The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[gopher_guy]

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LA is just teeing off right now!

[DaRK]

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I can't tell if San Jose is done or if they're gonna make a comeback.

[gopher_guy]

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Nice goal!

[thedudedominick]

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Voynov with the NHL 13 drop pass.

Bad penalty by Muzzin. Got tripped up a little and overreacted grabbing the guy's leg to make up for it.

[pietasterp]

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How long? I'm guessing Vegas has the Wings in the +180 to +200 range.

Not sure, but would you take a straight up money line for the Wings at +180 or +200? That's a bit much for me to lay for someone I think is more than 2-1 road dog....but not bad (if that's what it is). Maybe those less biased than me are more level headed about the odds. I guess if I didn't have a dog in the fight I wouldn't be that averse to that money line. +250 you've got me for $100.

I give them a better chance then I gave them coming into this series, which had them going 5, 6 stretching it.

Home in a Game 7... Don't think it's an advantage. All the pressure.

I think it's about an even game. Detroit beat them three times already. Sloppy play or not, I don't see how you guys can say the Wings can't play with the Hawks when they already have.

The Hawks are better, but the better team doesn't always win. A bounce here or there, bad or missed call. It's one game for all the marbles.

I'm not saying they have no chance, I just think its unlikely. That's why I brought up the betting thing - it's one thing to say a team has a chance, but when you have to put money on it, that's a measure of your confidence in your words. I think the Wings are in my opinion slightly more than a 2-1 dog.

[gopher_guy]

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Damn, Quick's a beast.

[sharks]

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No urgency that period. Doubt they can score 3 in the third when they have only scored 3 in LA for the whole series.

[ImTellinTim]

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The Sharks should start forfeiting their playoff spot to the 9th seed if they continue to NEVER do anything with their opportunity.

[Kobalt]

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Quick even acts!

Edit: nvm, stick at his neck.

[thedudedominick]

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An embellishing penalty for getting a stick to the throat? That's cool.

Also, Niemi has been outstanding in this series. Not only this series, but for the entire season against the Kings he has been on the top of his game.

[thedudedominick]

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Marleau got away with a nice Interference on that faceoff. Thankfully Quick made it irrelevant.

[Kobalt]

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Lift the puck Pavelski.

[gopher_guy]

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He had 90% of the net open to score! Hell of a job by Quick, though.

[DrJones]

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I've been watching the NHL playoffs since 1981, and there's always been at least one team among the final four that I could at least somewhat root for... until this year.

[sharks]

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Excellent series! I really think the Sharks gave it their all this year. They were just a goal or so short (thanks Pavs). That was the tightest, and probably most exciting series I have seen in awhile. Really could have gone either way.

Not really as disappointed as I thought I would be. I just love competitive hockey!