Post-Game Talk: The Defending Stanley Cup Champs vs the Defending Stanley Cup Champions....of 06-07

[PB12]

They even have a guy from that team

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[hb12xchamps]

Hoping for Ovechkin to get 50, 51 and 52 this evening

Big game and a big night for the three wildcard teams battling it out. Carolina sits at 91 points, Montreal at 90 and Columbus at 88. Montreal and Columbus play each other this evening so if Columbus wins and the Canes lose it will get very interesting down the stretch. Plus, the Caps need another win with Pittsburgh in the rear view mirror

 

[tenken00]

+ Islanders-Jets.

It seems like the #2-#3 matchup is pretty much almost set with Penguins-Islanders (whatever order).

Penguins fans want the Islanders.
Islanders fans want the Penguins.

I just hope NY gets out of their funk and make it a series.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I'm thinking Ovechkin is about to end the season on a tear, maybe a solid 4 + 4 over his last 5 games.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

+ Islanders-Jets.

It seems like the #2-#3 matchup is pretty much almost set with Penguins-Islanders (whatever order).

Penguins fans want the Islanders.
Islanders fans want the Penguins.

I just hope NY gets out of their funk and make it a series.

I'd be fairly surprised if the Islanders don't get wrecked by the Penguins (if the Pens have Malkin back). Crosby-Malkin-Bjugstad-Cullen vs Barzal-Nelson-Filuppla-Czikas down the center... it's not even close. Give me Czikas over Cullen at this point but otherwise woof for New York. Lehner would have to post a .930+ save percentage and Murray would need to be .900 or worse over the course of the series to give them a shot.

 

[um]

I'd be fairly surprised if the Islanders don't get wrecked by the Penguins (if the Pens have Malkin back). Crosby-Malkin-Bjugstad-Cullen vs Barzal-Nelson-Filuppla-Czikas down the center... it's not even close. Give me Czikas over Cullen at this point but otherwise woof for New York. Lehner would have to post a .930+ save percentage and Murray would need to be .900 or worse over the course of the series to give them a shot.

I guess that wouldn't be too far off this regular season pace.

 

[tenken00]

I'd be fairly surprised if the Islanders don't get wrecked by the Penguins (if the Pens have Malkin back). Crosby-Malkin-Bjugstad-Cullen vs Barzal-Nelson-Filuppla-Czikas down the center... it's not even close. Give me Czikas over Cullen at this point but otherwise woof for New York. Lehner would have to post a .930+ save percentage and Murray would need to be .900 or worse over the course of the series to give them a shot.

True. It would be all up to Lehner and Trotz's system. But we've seen plenty of times a hot goalie changing a series on a dime, and here's hoping to Trotz mucking the Penguins' offense again.

Who knows? Maybe the Islanders can score for once against the Pens D. Well thats what Isles' fans are hoping for anyways and why they want Pittsburgh. I just want a bruising 6-7 game series.

 

[StrikingDistance]

True. It would be all up to Lehner and Trotz's system. But we've seen plenty of times a hot goalie changing a series on a dime, and here's hoping to Trotz mucking the Penguins' offense again.

Who knows? Maybe the Islanders can score for once against the Pens D. Well thats what Isles' fans are hoping for anyways and why they want Pittsburgh. I just want a bruising 6-7 game series.

Trotsky knows how to play the Pens, but he doesn't have Ovi and Kuzy to score goals.

Anyway, this is the 2nd playoff game for the candy canes, but will the Caps care about it?

 

[tenken00]

Trotsky knows how to play the Pens, but he doesn't have Ovi and Kuzy to score goals.

Anyway, this is the 2nd playoff game for the candy canes, but will the Caps care about it?

Just imagine if your first round choices are either a playoff Washington or a playoff Pittsburgh (or Tampa). They really want that 1 seed bad to avoid either.

As for playing the Canes, it'll be harder this time around. Their house. Pretty much a must win with them being only 1 point ahead of Montreal and Columbus right behind that.

Caps need to have that killer instinct. Step on the neck, sweep the leg, whatever.

 

[StrikingDistance]

It'll be harder this time around. Their house. Pretty much a must win with them being only 1 point ahead of Montreal and Columbus right behind that.

Caps need to have that killer instinct. Step on the neck, sweep the leg, whatever.

What's Tony Harding doing today? Busy?

 

[tenken00]

What's Tony Harding doing today? Busy?

I'm about to start my Malaysian kickpunching class soon. Maybe munch on some treebark after. Thanks for asking!

 

[txpd]

Yea...I got my ticket to the game. my seat is basically in Ov's office for the 1st and 3rd. My first Caps game of the year. Excited.

2. The Islanders are gassed. The Penguins will taking a beating from Clutterbuck and company but win in 5 games.

3. I think Ov gets 50 tonight and then we will see how much pressure Tavares and Draisaitl bring after that. If he feels comfortable, I think he goes right back to passing away his chances.

 

[chilimac]

Yea...I got my ticket to the game. my seat is basically in Ov's office for the 1st and 3rd. My first Caps game of the year. Excited.

2. The Islanders are gassed. The Penguins will taking a beating from Clutterbuck and company but win in 5 games.

3. I think Ov gets 50 tonight and then we will see how much pressure Tavares and Draisaitl bring after that. If he feels comfortable, I think he goes right back to passing away his chances.

Any chance you might post some commetary here while youre at the game?

 

[txpd]

Any chance you might post some commetary here while youre at the game?

I suppose that could be done. I don't expect to be standing in either the beer or men's room line during intermission.

Here's my question. How geared up should I get? I am leaning toward my Caps blue Fanantics hoodie. Its not as in your face as going with a jersey. I usually don't even go that far for away games.

 

[um]

I suppose that could be done. I don't expect to be standing in either the beer or men's room line during intermission.

Here's my question. How geared up should I get? I am leaning toward my Caps blue Fanantics hoodie. Its not as in your face as going with a jersey. I usually don't even go that far for away games.

Are people in Carolina that crazy? Just wear your jersey.

 

[txpd]

Are people in Carolina that crazy? Just wear your jersey.

Its more a polite thing for me.

 

[Sam Spade]

Not nitpicking, and if OP did it on purpose then ok, but the Canes won the Cup in '05-'06, not '06-'07.

 

[um]

Its more a polite thing for me.

Sports fans can be so weird... I have never seen anything happen to an away fan in Toronto, friendly banter is the most you'll see.

 

[Sam Spade]

Are people in Carolina that crazy? Just wear your jersey.

Agree. Last game there it sounded like there were more Caps fans than Canes fans.

 

[Bananas]

Its more a polite thing for me.

The hoodie will do fine, thanks.

 

[PB12]

Not nitpicking, and if OP did it on purpose then ok, but the Canes won the Cup in '05-'06, not '06-'07.

Yes but they defended their championship in 06-07. Just like we are in 18-19.

 

[twabby]

No Oshie stinks but I'm interested to see Burakovsky back in a top 6 role if Oshie does indeed miss the game.

 

[895]

Wonder if Jaskin wishes he was waived. He might be playing on another team or at least the Bears.

 

[txpd]

Sports fans can be so weird... I have never seen anything happen to an away fan in Toronto, friendly banter is the most you'll see.

I worked security at Memorial Stadium for the Orioles. I saw Yankees hats ripped off people and set on fire.

 

[um]

Wonder if Jaskin wishes he was waived. He might be playing on another team or at least the Bears.

I think he'd prefer those NHL cheques.