It's a shame. We needed one goal, any goal so that we didn't need to pull Demko. Well- it very often felt like an overmatched series kept in by our goal tending many a time. We put up a good fight and went down swinging.

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

September 06 2020 03:36 GMT

#207

vegas had a longer break than the canucks between series and guys like toffoli, myers, miller and our all star d-man are playing injured

the shot count tells the story in who was more fatigued

the NHL is fucking stupid and gave no explanation for why they scheduled 5 games in 7 nights

TT1

Canada10014 Posts

September 06 2020 04:16 GMT

#208

should be an easy Stanley Cup win for Tampa, assuming no usual choke job

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United States3161 Posts

September 06 2020 05:12 GMT

#209

With any luck, the extra week off for Tampa got McDonagh healthy enough that they don't have to run 11 F/7 D again. The way that the Islanders make life difficult and painful in the crease/slot/dangerous parts of the ice isn't gonna let them get away with double-shifting guys, especially if they have another Kucherov-like incident where they get bumped down to 10 F. And the 3rd line absolutely has to keep clicking for them to have any chance, it would be nice if the Cirelli/Johnson/Killorn line showed up with a little bit more impact for the series, too.

KobraKay

Portugal4252 Posts

September 06 2020 08:44 GMT

#210

On September 06 2020 13:16 TT1 wrote:
should be an easy Stanley Cup win for Tampa, assuming no usual choke job

Dont jinx it pleaasseeee xD

This core group has been close for a very long time and more and more im convinced that it will one of those teams that will end up always being close but never get it.

Back in 2004 it was not that easy to get NHL games and/or info around here so I didnt experience it the proper way. Im still hoping for a win now and being able to follow it in more detail

CorsairHero

Canada9491 Posts

September 15 2020 03:26 GMT

#211

Thank you Stars for wrecking the VGK

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4041 Posts

September 15 2020 12:33 GMT

#212

Bolts - Stars should be a fun finals. Please Bolts, don't screw this up and finish Isles.

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4041 Posts

September 18 2020 06:07 GMT

#213

Hellz yeah, gotem. Finals starts Saturday, I'm so excited! Gogo Bolts, its about time

KobraKay

Portugal4252 Posts

September 18 2020 12:53 GMT

#214

TAMPA! Hype! Let's gogogogo

Was very afraid of a 3-1 blow up into 3-4, glad they close it out without a game 7. Now 2 days to rest before going against dallas.

Im confident! Hope Point comes back into stride for g1.

polgas

Canada1765 Posts

September 18 2020 18:16 GMT

#215

Dallas is an underdog in this, although healthier than Tampa. I'm leaning towards Tampa winning although I have been wrong 50% of the time this year.

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

September 19 2020 00:28 GMT

#216

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polgas

Canada1765 Posts

September 19 2020 03:56 GMT

#217

yup, but its good to be surprised every now and then.

Harris1st

Germany7088 Posts

September 22 2020 08:28 GMT

#218

Congratz to Draisaitl! If only he and McJesus had a team to play with

www.nhl.com

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4041 Posts

September 22 2020 09:01 GMT

#219

dang the finals deliver. Holy shit are we for a treat boyz. Its got everything - the goalies, the physicality, the emotions, the goals, the powerplays, the game misconducts and so on. Also, Joe Pavelski has a real shot to get the Cup, that would make a beautiful story. On the other hand, how fucking lucky/smart would Pat Maroon appear if Bolts win!