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Critch · 03-27-2023, 07:07 PM

2033/34 Playoffs Round 1 - Seattle Kraken
A few years ago Seattle swept us in the first round of the playoffs, so anything other than being swept is an improvement. One thing with the divisional playoffs is that we see the same teams a lot in the first two rounds

Game 1 - Seattle Kraken 2 Anchorage Huskies 4
Well it's better than last time already. The game is tied at 0-0 after 15 minutes of the first period, it's 2-0 Anchorage a minute later. Kaden Pitre with the first, Henry Mews with the second both with primary assists from Vasili Podkolzin, rumors of his demise were premature. It's 3-0 in the second with a goal from Oskar Vuollet, this time with no Podkolzin involvement. Two goals in a minute from Seattle late in the second period, one of them from their star player Shane Wright, and the game is back in the balance. Anchorage hang on though, Kaden Pitre adds a late empty net goal and we're 1-0 up in the series. Seattle outshot Anchorage 31-21, but Evan Maillet saved 29 of the 31 he faced to get the win.

Game 2 - Seattle Kraken 2 Anchorage Huskies 3 Overtime
Two periods go by scoreless, Anchorage outshot them 16-4 in the first and 14-7 in the second so well in control despite the lack of a breakthrough. The breakthrough finally comes at 4:16 of the third, Henry Mews with an unassisted goal. That lead doesn't last though, Seattle tie it up within a minute (Kyril Baranok at 4:59) and then take the lead (Luka Misa 9:47). Seattle are heading for an undeserved win but Jordan Gavin ties it up with a late goal and we're off to overtime. Overtime doesn't last long, Lucas Karmiris scores after 71 seconds to send the fans home happy. Off to Seattle with a 2-0 series lead.

Game 3 - Anchorage Huskies 3 Seattle Kraken 0
Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Urho Matilla makes it 1-0 in the first, Peter Hrovatin and Weston Knox make it 3-0 after the second, and the win is in the back. Goalie Evan Maillet saves all 20 shots he faced for a shutout and we're 3-0 up in the series.

Game 4 - Anchorage Huskies 3 Seattle Kraken 1
Same again and it's a first ever Anchorage sweep, Seattle swept Anchorage in the 2030/31 playoffs so time to return the favor. Rick Claycomb puts Anchorage up in the first, he's the 4th line center who replaced the guy who replaced Moldenhauer. He's a UFA after this season so a half season rental. Jordan Gavin makes it 2-0 at the end of the first and it's one foot in the second round. There's only one goal in the second, Matty Beniers pulls Seattle back into the game, but that's as close as they get and Urho Mattila adds a late empty net goal and round one safely navigated. I need to find some way of fitting a new contract for Urho Mattila into the budget.

So off to the second round, it'll be Calgary next up, they got past Edmonton in seven games. It's Nashville v Chicago for the Central. In the East it's Quebec against Montreal and Washington against NY Rangers. Washington got past Pittsburgh in the first round.

03-27-2023, 07:07 PM	#62
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	2033/34 Playoffs Round 1 - Seattle Kraken A few years ago Seattle swept us in the first round of the playoffs, so anything other than being swept is an improvement. One thing with the divisional playoffs is that we see the same teams a lot in the first two rounds Game 1 - Seattle Kraken 2 Anchorage Huskies 4 Well it's better than last time already. The game is tied at 0-0 after 15 minutes of the first period, it's 2-0 Anchorage a minute later. Kaden Pitre with the first, Henry Mews with the second both with primary assists from Vasili Podkolzin, rumors of his demise were premature. It's 3-0 in the second with a goal from Oskar Vuollet, this time with no Podkolzin involvement. Two goals in a minute from Seattle late in the second period, one of them from their star player Shane Wright, and the game is back in the balance. Anchorage hang on though, Kaden Pitre adds a late empty net goal and we're 1-0 up in the series. Seattle outshot Anchorage 31-21, but Evan Maillet saved 29 of the 31 he faced to get the win. Game 2 - Seattle Kraken 2 Anchorage Huskies 3 Overtime Two periods go by scoreless, Anchorage outshot them 16-4 in the first and 14-7 in the second so well in control despite the lack of a breakthrough. The breakthrough finally comes at 4:16 of the third, Henry Mews with an unassisted goal. That lead doesn't last though, Seattle tie it up within a minute (Kyril Baranok at 4:59) and then take the lead (Luka Misa 9:47). Seattle are heading for an undeserved win but Jordan Gavin ties it up with a late goal and we're off to overtime. Overtime doesn't last long, Lucas Karmiris scores after 71 seconds to send the fans home happy. Off to Seattle with a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 - Anchorage Huskies 3 Seattle Kraken 0 Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Urho Matilla makes it 1-0 in the first, Peter Hrovatin and Weston Knox make it 3-0 after the second, and the win is in the back. Goalie Evan Maillet saves all 20 shots he faced for a shutout and we're 3-0 up in the series. Game 4 - Anchorage Huskies 3 Seattle Kraken 1 Same again and it's a first ever Anchorage sweep, Seattle swept Anchorage in the 2030/31 playoffs so time to return the favor. Rick Claycomb puts Anchorage up in the first, he's the 4th line center who replaced the guy who replaced Moldenhauer. He's a UFA after this season so a half season rental. Jordan Gavin makes it 2-0 at the end of the first and it's one foot in the second round. There's only one goal in the second, Matty Beniers pulls Seattle back into the game, but that's as close as they get and Urho Mattila adds a late empty net goal and round one safely navigated. I need to find some way of fitting a new contract for Urho Mattila into the budget. So off to the second round, it'll be Calgary next up, they got past Edmonton in seven games. It's Nashville v Chicago for the Central. In the East it's Quebec against Montreal and Washington against NY Rangers. Washington got past Pittsburgh in the first round.