Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Hedman is a cupman.

[Anguyen92]

They didn't actually make it past the 1st round in 2019.  They lost in Game 7 to the Sharks as a result to a pretty darn controversial penalty that was a major which led the Sharks to scoring 4(!) PP goals on that major penalty in the 3rd to take the lead.  Funny how that wasn't even the end of the twist to that game since the Knights tied it to force OT and then the Sharks won in OT.

The Canucks probably wished they had that magic on the Ryan Reaves major today, but that team wasn't going to score on this night.

[jingle.boy]

Yeah... Canucks were flat and lacked energy last night.  Guess they blew their load just to get to game 7.  Demko was still off the charts excellent, but that offense was awful.  1 shot on a 5-min PP??

@ Nick...no, I predict a low-scoring 3-2 win - probably for the Isles.  Maybe 4-2 if they get an EN.

[hunnus2000]

DALLAS STARS BABY!!!!   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKqwX_nTy5c

[Dittomist]

That was one crazy game yesterday between Dallas and Colorado, especially the 3rd period! I couldn't believe how close the Stars came to winning it in the dying seconds. I was rooting for them just because no fan base deserves to see their team lose in Game 7 Overtime in the 2nd round two years in a row. It's going to be one hell of a series against Vegas! 

[Nick]

Ugh. Flyers took a step back this game. There were flashes in the 2nd from them, but unless they come out as a dominant team in the 3rd the season is over for them.

[TAC]

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers are Philly Bound.

[Nick]

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers are Philly Bound.

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. At Least Flyers Could Push to Seven Games

[TAC]

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers are Philly Bound.

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. At Least Flyers Could Push to Seven Games

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers would've been swept by Tampa and the Bruins would've beat the Islanders in 5.

[jingle.boy]

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers are Philly Bound.

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. At Least Flyers Could Push to Seven Games

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers would've been swept by Tampa and the Bruins would've beat the Islanders in 5.

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Leafs still suck more (most)

[Nick]

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Flyers are Philly Bound.

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. At Least Flyers Could Push to Seven Games

Official '19-'20 NHL Thread - v. Bruins would've beat the Islanders in 5.

Now you're getting a little delusional.

[TAC]

Nah, not at all. Nothing against the Islanders, but they ain't Tampa. I guess we'll find out next round. That series will not see a game 6.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Welp. My bracket is fucked.

[gmillerdrake]

Nah, not at all. Nothing against the Islanders, but they ain't Tampa. I guess we'll find out next round. That series will not see a game 6.

No one is beating Tampa. I’ve held that belief since the start of the tournament.

[TAC]

Victor Hedman is a fucking beast and is easily a Top 5 player in the league. The best d man for sure.

[jingle.boy]

Victor Hedman is a fucking beast and is easily a Top 5 player in the league. The best d man for sure.

Without a doubt.  Kucherov's status will play a big role in the series.  If he's back, Tampa should roll right over the Isles.  If not, that's one less threat to have to stifle, and maybe the Isles could get a couple of wins.  Goaltending edge is definitely in Tampa's favour.  Still, never underestimate the power of a strong defensive scheme.

I'd be stunned if it goes to 6 or 7 games, but in the quest for Lord Stanley's mug, anything can happen.

[TAC]

I'd be stunned if it goes to 6 or 7 games, but in the quest for Lord Stanley's mug, anything can happen.

Confirmed: 7 game series.

[jingle.boy]

I'd be stunned if it goes to 6 or 7 games, but in the quest for Lord Stanley's mug, anything can happen.

Confirmed: 7 game series.

Well, I at least got the Isles right!  And 4 goals with an EN... so

[TAC]

Pretty sure you picking the Isles was a favor to Nick.

[jingle.boy]

Pretty sure you picking the Isles was a favor to Nick.

I've never performed any favours for Nick!   

[goo-goo]

Kind of feel bad for Stamkos: generational talent marred by catastrophic injuries. Hope the Lightning win the series so Stamkos can hopefully play.

[Nick]

Well tonight's game is pretty much going as expected.

[jingle.boy]

Manhandling them.

[jingle.boy]

Which team sucked worse yesterday ... the Raptors or the Islanders?  I haven't watched the game summary, but I heard the Bolts didn't miss a shot on net until 1 minute to go in the 3rd?!?!?   

[TAC]

Really nice article on Rick Bowness. He's the reason I'm rooting for Dallas.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/hockey-s-kevin-bacon-playoffs-are-6-degrees-of-rick-bowness/ar-BB18Wyxx?ocid=hplocalnews

[Anguyen92]

How many lives must this Dallas Stars team have?  Won another series clinching game while behind.  This time in 5 games after being down 2-0 in the 3rd to the Golden Knights.

Even though I should hate this team because of Corey Perry, at least, they got an intense goal song that was created from Pantera.  Most tilting goal song ever?  The Blackhawks one.  It's frustrating to hear it if they score on your team on their ice, but it's funny to hear it when the Blachhawks scores on a team you hate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af8_9NP5lyw

[TheCountOfNYC]

How many lives must this Dallas Stars team have?  Won another series clinching game while behind.  This time in 5 games after being down 2-0 in the 3rd to the Golden Knights.

Even though I should hate this team because of Corey Perry, at least, they got an intense goal song that was created from Pantera.  Most tilting goal song ever?  The Blackhawks one.  It's frustrating to hear it if they score on your team on their ice, but it's funny to hear it when the Blachhawks scores on a team you hate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af8_9NP5lyw

This may be my bias, but I think the Rangers goal song is up there. I guess it’s because my family lives and breathes New York Rangers hockey (hell my sister and brother in law even made their wedding reception entrance to the song), but hearing a sold out MSG chant along to the words is absolutely amazing.

[hunnus2000]

GO STARS!

Puck off!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKqwX_nTy5c

[gmillerdrake]

How many lives must this Dallas Stars team have? 

It started with Covid saving their season. They were 14 pts behind the Blues (two games in hand so lets pretend they win both it's 10pts)......multiple injured players and heading for a certain first round bounce. Then covid happened and gave them and every team new life.

They made the best of it I suppose......and I still believe that the winner of their series last year with the Blues was going to be the Cup Champ....so, good for them getting back to it.

[pg1067]

Even though I should hate this team because of Corey Perry, at least, they got an intense goal song that was created from Pantera.  Most tilting goal song ever?  The Blackhawks one.  It's frustrating to hear it if they score on your team on their ice, but it's funny to hear it when the Blachhawks scores on a team you hate.

Ok...I have to flip you a finger for putting that fucking song in my head!!!!!   

Ok...I'm better now...maybe....

I was pulling for Dallas because the Stars are a less heinous option than the team whose existence killed the Frozen Fury.

The SCF will be even more anticlimactic for me because I neither like nor dislike either Dallas or Tampa Bay (it'll be a slightly different story if the Islanders pull off a miracle comeback).

[hunnus2000]

The Stars path to the Cup has been freaking nutso! They get rid of their head coach mid-season. They lose their starting goalie and then the covids hit and when they started back up in the bubble, they looked horrible. You can't script this pout any better and you could tell that Vegas was exasperated.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Tampa vs Dallas is official.

[Nick]

I changed the thread title as a quick little quip, but then immediately thought, when was the last time the Finals was fought by two teams even remotely this far South?

[Nick]

I changed the thread title as a quick little quip, but then immediately thought, when was the last time the Finals was fought by two teams even remotely this far South?

Just looked, and the answer is never.

Every time the Bolts, Kings, Anaheim, etc have been in the finals it's always been against a much further north team.

[Anguyen92]

The two Dallas finals appearances prior to this was against Buffalo and New Jersey.  Pretty far northeast.

Kings: Rangers and Devils
Ducks: Devils and Senators
Bolts: Flames and Blackhawks
Coyotes: Never

Yeah, I think the closest distance a southern team played in the finals prior to this year was in 2015.  Bolts/Blackhawks.

[SchecterShredder]

Florida /Colorado in '97 was a fairly Southern final