The Official 2010-11 Stanley Cup Playoffs Talk Thread

[Beantown]

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My thoughts exactly. I don't want to give up on this team with how they came back in Game 4 in Montreal but this isn't looking promising so far.

Yup - despite saying it, I'm not usually one of the fans that'll turn off games when they're losing no matter the sport or anything...I like watching the full game and get pissed when people switch because "it's already over".

This game just feels different.

[BlueNGold]

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I was have to say he will miss game 7 for that hit from behind, if there is a game 7

I doubt it.

1) He already got a 5 minute major and ejection.
2) It's the NHL
3) It's a Game 7 (assuming Montreal wins)
4) It's the NHL.
5) It's the team that has Colin Campbell's son playing for them.

[SqueakyD]

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I doubt it.

1) He already got a 5 minute major and ejection.
2) It's the NHL
3) It's a Game 7 (assuming Montreal wins)
4) It's the NHL.
5) It's the team that has Colin Campbell's son playing for them.

"Come on you guys. You can’t say that was dirty you guys. You don’t watch hockey."

[mburke2]

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Yup - despite saying it, I'm not usually one of the fans that'll turn off games when they're losing no matter the sport or anything...I like watching the full game and get pissed when people switch because "it's already over".

This game just feels different.

I agree with you about the feel of this game but they've managed to stay in it even with the major penalty. Plus they're being aggressive offensively right now and getting decent chances. Just gotta continue to stay out of the box since the goals they allowed were both on 5-on-3 penalties.

[Beantown]

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I agree with you about the feel of this game but they've managed to stay in it even with the major penalty. Plus they're being aggressive offensively right now and getting decent chances. Just gotta continue to stay out of the box since the goals they allowed were both on 5-on-3 penalties.

I agree - they've done a good job staying in it and only being down 1 at the moment. Their power play, though, needs to step up. Too many chances and nothing to show for it.

[ImTellinTim]

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Did Gomez just plow over Thomas?

Wow, I wish Chara would have scored there, just for the reaction.

[Scottdau]

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Well that might do it for Buffalo.

[Unoriginal Name]

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I don't have cable so is there a site online (legal of course) that streams the playoff games?

[mburke2]

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I agree - they've done a good job staying in it and only being down 1 at the moment. Their power play, though, needs to step up. Too many chances and nothing to show for it.

I'm not really one to complain about refs, but these ones here tonight have not made very good or consistent calls. B's are very lucky to only be down 1 going into the 3rd. Montreal could have taken control of this game a long time ago with all the power plays they've had.

But you're also right about the Bruins power play, they're actually last in the NHL with a man advantage since the Kaberle trade. Last I heard (which was before Game 5) they were 9% on the PP in that span of time. Must be lower than that by now.

[Beantown]

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I'm not really one to complain about refs, but these ones here tonight have not made very good or consistent calls. B's are very lucky to only be down 1 going into the 3rd. Montreal could have taken control of this game a long time ago with all the power plays they've had.

But you're also right about the Bruins power play, they're actually last in the NHL with a man advantage since the Kaberle trade. Last I heard (which was before Game 5) they were 9% on the PP in that span of time. Must be lower than that by now.

Pretty sure they're 0-for-18 or 19 now in this series on the powerplay.

Hopefully they switch things up if they get another one at any point in this game.

[LanteriX]

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I was have to say he will miss game 7 for that hit from behind, if there is a game 7

It would be absolutely absurd if he were suspended for game 7. Spacek turned into the glass. Lucic didn't charge him, he didn't hit him in the head, there was no elbow.

Yeah, it looked bad, but it shouldn't have even been a misconduct, and sure as hell shouldn't be a suspension. 5 minute boarding major? Yes. Misconduct? No.

[mburke2]

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Pretty sure they're 0-for-18 or 19 now in this series on the powerplay.

Hopefully they switch things up if they get another one at any point in this game.

Not exactly a recipe for playoff success is it?

[TheMatrix31]

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Good night, nurse.

[IlliniM1ke]

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I don't have cable so is there a site online (legal of course) that streams the playoff games?

I'm curious about this as well, since the Blackhawks game is on VS tonight and being as it starts in 1 hour and the Philly/Buffalo game still has 10 mins left in the 2nd period there is no way the Hawks game starts on time.

This same thing happened in game 1 and I missed the entire first period which sucked, but since its the national game on VS they black it out on Center Ice.

I'm not really one to complain about refs, but these ones here tonight have not made very good or consistent calls. B's are very lucky to only be down 1 going into the 3rd. Montreal could have taken control of this game a long time ago with all the power plays they've had.

But you're also right about the Bruins power play, they're actually last in the NHL with a man advantage since the Kaberle trade. Last I heard (which was before Game 5) they were 9% on the PP in that span of time. Must be lower than that by now.

Well after the quick whistle which cost Montreal a goal early I don't see why anyone would be surprised at the fact most calls seem to be going in Montreal's favor, thats a big mistake and they are probably doing what they can to help make up for the fact.

[Psyblast]

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However one feels about the Habs, every hockey fan owes it to himself to attend at least one game in Montreal. It's a mix of Yankee-style reverence and Euro soccer-style crazy.

And the always present smug arrogance that comes with being French.