NHL (2021-2022) v. Congrats Avs. Jack Johnson is a Stanley Cup Champion.

[gmillerdrake]

Blues had control of the first period until two pretty weak penalty calls resulting in two PP goals.

[KevShmev]

That was an epic comeback by Toronto. 

Blues good for much of the period, but a couple of PP goals, and they trail 2-1.  Neither goal was his fault, but Binngington looks like a hot mess back there. 

[LudwigVan]

Kaprizov is filthy.

[gmillerdrake]

Kaprizov is filthy.

While this is true it’s also utter BS that if you even come close to skating in his personal space a penalty gets called on your team…..so, while yes he’s filthy it’s also horse shit that you can’t touch the dude.

[jingle.boy]

That was an epic comeback by Toronto. 

Blues good for much of the period, but a couple of PP goals, and they trail 2-1.  Neither goal was his fault, but Binngington looks like a hot mess back there.

Leafs were slapped around in the first, and Campbell made some top-shelf saves to keep the team in it, and give them time to get their shit together. 3 goals in the third against Tampa was most impressive. Vasilevsky has given up at least 3 goals in all 5 games.    And an .840 save percentage tonight. 

[jingle.boy]

That was an epic comeback by Toronto St Louis. 

[gmillerdrake]

Gritty road win by the Blues. Binnington was shaky in the first period but looked pretty sharp in 2 and 3. Hopefully they can get it done at home on Thursday.

[KevShmev]

There is no two ways about it: the Blues completely pantsed the Wild in that 3rd period. They outscored them 3-0, and I am not sure it was even that close.

[gmillerdrake]

That was an epic comeback by Toronto St Louis. 

 

Controlled the 5v5 play. Only momentum Wild has was the two PPs they were given in first period. I’ll take it!

[SchecterShredder]

Here's hoping the oil can finish off their comeback tonight.  That was a doozy of a third period.

[SchecterShredder]

For fuck sake...

[Anguyen92]

All right, aside from the fact that the special teams has burned the Kings in the 3rd period, thank goodness the OT was short and easy and dominated by the Kings.

[jingle.boy]

There is no two ways about it: the Blues completely pantsed the Wild in that 3rd period. They outscored them 3-0, and I am not sure it was even that close.

A truly "natural" hattie by Tarasenko - 3 straight goals on 3 shots.

Shame about the Oil.  The deserved a better fate with that OT.

[jingle.boy]

Calder - Bunting, Zegras, Seider.  I think the solid money is on Seider ... but I think Bunting should get serious consideration (despite his age).  Some will say that "well, he played with Marner and Matthews"... to which I counter that Hyman did as well, and didn't put up the kind of numbers Bunting did.

But Seider is likely to win it.

[pg1067]

That Kings game was nerve wracking!  For the first time in at least a few years, I got together with some friends at a bar to watch.  Not particularly crowded, and only a couple other groups were interested in the game.  Felt a LOT like game 1, except Edmonton seemed a bit more timid.  Feeling pretty good after 2, but then the Kings special teams let us down in the 3rd.  After the tying goal, we had to leave because the parking lot we used closes at 10pm.  Listening to the last 4 minutes of regulation on the way home was pretty white-knuckle.  It felt like the Kings were THIS close to yacking it away.  Got home during the OT intermission and turned on the TV.  Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long.  Kings absolutely controlled the OT.  First shift almost entirely in the Oilers' zone, and BOOM...Adrian Kempe absolutely schooled McDavid, Duncan "Yeah...Right...I'm One of the 100 Greatest Players in NHL History" Keith and, finally, Mike Smith.  Thing of beauty.

Need to close it out tomorrow!

[SoundscapeMN]

Minnesota sports are jinxed (sans for The Lynx).

But that's nothing new.

[romdrums]

Calder - Bunting, Zegras, Seider.  I think the solid money is on Seider ... but I think Bunting should get serious consideration (despite his age).  Some will say that "well, he played with Marner and Matthews"... to which I counter that Hyman did as well, and didn't put up the kind of numbers Bunting did.

But Seider is likely to win it.

Seider better win it.  Wings fans need some consolation after getting shafted in the draft lottery once again.

[jingle.boy]

Calder - Bunting, Zegras, Seider.  I think the solid money is on Seider ... but I think Bunting should get serious consideration (despite his age).  Some will say that "well, he played with Marner and Matthews"... to which I counter that Hyman did as well, and didn't put up the kind of numbers Bunting did.

But Seider is likely to win it.

Seider better win it.  Wings fans need some consolation after getting shafted in the draft lottery once again.

Um... with all due respect.  Boo-fucking-hoo.    I think a quarter century of playoffs and cup contention doesn't leave much room for sympathy for Detroit hockey fans.

[pg1067]

Calder - Bunting, Zegras, Seider.  I think the solid money is on Seider ... but I think Bunting should get serious consideration (despite his age).  Some will say that "well, he played with Marner and Matthews"... to which I counter that Hyman did as well, and didn't put up the kind of numbers Bunting did.

But Seider is likely to win it.

Seider better win it.  Wings fans need some consolation after getting shafted in the draft lottery once again.

Being the team with the 8th worst record picking 8th = shafted?!  Holy hell...I guess I forgot to be outraged in 2021 and 2017...to say nothing of 2019.   

[pg1067]

Darnell Nurse suspended for game 6 tomorrow.

[pg1067]

And here’s Nurse from the previous game.  Is Raffi Torres a special advisor for Edmonton or something?  Fuckin’ A….

[jingle.boy]

Darnell Nurse suspended for game 6 tomorrow.

Seems about right.  That was a little dirty.

[Anguyen92]

And here’s Nurse from the previous game.  Is Raffi Torres a special advisor for Edmonton or something?  Fuckin’ A….

Nurse is becoming a marked man against the Danault line.  The post-goal trip on Moore.  The trip on Grundstrom (where Grundstrom really did a great job hustling to fend Nurse off before the trip) before the goal.  The headbutt on Danault.

[KevShmev]

Seider better win it.  Wings fans need some consolation after getting shafted in the draft lottery once again.

This is shtick, right?   

[KevShmev]

I turned on the Pens/Rangers 40 seconds into the game, and Pittsburgh was already on a 2-man advantage.  I was like, damn, what the hell happened in those first 40 seconds? 

[TheCountOfNYC]

I’m exhausted and there’s still one period left.

[KevShmev]

I don't even have a rooting interest in this Pitt/NYR game, and it's giving me a heart attack. 

[TheCountOfNYC]

IT’S NOT OVER YET!!! WE’RE STILL ALIVE!!!

[TAC]

Not saying that I wouldn't want Matthew Tkachuk on my team, but some really needs to kick his ass.

[KevShmev]

I am happy the Rangers won simply because I didn't want the series to end.  I am a greedy sports fan. More hockey!!

And what a collapse by the Capitals.

[jingle.boy]

I am happy the Rangers won simply because I didn't want the series to end.  I am a greedy sports fan. More hockey!!

That second period was bonkers!

And what a collapse by the Capitals.

Florida’s been doing this all year. No lead is sad against them.

[Anguyen92]

And in the battle of who can outstrangle the other in a tight game, round 5 goes to Flames.  Let's see if the Stars pull it together for their goalie in Game 6.  Otherwise, it will be a frustrating offseason for the Stars.

[Hyperplex]

Um... with all due respect.  Boo-fucking-hoo.    I think a quarter century of playoffs and cup contention doesn't leave much room for sympathy for Detroit hockey fans.

This. As a Detroit fan (who has admittedly nearly completely retreated from viewership), there's nothing to be sympathetic about. 25 years of relative success and 4 championships come at a cost; so what?

This is shtick, right?   

One would hope.

[King Postwhore]

Well, do or die tonight for the B's and I will be there with the Callahan boys. 

[jingle.boy]

Well, do or die tonight for the B's and I will be there with the Callahan boys.

I'm torn Joe.  I want them to win for the Princeshmegland, but it's still the Bruins.