GDT: 2013/14 Out of Town PLAYOFFS - Stan Chistov Lucky #13 Edition

[rkwittem]

I'm rooting for whoever can knock out those cocky POS Blackhawks. Hate them so much.

 

[Greek_physique]

Can't wait for Sharks/Kings game 7. Bought my tickets last night. Probably gonna have to root for the Kings though.

Out of curiousity, how expensive are tickets in SJ?

 

[Ten Thousand Hours]

Out of curiousity, how expensive are tickets in SJ?

I got upper bowl seats for 120 per on stubhub. I don't actually live here though. Just here for a few days.

 

[Greek_physique]

I got upper bowl seats for 120 per on stubhub. I don't actually live here though. Just here for a few days.

Wow...that's how much parking would cost at the ACC in Toronto!

Enjoy!

 

[member 96824]

There is no excuse to lose 4 games in a row in the playoffs....whether it's that you're up 3-0, whether it's a 4 game sweep, whether a player got hurt, etc.

In today's NHL, there is no excuse or justification to do so IMO.

I feel for Sharks fans only because we know how embarassing it is.

 

[Greek_physique]

I agree there is no excuse, but when you lose Krejci and replace him with Trent "I eat Cheerios for breakfast" Whitfield you have problems.

 

[member 96824]

I agree there is no excuse, but when you lose Krejci and replace him with Trent "I eat Cheerios for breakfast" Whitfield you have problems.

It's true, but they went to OT in game 4, game 6 was a 1 goal game, had a 3-0 lead in game 7. Game 5 was an embarassing lack of effort, the rest of the games were completely winnable, game 7 by all means should have been a win.

Philly was playing AHL goalies through that series.

 

[Artemis]

I agree there is no excuse, but when you lose Krejci and replace him with Trent "I eat Cheerios for breakfast" Whitfield you have problems.

It wasn't just Krejci in that series; he was merely the final straw. And of course injuries matter in the postseason. It's a huge factor, and has been through the history of sports.

 

[Greek_physique]

It's true, but they went to OT in game 4, game 6 was a 1 goal game, had a 3-0 lead in game 7. Game 5 was an embarassing lack of effort, the rest of the games were completely winnable, game 7 by all means should have been a win.

Philly was playing AHL goalies through that series.

Oh I difiantly agree; they still should've won.

But the one difference between our team and others that have gone through any 'tough loss' is that our guys rallied around it and came back stronger the following year.

 

[Greek_physique]

It wasn't just Krejci in that series; he was merely the final straw. And of course injuries matter in the postseason. It's a huge factor, and has been through the history of sports.

It was...plus Philly was getting healthier.

 

[trenton1]

Stay classy Sid

Entitled to say the least.

I can't see the Pens getting past the Rangers or the Flyers. They just aren't that good.

 

[member 96824]

It wasn't just Krejci in that series; he was merely the final straw. And of course injuries matter in the postseason. It's a huge factor, and has been through the history of sports.

The final straw? I don't think they would tell you that at all.

They won the rest of the game he went down in, and played three one goal games after that...including one that they held a 3-0 lead on home ice in.

Krejci going down was the final straw to any post season success(i.e. I don't believe they would have beat montreal, and definitely not Chicago), but that Philly series absolutely should have been won, no excuses. No dancing around it. It was a choke, just like SJ would be a choke this year if they lost(Had to bring it back on topic )

 

[Greek_physique]

I can't see the Pens getting past the Rangers or the Flyers. They just aren't that good.

Philly might be tough; but they always beat the Rangers.

Let's hope Philly can win 2 in a row; but my guy says it'll be the Rangers.

 

[jdz]

Seriously...whoever scheduled this series is a dope. Multiple 3 day waits?

Schedule our series already aswell!!

Im in boston for 4 days from tomorrow and I dont know when to book things...its ridiculous.

 

[ksp1957]

There is no excuse to lose 4 games in a row in the playoffs....whether it's that you're up 3-0, whether it's a 4 game sweep, whether a player got hurt, etc.

In today's NHL, there is no excuse or justification to do so IMO.

I feel for Sharks fans only because we know how embarassing it is.

I can't agree with that statement more. No way the Bruins should have lost that series. To lose 4 in a row like that is an embarrassment, no matter what excuses are come up with.

 

[ksp1957]

I'm rooting for whoever can knock out those cocky POS Blackhawks. Hate them so much.

I will never forgive them for beating us to win the Cup last season. NEVER.

 

[Artemis]

Philly might be tough; but they always beat the Rangers.

Let's hope Philly can win 2 in a row; but my guy says it'll be the Rangers.

Philly's defense/goaltending is its Achilles heel as always. What they have going for them is that the Rangers aren't an offensive machine. Battle of the mediocre.

 

[ksp1957]

Philly's defense/goaltending is its Achilles heel as always. What they have going for them is that the Rangers aren't an offensive machine. Battle of the mediocre.

I hope we get Philly this year, after we finish off the Habs. It's always entertaining to beat them in the playoffs.

 

[smithformeragent]

I will never forgive them for beating us to win the Cup last season. NEVER.

Same.

I'd like to see LA make the finals, but from a revenge standpoint, I'd love to beat them.

Could it get any sweeter than beating Montreal, Pittsburgh and then getting revenge on Chicago?

 

[LSCII]

Are we really still debating whether or not the series loss to Philly was a choke job after being up 3 games to none and up 3-0 in game 7? I don't get how that could ever conceivably be anything but a choke, unless you're flat out delusional. Man this place is insane.

 

[LSCII]

Back on topic, how tightly do you think the Sharks are gripping their sticks right now?

 

[JRull86]

Struggling to find it, but I once read that teams that blow a 3-0 lead have a better winning percentage in Game 7 than teams that are up 3-0 have in Game 4.

Well considering it's only ever happened 3 times in the NHL, I'd absolutely believe that. Winning 4 in a row, regardless if you're up or down 3-0 is a hard task.

EDIT: Didn't realize teams that are down 3-0 have only forced a game 7 around 10 times.

In 2011, didn't Chicago come back from 3-0 down to Vancouver, tie it up late in Game 7 with a shorthanded goal, and still lose in OT?

Correct. Toews scored a shorty with around 2 minutes left in the game to tie, only to lose 2-1 in OT. Knowing what we know about the Canucks now, how VAN won that game after a late goal against is beyond me.

 

[Greek_physique]

Philly's defense/goaltending is its Achilles heel as always. What they have going for them is that the Rangers aren't an offensive machine. Battle of the mediocre.

Lundqvist is something like 27-13-3 vs Philly in his career; however against Pittsburgh is .500 I believe (can't find his overall record, but he's 4-9 at Pittsburgh)

 

[Shoebottom]

Oh I difiantly agree; they still should've won.

But the one difference between our team and others that have gone through any 'tough loss' is that our guys rallied around it and came back stronger the following year.

Did they ever! I was afraid of that Philly team (Pronger, Richards, Carter, Giroux, JVR etc), but the Bs swept them in 4. Incredible turnaround. Go from worst collapse ever to a Stanley cup in a matter of one year. Truly magical year.

 

[trenton1]

Philly might be tough; but they always beat the Rangers.

Let's hope Philly can win 2 in a row; but my guy says it'll be the Rangers.

Right about Philly. But I think this years Rangers are a little better. I think they will beat the Pens.

But if it all works out, I'd prefer that the Bruins play Pittsburgh again. I want that team under the Bruins tires as much as possible.