Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

[patstew19]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Week 14: @ Czechia


In a very defensive battle, Manitoba was able to grease 2 goals past Czechia on 10 shots through 2 periods. After Simek scored for Czechia to make it 2-1, Pasternak hit the post with 12 seconds left in the game, as Manitoba barely gets out with a 2-1 victory.

Other Week 14 Scores:


Vasilevskiy made 30 saves as Russia beats Canada 3-2.



Hughes scores 5 goals in an 8-2 blowout of Great Britain


Standings:




Playoff Picture:




In the Hunt:




There is a potential for the top 4 teams to clinch a playoff spot next week, as the magic number for points to make playoffs could drop to 39 PTS

[SENS_AK27]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Well the good news is you have a fairly easy path to the Semi Finals, the bad news is you'll most likely have to beat Canada to get to the Finals.

[patstew19]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Well the good news is you have a fairly easy path to the Semi Finals, the bad news is you'll most likely have to beat Canada to get to the Finals.

I don’t know, Russia would be a tough test in the QF. I figure first round will be the only “easy” game.

[patstew19]

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Week 15: vs France


Manitoba’s top line combines for all 5 goals and 9 points, and James Reimer makes all 10 shots he faced, and Manitoba shut out France 5-0

Other Week 15 Scores:


Canada beats rival USA 4-1 off Jarry’s 35 save performance



Despite Japan’s 13 shot 3rd period, Norway was able to hang on 1-0, giving Japan their 15th straight regulation loss.


Standings:


USA, Canada, Russia, and Sweden all clinched a playoff spot this week

Playoff Picture:




In the Hunt:


Finland, Manitoba, and Germany all on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, with the magic number at 38pts, possibly going as low as 35pts next week.

[patstew19]

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Week 16: @ Japan


Toews scores 2 in the first period, Howden scores a beauty on the PP in the second period, as Manitoba defeats winless Japan, 5-1. A late goal by Japan in the third period ruins Reimer’s shutout bid


Other Week 16 Scores:


Ylonen’s 43 save effort shuts out Slovakia 1-0.



Point scores the only goal, in OT, as Canada sneaks by Switzerland in a goalie duel, 1-0


Standings:


Finland, Manitoba, and Germany clinch a playoff spot this week.


Playoff Picture:




In the Hunt:


Japan is in danger of becoming the first team eliminated from playoffs, with a regulation loss and any points from Korea sealing their fate.

Meanwhile, Switzerland, with 33PTS, can clinch a playoff spot next week, with the magic number at 36PTS, and potentially dropping to 33PTS

[patstew19]

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Week 17: vs Norway


After 2 periods of back to back scoring, Manitoba finally pulls away in the 3rd period, to outlast Norway 5-3.

Other Week 17 Scores:



Fox scores the only as USA wins 1-0 in a goaltending battle.



Ukraine comes back from 2-0 to defeat Latvia 3-2, Ukraine’s first regulation win of the year.


Standings:



Switzerland clinched a playoff spot this week, while Japan holds off elimination for another week.

Playoff Picture:





In the Hunt:



Japan is just barely hanging on, seems like just delaying the inevitability of elimination.

Meanwhile, Slovakia can clinch next week with a regulation win and a regulation loss by Great Britain. The magic number is 35PTS, possibly dropping down to 32PTS

[johnstone1987]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Japan is 0-17 and not eliminated yet lol impressive.

[SENS_AK27]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Not to Hijack your Thread, but when you get a chance can you pick an Archetype in my OSer Dynasty. Then I'll be able to get started.

[patstew19]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Week 18: vs Slovakia



Martinook and Domi got the scoring started in the 1st period for Manitoba, Eakin increased the lead to 3-0 in the second, as Manitoba would hold on to a 3-1 win.


Other Week 18 Scores:



Ukraine wins in OT to keep their slim playoff chances alive




Austria’s Starkbaum 38 saves coming in for the starter was not enough to complete the comeback against Slovenia, losing 4-3 in OT


Standings:




Slovakia was unable to clinch a playoff spot this week, will have to try again next week.
Meanwhile, another Japan loss officially sees them eliminated from playoffs.


Playoff Picture:






In the Hunt:




Latvia, Slovakia and Czechia all have a chance to clinch a playoff spot. The magic number is at 34PTS, with it possibly going all the way down to 31PTS.
Meanwhile, Poland and Ukraine are in danger of being eliminated next week

[patstew19]

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Week 19: @ Russia




In a back and forth battle, Howden gets the game winner in the 3rd to knock off Russia 4-3.


Other Week 19 Scores:




Meier scores the only goal of the game in OT, as Switzerland avoids the upset against France 1-0.




Great Britain takes care of Korea 5-1 in a battle of playoff hopefuls


Standings:




Slovakia clinches a playoff spot with their win.
On the other end, Poland’s loss eliminates them from playoff contention


Playoff Picture:







In the Hunt:




Czechia, Latvia, and Austria can all clinch playoff spots next week, with the magic number being 33PTS and could drop all the way to 30PTS.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, France and Italy could all be eliminated from playoff contention next week.

[johnstone1987]

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Japan finally officially eliminated

[patstew19]

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Week 20: vs USA



USA outplayed Manitoba in all aspects of the game, cruising to a 4-1 win over Manitoba.


Other Week 20 Scores:



Pospisil’s hat trick leads Slovakia over Russia in an offensive battle, 7-5.




Japan claims their first point of the season, forcing Switzerland to overtime, losing 2-1.


Standings:



Czechia and Latvia clinch playoff spots this week, while Austria will have to try again next week.
At the bottom end, Kazakhstan and Ukraine both got eliminated from playoff contention, while Italy and France both survive for another week.


Playoff Picture:





In the Hunt:



Austria, Norway and Slovenia can all clinch a playoff spot next week. The magic number is at 31PTS, with the potential to drop to 28PTS.
Meanwhile, France, Italy and Korea are clinging on to slim playoff hopes, and all could be eliminated next week

[patstew19]

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Week 21: @ Switzerland




Down 3-1 going into the 3rd, Manitoba scores 2 in the 3rd, including Toews’ tying goal with 5 minutes left in the 3rd. Martinook would score on the first shot 2 minutes into overtime to complete the comeback.


Other Week 21 Scores:



Japan wins their first game of the season, beating Poland 4-3




Hungary defeats Korea 3-2 in OT, picking up 2 big points in the playoff chase.


Standings:



Austria, Slovenia and Norway all clinched a playoff spot this week, leaving 2 playoffs left to be claimed.
Meanwhile, France and Korea keep their playoff hopes alive, while Italy is officially eliminated this week.


Playoff Picture:





In the Hunt:



Denmark and Hungary can claim the last 2 playoff spots next week, with the magic number at 28PTS, possibly dropping down to 25PTS.
On the other end, Great Britain, France and Korea are all trying to stay alive in the playoff race, with all 3 possibly being eliminated next week.

[johnstone1987]

Re: Team Manitoba: An NHL 24 “IIHF” League

Playoff Picture really taking shape. When do they start?

[patstew19]

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Playoff Picture really taking shape. When do they start?

Been busy with work, played the last 2 games of the season, just gotta make up the weekly reports. Probably start 1st round this morning after my night shift.