NHL Thread

[Spanky99]

 

LOL... that doesn't help, it just reminds me of the collapse in the final 10 minutes in game 7 against the Bruins leading 4-1...

[JG34]

LOL... that doesn't help, it just reminds me of the collapse in the final 10 minutes in game 7 against the Bruins leading 4-1...

 

Ya, don't think I'll ever forget that. This team is better, though! They're just doing the typical Leafs thing and making us sweat!

[Dick_Pole]

I wouldn't be too worried. Columbus has been a wreck recently. Save Andersen for that game.

[Horses Fart]

2-0 Bolts....... Mfers!

[JuniorFelix]

Apparently Sergachev is going to play for the Habs tonight as an emergency callup.

 

 

I know this place harbors a legion of Canadiens fans

[z3r0s]

there's a few of us around here

[Spanky99]

Ottawa's up 2-0 after 2... looks like they'll clinch 2nd in the Atlantic.

[Boxcar]

So the Leaves are back under .500 now, and will likely make the playoffs after losing more games than they've won.

 

I don't really understand why hockey fans are so keen to see objectively mediocre teams compete to be named the league champions. The 3 month long playoffs are fun, too.

 

I'm rooting for the Lightning!

[z3r0s]

NHL playoffs are too long, but its been this way for quite a while so what do you do.

What they should be doing is starting the playoffs earlier. I can't get up to watch hockey when its f***ing nice outside.

[Laika]

The point system is stupid, sure, but the NHL has the best playoffs of any of the major sports.

[Spanky99]

Sens clinch 2nd... Lets Go Caps and Devils!

[Laika]

NHL playoffs are too long, but its been this way for quite a while so what do you do.

What they should be doing is starting the playoffs earlier. I can't get up to watch hockey when its f***ing nice outside.

 

Agreed. Start the season a little bit earlier and condense the playoff schedule a wee bit more (more back-to-back games in the first few rounds).

[Dick_Pole]

So the Leaves are back under .500 now, and will likely make the playoffs after losing more games than they've won.

 

I don't really understand why hockey fans are so keen to see objectively mediocre teams compete to be named the league champions. The 3 month long playoffs are fun, too.

 

I'm rooting for the Lightning!

 

16 of 30 teams make the playoffs. Bound to be a few .500-ish teams make it. Same with the NBA. Just be happy that you weren't old enough to remember when 16 of 21 teams made the playoffs....and the Leafs STILL were battling for a spot.

[Dick_Pole]

Agreed. Start the season a little bit earlier and condense the playoff schedule a wee bit more (more back-to-back games in the first few rounds).

 

Probably wouldn't work out too well with the TV schedule. Every game needs to be prime time in the local region. Remember the post-season scheduling for the Jays and people were pissed they were scheduled for the weekday day game.

[havok24]

Get anymore useless offensively Hyman? Holy f***.

[Jimcanuck]

Looks like they've got it

 

Brown with his 20th

[Jimcanuck]

Now Matthew's with his 40th!

[Spanky99]

40 for Matthews Leafs move on! Wooooo... tie the Bruins!

[havok24]

f*** YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Now win tomorrow so we can get Ottawa!

[P2F]

f*** YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Now win tomorrow so we can get Ottawa!

This. This is everything.

 

A point tomorrow gets it done.

[Horses Fart]

Big f***ING congrats to the Kids on their playoff birth. Yaaaaaahoooooooo!!!!!

[JG34]

Buds all day!

[Jimcanuck]

Showing Leafs ahead of Bruins on ESPN, likely from head to head record. Leafs face Penguins looks like.

[P2F]

Showing Leafs ahead of Bruins on ESPN, likely from head to head record. Leafs face Penguins looks like.

The Pens are playing the BJs. They're showing the Leafs ahead of the Bruins because the Leafs have a game in-hand. The Bruins have the first tie-breaker (ROW) against the Leafs, so the Leafs need at least a point against the Jackets tomorrow, or they'll play Washington.

 

It's either Washington or Ottawa. Huge difference.

[JG34]

5 Canadian teams in the playoffs after 0 last year!

[Jimcanuck]

The Pens are playing the BJs. They're showing the Leafs ahead of the Bruins because the Leafs have a game in-hand. The Bruins have the first tie-breaker (ROW) against the Leafs, so the Leafs need at least a point against the Jackets tomorrow, or they'll play Washington.

 

It's either Washington or Ottawa. Huge difference.

 

yes huge difference.... i see it now, the division winner plays the wild card team in the other division, 2nd and 3rd in division square

 

leafs been out of playoffs too long, didnt know how it works

[Jimcanuck]

hoping for a point and marner to score his 20th - 4 rookies with 20 or more goals, a rookie crop for the ages

[Dick_Pole]

Showing Leafs ahead of Bruins on ESPN, likely from head to head record. Leafs face Penguins looks like.

 

Leafs are ahead because they have a game in hand. Boston has the most wins and therefore owns the first tie breaker.

[Spanky99]

Leafs are ahead because they have a game in hand. Boston has the most wins and therefore owns the first tie breaker.

 

Yeah, they have the ROW... if the Buds go into OT they win that.

[Dick_Pole]

5 Canadian teams in the playoffs after 0 last year!

 

Too bad the Jets got hot a week too late.