will he? Who the hell knows, but it'll be tough for him to ignore the calls from teams demanding action. My Bruins lost Marc Savard for the season because of one of these ruthless hits.
All 30 NHL teams were sent DVD showing what is legal and what is not.
shadows
03-25-2010, 11:27 PM
I guess we'll know shortly. David Booth of Florida was taken off the ice after being hit in the head with a shoulder. I don't think it was a dirty hit, and Booth is now prone to concussions(due to previous ones), but if it falls into the newly-banned hits it should be a suspendable hit. I have not seen it myself, so I don't know where it falls.
Speaking of falling....the Atlanta Thrashers fell to the Leafs 2-1 in overtime!:yes:
I guess we'll know shortly. David Booth of Florida was taken off the ice after being hit in the head with a shoulder. I don't think it was a dirty hit, and Booth is now prone to concussions(due to previous ones), but if it falls into the newly-banned hits it should be a suspendable hit. I have not seen it myself, so I don't know where it falls.
Speaking of falling....the Atlanta Thrashers fell to the Leafs 2-1 in overtime!:yes:
I saw the hit of Booth on replay, from several angles, and I don't think anyone would call it a dirty hit. Rather, it was an example of a hockey player forgetting that this is a game of hits, and he ought not to skate with his head hanging down so low!
By the way, Booth left the ice on his own two skates, albeit helped by his teammates. He did not require being carried.
shadows
03-25-2010, 11:38 PM
I saw the hit of Booth on replay, from several angles, and I don't think anyone would call it a dirty hit. Rather, it was an example of a hockey player forgetting that this is a game of hits, and he ought not to skate with his head hanging down so low!
By the way, Booth left the ice on his own two skates, albeit helped by his teammates. He did not require being carried.
That is good to hear. I was at work, so I wasn't able to see the hit(or the after-effects). I heard that the Montreal player wasn't a dirty player, so I thought it may have been one of the "head-down" hits. I don't know where that falls under the new rules, though. I guess we'll know soon enough I'm sure.
dauls
03-26-2010, 09:47 AM
:censored:, the Devils were leading 3-2 with only 17 seconds of the 3rd period to go. Officially half a second later it was 3-3 and we blew it in a shootout.:frown:
Not only are the Devils battling against the Penguins for #2 spot in the East, their recent poor form has let the Sabres close the gap and make it a three-team battle for 2nd/3rd/4th seeds.:frown:
shadows
03-26-2010, 11:21 PM
:censored:, the Devils were leading 3-2 with only 17 seconds of the 3rd period to go. Officially half a second later it was 3-3 and we blew it in a shootout.:frown:
Not only are the Devils battling against the Penguins for #2 spot in the East, their recent poor form has let the Sabres close the gap and make it a three-team battle for 2nd/3rd/4th seeds.:frown:
If it's any consolation, Buffalo lost 4-2 to Ottawa tonight.;)
I thought our hockey fans would get a kick out of this. Kevin Paul Dupont, the Boston Globe's resident hockey columnist, suggested yesterday in the newspaper a solution to the Bruins' current woes when it comes to defending against the power play. (Remember that earlier in the season the Bruins were at the top of the NHL in this category; how great the mighty have fallen!)
Dupont's suggestion: use the "not-so-secret weapon" of Zdeno Chara and "park the big lug right at the top of the crease for the full two minutes."
He adds: "... and as those great old Habs teams would have said, 'Que sera sera, baby!'"
I love this idea. Chara is 6'9", the tallest player in NHL history. Dupont writes of "Trencin Tower of Power, parking his stretch-limousine 6-foot-9-inch self right in front of that piddly 4-foot-by-6-foot net."
Pretty nifty idea, eh?
shadows
03-27-2010, 02:49 PM
I thought our hockey fans would get a kick out of this. Kevin Paul Dupont, the Boston Globe's resident hockey columnist, suggested yesterday in the newspaper a solution to the Bruins' current woes when it comes to defending against the power play. (Remember that earlier in the season the Bruins were at the top of the NHL in this category; how great the mighty have fallen!)
Dupont's suggestion: use the "not-so-secret weapon" of Zdeno Chara and "park the big lug right at the top of the crease for the full two minutes."
He adds: "... and as those great old Habs teams would have said, 'Que sera sera, baby!'"
I love this idea. Chara is 6'9", the tallest player in NHL history. Dupont writes of "Trencin Tower of Power, parking his stretch-limousine 6-foot-9-inch self right in front of that piddly 4-foot-by-6-foot net."
Pretty nifty idea, eh?
Actually, it looks like the cure for the Bruin's ails is to play the Calgary Flames. Boston smoked them 5-0 this afternoon(Tim Thomas got the shutout)!;)
Actually, it looks like the cure for the Bruin's ails is to play the Calgary Flames. Boston smoked them 5-0 this afternoon(Tim Thomas got the shutout)!;)
Damn! I was so busy working and ... well ... being distracted by thoughts of Connie (see other thread) that I forgot to watch. Nice that Thomas played for a change; he was so good earlier in the season.
You probably can't get tonight's New Jersey - Montreal game, dauls, so I'll give you a little spoiler right now. There's ten minutes left in the second period and New Jersey is up 2 - 1. Montreal is on a power play and they aren't doing a thing with it.
^ You're not missing much of a game. Both teams look like they are too tired to bother playing at all. I've seen more action in an oldtimers game and that was what was happening between periods.
dauls
03-27-2010, 07:36 PM
You probably can't get tonight's New Jersey - Montreal game, dauls, so I'll give you a little spoiler right now. There's ten minutes left in the second period and New Jersey is up 2 - 1. Montreal is on a power play and they aren't doing a thing with it.
You're right ila. It's Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting through to 6am on ESPN-UK. :frown: Tomorrow more UFC and the NBA. No NHL until Monday night (starts at 3am Tuesday, Ducks-Stars, so I won't be watching that one).
As for the latest score... :) :cool:
And Boston winning 5-0 today. :eek:
dauls
03-27-2010, 07:38 PM
^ You're not missing much of a game. Both teams look like they are too tired to bother playing at all. I've seen more action in an oldtimers game and that was what was happening between periods.
Bit of action just now, NHL.com says it's 3-2 to the Devils.;)
Bit of action just now, NHL.com says it's 3-2 to the Devils.;)
Damn, I just changed the channel a couple of minutes ago because of the lack of movement on the ice.
It' not been a good for me. Early this morning I watch Munich lose to Stuttgart in what should have been an easy game for Munich and in Munich no less. Now Montreal can't win in their own arena.
My only hope is now for Vancouver to beat San Jose later this evening.
dauls
03-27-2010, 09:31 PM
Damn, I just changed the channel a couple of minutes ago because of the lack of movement on the ice.
It' not been a good for me. Early this morning I watch Munich lose to Stuttgart in what should have been an easy game for Munich and in Munich no less. Now Montreal can't win in their own arena.
My only hope is now for Vancouver to beat San Jose later this evening.
:cool: Devils win 4-2. However it went all the way down to the wire, the Devils only sealed the victory with an empty net goal at 19:50 in the 3rd.
Devils needed that win following wins by the Penguins and the Sabres today. It's turning into a close fight for #2 seed in the East.
:frown: I can't remember the last time ESPN-UK showed a Devils game, it must've been before the Olympics.
And :eek::eek::eek: Toronto managed to use a 2-0 deficit to their advantage, stealing it 3-2 in OT from the Rangers.
The Leafs are 8-2-0 in the last 10, surely they left it a bit late to start their run for the playoffs.:innocent:(sorry, shadows);)
^Even Ottawa managed to win tonight.
shadows
03-28-2010, 12:19 AM
Damn, I just changed the channel a couple of minutes ago because of the lack of movement on the ice.
It' not been a good for me. Early this morning I watch Munich lose to Stuttgart in what should have been an easy game for Munich and in Munich no less. Now Montreal can't win in their own arena.
My only hope is now for Vancouver to beat San Jose later this evening.
Unfortunately, prepare for your hopes to be dashed. Vancouver lost 4-2.
Montreal picked a lousy time to go on a losing streak.:eek:
At least my Leafs helped you and smc out tonight by beating the Rangers(one of the teams vying for Montreal's and Boston's playoff spots). Sorry that they allowed the Rangers to get a point, but at least they prevented them from getting two!:)
dauls
03-29-2010, 11:31 AM
:censored: The Flyers spanked the Devils 5-1 last night. Not too surprising though, that's the fifth time this season the Flyers have beaten us.
With the Sabres and the Penguins winning it looks like the Devils will probably head into the playoffs as #4 seed in the East.
At least as #4 seeds we will avoid drawing our bogey team the Flyers in the first round of the playoffs, Ottawa look set for the #5 spot.
Montreal picked a lousy time to go on a losing streak.:eek:
Tell me about it! :censored:
Three hockey questions for three of my hockey-loving friends on this board ...
shadows: Now that the school year is over, your Maple Leafs just signed Brayden Irwin from University of Vermont for the final six games of the regular season. Brayden played 39 games for the Catamounts this season, and led the team in goals (15), assists, (19), power-play goals (7), and ... wait for it ... penalty minutes (72). What do you think? A smart move?
ila: The Phoenix Business Journal reported yesterday (I believe) that a billionaire from Toronto named David Thomson has an agreement in principle to move the Coyotes from Phoenix to Winnipeg, if owners cannot be found to keep the team in Arizona (a place where, as I have stated in the past, hockey should not be played!). Thoughts? An NHL team in Manitoba again a good thing? Will you become a Coyotes fan? What do you think they'll call the team if it moves? The Winnipeg Jets? The Winnipeg Lake Monsters? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
dauls: Our teams, the Bruins and the Devils, meet up tonight. What is the one thing you can say for certain about this game before it begins, other than that there is not a single player on either team who wants to be in Newark, New Jersey? :lol:
Three hockey questions for three of my hockey-loving friends on this board ...
ila: The Phoenix Business Journal reported yesterday (I believe) that a billionaire from Toronto named David Thomson has an agreement in principle to move the Coyotes from Phoenix to Winnipeg, if owners cannot be found to keep the team in Arizona (a place where, as I have stated in the past, hockey should not be played!). Thoughts? An NHL team in Manitoba again a good thing? Will you become a Coyotes fan? What do you think they'll call the team if it moves? The Winnipeg Jets? The Winnipeg Lake Monsters? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
The rumour of moving Phoenix back to Winnipeg has been going around for some time now. Each resurgence brings the rumour on stronger. Each rumour makes the NHL headoffice waffle even more with their yes, Winnipeg, you will get it; no, Winnipeg, you will not get it. Then there is their famous denial and confirmation, all in one statement. I do not think Winnipeg will be the next city, in Canada, to get an NHL team. I do believe that Quebec City or Hamilton will get one first.
The good news is the David Thomson is supposed to be on-board with any franchise that moves to Winnipeg. David Thomson has very deep pockets, which he may need to get a franchise established.
If a team moves to Winnipeg I am sure that the fans will demand that the team be named the Jets.
Although I live in the west I will not change my loyalties to the team that I have supported since before I could skate. I will cheer for any team in the west, but my favourite will still be Montreal.
If a team moves to Winnipeg I am sure that the fans will demand that the team be named the Jets.
What?! My "Manitoba Lake Monsters" doesn't even get a chuckle?! :rolleyes:
Patrice Bergeron scored the winning goal with 0:19 left in sudden-death overtime. Bruins 1, Devils 0.
Sorry, dauls.
What?! My "Manitoba Lake Monsters" doesn't even get a chuckle?! :rolleyes:
I could see them nicknamed the Sturgeons or the Catfish. Out west catfish would be an insult as no one in the west eats catfish.
I could see them nicknamed the Sturgeons or the Catfish. Out west catfish would be an insult as no one in the west eats catfish.
Well, if you don't eat catfish, you are missing out on some might fine eating!
dauls
03-30-2010, 09:45 PM
dauls: Our teams, the Bruins and the Devils, meet up tonight. What is the one thing you can say for certain about this game before it begins, other than that there is not a single player on either team who wants to be in Newark, New Jersey? :lol:
Before the game? Name one Bruins player that wouldn't jump at the chance to stay and play in New Jersey for the rest of the season. The Devils may be a bit up and down at the moment, but at least they have a reasonable chance of lifting the Stanley Cup. But in Boston, will they be packing away their hockey equipment early this season?
Patrice Bergeron scored the winning goal with 0:19 left in sudden-death overtime. Bruins 1, Devils 0.
Sorry, dauls.
After the game? F:censored:kity f:censored:k-f:censored:k 18.3 seconds!!! F:censored:k.:(
Gutted for Brodeur, clean sheet for 64.41 and then just misses out on what sounds like a deserved shutout. But as we all know 156138.
I wish I'd seen the game.:frown::(
Before the game? Name one Bruins player that wouldn't jump at the chance to stay and play in New Jersey for the rest of the season. The Devils may be a bit up and down at the moment, but at least they have a reasonable chance of lifting the Stanley Cup. But in Boston, will they be packing away their hockey equipment early this season?
Even foreigners know better than to wish they were in New Jersey! (Sorry, Jen.)
I wish I'd seen the game.:frown::(
It really was a superb one to watch. As long as you insist on living in England, you're going to have to miss out on good stuff like this. Oh, and edible food, too. :lol:
shadows
03-31-2010, 12:17 AM
Three hockey questions for three of my hockey-loving friends on this board ...
shadows: Now that the school year is over, your Maple Leafs just signed Brayden Irwin from University of Vermont for the final six games of the regular season. Brayden played 39 games for the Catamounts this season, and led the team in goals (15), assists, (19), power-play goals (7), and ... wait for it ... penalty minutes (72). What do you think? A smart move?
ila: The Phoenix Business Journal reported yesterday (I believe) that a billionaire from Toronto named David Thomson has an agreement in principle to move the Coyotes from Phoenix to Winnipeg, if owners cannot be found to keep the team in Arizona (a place where, as I have stated in the past, hockey should not be played!). Thoughts? An NHL team in Manitoba again a good thing? Will you become a Coyotes fan? What do you think they'll call the team if it moves? The Winnipeg Jets? The Winnipeg Lake Monsters? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
dauls: Our teams, the Bruins and the Devils, meet up tonight. What is the one thing you can say for certain about this game before it begins, other than that there is not a single player on either team who wants to be in Newark, New Jersey? :lol:
He's a young player so that fits with the current direction the team is going. He also has a physical presence which may help cut down on the "liberties" that opposing players like to take from time to time. As far as his offensive side will be? I guess we'll have to see next season, as 6 games isn't really an accurate measuring stick for his talent.
Bruins got the much need two points(since the damned Leafs decided to let Atlanta win!). The Rangers also won, so the Eastern race remains tight!:eek:
dauls
04-03-2010, 12:52 AM
Once again the Devils get those final 60-seconds blues.
F:censored:kity f:censored:k-f:censored:k 26 seconds from a 1-0 win this time!!!:( And then we lose in a damn shootout.:frown:
NHL.com trivia:
Friday night's Blackhawks-Devils game was the first penalty-free game in the NHL since March 28, 2001, when the Bruins beat Toronto 3-0.;)
Word around these parts is that the NHL is going to axe Colin Campbell as chief disciplinarian in favor of newbie Brendan Shanahan. I wonder: did Marc Savard and David Booth get a say in this?
shadows
04-04-2010, 09:42 PM
Word around these parts is that the NHL is going to axe Colin Campbell as chief disciplinarian in favor of newbie Brendan Shanahan. I wonder: did Marc Savard and David Booth get a say in this?
This is the first I've heard about this. I thought him and Buttman were tight, so that would protect him no matter what!:confused:
shadows
04-04-2010, 09:44 PM
It looks like Montreal has righted their ship at exactly the right moment. Two straight shutouts for Halak.
It looks like it is going to be down to the wire for the following teams: Boston, Atlanta, New York Rangers, Philadelphia(and to a lesser extent, Montreal). What a race!
It looks like Montreal has righted their ship at exactly the right moment. Two straight shutouts for Halak.......
And about time too. They had me concerned for awhile.
shadows
04-05-2010, 10:51 PM
And about time too. They had me concerned for awhile.
They will need Ottawa to lose the rest of their games, and Montreal will have to win the rest of their games, but if that happens Montreal could get into fifth position! Both teams have 3 games remaining. Here are the games:
Ottawa: Florida, Tampa Bay, Buffalo
Montreal: Islanders, Carolina, Toronto(dang!)
The only team that looks like it may be a challenge for either Ottawa or Montreal would be Buffalo(of course, Ottawa has owned Buffalo this year), so it will be a slim chance for Montreal to catch them.
shadows
04-05-2010, 10:57 PM
Boston lost to Washington 3-2 in overtime. At least Boston got a much-needed point, which gives them 85. Philly is in 8th with 84 points and the Rangers have 82. The only other team that has a chance in the East is Atlanta, and they have 81 points.
The problem with this is that the Rangers have a game in hand, so that could be trouble.
dauls
04-06-2010, 10:20 PM
:cool: Sat 3rd: Devils 4-0 'Canes
:cool: Tue 6th: Devils 3-0 Thrashers
Back-to-back shutouts for Brodeur and the Devils. Maybe our defence and veteran goalie have put their post-Olympic slump behind them in time for the postseason.
shadows
04-07-2010, 01:55 AM
:cool: Sat 3rd: Devils 4-0 'Canes
:cool: Tue 6th: Devils 3-0 Thrashers
Back-to-back shutouts for Brodeur and the Devils. Maybe our defence and veteran goalie have put their post-Olympic slump behind them in time for the postseason.
And the Devils knocked Atlanta from playoff contention!:cool:
shadows
04-07-2010, 01:59 AM
The only good thing about Toronto losing to Philadelphia tonight is....well, I guess it helps out Jennifer's team, so I can live with the loss.:)
Montreal lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Islanders. They got a point, but they weren't going to be able to get any higher in the standings as Ottawa also won their game and there is now no way for Montreal to beat them in the standings.
There are only a few more days of hockey left. I am barely holding onto 2nd place(4 points up on 3rd). There is not enough time for me to catch up to 1st place(14 points behind), but I would like my fellow hockey fans to send me some good vibes so I can stay in second place(and win $40 rather than $10)!:hug:
shadows
04-07-2010, 02:05 AM
I forgot to add that the Rangers lost 5-2 to Buffalo, so they are now on the brink of elimination. Boston and the Rangers each have 3 games left to play and New York is 3 points back.
Here are the games remaining for both Boston and New York(as I mentioned above, Atlanta was eliminated).
Rangers: Toronto, Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Boston: Buffalo, Carolina, Washington
Philadelphia only has 2 games remaining, but since they are both against the Rangers they are in control of their own fate. They beat them once and they are in the playoffs.
I should also mention that Calgary was eliminated today. Colorado got the final Western playoff spot.
shadows
04-08-2010, 02:37 AM
Smc, the darned Maple Leafs couldn't help Boston out last night! They lost 5-1 to the Rangers, and now New York is only 1 point behind Boston!:eek::no:
I guess a silver lining can be found in the fact that Boston has a game in hand, which can be the difference maker.
Smc, the darned Maple Leafs couldn't help Boston out last night! They lost 5-1 to the Rangers, and now New York is only 1 point behind Boston!:eek::no:
I guess a silver lining can be found in the fact that Boston has a game in hand, which can be the difference maker.
Yeah, thanks a lot Toronto!
Actually, the silver lining can be found in the fact that I can take something else in hand and forget about hockey for a while. ;)
Oh, yeah! Bruins 3, Sabres 1. Boston now has 87 points, and the playoff hopes have improved exponentially!
shadows
04-08-2010, 11:17 PM
And on the flip-side, Montreal lost 5-2 to Carolina and New Jersey lost 3-2 to Florida. All Montreal needs is a single point to get into the playoffs, but they did not show up for this one!
And Vancouver is currently losing 4-0 after two periods to the San Jose Sharks. If Nabokov gets the shutout I will be severely pissed off! I doubt Vancouver can come back and win it, but if Nabokov gets the shutout he will get 7 points rather than just 2 points for a win. I am currently in second place in the hockey pool, and I NEED Nabokov to NOT get the shutout!:censored:
shadows
04-09-2010, 12:12 AM
Unfortunately the Sharks won, but at least Nabokov lost his shutout. Now the other person in the pool only gained 1 point on me rather than 6. I still have a 6 point lead with many opportunities to get points tomorrow night(since I have a lot of players that he doesn't).
Thankfully the Sharks only have one more game(he has Thornton, Heatley, and Nabokov)!
dauls
04-09-2010, 12:43 AM
...and New Jersey lost 3-2 to Florida.
:censored: Losing to the Panthers when the Devils out-shot them 44-18.:frown: And the Penguins beat the Islanders 7-3.:(
Now the Devils and Penguins are tied on 99pts with two games left.
shadows
04-09-2010, 12:53 AM
:censored: Losing to the Panthers when the Devils out-shot them 44-18.:frown: And the Penguins beat the Islanders 7-3.:(
Now the Devils and Penguins are tied on 99pts with two games left.
If only they played each other...;)
k.sucks.you
04-09-2010, 02:40 AM
Now the Devils and Penguins are tied on 99pts with two games left.
In the west, there's three teams tied on 98 points.
If only they played each other...;)
Oh, they do play sometimes, but it's not always hockey.
And on the flip-side, Montreal lost 5-2 to Carolina and New Jersey lost 3-2 to Florida. All Montreal needs is a single point to get into the playoffs, but they did not show up for this one!........
It looks like Montreal is trying their hardest to stay out of the playoffs.:censored:
I don't know which team I'm more angry at tonight: the Flyers for losing, or the Rangers for winning.
I don't know which team I'm more angry at tonight: the Flyers for losing, or the Rangers for winning.
That is a conundrum. I'd like to have seen the Flyers win for Jen.
dauls
04-09-2010, 10:09 PM
I don't know which team I'm more angry at tonight: the Flyers for losing, or the Rangers for winning.
:eek: Just be grateful that the Rangers didn't win in OT or by SO. That extra point for the Flyers would have made it an even more nervous final two days for the Bruins (and the Habs).
:yes: You'll want to confirm postseason play against the Hurricanes tomorrow, because I don't give the Bruins much hope on their trip to Washington on Sunday.
shadows
04-09-2010, 11:03 PM
Ila, if by some miracle Toronto beats Montreal tomorrow, I hope that we will still be friends.:eek:
I think that Montreal will be in a little trouble, as Toronto has nothing to play for(and would relish a chance to play spoiler and knock another team from playoff contention) and Montreal has to win! They will be playing a very tight game and not taking many chances. Toronto may try and take advantage of that.
Unfortunately, I think that the Rangers will pull off the victory. The Rangers will enter the game with all the momentum and they also have the advantage in net. I would take Lundqvist over Boucher any time! Losing Leighton to injury hurt the Flyers quite a bit.
Boston is in the best shape of them all. They are in 6th right now and just need a single point to get in. If they get past regulation they are golden.
That is a conundrum. I'd like to have seen the Flyers win for Jen.
In either case, anger would have been allayed by a Flyers victory, so Jen would have been covered.
Ila, if by some miracle Toronto beats Montreal tomorrow, I hope that we will still be friends.:eek:
If by some miracle Toronto wins you are going to have prove your friendship by sitting down with me and enjoying a big bowl of pea soup followed by a cold Canadian. ;):lol:
I think that Montreal will be in a little trouble, as Toronto has nothing to play for(and would relish a chance to play spoiler and knock another team from playoff contention) and Montreal has to win! They will be playing a very tight game and not taking many chances. Toronto may try and take advantage of that.
I think Toronto would find it especially sweet to knock out Montreal.
If by some miracle Toronto wins you are going to have prove your friendship by sitting down with me and enjoying a big bowl of pea soup followed by a cold Canadian. ;):lol:
And I'll buy the winning fan this t-shirt. :lol:
The Bruins just scored THREE short-handed goals in a minute and four seconds against the Hurricanes. The first two were 49 seconds apart, and the third came after another 15 seconds. OMFG!!!!
The Bruins just scored THREE short-handed goals in a minute and four seconds against the Hurricanes. The first two were 49 seconds apart, and the third came after another 15 seconds. OMFG!!!!
Go Boston! Teach those southerners that hockey belongs where there is ice and snow and not in the subtropics.
Go Boston! Teach those southerners that hockey belongs where there is ice and snow and not in the subtropics.
And that tending the net is a full-time job, including when your own team is on the power play!
The Hurricanes got two goals back in the second period, and the Bruins were robbed of a goal when the ref called off what was an obvious goal in every replay from every angle. That ref will need to be but in protective custody to leave the Garden today if the Bruins happen to lose!
It's confirmed: the Bruins set an all-time NHL record this afternoon by scoring three short-handed goals in the same shift. (see post above)
My final Bruins-related post for today:
The Bruins sewed up a playoff spot with a victory today against the Hurricanes, 3-2. It's always nice to head to the playoffs by winning a game, rather than as the result of what other teams do.
After the game, the Bruins held their traditional ceremony of giving some fans the shirts off their backs. Literally. Some fans are selected randomly during the game and come unto the ice after the game. Each player is announced and takes off his stinky, sweaty hockey jersey and gives it to the fan. Injured players are there, too, and walk onto the ice in their business suits. Savard was last, off course, and was treated to a massive ovation.
On to the playoffs!
dauls
04-10-2010, 11:07 PM
The Bruins just scored THREE short-handed goals in a minute and four seconds against the Hurricanes. The first two were 49 seconds apart, and the third came after another 15 seconds. OMFG!!!!
The Bruins scored just three short-handed goals in the first 80 games of the season followed by three more in 64 seconds of game #81.:eek::eek::eek: Amazing!
That steals all the thunder from the Devils 7-1 rout of the Islanders. Game 82 is the #2/#3 seed decider with the Devils hosting the Sabres.
The Bruins scored just three short-handed goals in the first 80 games of the season followed by three more in 64 seconds of game #81.:eek::eek::eek: Amazing!
That steals all the thunder from the Devils 7-1 rout of the Islanders. Game 82 is the #2/#3 seed decider with the Devils hosting the Sabres.
AMAZING is definitely the word. I'm so glad I was watching on a Saturday afternoon.
shadows
04-11-2010, 03:12 AM
If by some miracle Toronto wins you are going to have prove your friendship by sitting down with me and enjoying a big bowl of pea soup followed by a cold Canadian. ;):lol:
I think Toronto would find it especially sweet to knock out Montreal.
We can both be happy, my friend!:cool:
While Toronto may have won the game, Montreal got a point due to the loss occuring in overtime! So the Leafs won and Montreal got into the playoffs!:yes:
shadows
04-11-2010, 03:19 AM
So, you think Henrik Sedin wants to win the Rocket Richard trophy? He had 4assists in the game against Calgary and now has 112 points. Ovechkin has 109 points, but he still has one more game to play.
Daniel Sedin had 3 goals and 1 assist in the game. He now has 85 points in 63 games! Can you imagine if he had played in all 82 games? He would likely be in the hunt for the same trophy that his brother is trying to get.
Steve Stamkos got his 50th goal today, tying him with Ovechkin for league-lead. They both play their last games tomorrow, as does Sidney Crosby who has 49 goals.
Tuukka Rask is leading the league in both Save Percentage(.931) and Goals Against(1.97). I wonder where Boston would be if they did not have him in the pipes for the majority of games this season?:eek:
Tuukka Rask is leading the league in both Save Percentage(.931) and Goals Against(1.97). I wonder where Boston would be if they did not have him in the pipes for the majority of games this season?:eek:
Boston would still be where it is today: on the Atlantic Coast, in eastern Massachusetts, in the northeast United States. Its coordinates would still be 42?21′28″N and 71?03′42″W.
The Boston Bruins are another story. Today they would away, playing the Capitals. Tomorrow, they would be back in Boston, cleaning out their lockers. After that, they would be traveling to disparate places around the country, and to Canada, and the Czech Republic, and Germany, and Finland to sit out the off-season wondering why Claude Julien kept playing Tim Thomas when Tuukka Rask was right there on the bench waiting to get in.
We can both be happy, my friend!:cool:
While Toronto may have won the game, Montreal got a point due to the loss occuring in overtime! So the Leafs won and Montreal got into the playoffs!:yes:
What a cheap way for Montreal to get into the playoffs. They should have won the game to at least demonstrate that they deserved to be in the playoffs. Oh well, I don't think that they will make it past the first round.
On another note, shadows, are we still going to sit down together for a bowl of pea soup and a cold Canadian. We could always throw some cabbage into the soup in honour of Toronto.
shadows
04-11-2010, 03:40 PM
Boston would still be where it is today: on the Atlantic Coast, in eastern Massachusetts, in the northeast United States. Its coordinates would still be 42?21′28″N and 71?03′42″W.
The Boston Bruins are another story. Today they would away, playing the Capitals. Tomorrow, they would be back in Boston, cleaning out their lockers. After that, they would be traveling to disparate places around the country, and to Canada, and the Czech Republic, and Germany, and Finland to sit out the off-season wondering why Claude Julien kept playing Tim Thomas when Tuukka Rask was right there on the bench waiting to get in.
Smart ass.:p
Well, the Bruins played well today(they rested Chara, along with other players). They beat the Capitals 4-3 in the shootout. Boudreau elected to not use his main guns in the shootout to allow players that have never really gotten a chance before(or not too many) to give it a go. Ovechkin was held pointless, and since this was his final game Henrik Sedin will now win the Art Ross trophy(I mistakenly called it the Rocket Richard trophy in an earlier post).
That also means he stays at 50 goals for the season. Steve Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning(50 goals) and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins(49 goals) have yet to play their games today, so there is a chance that Ovechkin would lose out on that trophy as well(I am pulling for Stamkos to win it, to be honest. I would also be happy if Crosby ended up winning it.:)).
The second period of the Rangers/Flyers game has ended. The Flyers have outshot the Rangers 30-13 so far and yet the Rangers are ahead 1-0. Bad time for the Flyers to run into a hot goalie!:eek:
shadows
04-11-2010, 05:07 PM
And the final team for the East is in. Congratulations to the...
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.Philadelphia Flyers! They won 2-1 in the shootout. They honestly deserved to win this game, and the score would have been a lot higher had it not been for the stellar play of Henrik Lundqvist in goal for the Rangers. The Flyers ended up out-shooting the Rangers 48-25(they had 18 in the first period!). Parenteau will probably end up being the goat for this game as it was due to his Interference penalty in the third period that allowed the Flyers to get the tying goal(the only one they got in regulation).
Now all that remains for the East is jockeying for playoff position.
It now looks like Montreal will face the Capitals in the first round(the Flyers and Habs both have 88 points but the Flyers have more wins). If only the Habs had won last night...:eek:
Boston solidified 6th and they will face either Buffalo, Pittsburgh, or the Devils. I am not certain who it will be at the moment.
Currently the Penguins are beating the Islanders 3-1 after 1 period of play and Buffalo holds a 1-0 lead over the Devils with about 13 1/2 minutes left in the second period. Whoops! Just as I am typing this, the Devils tied it at 1 apiece.
shadows
04-11-2010, 05:15 PM
Well, it is now official. Ovechkin has been punted from the race for the Rocket Richard trophy. Crosby has just scored his 51st goal of the season. The only other person that can match him is Stamkos, and he is currently being held pointless in his game.
shadows
04-12-2010, 12:26 AM
Here are the playoff matchups for the first round of the 2010 post-season!
EAST:
(1)Washington VS (8)Montreal
(2)New Jersey VS (7)Philadelphia
(3)Buffalo VS (6)Boston
(4)Pittsburgh VS (5)Ottawa
WEST:
(1)San Jose VS (8)Colorado
(2)Chicago VS (7)Nashville
(3)Vancouver VS (6)Los Angeles
(4)Phoenix VS (5)Detroit
Here are the playoff matchups for the first round of the 2010 post-season!
EAST:
(1)Washington VS (8)Montreal
(2)New Jersey VS (7)Philadelphia
(3)Buffalo VS (6)Boston
(4)Pittsburgh VS (5)Ottawa
WEST:
(1)San Jose VS (8)Colorado
(2)Chicago VS (7)Nashville
(3)Vancouver VS (6)Los Angeles
(4)Phoenix VS (5)Detroit
I'm still in shock that the Bruins came in 6th! I'm still in shock that I saw the team score 3 short-handed goals in 64 seconds!
shadows
04-12-2010, 12:44 AM
I'm still in shock that the Bruins came in 6th! I'm still in shock that I saw the team score 3 short-handed goals in 64 seconds!
Boston was the most consistent of the bottom three teams the past few games and they won when they had to. I feel bad for Montreal as they are in for a very tough series against Washington.
Boston has the best chance of the three bottom seeds as they can definitely beat Buffalo. True, Buffalo has Ryan Miller to rely on, but Boston has Rask to rely on as well. I don't expect any high-scoring games, but I do expect some exciting hockey!
Boston was the most consistent of the bottom three teams the past few games and they won when they had to. I feel bad for Montreal as they are in for a very tough series against Washington.
Boston has the best chance of the three bottom seeds as they can definitely beat Buffalo. True, Buffalo has Ryan Miller to rely on, but Boston has Rask to rely on as well. I don't expect any high-scoring games, but I do expect some exciting hockey!
Young Rask has become a Bruins favorite. Sales of this poster are off the chart at the Bruins team store.
shadows
04-12-2010, 04:53 AM
Young Rask has become a Bruins favorite. Sales of this poster are off the chart at the Bruins team store.
And the freaking Leafs trading him away to get Andrew Raycrap.:rolleyes::censored:
I was glad to see Montreal get the single point they needed on Saturday. Then it was nice to catch the Bruins final regular season game of the year. :)
shadows
04-12-2010, 11:11 PM
I was glad to see Montreal get the single point they needed on Saturday. Then it was nice to catch the Bruins final regular season game of the year. :)
And both of those teams are in the playoffs. I'll bet that you are quite happy that they don't play each other in the first round.:)
This isn't a pie-in-the-sky moment, but Montreal can beat Washington if they play the proper kind of game. They need stellar goaltending(obviously) and they need to make sure they do not take any unneccessary penalties. Oveckin and Semin were pretty much invisible in the Olympics as they did not get a lot of PP opportunities and they were facing a great defense.
Montreal has the goaltending(when they are on, they're on), but they need better discipline and they need to improve the defense. If they can do this, they have a chance to upset the mighty Capitals. It won't be easy be any stretch of the imagination, but it can happen. That is one of the things that is so great about playoff hockey. One moment, one momentum shift, and the entire series can change. You never know what can happen.:yes:
Boston plays Buffalo. I think Boston can beat Buffalo, but they have to make sure they shoot as many pucks as they can towards Ryan Miller. He wasn't the MVP of the Olympics for nothing, after all.
Boston plays Buffalo. I think Boston can beat Buffalo, but they have to make sure they shoot as many pucks as they can towards Ryan Miller. He wasn't the MVP of the Olympics for nothing, after all.
Well, then, I guess it's a good thing that it's pucks that are used in hockey games. That way, if the Bruins do any shooting, they'll be shooting the right thing.:)
shadows
04-12-2010, 11:20 PM
Well, then, I guess it's a good thing that it's pucks that are used in hockey games. That way, if the Bruins do any shooting, they'll be shooting the right thing.:)
They don't always use pucks. They sometimes like using beach balls so that crappy goaltenders like Toskala can have a sporting chance to make a save. Alas, he tends to let them in more often than not.:eek::no::rolleyes::lol:
They don't always use pucks. They sometimes like using beach balls so that crappy goaltenders like Toskala can have a sporting chance to make a save. Alas, he tends to let them in more often than not.:eek::no::rolleyes::lol:
Oh, sorry, I meant real hockey, not whatever it is you play in Canada. Sorry for the confusion. :lol:
Is this what you meant?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Beach-Ball-Broom-Hockey---A-Fun-Bible-Review-Activity&id=2046593
shadows
04-12-2010, 11:51 PM
Oh, sorry, I meant real hockey, not whatever it is you play in Canada. Sorry for the confusion. :lol:
Is this what you meant?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Beach-Ball-Broom-Hockey---A-Fun-Bible-Review-Activity&id=2046593
I will let our resident Bear take care of you.;):lol:
I will let our resident Bear take care of you.;):lol:
I'm shaking in my boots with fear.
shadows
04-13-2010, 12:13 AM
I'm shaking in my boots with fear.
Well, after he finally awakens from his drunken stupor, you'll be in trouble.:p:lol:
Well, after he finally awakens from his drunken stupor, you'll be in trouble.:p:lol:
No, I'll simply invite him to our Jameson-drinking party (how about that for a cross-thread reference, eh?) and win him over.
shadows
04-13-2010, 01:57 AM
No, I'll simply invite him to our Jameson-drinking party (how about that for a cross-thread reference, eh?) and win him over.
Well, you've certainly won me over.;)
You're right about one thing shadows, I'm very glad that Montreal and Boston aren't facing each other in the first round. I'd love it if Montreal could beat Washington, but I'm not going to count on it.
Question-- in the playoffs, how many games do teams play against one another? Is it a one and you're done? Or do they play a series of 3 games?
Question-- in the playoffs, how many games do teams play against one another? Is it a one and you're done? Or do they play a series of 3 games?
They are best-of-7 series, so at least four games for each playoff matchup.
Ahh, so the playoffs will last a little while. I know in the college playoffs, it was a best of three series. Thanks for the info, as this is my first year following the NHL.
Ahh, so the playoffs will last a little while.
More like an eternity, unless the team you're rooting for keeps going.
And both of those teams are in the playoffs. I'll bet that you are quite happy that they don't play each other in the first round.:)
This isn't a pie-in-the-sky moment, but Montreal can beat Washington if they play the proper kind of game. They need stellar goaltending(obviously) and they need to make sure they do not take any unneccessary penalties. Oveckin and Semin were pretty much invisible in the Olympics as they did not get a lot of PP opportunities and they were facing a great defense.
Montreal has the goaltending(when they are on, they're on), but they need better discipline and they need to improve the defense. If they can do this, they have a chance to upset the mighty Capitals. It won't be easy be any stretch of the imagination, but it can happen. That is one of the things that is so great about playoff hockey. One moment, one momentum shift, and the entire series can change. You never know what can happen.:yes:
Boston plays Buffalo. I think Boston can beat Buffalo, but they have to make sure they shoot as many pucks as they can towards Ryan Miller. He wasn't the MVP of the Olympics for nothing, after all.
Montreal has to learn how to score when they are on a powerplay. I don't think they scored one powerplay goal against Toronto last Saturday and Toronto certainly gave them the opportunities. I think it was because Toronto was feeling pretty confident because Toskala wasn't in the net or even in the arena. ;)
I think it was because Toronto was feeling pretty confident because Toskala wasn't in the net or even in the arena. ;)
Was he at the beach with a ball? :lol:
......Question-- in the playoffs, how many games do teams play against one another? Is it a one and you're done? Or do they play a series of 3 games?
They are best-of-7 series, so at least four games for each playoff matchup.
Ahh, so the playoffs will last a little while. I know in the college playoffs, it was a best of three series. Thanks for the info, as this is my first year following the NHL.
More like an eternity, unless the team you're rooting for keeps going.
It only seems like an eternity sometimes, depending on whether or not your team keeps advancing. Eternity this year should end about mid-June which will still be before the NBA playoffs are finished. :lol:
shadows
04-14-2010, 01:08 AM
Ahh, so the playoffs will last a little while. I know in the college playoffs, it was a best of three series. Thanks for the info, as this is my first year following the NHL.
You picked a good year to start! There are going to be some exciting series this post-season, that is for sure!:yes:
shadows
04-14-2010, 01:10 AM
Pre-game shenanigans are not going to be tolerated!;)
From tsn.ca:
DREGER: NHL WARNS OF STIFF PENATIES FOR WARMUP INCIDENTS
On a pre-playoff conference call on Monday, Colin Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations informed coaches and general managers of what the league views as potential postseason hot spots.
The threat of any confrontation in the pre-game warmup is of particular concern to the league. To the point, Campbell warned the 16 teams, if an altercation mars the series, the offending team could lose a roster spot on the night the incident takes place, meaning the disciplined team would be forced to play the game with 17 skaters and two goalies.
In light of a recent incident, the Flyers-Devils series has the potential to turn nasty. Philadelphia forward Dan Carcillo was suspended two games for crosschecking Devils forward David Clarkson in the head late in a game on March 28th. The two teams haven't played since.
In a regular season game in Toronto in 2007, Rangers forward Sean Avery enraged Darcy Tucker and a collection of Maple Leafs, sparking a pre-game skirmish.
Fines and, or suspensions will be handed out if something similar occurs this postseason.
Late game ?message sending?, namely a fight or a seemingly deliberate intent to injury when the game is out of hand was also strongly discouraged by the league on Mondays call with threats of suspensions and fines.
A year ago, Philadelphia's Dan Carcillo was given a one game suspension for an apparent butt-end to Pittsburgh's Max Talbot's face as time expired in the Penguins 4-1 series opening victory. Flyers coach John Stevens was also fined $10,000.
Finally, coaches and general managers were also told goaltender interference will be watched closely.
The Phoenix Coyotes are sure to remind round one officials of this on a game by game basis as Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom has mastered the art of screening, deflecting pucks, and generally agitating opposition goaltenders.
The NHL intends to watch Holmstrom and all ?crease crashers? closely, and Colin Campbell suggests it's best to stay out of the blue paint to avoid a penalty.
The National Hockey League understands it's an intense and emotional time of year. However, the tolerance for what the league considers unnecessary, as per usual in the playoffs, will be minimal.
shadows
04-14-2010, 01:14 AM
Here are two pieces of good news for smc and any other Bruins fans
SAVARD MAY BE READY FOR SECOND ROUND IF BRUINS ADVANCE
Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli says that injured forward Marc Savard may return to the Bruins lineup if Boston advances to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Savard completed what Chiarelli describes as a "brisk walk" yesterday and felt fine afterwards.
Savard is still experiencing intermittent headaches, but has experienced steady progress over the past two weeks. Savard was diagnosed with a concussion after being nailed with a blindside hit by Pittsburgh Penguins' agitator Matt Cooke in March.
Before Savard is cleared, he will have to go seven days symptom free, plus pass an exertion test before he is able to return.
Late second round is considered the best case scenario.
The Bruins could certainly use Savard's offensive talents. While injuries limited him to 10 goals and 23 assists in 41 games this season he is one of the best playmakers in the league.
During last year's post-season, Savard had six goals and seven assists in 11 Bruins playoff games.
The Bruins open their playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
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OILERS WIN TOP PICK IN NHL DRAFT LOTTERY, BRUINS TO PICK 2ND
TORONTO -- The biggest win of the year for the Edmonton Oilers came two days after the regular season ended.
The NHL's 30th-place team retained the No. 1 overall pick in the draft lottery Tuesday night, giving GM Steve Tambellini an opportunity that none of his predecessors has ever enjoyed. And the timing couldn't be better.
"This is a huge opportunity for this organization going forward," said Tambellini. "I think it perfectly fits the moment of where we are as a hockey team, as an organization. We're in a rebuild type of phase with this group. This is a huge building block."
Barring an unlikely trade, the Oilers will have the final say in the debate between Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin when the draft kicks off June 25th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two OHL stars have gone back-and-forth in the eyes of scouts all season, with Seguin getting the No. 1 nod from the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau in its final rankings last week.
The Oilers haven't made up their mind.
"That question has not been answered yet," said Tambellini.
Edmonton entered the draft lottery with a 48.2 per cent chance of earning the No. 1 pick and Tambellini admitted to feeling some nerves while awaiting his team's fate. He and executives from the four other teams with a shot at landing the top pick gathered at the TSN studios in Toronto.
It played out exactly as the odds dictated: Boston received the No. 2 selection (acquired from Toronto in the Phil Kessel trade) and was followed by Florida, Columbus and the New York Islanders.
The Bruins' pick will be the highest for the franchise since it made Joe Thornton the No. 1 overall selection in 1997. When GM Peter Chiarelli sent Kessel to Toronto in September, he never imagined he'd find himself in position to land either Hall or Seguin.
"No, not really," said Chiarelli. "We had a range in mind, we had to choose between the Leafs and a couple other teams, and we kind of had a range in mind. But not this high, no."
The high picks are especially important this year because Hall and Seguin are considered can't-miss-prospects and the talent level drops off from there. Seguin is a gifted playmaker whose value is increased by being a centre with a right-hand shot; Hall is a big, fast winger.
They tied for the OHL's scoring lead this season with 106 points and will likely be given the chance to leap straight into the NHL next season. The offensive flair certainly appeals to the Bruins, who went from being the NHL's second-highest scoring team last season to its lowest-scoring squad this year.
"First and foremost, it'll give us some more goals, which is nice," said Chiarelli. "It adds youthful energy, youthful enthusiasm. It adds to our forward group."
The Bruins GM says he already knows which player he'd like to end up with -- something he wouldn't share publically -- and will likely call Tambellini to inquire about potentially moving up to the No. 1 spot via a trade. It probably won't be a long conversation.
Edmonton finished with a league-worst 62 points this season and Tambellini is eager to right the ship quickly. He was beaming after winning the draft lottery.
"It's such an important step for us to have the ability to take the first overall pick, especially where we are with our cycle of development," said Tambellini. "We're more into a reshaping, a rebuilding mode right now. Everybody's clear about that. This will be a wonderful building block to add on to some of the other draft choices we have in place now.
"(I'm) very, very excited for us and the city of Edmonton."
Who can blame him?
With the NHL playoffs about to begin, several recent No. 1 picks will be playing starring roles: Alex Ovechkin (2004) in Washington; Sidney Crosby (2005) and Marc-Andre Fleury (2003) in Pittsburgh; and Patrick Kane (2007) in Chicago, to name a few.
"Where else can you attain those high impact players?" said Tambellini. "If you look historically at the top end of the draft, those are players (where) you can argue who's better from year to year, but most of them are impact players that play in the NHL for a long time.
"You know you're going to get a good player and it's very important in this (salary-cap) system."
Pre-game shenanigans are not going to be tolerated!;)
From tsn.ca:
DREGER: NHL WARNS OF STIFF PENATIES FOR WARMUP INCIDENTS
On a pre-playoff conference call on Monday, Colin Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations informed coaches and general managers of what the league views as potential postseason hot spots. ...
Where in the hell was Colin Campbell when Marc Savard was lost to the Bruins? Or any number of other times that he did nothing? What a waste of space at the NHL offices!
Tbone
04-14-2010, 11:57 AM
Here are the playoff matchups for the first round of the 2010 post-season!
EAST:
(2)New Jersey VS (7)Philadelphia
This series could see one of the upsets. My Flyers have a great record against the Devils this season, five wins and only one loss. I expect the regular season dominance of the Devils to continue.:)
shadows
04-14-2010, 11:09 PM
Where in the hell was Colin Campbell when Marc Savard was lost to the Bruins? Or any number of other times that he did nothing? What a waste of space at the NHL offices!
Campbell was too busy blowing up Gary Buttman, as Gary's hot air kept on leaking out every time he opened his trap.
shadows
04-14-2010, 11:13 PM
This series could see one of the upsets. My Flyers have a great record against the Devils this season, five wins and only one loss. I expect the regular season dominance of the Devils to continue.:)
The Flyers got off to a good start. They beat the Devils 2-1 to take Game 1!
In the other game that has been completed, the Senators beat the Penguins 5-4. Even though Pittsburgh only had 21 shots, they got 4 goals. Neither goalie was stellar, and Pittsburgh's defense forgot to show up.
I still think that the Penguins will win the series, but it will probably take 6 or 7 games to do it.
For the games still being played:
Colorado is leading 1-0 over San Jose after 2 periods of play.
Phoenix is leading Detroit 3-2 with 14 minutes left in the third.
Tbone
04-14-2010, 11:46 PM
The Flyers got off to a good start. They beat the Devils 2-1 to take Game 1!.
I predict the Flyers to continue this season's dominance of the Devils and take the series 4-1.:)
shadows
04-15-2010, 12:06 AM
I predict the Flyers to continue this season's dominance of the Devils and take the series 4-1.:)
I'm looking forward to your oncoming clash with dauls with regards to this.;):lol::)
I can't believe that the CBC wouldn't show the Montreal - Washington game tonight. Instead they chose to show the Boston game.
shadows
04-15-2010, 10:58 PM
I can't believe that the CBC wouldn't show the Montreal - Washington game tonight. Instead they chose to show the Boston game.
It may have been due to who held the rights to that particular game. It could have gone to the highest bidder or something like that. I was at work, so I don't know if this is what happened or not, but perhaps the Montreal game was shown on either TSN, SportsNet, or even Fox?
At least you should be happy with the result.;)
shadows
04-15-2010, 11:04 PM
Another upset tonight! Montreal beat Washington 3-2 in the first overtime period! Halak made 45 saves for the Habs, while Theodore made 35 saves for Washington.
Ovechkin was a total nonfactor in the game. He had no shots on net and his giveaway led to the second Montreal goal. Perhaps he thought it was the Olympics again and felt he needed to pull a vanishing act again?
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Buffalo beat Boston 2-1. I guess the referees forgot the axiom of the playoffs, which is to place your whistle in your pocket unless it is a blatant penalty. Looking at the scorecard, I can't help but wonder if the refs calling Boston on 4 straight penalties in the third cost them any chance of tying the game up.
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Vancouver and LA are currently tied 2-2 with about 15 minutes left in the third period.
Buffalo beat Boston 2-1. I guess the referees forgot the axiom of the playoffs, which is to place your whistle in your pocket unless it is a blatant penalty. Looking at the scorecard, I can't help but wonder if the refs calling Boston on 4 straight penalties in the third cost them any chance of tying the game up.
Gee, you think?!?!
What's truly amazing is that the Bruins had 24 shots on goal in the second period, compared to 9 by Buffalo, and Ryan Miller gave up only one point!
I was elated to hear that Montreal beat Washington in overtime. Less enthused to see that Boston got beat.
It may have been due to who held the rights to that particular game. It could have gone to the highest bidder or something like that. I was at work, so I don't know if this is what happened or not, but perhaps the Montreal game was shown on either TSN, SportsNet, or even Fox?
At least you should be happy with the result.;)
I am happy with the result. I'm not happy with the CBC. I didn't see the Montreal game listed on any of the sports channels. It's possible that one of the major US networks carried it on a local station, but since I don't get any US networks from the DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware area I wouldn't know.
Tbone
04-16-2010, 10:02 PM
I'm looking forward to your oncoming clash with dauls with regards to this.;):lol::)
:censored: Lost game 2 to the Devils 5-3 tonight.:frown:
Wasn't a great to start to the game by the Flyers, conceding a short-handed goal after only 2:45 of the first period.
Back home to Philadelphia for wins at Wachovia Center in Games 3 and 4 next.:p
shadows
04-17-2010, 01:20 AM
Gee, you think?!?!
What's truly amazing is that the Bruins had 24 shots on goal in the second period, compared to 9 by Buffalo, and Ryan Miller gave up only one point!
I'm not surprised, to be honest. Miller is the only reason Buffalo will go any distance in the playoffs. Without him, they would be gone right away. And who knows? Boston can certainly take this series, but if Miller is playing great, they may need a lucky bounce or two(and for the refs to put the whistle away).
shadows
04-17-2010, 01:31 AM
Pittsburgh beat Ottawa 2-1. Crosby had a goal and an assist in this one. Letang scored the winner late in the third period.
As Tbone mentioned above, New Jersey beat the Flyers 5-3(the fifth goal was an empty netter). The first two periods were back-and-forth, but the third period was all New Jersey. Ilya Kovalchuk had a good night, scoring 1 goal and assisting on two others.
The Chicago/Nashville score actually gave me a jaw-dropping moment! I was following the game at work and when I left it was 1-0 Chicago at the end of the second period. When I checked the scores at home, it was a 4-1 victory for Nashville! Needless to say, I was quite surprised at that!:eek:
Detroit beat Phoenix 7-4. The seventh goal was an empty netter, but it looks like the Detroit offense has woken up. I think this series will go to seven games, but I don't believe that every game will be a blowout like this one. Zetterberg had a hat-trick in this one.
San Jose beat Colorado 6-5 in overtime. The Sharks shouldn't feel too good about this one, as Nabokov let in 5 goals from only 22 shots, and Anderson only let in 6 after facing 52 shots. San Jose got the tying goal at 19:28 of the third period, and then they were given a PP in overtime(the refs broke the rule of the playoffs. Unless it's taking someone's head off, you DON'T call anything in overtime!). The Sharks did nothing to make me think they still won't choke. Losing Game 1 at home, and barely winning Game 2 doesn't bode well for them having to now face Colorado on their home ice. I feel that Colorado will win in 6(maybe 5) games.
I also think that Greiss will start in net for Game 3 for the Sharks.
k.sucks.you
04-17-2010, 03:22 AM
San Jose beat Colorado 6-5 in overtime. The Sharks shouldn't feel too good about this one, as Nabokov let in 5 goals from only 22 shots, and Anderson only let in 6 after facing 52 shots. San Jose got the tying goal at 19:28 of the third period, and then they were given a PP in overtime(the refs broke the rule of the playoffs. Unless it's taking someone's head off, you DON'T call anything in overtime!). The Sharks did nothing to make me think they still won't choke. Losing Game 1 at home, and barely winning Game 2 doesn't bode well for them having to now face Colorado on their home ice. I feel that Colorado will win in 6(maybe 5) games.
I also think that Greiss will start in net for Game 3 for the Sharks.
I totally disagree. Nabby was porous and there were a few mistakes (like Murray trying his hand at offense, leading to a 2-1 break).
The story is that the Sharks come from behind FIVE TIMES to win this game. The Sharks dominated throughout.
Sharks put 52(!) shots on net, with the Avs blocking 32(!) shots and 16 misses. Sharks out-hit, won more faceoffs, and were more disciplined. They totally out-worked the Avs everywhere.
Sharks had two goals waived off in the third, and scored the tying goal with 32 seconds left. You might recall the Avs scoring with 50 seconds to win game 1. Hah!
The penalty on Foote in OT was for slamming Jet Ortmeyer's head into the net so hard the net came off and they had to blow the play dead. 5-5 the Sharks were swarming, you couldn't possibly believe that this penalty was the deciding factor in this game? Anderson literally saw the puck 100 times man! The Sharks totally out worked the Avs. They deserved to win, and that's why they won.
Also, the Sharks WILL stick with Nabby.
The newspaper columnists up here are pissing me off to no end. They are falling all over themselves apologizing for Ovechkin's piss poor performance in game 1. Those sycophants are calling him the best hockey player ever. What a load of :censored::censored::censored: crap.
It's hard to believe these columns and articles are written by Canadian sportswriters. I'll stop here before I get into libellous territory, but let me just say that I am not pleased at all with the writers' views.
Captn Sacto
04-17-2010, 11:59 AM
I totally disagree. Nabby was porous and there were a few mistakes (like Murray trying his hand at offense, leading to a 2-1 break).
The story is that the Sharks come from behind FIVE TIMES to win this game. The Sharks dominated throughout.
Sharks put 52(!) shots on net, with the Avs blocking 32(!) shots and 16 misses. Sharks out-hit, won more faceoffs, and were more disciplined. They totally out-worked the Avs everywhere.
Sharks had two goals waived off in the third, and scored the tying goal with 32 seconds left. You might recall the Avs scoring with 50 seconds to win game 1. Hah!
The penalty on Foote in OT was for slamming Jet Ortmeyer's head into the net so hard the net came off and they had to blow the play dead. 5-5 the Sharks were swarming, you couldn't possibly believe that this penalty was the deciding factor in this game? Anderson literally saw the puck 100 times man! The Sharks totally out worked the Avs. They deserved to win, and that's why they won.
Also, the Sharks WILL stick with Nabby.
There is no way Griess will start in game 3.
Last year the sharks would have lost this game. The sharks have controlled most of the play in both games. The first game they had a number of excellent scoring chances with Anderson out of position only to miss the net. At one point they had 12 shots miss the net to only one for the Av's. I think Nabby was actually better than Anderson in that game. if they want to go deep into the playoffs, then Nabby has to play much better. I think they have too much firepower and depth for Colorado. As far as the penality in OT, that was the second blatant foul on the Av's in OT. The didn't call the first, so you can only press your luck so far.
I would just like to say that Mike Emrick has one of the most annoying voices in all of TV broadcasting, and now I have to listen to him on the Bruins-Sabres game that is just about to start! If my friends on this board don't see any posts from me in the next few days, it's probably because his voice drove me to slash my wrists.
The Bruins have tied up the series with Sabres after winning, 5-3, this afternoon in Buffalo.
If the Sabres want to win this series, they are going to have to be aggressive for 60 minutes, instead of relying on Ryan Miller to do everything for them by stopping shots, no matter how many may come his way.
Of course, I don't want the Sabres to win this series.
The Bruins have tied up the series with Sabres after winning, 5-3, this afternoon in Buffalo.
Excellent news.
dauls
04-18-2010, 08:37 PM
:censored: Devils lost 3-2 in OT to the Flyers tonight. The Devils conceded the winner 5-seconds after David Clarkson's penalty had expired.:frown:
How can you expect to win when you're outshot by 34 to 19.:frown: I'm getting a bad feeling about this series.:(
shadows
04-19-2010, 01:24 AM
I totally disagree. Nabby was porous and there were a few mistakes (like Murray trying his hand at offense, leading to a 2-1 break).
The story is that the Sharks come from behind FIVE TIMES to win this game. The Sharks dominated throughout.
Sharks put 52(!) shots on net, with the Avs blocking 32(!) shots and 16 misses. Sharks out-hit, won more faceoffs, and were more disciplined. They totally out-worked the Avs everywhere.
Sharks had two goals waived off in the third, and scored the tying goal with 32 seconds left. You might recall the Avs scoring with 50 seconds to win game 1. Hah!
The penalty on Foote in OT was for slamming Jet Ortmeyer's head into the net so hard the net came off and they had to blow the play dead. 5-5 the Sharks were swarming, you couldn't possibly believe that this penalty was the deciding factor in this game? Anderson literally saw the puck 100 times man! The Sharks totally out worked the Avs. They deserved to win, and that's why they won.
Also, the Sharks WILL stick with Nabby.
I believe I mentioned earlier that all I was able to get the facts from were the various online articles. If it was a legit penalty(also, like I mentioned in an earlier post. I don't think the one you quoted from, but one within the last week) then it should have been called for sure. I could be wrong about me previously mentioning those things, though. It wouldn't be the first time. LOL! ;)
Game 3 went on tonight, and I will admit that the Sharks lost a game that by all rights they should have won. Anderson stood on his head, while the rest of the Colorado team stood around. San Jose outshot Colorado 51-17 and lost the game on an unlucky bounce(went off Boyle and into the net). The determining factor on whether or not the Sharks will go into the next round will be if they can shake off that bad break and continue to play like they have been. If they let it get to them and they end up down 3 games to 1, then I don't believe they would come back.
Nabokov has not been sharp ever since the Olympics. Many hockey analysts have made mention of that(the same can be said for Luongo and Brodeur, although Brodeur has been better in the playoffs). I don't know if he can't handle the pressure of big games, or if it is just him tiring out(he's played a lot of games this year and may be getting worn out). When Nabokov is on, he is an excellent goaltender, but lately he has had a number of poor outings. For game 3 it ended up not mattering who was in net for San Jose as there was no chance for any goalie to have gotten that one.
I will say that the main reason I would not want San Jose to win is the fact that Dany Heatley is a member of their team. He abandoned two teams(by demanding a trade), and I can see the first time after the accident that claimed the life of his teammate and friend(a change of scenery was probably needed) but his demand from Ottawa was just him being a spoiled baby. The team was good enough for him to sign a big contract, but for whatever reason he suddenly wanted to leave. I think he is a skilled hockey player, but I do not like him very much.
After saying all of that, San Jose will more than likely win if they can continue getting 50+ shots a game. As good as Anderson has been, I don't think it's possible to steal too many more games like that.
shadows
04-19-2010, 01:26 AM
:censored: Devils lost 3-2 in OT to the Flyers tonight. The Devils conceded the winner 5-seconds after David Clarkson's penalty had expired.:frown:
How can you expect to win when you're outshot by 34 to 19.:frown: I'm getting a bad feeling about this series.:(
It seems that the Flyers have had the Devil's number all season long, and it is continuing into the playoffs.
shadows
04-19-2010, 01:28 AM
Stories like this show the human side of hockey players. I honestly do not know how I would react if this horrible tragedy had happened to me. The article is from tsn.ca
DUTHIE: COYOTES' TAYLOR PYATT DISCUSSES TRAGIC ACCIDENT
The phone rang around 2:30 in the morning.
One of those disorienting, middle-of-the-night calls, when you grab the phone before you know where you are, before you know whether you are awake or dreaming.
It had to be the latter. The words coming from the other end of the line made no sense.
"What?!? How?!? No!"
Taylor Pyatt dropped the phone.
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It is springtime in Canada, when we inevitably lose our minds about hockey, and talk about wins and losses as if they are life and death. They are, of course, nothing remotely close. And no one knows this better than Pyatt, a tall, bruising forward for the Phoenix Coyotes.
A little over a year ago, he was getting ready for a playoff run with the Vancouver Canucks, and a summer wedding to his longtime girlfriend, Carly Bragnalo.
"We were together 11 years, high school sweethearts." Pyatt says. "She was just an amazing person. She just... always made me feel comfortable. We had a great relationship."
"Everyone loved her," says Taylor's younger brother Tom, a forward with the Montreal Canadiens. "She was always happy. She loved to cook. She was always cooking up big feasts for us at the cottage."
Their cottage, in Thunder Bay, is where Taylor and Carly were to be married. But on April 2nd, 2009, just four months before the wedding, that phone call in the middle of the night changed... everything.
"We had a game at home that night against Anaheim. I just went home and had something to eat, and went to sleep. I got a call at 2:30 a.m. from Carly's brother. I was still half asleep, I didn't know what he was saying. I couldn't comprehend it. I just dropped the phone. Then I got a call about 15 seconds later from her Dad. He said Carly had been killed in a car accident. I couldn't believe it... I kept asking him over and over, 'Are you sure, are you sure?' I was in total shock."
Bragnalo was vacationing in Jamaica. She was in a taxi with her Mom and three others when the driver lost control around a corner, flipped, and hit a utility pole. Carly was the only fatality.
Taylor Pyatt sits in a dressing room at the Coyotes' arena in Glendale, Arizona, squeezing an empty water bottle over and over nervously. This is the first time he has spoken publicly about Carly's death, and his year in Hell.
He is a quiet guy at the best of times, so finding the right words is a struggle. You want to tell him you understand. Right words? They don't exist.
"It was just a devastating time for me. I got on a flight and went home right away. I was surrounded by my family for the next few weeks, but I was in total shock. The first few days, making funeral arrangements, making plans to get her back... her body back, all those sort of things you thought you would never do, especially at this point of your life. I remember asking myself, 'Are you really doing this?'"
"It felt like a bad dream," says Tom Pyatt. "I flew right home and Taylor was already there, with friends. There's not much you can say. I just gave him a big hug and told him I'd be there for him."
Taylor would spend the next three weeks in Thunder Bay, trying to figure out why the world had leveled him from behind. Answers never came.
He returned to the Canucks, just before their playoff series with Chicago, hoping to lose himself in hockey. Going to the rink, seeing the guys, trying to win games - it helped.
But once the team was eliminated, he was left alone, to a summer of mourning. And a feeling that he needed to get far, far away.
"I felt it was time to move on from Vancouver, time to turn the page, for my personal life and my career."
Pyatt was a free agent, and in the harsh world of professional hockey, he was now a bit of a risk. He was a 27 year-old budding journeyman (he had played for the Islanders and Buffalo, before Vancouver) coming off a so-so season, and he was a mess mentally. Damaged.
Only one general manager called him. Don Maloney of the Phoenix Coyotes.
"We drafted his brother Tom in New York, so I knew the family," say Maloney. "We didn't have the resources to offer him what he'd been making in Vancouver, but I wanted to see how he was doing, and tell him why this would be a great fit for him."
Phoenix was hardly a desired destination for most free agents last summer. The team was in bankruptcy court, ownerless, and hadn't made the playoffs in eight years. It seemed like a one-way ticket to hockey obscurity. And maybe that's what made it the perfect place for Taylor Pyatt.
"He was looking for a fresh start," says Maloney. "I think he looked at us in the desert being as far away from all the attention in Canada as you can imagine."
He was right.
Pyatt did need to get away. Away from everything that reminded him of his old life. Of Carly. So he became a Phoenix Coyote.
Play through pain. That's what hockey players are supposed to do, right? But there was no treatment for this. No ice bags, no pills, no rehab. It was unrelenting. Paralyzing.
"I think early on in the season I struggled quite a bit. It was much harder than I thought. Mentally, emotionally, the ups and downs of hockey can be tough by themselves. But to add on the grieving process... at times it was really difficult. If I had a tough game, in the morning I felt pretty low. I started to wonder if I should step away from the game for a bit... if my heart was still in it."
During those tough first few months, Pyatt became good friends with Keith Yandle, the Coyotes star-in-the-making defenceman. They would hang out, go to dinner, and when Pyatt was ready, talk.
"He's a quiet guy, and I didn't really know what was going on inside him. But once he got comfortable, sometimes he'd want to talk about it, and so I'd just listen. That's all you can do is be there to listen.
"I think it helped him. He started to come out of his shell. He likes to laugh, joke around. It's great to see. I'm engaged right now and I couldn't imagine what happened to him happening to me. He's a really strong kid, and a great guy."
As the season wore on, and the Coyotes started winning, hockey started to matter again to Pyatt.
"It was hard early," says Maloney. "The holidays were really hard for him. He sat out some games when he wasn't as good as he needed to be. But, the last month he's been terrific. When he's focused, he's an unstoppable force."
It's been a year now. And Taylor Pyatt is healing. Slowly.
"There was no one day that I was suddenly ready to move on," says Pyatt. "It just comes and goes, and you learn to live with it. I still struggle every day. I still think about Carly every day. But I'm not as emotional as I was. I can smile and laugh about the good times we had. I love playing hockey, and I'm excited about this team and its chances. I'm looking forward to getting that happiness and joy back in my life."
Bruins win tonight, 2-1, and now lead the series 2-1 over the Sabres.
This was one of the most physical games I've seen in a very long time. And Boston Garden was as loud as it has ever been for hockey, beginning in the second minute of the first period all the way to the end!
Go Bruins!!!
^ Glad to see that result.
Now if Montreal would only remember that they are supposed to play hockey and not just show up.
shadows
04-20-2010, 12:43 AM
^ Glad to see that result.
Now if Montreal would only remember that they are supposed to play hockey and not just show up.
Unfortunately, I think that Ovechkin got into the head of Halak somewhat. He was not particularly sharp in the game(hence him getting pulled). Following online at work, I knew the Habs were in trouble when they gave up that shorthanded goal.
The next game is a must-win for the Habs for obvious reasons. Being down 3-1 to Washington would be an almost insurrmountable hole to climb out of.
Varlamov was great in net for Washington, so I imagine that Boudreau(SP?) will elect to go with him for Game #4(the "hot glove" and all that).
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Congrats to Boston for taking Game #3. They played like a team on a mission rather than waiting for the opportunities to pop up for them. They are in an excellent position right now.
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LA beat Vancouver 5-3. Luongo was pulled in the second period. Man, he's been hot and cold ever since the Olympics. He needs to get his act together if they want to make it to the next round. The amount of penalties that they took(and the PP goals they gave up) also needs to be curtailed for Game #4.
The Bruins just beat the Sabres in the 2nd overtime, winning 3-2 after being behind 2-0 at the end of the 2nd period. It's hard to see how they don't advance, even though they have to go back to Buffalo for the next game.
Yay!
^Glad to see this result, mainly because I don't like Buffalo.
shadows
04-22-2010, 12:34 AM
I honestly thought that Montreal had a chance to win this game once they had the 2-1 lead(at the time, they held a 33-18 shot advantage). It seems like the shorthanded goal that Montreal allowed with only 7 seconds left in the second period took all the wind from their sails and woke Washington up.
I don't think that Montreal will be able to come back from a 3-1 game deficit, but I still don't believe that Washington will win it all.
Congratulations to the Bruins again. I was trying to follow the game at work, but I had to go on patrol while they were still down 2-0. I am glad to see that they were able to take it in OT! Buffalo took a penalty in the 2nd OT(too many men on the ice) and it cost them!
I read on tsn.ca that there have been 11 'too many men...' penalties called in the playoffs so far(not sure if this includes any of tonight's games or not).
Vancouver stormed back and beat LA 6-4. Their series is now tied at two games apiece.
I honestly thought that Montreal had a chance to win this game once they had the 2-1 lead(at the time, they held a 33-18 shot advantage). It seems like the shorthanded goal that Montreal allowed with only 7 seconds left in the second period took all the wind from their sails and woke Washington up.
I don't think that Montreal will be able to come back from a 3-1 game deficit, but I still don't believe that Washington will win it all.......
Montreal had a 2 goal lead in the second game of the series. They haven't played hockey since. Sure they've shown up on the ice, but they still haven't played hockey. I too rather doubt that they can come back and win this round. They've already given up.
The Habs have been looking like an entire team of Ovechkins in the Olympics, without the theatrics. :)
That was a LONG Bruins game. I was watching "Food Inc." with my spouse at the time, but I kept flipping back and forth to catch the score.
The Habs have been looking like an entire team of Ovechkins in the Olympics, without the theatrics. :)
That's the truth.
shadows
04-22-2010, 06:57 PM
That was a LONG Bruins game. I was watching "Food Inc." with my spouse at the time, but I kept flipping back and forth to catch the score.
That being said, I wouldn't have it any other way.:) To have a shootout to end a playoff game would destroy any intensity to a game! The overtime periods are awesome! One little mistake can cost so much!
A shootout? More luck than anything. If they ever did bring the shootout into the playoffs, I would honestly think of boycotting the NHL for a while.
......A shootout? More luck than anything. If they ever did bring the shootout into the playoffs, I would honestly think of boycotting the NHL for a while.
I agree. I hate shootouts at any time. It would completely destroy the game if it was introduced for playoff games.
shadows
04-22-2010, 07:07 PM
I agree. I hate shootouts at any time. It would completely destroy the game if it was introduced for playoff games.
Seriously, could you even imagine Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final being decided by a :censored:ing shootout?:eek::eek::eek:
dauls
04-22-2010, 08:07 PM
It seems that the Flyers have had the Devil's number all season long, and it is continuing into the playoffs.
Oh crap! Devils trail the Flyers 3-0 in the 3rd period of a must win Game 5.
Only 15 minutes of the Devils' season left.:frown:
shadows
04-22-2010, 09:14 PM
Oh crap! Devils trail the Flyers 3-0 in the 3rd period of a must win Game 5.
Only 15 minutes of the Devils' season left.:frown:
And those 15 minutes are over.:eek:
The final was 3-0 Philadelphia, and with this victory win the series 4-1. This is the third straight year that the Devils have been eliminated in the first round. The offense for the most part seems to have disappeared in this series for the Devils.
The way things are shaping up, it looks like the Flyers will be facing the Capitals in the next round(barring a miracle comeback from the Habs).
.......(barring a miracle comeback from the Habs).
We both know that's not going to happen.
shadows
04-23-2010, 12:06 AM
We both know that's not going to happen.
That is true. I just didn't want to look like I was making a jab towards the Habs.
Ottawa beat Pittsburgh 4-3 in the 3rd overtime. Even with the victory I believe that Ottawa will lose to the Penguins. Leclaire was great in net for the Senators, so I would imagine that he will be in net for game #6. The average play of Elliott should give merit to that belief, but you never know. Clouston(Ottawa Head Coach) seems to like Elliott and he may have him in net again.
San Jose is smoking Colorado 5-0 with the game almost finished. Barring any unforseen circumstances, it looks like San Jose will be on to the next round(after this game they will hold a 3-2 game advantage). Anderson can't be the only player to show up for a game, and there are too many weapons on the Sharks to stymie them for long. Loathe as I am to say it, but San Jose could make it far this post-season. I think they played well against Phoenix and Vancouver during the regular season, so that would be in their favour, but I am not sure how they did against Detroit or Chicago. Colorado is not going to win any games waiting until the 3rd period to show up to play hockey. 2 shots in the first, 9 shots in the second, and 17 in the third. Not going to get it done. It looks like Nabokov has picked up his game now as well.
Speaking of Chicago, they beat Nashville 3-0 to tie that series up at two games apiece.
jdawg
04-23-2010, 11:57 PM
Go Habs Go!
shadows
04-24-2010, 12:48 AM
The Habs were able to stave off defeat! They are at least going to have one more game at home, which will hopefully motivate the team. If they play like they did in this game, there could actually be a Game #7!
Detroit beat Phoenix 4-1, and now hold a 3-2 game lead. It looks like Phoenix's Cinderalla story is on the brink of becoming a tale of tragedy.;)
Boston was not able to eliminate Buffalo, and they ended up losing 4-1. Lots of penalties in this one! Boston still holds a 3-2 game lead.
Vancouver kicked LA's ass 7-2 and now hold a 3-2 game advantage. If they play like they did tonight, they should be able to eliminate LA in Game #6.
jdawg
04-24-2010, 02:09 AM
I hate the NHL TV structure. I can't watch Canadiens home games because of it. The one hope I had was having Boston beat Buffalo so we can get a game on VS , but that didn't happen. Its fucking stupid as they should just show games on the NHL network like the NBA does with the playoffs .
The Habs were able to stave off defeat! They are at least going to have one more game at home, which will hopefully motivate the team. If they play like they did in this game, there could actually be a Game #7!
It was good to see Montreal come back and win. They have the potential to beat Washington and last night they showed it. I'm glad that they finally decided to play hockey again last night. I read the the report of the game in today's newspaper. The report was written by a reporter with the Canadian Press. The one comment he made that really pissed me off was saying that Montreal stole the game. What a bullshit statement to make. How can a team steal a game?
Detroit beat Phoenix 4-1, and now hold a 3-2 game lead. It looks like Phoenix's Cinderalla story is on the brink of becoming a tale of tragedy.;)
Glad to see this result. I'm not a Detroit fan, but I'm even less of a Phoenix fan. Hockey does not belong in Arizona where and especially since the team is not supported by the people in the area and is a financial drain on any owner while it remains in Arizona.
Boston was not able to eliminate Buffalo, and they ended up losing 4-1. Lots of penalties in this one! Boston still holds a 3-2 game lead.
This was a disappointing result. I wanted to see Boston eliminate Buffalo. Wake up Boston. You can take Buffalo in the next game, but play hockey dammit and stay out of the penalty box.
Vancouver kicked LA's ass 7-2 and now hold a 3-2 game advantage. If they play like they did tonight, they should be able to eliminate LA in Game #6.
Another result that I like.
I hate the NHL TV structure. I can't watch Canadiens home games because of it. The one hope I had was having Boston beat Buffalo so we can get a game on VS , but that didn't happen. Its fucking stupid as they should just show games on the NHL network like the NBA does with the playoffs .
The biggest problem is that the NHL gets such poor ratings in the southern US that the networks won't carry the games.
The biggest problem is that the NHL gets such poor ratings in the southern US that the networks won't carry the games.
Another argument for an NHL that includes no teams in places where hockey cannot be played outdoors on a regular basis as the result of natural conditions.
Back in the mid-19th century, we should have freed the slaves and then let the South secede anyway, in anticipation of the lack of hockey enthusiasm down there. :lol: (Of course, my family was busy gearing up for a different civil war in another part of the world, some decades later.)
shadows
04-24-2010, 07:07 PM
How's this for a serious load of bad luck for Nashville? They have a 4-3 lead and Marian Hossa(Chicago player) receives a 5 minute boarding major. The Blackhawks score shorthanded at 19:46 of the third period and it ends up going to overtime. Hossa's major ends and he jumps out of the penalty box and scores the game winner!
All I can say is "Wow!":eek:
shadows
04-24-2010, 07:08 PM
It looks like Zdeno Chara's 'Instigator' penalty was taken away(it really shouldn't have been one in the first place) so he will NOT be getting suspended for Game #6. Good news for the Bruins!
It looks like Zdeno Chara's 'Instigator' penalty was taken away(it really shouldn't have been one in the first place) so he will NOT be getting suspended for Game #6. Good news for the Bruins!
Obviously, that a-hole Colin Campbell had nothing to do with this outcome!
I've been flipping back and forth between the Ottawa - Pittsburgh game and other shows. Ottawa was leading 1 - 0 at the start of the second period. I came back to the game several minutes later and Ottawa was leading 3 - 0. I watched the game for a couple of minutes and the Penguins scored. Maybe I shouldn't linger so long on the game. I want Ottawa to win this game.
shadows
04-24-2010, 09:43 PM
I've been flipping back and forth between the Ottawa - Pittsburgh game and other shows. Ottawa was leading 1 - 0 at the start of the second period. I came back to the game several minutes later and Ottawa was leading 3 - 0. I watched the game for a couple of minutes and the Penguins scored. Maybe I shouldn't linger so long on the game. I want Ottawa to win this game.
You may as well have watched the game, Ila. Pittsburgh won the game 4-3 in overtime. I don't like Ottawa, so I am glad they are gone. Montreal and Vancouver are still in, and of the three Canadian teams that made it this year, they were the only two I was rooting for anyhow.:)
San Jose is currently ahead 1-0 over Colorado at the end of the first period. San Jose is only outshooting the Avalanche 10-7, so it is still anyone's game.
You may as well have watched the game, Ila. Pittsburgh won the game 4-3 in overtime. I don't like Ottawa, so I am glad they are gone. Montreal and Vancouver are still in, and of the three Canadian teams that made it this year, they were the only two I was rooting for anyhow.:).......
I watched until it was 3 - 3 and then got disgusted with Ottawa. They should have won the game, but they don't seem to understand that if they screen their own goalie then he doesn't have a chance to stop the shots. I wanted Ottawa to win because I don't like Pittsburgh.
shadows
04-24-2010, 09:53 PM
I watched until it was 3 - 3 and then got disgusted with Ottawa. They should have won the game, but they don't seem to understand that if they screen their own goalie then he doesn't have a chance to stop the shots. I wanted Ottawa to win because I don't like Pittsburgh.
The only reason I like Pittsburgh is that they have a fun team to watch. I also really like Crosby(now that his whining has tapered off a bit). He has the chance to become a great player like Gretzky or Lemieux(sp?).
I don't really like Ovechkin's antics(borderline dirty play and does not take any blame for the injuries he has caused so far). He is a dynamic player and can make a game exciting to watch, but there are certain aspects of his game that I do not like. Perhaps he will mature and play with a little more class and I will like him more, but only time will tell with regards to that.
And I don't like Alfredsson.;):p
shadows
04-24-2010, 10:36 PM
San Jose and Colorado are tied 1-1 at the end of the second period.
shadows
04-24-2010, 11:39 PM
San Jose has made it to the second round with a 5-2 victory over Colorado. It wasn't a blowout, as two of the goals were of the empty net variety.
Having reviewed the series as a whole, Colorado did not deserve this series at all. They continually were outshot every game and if not for the play of their goalie most games(or all of them) would have been huge lopsided victories for the Sharks. The Sharks outshot the Avalanche 34-18. I imagine their next opponents will be tougher, and the Sharks will have to get Thornton's line to wake up. The Sharks are pretty deep, though. Their Pavelski line has been stellar the entire series, and I believe it was because of that line that the Sharks were able to win(as Marleau, Heatley, and Thornton have been pretty much invisible for the most part).
Depending on how their series go, the Sharks will probably either face Nashville or Detroit. San Jose VS Detroit would be a fun series to watch. Nashville? Not so much.
shadows
04-26-2010, 08:37 PM
Final score in the Montreal/Washington game.
Montreal won 4-1(4th goal was an empty netter) despite being outshot 54-21. Halak was excellent! Montreal now has all the momentum going into Game #7. I had thought that Washington wasn't going to win the Stanley Cup this year, and if this series plays out the rest of the way like it currently is, I will be correct.:)
The Bruins have made the second round with a 4-3 victory over Buffalo! Now I can watch the rest of the Red Sox - Toronto game.
shadows
04-26-2010, 08:39 PM
Boston beat Buffalo 4-3. Close game, but now the Bruins can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy a couple of days off. Congratulations to the Boston Bruins!:)
shadows
04-26-2010, 08:40 PM
The Bruins have made the second round with a 4-3 victory over Buffalo! Now I can watch the rest of the Red Sox - Toronto game.
Dang it! I was trying to beat you with the good news.:p:lol:
shadows
04-26-2010, 08:47 PM
Looks like the Chicago/Nashville game is going to be a high scoring affair!
4-3 Blackhawks at the end of the first period.
Final score in the Montreal/Washington game.
Montreal won 4-1(4th goal was an empty netter) despite being outshot 54-21. Halak was excellent! Montreal now has all the momentum going into Game #7. I had thought that Washington wasn't going to win the Stanley Cup this year, and if this series plays out the rest of the way like it currently is, I will be correct.:)
The Bruins have made the second round with a 4-3 victory over Buffalo!
Two results tonight that I was hoping for. Now I hope Montreal goes on to win game 7. Halak was hot tonight. When he is playing well he's unbeatable.
shadows
04-26-2010, 10:14 PM
Two results tonight that I was hoping for. Now I hope Montreal goes on to win game 7. Halak was hot tonight. When he is playing well he's unbeatable.
I only hope that Semin and Ovechkin don't get away with their "choppy-choppy" ways on Halak this time(like Ovechkin did in Game #2).
Plus, what the heck was with the three diving calls? The first one was legit, but the next two? It looked like the refs(read: Bettman) tried their damndest to have Washington win with bogus calls. And this is an opinion of a Leaf fan, so no bias here!;)
I'm glad to see that the Bruins advanced. I was able to watch their games. Unfortunately, no Montreal games have been on the tele. I'm estatic that they've taken this series out to seven games, though. I didn't expect that.
Captn Sacto
04-28-2010, 09:15 PM
Can't believe there are no posts about the Montreal Win. Was a heck of an effort, a zillion blocked shots. Enjoyed game and outcome.
Congradulations!!!!!!!
jdawg
04-28-2010, 09:50 PM
I've never had a team to support in the NHL, but after game 2 I felt right at home with the Canadiens. They blew a 3 goal lead in that game, but it still felt right. I wish they had been knocked out of the playoffs because I feel like a Bandwagon idiot even though my support started during a meltdown of historic proportions.
shadows
04-28-2010, 11:21 PM
Can't believe there are no posts about the Montreal Win. Was a heck of an effort, a zillion blocked shots. Enjoyed game and outcome.
Congradulations!!!!!!!
I was at work, otherwise I would have posted about it(and I am certain Ila and GRH will be here shortly;)).:lol:
That was a game that I wanted to watch live. Like somebody said at tsn.ca, you can't spell Ovechkin without CHOKE.;):p:lol:
Congratulations to the Habs.:respect:
shadows
04-28-2010, 11:22 PM
I've never had a team to support in the NHL, but after game 2 I felt right at home with the Canadiens. They blew a 3 goal lead in that game, but it still felt right. I wish they had been knocked out of the playoffs because I feel like a Bandwagon idiot even though my support started during a meltdown of historic proportions.
Don't worry about being considered a bandwagon jumper. You like who you like, and if people don't like it too bad for them.:)
Besides, it's not as if you suddenly became a Penguins fan.;):lol:
I've never had a team to support in the NHL, but after game 2 I felt right at home with the Canadiens. They blew a 3 goal lead in that game, but it still felt right. I wish they had been knocked out of the playoffs because I feel like a Bandwagon idiot even though my support started during a meltdown of historic proportions.
You'd better start learning that annoying "Ole" chant, or Habs fans won't welcome you into their club! :lol:
Sweet!!! Montreal won! I was surprised Montreal was able to take the series to seven games. Then I was even more surprised when they won the series, putting away the number one team in the league! I just wish that I could have gotten some of the Montreal games on the tele. :)
This season, the Bruins have been running a series of TV commercials called "Bruins Hockey Rules." This is the latest one. I thought hockey fans might enjoy it. I can post more if there's interest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zwcknF9VCc
(By the way, a Bruin is a bear ... just in case any of you weren't aware of that. ;) )
Sweet!!! Montreal won! I was surprised Montreal was able to take the series to seven games. Then I was even more surprised when they won the series, putting away the number one team in the league! I just wish that I could have gotten some of the Montreal games on the tele. :)
CBC wasn't carrying the Montreal games. TSN had the broadcast rights for them so you wouldn't have been able to get any Montreal games at all. It looks like you won't get Montreal's next series as TSN has those broadcast rights too. Sorry, GRH, but it looks like you are going to have to move to Canada to watch Montreal.
So, the Bruins will be playing the Flyers in the next round.
Jen, any predictions? I say Boston in 6 games.
shadows
04-29-2010, 10:49 PM
First blood has been drawn in the Detroit/San Jose series. San Jose scored 3 quick goals in the first period and then held on to a 4-3 victory. San Jose outshot Detroit 27-23, which was a far cry from the totals that the Sharks had against Colorado. There were a total of 15 penalties called(all minors), 8 on Detroit and 7 on San Jose.
I think that this series will go back-and-forth. I am going to pick Detroit in 7 games(and that is only due to their playoff experience). I hope that I'll actually be able to catch one or two of the games, as it should be a good series.
shadows
04-29-2010, 10:52 PM
So, the Bruins will be playing the Flyers in the next round.
Jen, any predictions? I say Boston in 6 games.
I have to agree with your prediction, smc, but it is only due to the injuries that Philadelphia has gotten during the first round. That being said, this being the playoffs you never can be certain what will happen and who will step up their game.
I just hope that one of the Flyers don't deliberately try to knock Savard out of the series with a borderline hit. I also hope that Savard's concussion doesn't turn him into the next Eric Lindros, who had to retire early due to concussions.
I have to agree with your prediction, smc, but it is only due to the injuries that Philadelphia has gotten during the first round. That being said, this being the playoffs you never can be certain what will happen and who will step up their game.
I just hope that one of the Flyers don't deliberately try to knock Savard out of the series with a borderline hit. I also hope that Savard's concussion doesn't turn him into the next Eric Lindros, who had to retire early due to concussions.
We are talking about Philadelphia!
CBC wasn't carrying the Montreal games. TSN had the broadcast rights for them so you wouldn't have been able to get any Montreal games at all. It looks like you won't get Montreal's next series as TSN has those broadcast rights too. Sorry, GRH, but it looks like you are going to have to move to Canada to watch Montreal.
Apparently I was wrong. I checked last night and the CBC wasn't carrying the Montreal game tonight, but TSN was. I just turned on TSN and found out that they are carrying an NBA game right now and the Montreal game is on CBC. Your are in luck, GRH, you'll be able to pick up tonight's game. It's on right now.
Tbone
04-30-2010, 07:59 PM
We are talking about Philadelphia!
Cheap shot at my Flyers and after they've come through a series against the Devils.
It's the fans that cause the aggro, not the playing staff.:lol:
Cheap shot at my Flyers and after they've come through a series against the Devils.
It's the fans that cause the aggro, not the playing staff.:lol:
I believe if you have an issue it is with shadows and what he wrote, not my comment.:yes:
But if I understand you correctly, an aggressive body check by a Flyers player on the ice would be caused by a fan?
shadows
04-30-2010, 10:36 PM
Apparently I was wrong. I checked last night and the CBC wasn't carrying the Montreal game tonight, but TSN was. I just turned on TSN and found out that they are carrying an NBA game right now and the Montreal game is on CBC. Your are in luck, GRH, you'll be able to pick up tonight's game. It's on right now.
Judging from the 6-3 final(advantage Pittsburgh), I doubt that GRH would have counted herself lucky to have watched the game.
I don't know if the hit by Cooke on Markov was dirty or not(I was at work so I didn't see the game), but I hope that Markov won't miss a lot of time as he is Montreal's #1 defenseman!
Montreal's PK was atrocious, allowing 4 PP goals to be scored by Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Habs play better in Game #2.
.....Montreal's PK was atrocious, allowing 4 PP goals to be scored by Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Habs play better in Game #2.
Hopefully they show up for game #2.
jdawg
04-30-2010, 11:46 PM
That was a pretty shitty game to watch as a Habs fan. It was obvious they were tired and Halak probably shouldn't of started as he wasn't really in the game.
Tbone
05-01-2010, 08:57 AM
I believe if you have an issue it is with shadows and what he wrote, not my comment.:yes:
Sorry, my mistake, I was meant to quote both of you - shadows for the pop at the Flyers and you for the follow up.
Can't we have a bit of friendly banter here?:innocent:
But if I understand you correctly, an aggressive body check by a Flyers player on the ice would be caused by a fan?
:no::no::no: :confused: I never said that.
The Flyers play the game hard, but fair. The aggro' I was referring to is simply that of the vocal nature from the hard to please Philadelphia (hockey/baseball/football) fans. A tough crowd. Nothing more, nothing less.
:eek: But now I am a bit concerned. Have the Boston Bruins' fans developed a sinister master plan? One where they are able to control the minds of the Flyers players - "I must get a five minute major". Something similar to the trance Ricardo Montalban's character put Reggie "I must kill the Queen" Jackson under in Naked Gun?:lol::lol::lol:
Sorry, my mistake, I was meant to quote both of you - shadows for the pop at the Flyers and you for the follow up.
Can't we have a bit of friendly banter here?:innocent:
:no: :confused: I never said that.
The Flyers play the game hard, but fair. The aggro' I was referring to is simply that of the vocal nature from the hard to please Philadelphia (hockey/baseball/football) fans. A tough crowd. Nothing more, nothing less.
:eek: But now I am a bit concerned. Have the Boston Bruins' fans developed a sinister master plan? One where they are able to control the minds of the Flyers players - "I must get a five minute major". Something similar to the trance Ricardo Montalban's character put Reggie "I must kill the Queen" Jackson under in Naked Gun?:lol::lol::lol:
First of all, chill out. My response regarding shadows was meant in jest.
Second, in the context of my comment about the Flyers, you did indeed hint that an aggressive hit by Philadelphia would be caused by a fan. It may not have been what you meant, but there you have it. I think it's funny, and knowing some Philly fans, it wouldn't surprise me if a Flyers player was, say, confronted at a restaurant and sternly warned that on the ice he better do the bidding of the fans if he knows what's good for him. ;)
As for Flyers fans just being a "tough crowd, well ... I note that within the word "tough" one finds all the letters you need to spell "thug." :lol:
Finally, if the Bruins have developed a sinister master plan that would enable them to do what you write, I would think every hockey fan here would be impressed.
I hope you can take all of this as "friendly banter."
Bruins winning 3-1 with 6:30 left in the 2nd period.
^Correction: 3-2. The Flyers just scored a PP goal that Rask really should not have allowed. And they have another power play now.
This is one-and-tumble hockey game, my friends, even by hockey standards!
^ At least Rask is in the net. Boston has a better than average chance of winning the series if Rask is in goal for all the games. I predict Boston to win in 6 games. Go Boston go, but don't beat Montreal if the two should meet.
^Rask was absolutely phenomenal in the last couple of minutes.
I made the same prediction earlier in the thread. Boston in 6.
Montreal won't be meeting the Bruins if they don't figure out how to kill penalties (see last night's result!).
Boston scored just as I submitted the last post! 4-2 Bruins.
jdawg
05-01-2010, 02:04 PM
Tied game heading to overtime. Decent game.
^ The Bruins defeated the Flyers, 5-4, in overtime, in the first game of their series. Marc Savard scored with 6:08 left in the first overtime. He was playing his first game since the concussion Cooke of the Penguins gave him in March.
Go Boston!!
Montreal won't be meeting the Bruins if they don't figure out how to kill penalties (see last night's result!).
Ouch! The truth hurts.
Ouch! The truth hurts.
Having the goalie show up will be a good start.
shadows
05-02-2010, 12:15 AM
I am sure Boston was happy with the win, but not pleased with what they did to get there. They coughed up the lead and allowed the Flyers to tie up the game. It was nice that Savard scored the winner after having missed so many games.
In the other game of the night, Vancouver smoked Chicago 5-1(Chicago scored their lone goal in the third period on a 5 on 3 PP)! Vancouver exposed the weak link of Chicago...the goaltending. Game #2 should be interesting.
Montreal just beat Pittsburgh 3 - 1. Go Montreal go!!!!
jdawg
05-02-2010, 03:42 PM
Our penalty kill was much better. We shut them down during the last one and had a chance with Gionta on another.
Good stuff and we now have home ice advantage.
sammyjob
05-02-2010, 10:26 PM
Let's go Pens!
shadows
05-03-2010, 12:48 AM
The Sharks hold a 2-0 advantage over the Red Wings now. Pavelski was amazing again. I was surprised that the Sharks were given 10 PPs to Detroit's 3 PPs. Another one goal game, so it's still been a close series. I think if the Sharks win Game #3 it's all over. It looks like the choking can officially be put to rest, as(even though I don't like the Sharks) it has to be said that they are playing some good hockey right now.
k.sucks.you
05-05-2010, 07:24 PM
...I think if the Sharks win Game #3 it's all over. It looks like the choking can officially be put to rest, as(even though I don't like the Sharks) it has to be said that they are playing some good hockey right now.
:yes:
Come from behind to beat Detroit three times? Score two goals in the third period in Joe Louis Arena? That takes a lot of strength! It's a different team this year.
It's the kind of team that wins Stanley Cups.
shadows
05-05-2010, 10:47 PM
:yes:
Come from behind to beat Detroit three times? Score two goals in the third period in Joe Louis Arena? That takes a lot of strength! It's a different team this year.
It's the kind of team that wins Stanley Cups.
I will admit that they are playing great(and will probably beat Detroit 4-0), but the wonderful thing about the playoffs is that almost any team can win(the only team that didn't really have a chance this year was Colorado. They could not score for the life of them, and ran into the San Jose juggernaut in the first round). I don't think that San Jose is a lock to win the Cup but they have a really good chance to make it to the final.
One thing I am sure you will agree with me on is that Detroit took a lot of stupid penalties. That takes the wind out of any team's sails. I'm not saying that it would have made for a different outcome in any of the games, but it certainly would have helped Detroit not to be in the box so much.
I wonder if any of their future opponents will be able to stop Pavelski? He has been amazing so far!
shadows
05-05-2010, 10:50 PM
Boston beat the Flyers 4-1, and now hold a 3-0 game lead. It does not look good for the Flyers!:eek:
shadows
05-07-2010, 01:57 AM
Montreal beat Pittsburgh 3-2 to tie the series up at 2 games apiece! Can Montreal knock off another giant? It looks like it may be possible.
Detroit crushed San Jose 7-1(I thought that Detroit would have won, but I was certainly surprised by the final score.) Detroit played this game like they should have been playing from the start. It is more than likely a case of too little, too late, but you never know with those pesky Wings.
Johan Franzen had a 6 point night, getting 4 goals and 2 assists. Nabokov was shaky from the get-go and was pulled after allowing 5 goals on 9 shots. Saturday should be a kick-ass game!
Bad news on the injury front for Boston(again!). They have lost David Krejci for the remainder of the playoffs with a broken wrist. Bad luck for the Bruins as he was playing excellent in the playoffs.
Jordan Staal was back in the lineup only three days after undergoing surgery for a severed tendon in his foot. Talk about tough! He only had limited ice time, but still....three days!!!:eek::respect:
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-08-2010, 12:22 AM
As long as Detroit fails to make a 3rd straight appearance, all will be good. I hope San Jose takes it all, they've never won the cup let alone make it to the finals.
I was traveling for a few days, but managed to listen to game 3 of the Bruins-Flyers game on the radio while driving (hockey SUCKS on the radio, even when your team wins) and watch game 4 in a pub in Baltimore, Maryland. As I said to the Flyers fans in the pub, you may have won the battle (not allowing a sweep), but you will not win the war (the series). The less-drunk, more-rational ones had no choice but to agree.
I'm looking forward to a Bruins - Canadiens series next, but I'm afraid Montreal is not looking up to the challenge.
shadows
05-09-2010, 01:13 PM
I was traveling for a few days, but managed to listen to game 3 of the Bruins-Flyers game on the radio while driving (hockey SUCKS on the radio, even when your team wins) and watch game 4 in a pub in Baltimore, Maryland. As I said to the Flyers fans in the pub, you may have won the battle (not allowing a sweep), but you will not win the war (the series). The less-drunk, more-rational ones had no choice but to agree.
I'm looking forward to a Bruins - Canadiens series next, but I'm afraid Montreal is not looking up to the challenge.
The Habs only lost Game #5 2-1, so they still have a good chance to take the series. It's certainly possible to beat Pittsburgh too games in a row, as the only "no-doubt" victory for the Penguins so far has been the 6-3 blowout in Game #1.
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Detroit has been eliminated 4 games to 1 by the Sharks. Kudos to the Sharks for not allowing the 7-1 defeat the game before to affect them, as they held the Red Wings to 1 goal(the Sharks won 2-1). From the looks of it, it will be a San Jose/Chicago Western Final. That should be an entertaining, high-scoring series that either team could win.
Vancouver has not been playing well in net, so I am basically counting them out while being down 3 games to 1. Luongo has been quite poor since Game #1 and he is one of the main reasons Vancouver is where they are right now.
sammyjob
05-09-2010, 11:12 PM
Actually, Montreal's only goal came with 30 seconds left. And in their victory in game 4, they were dominated for two periods, and then won on a goal off the skate of Kris Letang. For some reason the Penguins seem to have trouble being motivated except when their backs are to the wall. Talent-wise no one expected the series to last this long (except, I'm sure, Montreal fans).
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-10-2010, 09:16 PM
All is good. San Jose all the way!!!
shadows
05-11-2010, 02:22 AM
Montreal is going to another Game #7! They defeated Pittsburgh 4-3 in Game #6 to force the deciding game. It should be intense.
Boston did not have a very good game at all. They lost 4-0 to Philadelphia and their lead is now 3 games to 2. Brian Boucher got injured in the game(from the sounds of it, it was an injury to his left knee) and was replaced in net by Leighton.
Boston did not have a very good game at all.
That, my friend, is an understatement of epic proportions.
shadows
05-12-2010, 02:00 AM
That, my friend, is an understatement of epic proportions.
Not all of the news is good for Philadelphia. Boucher is done for the playoffs.:eek:
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Vancouver is gone, having lost 5-1 to Chicago(who won the series 4-2). The defense and goaltending for many of the games in this series for Vancouver has not been very good. And because of that, they are now out of the playoffs. San Jose/Chicago. That should be a high-scoring series for sure!
Not all of the news is good for Philadelphia. Boucher is done for the playoffs.:eek:
Just so there's no confusion, Boucher was injured by another one of the Flyers. David Krecji, lost to the Bruins for the rest of the playoffs, was taken out by Philadelphia.
Vancouver is gone, having lost 5-1 to Chicago(who won the series 4-2). The defense and goaltending for many of the games in this series for Vancouver has not been very good. And because of that, they are now out of the playoffs. San Jose/Chicago. That should be a high-scoring series for sure!
I'm cheering for Chicago in this series. I have three reasons for this and I'm sure both shadows and smc can figure out why.
I'm cheering for Chicago in this series. I have three reasons for this and I'm sure both shadows and smc can figure out why.
Am I supposed to state the reasons as I see them? Okay, here goes. ;)
1. You like Chicago-style hot dogs.
2. You share many Americans' dislike of all things Californian.
3. You always root for the underdog, and in an epic wildlife battle between a hawk and a shark it seems likely the shark would win.
No, those aren't the reasons? :frown: How about these?
1. You're hoping for an "Original Six" Stanley Cup final.
2. There shouldn't be a hockey team in a place where hockey can't be played outdoors during an actual hockey season.
3. You think the Canadiens can beat the Blackhawks in the finals.
The only problem with #3 is that the Habs will not be in the finals. :no:
Go BRUINS!!
Am I supposed to state the reasons as I see them? Okay, here goes. ;)
1. You like Chicago-style hot dogs.
2. You share many Americans' dislike of all things Californian.
3. You always root for the underdog, and in an epic wildlife battle between a hawk and a shark it seems likely the shark would win.
No, those aren't the reasons? :frown: How about these?
1. You're hoping for an "Original Six" Stanley Cup final.
2. There shouldn't be a hockey team in a place where hockey can't be played outdoors during an actual hockey season.
3. You think the Canadiens can beat the Blackhawks in the finals.
The only problem with #3 is that the Habs will not be in the finals. :no:
Go BRUINS!!
Let's go with the second set of three. If Montreal wins tonight then they are going all the way and will finish the season with another Stanley Cup.
Let's go with the second set of three. If Montreal wins tonight then they are going all the way and will finish the season with another Stanley Cup.
OLE OLE OLE OLE OLE ...
yuck, I just threw up a little bit in my mouth. :lol:
Montreal just beat Pittsburgh. Bring on Boston (provided that Boston can beat Philadelphia).
Montreal just beat Pittsburgh. Bring on Boston (provided that Boston can beat Philadelphia).
Now, this Bruins fan can only hope that playing in Boston, and it being a game 7 after the Bruins were up 3-0, assures a victory ... because the playing of the Bruins themselves does not instill great confidence.
shadows
05-13-2010, 12:00 AM
Just so there's no confusion, Boucher was injured by another one of the Flyers. David Krecji, lost to the Bruins for the rest of the playoffs, was taken out by Philadelphia.
I knew that.;) I just wanted to mention that losing their goaltender was a bad thing. Of course, it didn't seem to hurt them in Game #6.:eek:
shadows
05-13-2010, 12:03 AM
If I wasn't already rooting for Montreal before(since they are the only Canadian team left, after all), I would be certainly rooting for them now. Having learned that an entire family in Montreal perished after their house dropped into a sinkhole, and that they were die-hard Habs fans, how could I not?
What a terrifying, horrible way to go.:(
Let's go Habs! I'll root for Montreal over Boston any day of the week!
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-14-2010, 04:53 PM
Why are they referred to as the "Habs"? Is there a reason for this moniker or are Canadians just curious folk?
I will say that I was shocked when they beat the Penguins. It just goes to show that hockey playoffs are an entirely different entity than that of any other sport's playoffs. Or the regular season for that matter. Those 16 wins are so difficult to achieve, it's no wonder the intensity level goes to 11 come the end of April.
Why are they referred to as the "Habs"? Is there a reason for this moniker or are Canadians just curious folk?..........
It's short for les habitantes (possible spelling error). If I'm not mistaken it translates as the inhabitants (or possibly settlers). It goes back to the era of when Quebec was referred to as New France.
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-14-2010, 06:02 PM
It's short for les habitantes (possible spelling error). If I'm not mistaken it translates as the inhabitants (or possibly settlers). It goes back to the era of when Quebec was referred to as New France.
So in other words...Canadians are funny.
I kid because I can.
Thanks for the info, now I know.
I'm still rooting for the Sharks.
So in other words...Canadians are funny.
I kid because I can.
Thanks for the info, now I know.
I'm still rooting for the Sharks.
I'm not sure why you say it's funny, but nevertheless ila has given only part of the story.
The translation is correct, but the use of the word habitantes (or habs) to describe the team relates directly to the tenuous relationship the Quebecois have with English Canada. There were many who simply could not stomach the idea of their team being called the Canadiens, even with the French spelling, and so the team kind of adopted two names for its fans. Even the shirt has the "H" for habitantes inside the "C" for Canadiens.
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-14-2010, 07:50 PM
I'm not sure why you say it's funny, but nevertheless ila has given only part of the story.
The translation is correct, but the use of the word habitantes (or habs) to describe the team relates directly to the tenuous relationship the Quebecois have with English Canada. There were many who simply could not stomach the idea of their team being called the Canadiens, even with the French spelling, and so the team kind of adopted two names for its fans. Even the shirt has the "H" for habitantes inside the "C" for Canadiens.
I meant funny as in odd. Not being French or Canadian, the difference in cultures is idiosyncratic to me.
Since becoming a Hockey fan many moons ago, I've always been curious as to why they were commonly referred to as the Habs. I knew the "H" stood for habs and the 'C' for Canadiens, but never knew why. Thanks for the information guys.
By the by, Philly is tied 3-3 with Boston at the end of the 2nd. The Bruins were up 3-0 at one point. Hell, Boston was up 3 GAMES! They only needed one more victory to continue their pursuit. If the Flyers pull off a victory, it will only be the the 4th time ever (not positive here, but I know it's a low number) that a team has been down 3 games and gone on to victory. I think the last time this happened was a series between Colorado and Vancouver. Colorado was in the same boat, up 3, and ended up on the losing end.
Stanley cup playoffs are great to watch even if your team isn't in it, which mine is not. And then...and then, they kick it up another notch for the finals!
Hockey...I love this sport.
By the by, Philly is tied 3-3 with Boston at the end of the 2nd. The Bruins were up 3-0 at one point. Hell, Boston was up 3 GAMES! They only needed one more victory to continue their pursuit. If the Flyers pull off a victory, it will only be the the 4th time ever (not positive here, but I know it's a low number) that a team has been down 3 games and gone on to victory. I think the last time this happened was a series between Colorado and Vancouver. Colorado was in the same boat, up 3, and ended up on the losing end.
It seems just cruel that I, as a Bruins fan, have to be the one to report that the Bruins lost!
Rex is inaccurate about losing after being up 3 game to zero. In the NHL, before tonight, it had happened only twice before, the last time in the 1970s. Never Colorado. I'm too distraught to remember the details.
It's happened only once in baseball, one of the two other U.S.-based sports that has 7-game series. And that was my beloved Red Sox, beating the Yankees after being down 3 games to none in 2004.
Now I'm going to stick my head in the oven.
I remember: 1975 NY Islanders came back from 3-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. 1942 Maple Leafs ... but I can't remember against which team.
Back to the kitchen!
sammyjob
05-14-2010, 08:59 PM
Most people predicted that the defending champion Penguins, with almost the whole team back, would easily make the finals once the Capitals and Devils were eliminated. No one gave Montreal a chance. They have played great. Desire and intestinal fortitude are more important in the Stanley Cup playoffs than in any other sport. The Habs have demonstrated those qualities in abundance. The Penguins seem to have lost their will. Perhaps they are tired and never recovered from the two previous seasons in which the playoffs added a lot of games to the season. Perhaps, remembering too well what it takes to go all the way, they didn't have the heart to make another run. Perhaps they missed Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi. Good luck to the Habs...beat the hated Flyers!
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-14-2010, 09:44 PM
Rex is inaccurate about losing after being up 3 game to zero. In the NHL, before tonight, it had happened only twice before, the last time in the 1970s. Never Colorado. I'm too distraught to remember the details.
I was inaccurate, thank you for pointing out my misconception. It was in 1998, a 3-1 series lead Colorado had over Edmonton, not Vancouver, before giving up.
Carry on smc, you can do it! Just imagine if you were Lebron James. Highly touted as one the the N.B.A.'s premier talents, yet the past two years he's failed to produce an appearance in the conference finals, let alone a championship. I know one man does not make a team, I'm merely stating the fact that losing sucks no matter who you are.
Most people predicted that the defending champion Penguins, with almost the whole team back, would easily make the finals once the Capitals and Devils were eliminated. No one gave Montreal a chance. They have played great. Desire and intestinal fortitude are more important in the Stanley Cup playoffs than in any other sport. The Habs have demonstrated those qualities in abundance. The Penguins seem to have lost their will. Perhaps they are tired and never recovered from the two previous seasons in which the playoffs added a lot of games to the season. Perhaps, remembering too well what it takes to go all the way, they didn't have the heart to make another run. Perhaps they missed Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi. Good luck to the Habs...beat the hated Flyers!
Hated indeed. Sorry Jen.
shadows
05-15-2010, 01:27 AM
It seems just cruel that I, as a Bruins fan, have to be the one to report that the Bruins lost!
Rex is inaccurate about losing after being up 3 game to zero. In the NHL, before tonight, it had happened only twice before, the last time in the 1970s. Never Colorado. I'm too distraught to remember the details.
It's happened only once in baseball, one of the two other U.S.-based sports that has 7-game series. And that was my beloved Red Sox, beating the Yankees after being down 3 games to none in 2004.
Now I'm going to stick my head in the oven.
*places sheet of cookies next to smc's head*
What? I might as well save some time and make some cookies while the oven is already in use. And they're chocolate chip! Yum!:yes::innocent::lol:
In all seriousness, I can't fathom how frustrated you are feeling after all this. Boston had total control of the series and they let it slip through their fingers(take heart that you get a #2 pick from my Leafs, at least:(). Was it due to injuries(they seemed a different team once they lost Krejci) or did they just let their foot off the gas due to the 3-0 game lead? I guess we'll never know for sure, as the players probably don't even know.:eek:
The Conference Finals start on Sunday! I cannot wait!!!:respect::cool::yes:
I'm very disappointed in Boston's loss. I wanted to see a Montreal - Boston conference final.
Was it due to injuries(they seemed a different team once they lost Krejci) or did they just let their foot off the gas due to the 3-0 game lead? I guess we'll never know for sure, as the players probably don't even know.:eek:
I think losing Krejci had a lot to do with the turnaround. He is an important offensive spark, and it did seem to burst the bubble of invincibility.
As for all the other reasons why, well, this is Boston, where nothing is more important to the citizenry than sports and local politics. Therefore, the "why" will be sliced, diced, dissected, mulled over, argued about, and so on, for days and days and weeks and weeks in the newspapers and in the streets, finally abating just in time to start up again when the 2010-2011 hockey season is about ready to open.
I'm very disappointed in Boston's loss. I wanted to see a Montreal - Boston conference final.
You and me both!
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-18-2010, 08:02 PM
The Habs had better do something. Down 3-0, game 2 in the 3rd period, not looking good for them. I know it's still early in the series, but the rope is growing taut.
shadows
05-19-2010, 02:03 AM
The Habs had better do something. Down 3-0, game 2 in the 3rd period, not looking good for them. I know it's still early in the series, but the rope is growing taut.
I think Leighton has taken a page from the Halak that faced Washington in the last two games of that series and his play has shown that.
Philadelphia is playing great hockey right now, and to start the series with two straight shutouts does not bode well for the Habs. It's only two games, and anything can still happen, but Montreal is going to have to play some desperation hockey now(again).
Chicago beat San Jose 4-2, and now hold a 2-0 game advantage. Could it be a Philly/Chicago final?:eek:
At least Montreal won tonight. I hope that they keep it up for three more games in this series.
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-20-2010, 10:35 PM
At least Montreal won tonight. I hope that they keep it up for three more games in this series.
I hope it continues to be a good series. Halak played like the he did in the two previous series. The whole team looked good tonight.
shadows
05-21-2010, 02:55 AM
At least Montreal won tonight. I hope that they keep it up for three more games in this series.
They didn't just win, Ila. They showed that they were not just going to lie down and give up. It was a good game all-around for them tonight, and getting 5 goals off of Leighton after being shut out twice by him will increase Montreal's confidence big time.
I do have one thing I want to say however. I am getting sick and tired of the thugs in Montreal who, in the guise of being Habs fans, decide to loot and pillage whether Montreal wins or loses a series(sometimes even a game). They are not the true fans, and they put the real fans in a bad light. I liken them to the hooligans that show up at soccer games just to pick fights. They don't give a shit about the teams that are playing, they just want to fight. They are not fans, nor are they worthwhile human beings.
I'll step off my soapbox now, but I had to get it off my chest.
I do have one thing I want to say however. I am getting sick and tired of the thugs in Montreal who, in the guise of being Habs fans, decide to loot and pillage whether Montreal wins or loses a series(sometimes even a game). They are not the true fans, and they put the real fans in a bad light. I liken them to the hooligans that show up at soccer games just to pick fights. They don't give a shit about the teams that are playing, they just want to fight. They are not fans, nor are they worthwhile human beings.
I'll step off my soapbox now, but I had to get it off my chest.
shadows, I am very glad that you wrote this -- especially in a post in which you are replying to ila. Personally, I was absolutely horrified tonight when I saw ila tonight on the news among those who had been taken into custody by the Service de police de la Ville de Montr?al, charged with pillaging. They flashed his mugshot on the television here in Boston. See below.
shadows
05-21-2010, 03:34 AM
shadows, I am very glad that you wrote this -- especially in a post in which you are replying to ila. Personally, I was absolutely horrified tonight when I saw ila tonight on the news among those who had been taken into custody by the Service de police de la Ville de Montr?al, charged with pillaging. They flashed his mugshot on the television here in Boston. See below.
They're gonna love that cuddly teddy bear in the joint.:eek:;):lol::p
Since I haven't caught Montreal on the tele, I haven't kept up with them very well. But I'm estatic to hear that they won recently!
.......I do have one thing I want to say however. I am getting sick and tired of the thugs in Montreal who, in the guise of being Habs fans, decide to loot and pillage whether Montreal wins or loses a series(sometimes even a game). They are not the true fans, and they put the real fans in a bad light. I liken them to the hooligans that show up at soccer games just to pick fights. They don't give a shit about the teams that are playing, they just want to fight. They are not fans, nor are they worthwhile human beings.
I'll step off my soapbox now, but I had to get it off my chest.
I read a news story about the hooligans in Montreal. Apparently the ones who start all the problems don't even go to the games. They show up on the streets after the games are over and then when there are still lots of people around, to use as cover, the hooligans start their looting and vandalizing. A lot of them have been identified because of video surveillance. I would like to see these jerks caught and put away for a long time.
I read a news story about the hooligans in Montreal. Apparently the ones who start all the problems don't even go to the games. They show up on the streets after the games are over and then when there are still lots of people around, to use as cover, the hooligans start their looting and vandalizing. A lot of them have been identified because of video surveillance. I would like to see these jerks caught and put away for a long time.
Well, since you avoided any reference to your mugshot posted above, shall we assume that your post constitutes your opening defense in the Municipal Court? ;)
Well, since you avoided any reference to your mugshot posted above, shall we assume that your post constitutes your opening defense in the Municipal Court? ;)
Legal counsel told me not to say a thing as anything I say can and will be used against me.
Legal counsel told me not to say a thing as anything I say can and will be used against me.
Very wise advice. Remember that since this will be a Ville de Montreal court, it will be very important to pronounce everything correctly. More important, in fact, than what you actually say.
Oh, and wear a Habs shirt. That is usually good for a reduced sentence, or so I've heard.
Tranny Sore-Ass Rex
05-21-2010, 11:51 PM
Unless San Jose can pull off a Philadelphia, Chicago will win the West. :(
shadows
05-22-2010, 02:51 AM
I read a news story about the hooligans in Montreal. Apparently the ones who start all the problems don't even go to the games. They show up on the streets after the games are over and then when there are still lots of people around, to use as cover, the hooligans start their looting and vandalizing. A lot of them have been identified because of video surveillance. I would like to see these jerks caught and put away for a long time.
You and I both know the justice system sucks ass here in Canada, so I doubt any significant punishment will be handed out to these "poor misguided youths".:censored::(
shadows
05-22-2010, 02:54 AM
Unless San Jose can pull off a Philadelphia, Chicago will win the West. :(
I honestly don't think that they will. They played a pretty good game for the most part, and they still lost(the game could have gone either way) 3-2 in overtime. With Heatley forgetting that the Western finals are on(I think he and Thornton are both still in San Jose, mentally at least), the Sharks have a massive hill to climb.
Montreal just couldn't get anything going today. Major bummer.
shadows
05-23-2010, 03:47 AM
It has been feast or famine for Montreal this series. Of course, it has been famine for three games, while the feasting only lasted one game.
Getting shut out in three games of a series. Has that ever happened before?:eek:
I honestly don't think they will be coming back from this 3-1 game deficit.:(
It has been feast or famine for Montreal this series. Of course, it has been famine for three games, while the feasting only lasted one game.
Getting shut out in three games of a series. Has that ever happened before?:eek:
I honestly don't think they will be coming back from this 3-1 game deficit.:(
Don't count them out yet. It's always possible for them to take the next three games.
A Black Hawks - Flyers series may, finally, settle one thing: the age-old dispute over whether the Philly cheesesteak or the Chicago Italian beef sandwich is better.
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