PLAYOFF HOCKEY

[Qhrumphf]

Caps handily answered for Game 3. Played like they're defending the cup.

And, assuming they're still in, I'll be trying to watch the Caps from Portuguese islands in a couple weeks. At least it'll be graveyard probably with wifi in hotel.

The Prem and Champioms League semifinals too. But that'll be a lot easier to find a bar to watch.

 

[jcav]

It's always sketchy following US sports when hanging on random Out Islands in the Bahamas but we were able to catch the end of today's B's game. So, Game Seven at home...Bruins better shake off the whole "come out flat" thing for that to matter...

Cheers!

Nice! Enjoy your trip! That is going to be an exciting game 7!

John

 

[JohnSand]

Sharks win last night was pretty amazing. Double overtime shorthand goals are pretty rare, maybe unique. Brought me back to the Isles 4OT win Easter '87.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Well Carolina played like their post-season was on the line, but the refs won that one.

Not Original Six and/or Penguins? The officials will thwart you.

Especially if they can cause a Game 7 in the process.

Ugh.

That goal callback changed the momentum. And there was ZERO justification.

 

[passedpawn]

Well Carolina played like their post-season was on the line, but the refs won that one.

Not Original Six and/or Penguins? The officials will thwart you.

Especially if they can cause a Game 7 in the process.

Ugh.

That goal callback changed the momentum. And there was ZERO justification.

I agree 100%. That was a goal. But canes won regardless, and deserved it.

 

[JohnSand]

At the time I was surprised. But the original call was no goal, and replays weren't decisive between pushing the puck or pushing the goalie.
Since I don't root for either team, I'm just excited about game 7.

 

[day_trippr]

Bruins are moving on!

 

[passedpawn]

Bruins are moving on!

Yes. I was rooting for the leafs, and they played hard, but could do little in the zone. Boston earned it.

 

[schematix]

Sickening bad call by the refs against Vegas to change the outcome of a concluded game.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Is it just me or is NHL officiating getting worse every year?

 

[TNTgill]

Agreed how was that a 5 minute major? It was a cross check to the chest the other guy hit him and he fell. It could've been 2 minute minor or even a no call. The NHL refs have decided way too many games and series this year

 

[JohnSand]

I'm sorry I missed it.

 

[schematix]

I've never been this angry about the outcome of a sporting event before.

Total blown call. There was nothing improper about the hit. It was clean and wasn't even hard. Wasn't remarkable at all expect some guys got tripped up in an awkward way after the initial hit. Obviously the refs didn't see it either because they let play go on for 10 seconds after the hit. They only called it when they saw blood, but didn't take the time to figure out why.

Why they don't video review stuff like this is crazy. Wasn't even worthy of a 2-minute minor.

 

[Qhrumphf]

I didn't watch but from I've read, VGK got the short stick. Coulda been a softy 2-min cross check call but that's it.

Game Seven go time. Let's actually play 60 minutes this time! Let's Go Caps!

 

[schematix]

After having close to a day to steam about the bad call:

1. Undeniably an absolutely terrible call on the refs. They weren’t calling real penalties all game and they clearly didn’t see what happened here. They inferred what happened and made the wrong call. Probably should be a replay or challenge allowed in this situation in the future, especially in playoffs.

2. Despite the very bad call, Vegas still had a 3 goal lead with 10 minutes to go. They allowed *4* goals. What playoff caliber team does that? Implosion.

3. They had a game 5, and game 6 where they could have sealed the deal. Plenty of blown opportunities happened before this they could have prevented even getting to the situation.

 

[Qhrumphf]

At least the Vegas chokejob wasn't as bad as the Tampa chokejob.

 

[day_trippr]

Can't argue with ^that^

 

[TNTgill]

The refs tonight are ******* jokes as well

 

[JohnSand]

Well, no one can say it's been boring. Game 7 overtime, disputed calls, wild upsets. All the division winners are out. The Cup is up for grabs.

 

[Qhrumphf]

!&#\×%$&#

 

[jcav]

Well we will see how the Bruins do tonight against the Blue Jackets. I am now behind the Islanders in their series since the Bolts are out of it.

Good luck all,

John

 

[Qhrumphf]

I'm torn between Avs (because Grubauer), Isles (because Trotz) bandwagons, or just doing what I do every year other than last year, and refuse to acknowledge that hockey still exists.

 

[jcav]

I'm torn between Avs (because Grubauer), Isles (because Trotz) bandwagons, or just doing what I do every year other than last year, and refuse to acknowledge that hockey still exists.

Nice! You could change it up this year and pick a second favorite team and get behind them. Could be cool and way more fun!

John

 

[schematix]

Nice! You could change it up this year and pick a second favorite team and get behind them. Could be cool and way more fun!

John

Good idea.

Let’s go Blues!

 

[Qhrumphf]

Nice! You could change it up this year and pick a second favorite team and get behind them. Could be cool and way more fun!

John

My second favorite team (Devils) have been rubbish for a good few years.

 

[jcav]

My second favorite team (Devils) have been rubbish for a good few years.

Sorry to hear about your teams this year...... On a lighter note, the Bruins look really strong so far and are up 1 goal.

John

 

[day_trippr]

B's looked great for 17 minutes, way better start then the first round opening game...

[edit] Woof. That 2nd period was exhausting to watch. The BJs spent most of it running around in the B's end, no bueno. Still anyone's game...

[edit2] Busy night for Coyle but ended well. Blue Jackets are as advertised, this is gonna be a long series...

 

[JohnSand]

More good hockey!

 

[day_trippr]

GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!

[edit] looks like the Bruins are gonna have to win this series the hard way...

 

[smurfjuice]

yes