GDT: 4/26/22 - 7:00PM EDT - Columbus vs Tampa Bay

[T REX]

Momentum is real

 

[AHockeyFanatic]

Batman

 

[DistantThunderRep]

LTIR right before the playoffs? Bunch of cheaters

Feel better!

Thanks! Both feet got it and now I can't walk. Big excuse to sit on my ass and watch hockey all day.

 

[Bartleby]

Momentum is real

Tell that to the 18-19 Bolts.

This has been a fun little run and it has been a blast to watch Stammer, Kuch and Heddy all reach significant milestones together, but we, and most importantly, the team, know that what we've been seeing for the past four games will bear no resemblance to the level of intensity that will commence next week. It will be the Bolts experience, both of winning Cups and of bitter, shocking defeat, not momentum, that will be the most important factor if they are to make "Cap Era" history.

 

[T REX]

Tell that to the 18-19 Bolts.

This has been a fun little run and it has been a blast to watch Stammer, Kuch and Heddy all reach significant milestones together, but we, and most importantly, the team, know that what we've been seeing for the past four games will bear no resemblance to the level of intensity that will commence next week. It will be the Bolts experience, both of winning Cups and of bitter, shocking defeat, not momentum, that will be the most important factor if they are to make "Cap Era" history.

Say what? Ok buddy. Momentum is evil. Thanks for the heads up. SMDH

 

[Lightning1995]

The top line is really fun to watch right now

 

[Bartleby]

Say what? Ok buddy. Momentum is evil. Thanks for the heads up. SMDH

Shake your head all you want. Check the records. Playing well going into the post season is a decided non-factor in determining playoff success.

 

[T REX]

Shake your head all you want. Check the records. Playing well going into the post season is a decided non-factor in determining playoff success.

I never claimed it did. Not sure what you used to be called around here but I am just glad we got our heads out of our arses. Now run along...

 

[Bartleby]

I never claimed it did. Not sure what you used to be called around here but I am just glad we got our heads out of our arses. Now run along...

I think you did. Or maybe you have another interpretation to share with us about the meaning of "Momentum is real" in that context?

It's been fun, but the evidence suggests that it doesn't mean much as it relates to regular season vs playoffs.

 

[T REX]

Who is us? You're the only person going after me about some silly 3 word phrase.

Either you're too young to be up this late or just someone I'd prefer to no longer have idiotic back and forth with...see ya. SMDH

 

[Bartleby]

Who is us? You're the only person going after me about some silly 3 word phrase.

Either you're too young to be up this late or just someone I'd prefer to no longer have idiotic back and forth with...see ya. SMDH

Going after you? All I did was point out that momentum in the context of the regular season vs playoffs statistically doesn't mean much. That's all. Just read the posts, all of sudden folks here are trying to decide who the damn Conn Smythe winner is going to be, Vasy or Stammer? A bit premature, no?

 

[JFleegs]

Going after you? All I did was point out that momentum in the context of the regular season vs playoffs statistically doesn't mean much. That's all. Just read the posts, all of sudden folks here are trying to decide who the damn Conn Smythe winner is going to be, Vasy or Stammer? A bit premature, no?

People are excited and have every right to be happy, no reason to shit on their parade. We all root for the same team (I think you do I don’t know your username either) and should be happy with the recent success. Their play these past few games is a way better sign than the way they were playing previously.

 

[DFC]

3rd period looked like "stick in the lane" practice.

We are playing with our food now.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

The rare time Kucherov talks to the media post game:

 

[FinnLightning26]

Great to see Stammer finally hit 100 points. It's a great achievement after all the injuries. Hell, some even were saying he would have to retire because of the injuries.

It's fun to watch this team when they're firing on all cylinders. May that continue for a couple of more months.

 

[Hoek]

While the momentum may not carry over it's still important to confirm to themselves that they CAN still play the right way. That's the main takeaway I think.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Another thing of note: Stamkos and Kuch went on a tear together there. Before you couldn’t keep them on a line together for more than a shift before they started turning it over and played like poo.

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

Hopefully, by the time they come home again, it's like they did last year for their first playoff home game - up 2-0 in the series.

 

[Stormbreaker]

Legends.

 

[The Gongshow]

Someone check on @The Gongshow


Might be the only one here who ever gave up on Stamkos even at his worst

And I never will! He's my boy 4 life! Beyond thrilled to see him get his rockets, his cups and now his first 100 point season!