Hockey 2010-2011

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Here are the scores for tonight's games:

1. Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 3-0. Even without Crosby or Malkin, the Pens took it to TB. They were also able to shut down Lecalvier, St. Louis, and Stamkos, which goes a long way towards a series victory. If they can keep that up, it should be a short series.

I think Pittsburgh will win in 5 games.

2. Washington beat New York 2-1 in the 1st OT. Semin scored the winner, his first goal in 14 playoff games(he last scored a goal two years ago).

Even though Washington won this game 2-1, I think the Rangers will win in 6 games.

3. Detroit beat Phoenix 4-2. Detroit has played well against the Coyotes this year( I believe), so I think they will take this series in 5 games.

There are two other games still being played.

Vancouver leads Chicago 2-0 with 15:50 left in the third period. Vancouver is outshooting Chicago 30-24.

Nashville is leading Anaheim 3-0 after two periods. Nashville is outshooting Anaheim 22-16. I think that Ray Emery will be getting the call in game #2, as Dan Ellis is not playing as sharp as he should be.

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hello.... is this mic on?
what happend to all the hockey fans?
For the most part the playoffs has had some good games
The RANGERS and FLYERS have finaly shownen some life, the BLACKHAWKS are getting the day lights knocked out of em and stay playing the shark theme from Jaws as they are devouring the KINGS, The Pens and Lighting are pretty evenly matched shame the PENS are missing Crosby and Malkin, and the PREDS are feasting on DUCKS but i have to admit the series i like the best is the REDWINGS vs Coyotes and last but not least are the BRUINS having trouble agianst the CANDIANS all in all most have been fun games to watch so why all the silence?
Flyersfan Jen

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Originally Posted by transjen

hello.... is this mic on?
what happend to all the hockey fans?
For the most part the playoffs has had some good games
The RANGERS and FLYERS have finaly shownen some life, the BLACKHAWKS are getting the day lights knocked out of em and stay playing the shark theme from Jaws as they are devouring the KINGS, The Pens and Lighting are pretty evenly matched shame the PENS are missing Crosby and Malkin, and the PREDS are feasting on DUCKS but i have to admit the series i like the best is the REDWINGS vs Coyotes and last but not least are the BRUINS having trouble agianst the CANDIANS all in all most have been fun games to watch so why all the silence?
Flyersfan Jen

Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but I'm depressed about the Bruins. Losing Chara for Game 2 was huge, and it's still not clear he's over his virus and available for tonight.

But at least the Red Sox are starting to do well!

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A big, big win for the Bruins at the Bell Centre tonight, taking down the Habs 4-2. There's still life left!

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Originally Posted by smc

A big, big win for the Bruins at the Bell Centre tonight, taking down the Habs 4-2. There's still life left!

I feel that Boston got lucky due to the way they played the 3rd period. Plus, Bergeron should have been called for interference or tripping right before the Bruins scored their 3rd goal(Price totally blew that one! Wow!).

Game 4 should be a close one. It will be a 1-goal game, but I think that Montreal will pull off the victory.

Vancouver will probably sweep their series. I don't think that Torres hit was suspension-worthy, but it's not like he is a huge factor for Vancouver anyhow. Jonathan Toews did not give any credit to Vancouver at all, which I have to totally disagree with. If Vancouver was such a beatable team(like Toews seems to think), why do they have a 3-0 game lead? Show some respect to your opponents sometimes, as disrespecting them like this just shows how out-to-lunch you are!

Detroit won again 4-2. They are probably going to sweep the series, and then the Coyotes can concentrate on going back to where they belong...Winnipeg.

Philadelphia won 4-2, and it was a pretty chippy game(not too surprising), giving them a 2-1 series lead.

Pittsburgh won their game 3-2 and now hold a 2-1 series lead. I think Kunitz from Pittsburgh and Downie from Tampa Bay are both going to be getting suspensions for their hits(Downie left his feet and Kunitz elbowed someone in the head).

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I just don't forsee the Kings getting past the Sharks, i see the Kings being sircled around they are putting up a fight but the Sharks will win in the end hence i say start playing that shark theme from jaws http://youtu.be/e3mKAKPYh6k
Flyersfan Jen

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Originally Posted by transjen

I just don't forsee the Kings getting past the Sharks, i see the Kings being sircled around they are putting up a fight but the Sharks will win in the end hence i say start playing that shark theme from jaws
Flyersfan Jen

I respect your opinion Jen, but I have to disagree. San Jose hasn't looked unbeatable to me. I think either team can make it to the second round, as neither of them are overly dominant. I think, after the two games already played, that the series will go to 7 games and that it will be a battle.

As for game 3, played in LA, I think LA will take it 4-2.

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Originally Posted by transjen

I just don't forsee the Kings getting past the Sharks, i see the Kings being sircled around they are putting up a fight but the Sharks will win in the end ...

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Jen.

Sometimes I cry, drink, and hate myself for loving hockey. Saturday was one of those times...


The Sharks took some stupid retaliation penalties early, then got out of rhythm. Everyone tried to individually do everything: Murray driving in and shooting, Clowe taking 2:25 shift, etc. That just makes things worse. Couple a persistently questionable PK and about ten minor penalties, with some lackluster D during 5-5 and we were doomed.

There is no bad team in the Pacific and I do think the Kings *could* get past the Sharks. I still think the Sharks are *better* overall and in a seven game series, we should take them out. Having a tough first round doesn't bode well for a cup run, but it's what I expected from the start. I expect to face the Wings, then Vancouver, then the east. Ouch.

Sharks in six...!

I have been surprised that the B's didn't put up more of a fight. I suppose the Wings are always a force in the playoffs, but I'd expected Phoenix to win a couple of games.

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Originally Posted by shadows

I feel that Boston got lucky due to the way they played the 3rd period. Plus, Bergeron should have been called for interference or tripping right before the Bruins scored their 3rd goal(Price totally blew that one! Wow!).

Gee, I wonder what the score would have been had Boston had two or three additional power-play opportunities because the Habs were called for the two or three obvious away-from-the-puck hits that were ignored by those men who issue penalties, presumably some sort of hometown "discount."

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The comeback of the year. Not since 1985 has a team come back from 4-0 to win in the playoffs (North Stars). Seto gets the win in OT!

Sharks play well in the first, but a few mistakes and they're down 3-0. Another goal early in the second and it's 4-0. Nitty goes in for Niemi. Sharks score two. Kings again. Sharks 3 more, all that in the second! Score is 5-5 at full time after a scoreless third!

Insane. Really unbelievable. You've never seen it. I've never seen it. Beautiful!

Let's win the next two in the most boring and straightforward way!
Fear the Fin Baby!

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No sweep for Vancouver. They lost, and the lost ugly! 7-2 ugly as a matter of fact. They'll just have to pick themselves up, dust off the ice shavings from where they fell face-first, and try again at home in game #5.

LA had a total meltdown. They were ahead 4-0 and then ended up losing 6-5 in OT. San Jose has a 2-1 game lead now, and I think that LA is probably going to not win another game. They had a chance to make a statement, and they made it. Just not the one that they wanted to make. Two ugly games in one night! Wow!

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Originally Posted by transjen

hello.... is this mic on?
what happend to all the hockey fans?
For the most part the playoffs has had some good games
The RANGERS and FLYERS have finaly shownen some life, the BLACKHAWKS are getting the day lights knocked out of em and stay playing the shark theme from Jaws as they are devouring the KINGS, The Pens and Lighting are pretty evenly matched shame the PENS are missing Crosby and Malkin, and the PREDS are feasting on DUCKS but i have to admit the series i like the best is the REDWINGS vs Coyotes and last but not least are the BRUINS having trouble agianst the CANDIANS all in all most have been fun games to watch so why all the silence?
Flyersfan Jen

Well, with Toronto not making the playoffs my interest has waned a little.

I should add that LA and San Jose are tied at 1 game apiece. San Jose won their first game 3-2 in OT and lost their second game 4-0. I wouldn't call that devouring the Kings Jennifer.