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Post by The Stig on Apr 20, 2009 23:16:07 GMT -5
This Flames-Hawks series is getting fun....
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Post by mchoya on Apr 21, 2009 21:32:34 GMT -5
A truly bizarre ending to the Devils game occurred a short while ago. After going down 3-0, the Devils were able to tie it up. However, Carolina scored a goal with .2 seconds left to wind. Right before the goal was scored, a Carolina player bumped into Marty outside of the crease, which may have caused him to set up improperly. Marty and the Devils wanted an interference call, but they didn't get it.
In frustration, Marty threw his stick in the direction of an official at the end of the game. A suspension may be forthcoming.
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Post by jgalt on Apr 21, 2009 22:14:08 GMT -5
A truly bizarre ending to the Devils game occurred a short while ago. After going down 3-0, the Devils were able to tie it up. However, Carolina scored a goal with .2 seconds left to wind. Right before the goal was scored, a Carolina player bumped into Marty outside of the crease, which may have caused him to set up improperly. Marty and the Devils wanted an interference call, but they didn't get it. In frustration, Marty threw his stick in the direction of an official at the end of the game. A suspension may be forthcoming. That would be huge for the Devs. i doubt they could regain the magic they had before when marty was out, but they may "make it" up to him by playing tighter. doubt he gets suspended as the NHL's policy for suspensions seems to involve a monkey and a dart board, but we shall see. The blues game is in overtime hope they can pull it out
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Post by The Stig on Apr 21, 2009 22:43:31 GMT -5
Gutsy performance by the Blues comes up short. Luongo is a god. Vancouver is pretty banged up - they'll need this long break before the next series.
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Post by whatmaroon on Apr 22, 2009 0:39:30 GMT -5
I think I've watched the video of the end of the Canes-Devils game about 6 times, and it's still kind of nuts.
Glad to see the Hawks avoided suspensions for the silly fracas at the end of Game 3. Kane should be back, which should help. If only they'd finished that chance to make it 2-nil less than 5 minutes in...
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Post by jgalt on Apr 22, 2009 11:12:16 GMT -5
too bad about the blue. The called off goal is B-S. "intent to blow the whistle" is soooo stupid. it wouldnt have guaranteed a win in the game or the series but to know that they came that close is heart breaking for the players and fans.
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Post by Boz on Apr 22, 2009 12:13:04 GMT -5
too bad about the blue. The called off goal is B-S. "intent to blow the whistle" is soooo stupid. it wouldnt have guaranteed a win in the game or the series but to know that they came that close is heart breaking for the players and fans. Yeah, that was a goal, or should have been. But even with that, there is no question in my mind that the better team won this series. Man, the Sharks though. They were lucky to get away with that win. Ducks kept coming at them and wouldn't go away. I was sure that San Jose was going to blow it until they lucked out with that late power play. Canes-Devils series is amazing. I don't think Brodeur will get suspended, nor do I believe he deserves to be. But I agree with jgalt. Who gets suspended or not is basically a crap shoot in these playoffs. The only other thing I know is that the NHL playoffs are making me very, very sleepy during the day. I feel like Edward Norton; everything during the daytime for me right now is a copy of a copy of a copy.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 22, 2009 13:32:09 GMT -5
I kept dozing in and out during the Sharks-Mighty Ducks game. I wish I could have stayed awake. Although I really wish they had shown the Devils game in my area. Actually, falling behind 3-0, only to tie it up before ultimately losing anyway with less that a quarter of a second left, would only have made me mad anyway.
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Post by Boz on Apr 22, 2009 20:53:55 GMT -5
GIGGITY!!!
Man, how I hate Montreal. That was so nice tonight. Plus, looks to be a pretty nice, long rest before Round 2 begins.
On the other hand, Montreal was really not that good, just that it was a rivalry, one of the biggest in the NHL, and you never know what can happen there. Boston looked outstanding in this series, but it'll be a lot tougher for them to play this well against nearly every other team in the East.
Had the Caps game on the second TV. Man, they just can't solve Lundquist. I think they'll win Game 5, but pulling out this series is going to be near impossible unless Lundquist pulls a groin.
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Post by jgalt on Apr 22, 2009 23:16:26 GMT -5
pulling out this series is going to be near impossible unless Lundquist pulls a groin. I pray for this every night. I really frustrates me that they have to be behind to give the effort necessary. on the TSN intermission interview after the 2nd Fedorov basically said they werent playing hard enough, which is true. I am surprised he hasnt stood up and become an example for everyone else yet, this may very well be his last shot at a cup, he cant waste it. When they play like they did on monday i truly dont think there is a team in the league (sorry Boz) that can beat them. but when they play like they have the rest of series- being lazy, taking slap shots from the point all night, not making deliberate passes- even the islanders could beat them (which they easily did during the regular season). i am hoping this is indicative of how young the team is, but that excuse could fly last season but no any more, and with experienced guys like Feds and Brashear in the locker room i cant take inexperience as a legitimate excuse. I could go on and on about the failures of the caps in this series anyway... Conrats to Boston. The Bs really put it too the habs as the should. Demons exercised Boz? maybe a little? no, yeah it will probably take a few more seasons like this to feel dominant over them but the Bruins are a team on the up swing and the Habs are going to have to change a lot to get back on top. one final thing from tonight- how can Avery not be suspended? I actually like the guy because i think he is very effective- to a point. but what he has been pulling this series is ridiculous. A clip from monday showed him slashing Erskine in the face after a play while they were both on the ground, if that is not "malicious intent" i dont know what is. And tonight he turns around and sucker punches Pothier for no reason! If your going to hit some one, Sean, hit some one who is there to fight- Brash or Matt Bradley will gladly take you on. I really thought he would get thrown out tonight after the sketchy arm flail that hit Jurcina in the face (i thought it was a weak call, though) and then the punch to Pothier. I have though that many of the suspensions from the playoffs have been suspect, like the Lucic play where i see it as Lucic looking to protect himself more than trying to hit the guy in the face. But again, as i said yesterday and Puck Daddy wrote too, the NHL's suspension system is more irrational than a Government bailout.
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Post by The Stig on Apr 22, 2009 23:37:04 GMT -5
Flames-Hawks series is great stuff. The Versus guys just called the last game three games in one, and I agree. Frantic, hardworking, physical hockey all around. Not the prettiest series, but pure playoff hockey!
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Post by The Stig on Apr 23, 2009 2:03:42 GMT -5
The team that scores first in the Hawks-Flames series is 0-4!
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Post by SirSaxa on Apr 23, 2009 9:01:43 GMT -5
My two sons saw an absolutely thrilling game at MSG last night.
Despite a couple of incredibly boneheaded plays by Sean Avery that resulted in two, third period PPs for the Caps, some incredible play by Ovechkin, and a 39-21 shots on goal disadvantage, the stellar goaltending of Henrik Lundquist saved the day and the 2-1 final score, and put the Rangers up 3 games to 1.
As an added bonus, my sons ran into Joba Chamberlain at the game and sent me a cellphone photo of the three of them! Another great night at MSG.
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Post by The Stig on Apr 25, 2009 9:17:28 GMT -5
Man, Verizon was rocking last night. Ovie's sick goal came with about 30 seconds left in the second. At the end of the period the players kept playing for a couple seconds because it was so loud they couldn't hear the buzzer.
JTIII was in the house, sporting a Caps jersey. He was a dead ringer for Donald Brashear.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 25, 2009 12:07:41 GMT -5
For the record, who I want to win the Stanley Cup:
1. New Jersey Devils (my favorite team) 2. Mighty Ducks (I met Selani, so I've always followed him) 3. Chicago BlackHawks (Really good friend's favorite team) 4. Anyone else other than the Red Wings (my least favorite team, and still don't know why)
On Edit: The only reason I didn't put 4 ahead of 3, is that 3 would guarantee 4. Although personally, I get more satisfaction from it not being that Red Wings, than from it being the BlackHawks. But since we hang out together quite a bit, pulling for the BlackHawks won't kill me.
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Post by The Stig on Apr 25, 2009 15:24:43 GMT -5
2. Mighty Ducks (I met Selani, so I've always followed him) You've met him, you've always followed him, but you can't even spell his name?
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Post by Boz on Apr 25, 2009 17:13:25 GMT -5
What a massive choke job by Philly.
Good riddance to 'em.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 26, 2009 0:53:37 GMT -5
2. Mighty Ducks (I met Selani, so I've always followed him) You've met him, you've always followed him, but you can't even spell his name? Not some kind of "man-crush" or anything, and I am admittedly not a big hockey fan for sure. I've only been to 2 Lightning games ever, and that's it, as far as NHL games. But I did happen to meet Selani (however you spell it ...) at the Las Vegas airport. We're not friends, for sure. But he was friendly enough. I knew the name, but had no idea who he was at first, but happened to be in the "right place" at the "right time." No big deal, admittedly, and maybe he was just relieved that he wasn't being hounded by yet another fan. I don't know, and I admit that is a somewhat silly reason to choose a team. But you have to remember that hockey is almost a "second language" to us southern hicks.
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Post by HoyaNyr320 on Apr 26, 2009 13:15:52 GMT -5
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Post by The Stig on Apr 26, 2009 19:21:51 GMT -5
So Verizon security is responsible because they failed to stop heckling? And a team from New York is complaining about this? Wow....
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