NHL Thread

[Thrice]

I was loving every minute until the third period of the Buffalo game. The Sabres are now 31-1 after leading going into the third.

[Laces Out Dan!]

Originally Posted by Thrice

Thanks, awesome night! I love how the East is looking after only one game, hopefully it is foreshadowing of the series.



If we did an entire bracket I would have taken Van to go all the way in the West. I prefer to watch East coast hockey, but love to watch the nucks.

Outside of the Nucks series, the Buffalo series has been my favourite to watch. Super passionate hockey.

[Thrice]

Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

Outside of the Nucks series, the Buffalo series has been my favourite to watch. Super passionate hockey.

It goes both ways. Huge win for ya'll.

That last Sens/Pens game was one of the most insane I have ever seen. Multiple puck saves crossing the goal line, Jordan Leopold getting ragdoll'd, then Crosby's back and forth manuever to the knee pass for the game winning goal.

[pourmeanother]

The Sharks are outshooting the Av's 42-6 in the 2nd and 3rd periods combined... Still 0-0. One phrase I never want to hear again- "Anderson, the save".

EDIT: .... and then the worst end to a hockey game I've ever seen. Just when I thought they had hit a new low in terms of a goal allowed when Rob Blake threw the puck off Vlasic's throat and in, they somehow manage to top that.

EDIT EDIT: ...I hope the Sharks get blown out the next 2 games. I'm even going to game 5- still, blowout please. Then they cut ties with Nabby, Marleau, Thornton, the entire defense, and build around Clowe-Pavelski-Setoguchi, and guys like Mitchell and Couture. That's a good young core, and just chop off all the no-heart hacks. The team needs an overhaul.

[lucifer_sam]

It was a bad goal and a horrible finish to a one-sided game, but that doesn't mean that the Sharks can't and won't come back this series. They are, however, making it difficult to have any confidence in them down the road, but so is Chicago & Washington, with their shaky starts.

That was the only part of the game I really got to see, but I can't imagine Anderson didn't put on a bit of a show. Goalies can do that from time to time, steal a game and it was just the Sharks that were on the receiving end of that stick last night. Shame, because Nabokov is still a contender and an errant pass shouldn't be the deciding factor in any playoff game.

[pourmeanother]

Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

It was a bad goal and a horrible finish to a one-sided game, but that doesn't mean that the Sharks can't and won't come back this series. They are, however, making it difficult to have any confidence in them down the road, but so is Chicago & Washington, with their shaky starts.

Pessimism serves me well as a fan of the Sharks, A's, and Jets. It's a lot better than getting your hopes up for.... anything.

Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

That was the only part of the game I really got to see, but I can't imagine Anderson didn't put on a bit of a show. Goalies can do that from time to time, steal a game and it was just the Sharks that were on the receiving end of that stick last night. Shame, because Nabokov is still a contender and an errant pass shouldn't be the deciding factor in any playoff game.

Well, here's the thing- and I'm not saying this to take anything away from Anderson (51 saves and 0 allowed is amazing regardless)- the Sharks completely failed to get in his face, obstruct his view, and crash the net. It was like throwing 51 practice shots on net, Anderson saw every puck the entire way. Even when he couldn't handily glove it, Andy could just kicker a rebound out because no forwards were driving the net for a ****ing rebound. They seriously stood their motionless at times... Where are the guys EARNING the crease? Going for redirects? In position for a rebound?

Also, although it's still split, some are now saying O'Reilly may have actually tipped the puck somewhat... In which case, hats off to the guy for his tenacity, and all blame falls solely on Nabby for not covering up the short side.

[stormjh]

What were devils doing last night? Bad performance.

Bad ref calls as well, but devils were still playing bad.

[Thrice]

Originally Posted by stormjh

What were devils doing last night? Bad performance.

Bad ref calls as well, but devils were still playing bad.

I think Marty is just getting old, and that boring ass D has also been getting worked by Briere and others.

[Laces Out Dan!]

Woooo! BOOM!

After an extremely lackluster first 30 minutes or so...we come out big and Hank nets a beauuuuuutttty. Time to bring it back home and hopefully kill some fuckin penalties.

[LoathsomePete]

I was pretty surprised with the final score to be honest. After seeing Monday night's game I was ready to write Vancouver off but after tonight's game I think they may actually have a chance to get kicked out during the second series.