Out of Town Scoreboard 2017-18 season III: Stanley Cup Playoffs

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SteveCangialosi123

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I mean, we swept Tampa. What makes you think the current situation would have been any different had we drawn pit? Especially with the league favoritism of the pens, we would have been even more screwed.
I mean we clearly played Pittsburgh better than Tampa. We got outplayed every game against Tampa. And look at the talent on Tampa’s blueline vs Pittsburgh.

I mainly just have a problem with being cool with playing Tampa as if they’re not some ridiculously stacked team that should be avoided at all costs. They are just that.
 

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Second guessing at its finest. I'm just happy to be in the playoffs and the kids getting to experience everything getting ratcheted up a notch in spring
It’s not second guessing when it’s opinion that I had literally in the GDT when I found out we were resting players.
 

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Plus there's that chance the Devils hold serve on home ice and make it a series. Playoffs can be strange.

Back on topic. Big third for the Caps
 

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Boston was more likely for us to play at the time anyway. But they actually tanked for Toronto and it's worked for them :sarcasm:
 

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I mean we clearly played Pittsburgh better than Tampa. We got outplayed every game against Tampa. And look at the talent on Tampa’s blueline vs Pittsburgh.

I mainly just have a problem with being cool with playing Tampa as if they’re not some ridiculously stacked team that should be avoided at all costs. They are just that.

Everyone is loaded in comparison to us. If we are being realistic, we aren't close to legitimate contenders. If we squeak out of this round, we likely get bounced in round 2. In a way, facing the best team right away is the best possible experience. It stinks to be so outclassed, but it's valuable experience for next year.
 
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Second guessing at its finest. I'm just happy to be in the playoffs and the kids getting to experience everything getting ratcheted up a notch in spring


Speaking of which, I hope a certain Unicorn of ours gets his opportunity, too.

2 more games left(at worst) for him to get that "experience" like Nico has.

Hynes BETTER play him or I will be sorely pissed.
 
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