GDT: 5/23/18 - 8:00PM EDT - #1M Washington VS #1A Tampa Bay [ECF GAME 7]

[SF91]

Not a big fan of Killer on first line, that makes us more of a defensive liability as the other dont play D. Oh well hopefully they score 4 goals to make up for it.

 

[Hoek]

I'm feeling good about it tbh. Every time Killon gets moved to the first line with stammer he tends to up his game.

Yeah it usually works for one or two games. It just goes stale quick.

 

[The Gongshow]

Game 7, season is on the line back on home ice against a hungry Caps team..

 

[The Gongshow]

 

[DaBolts]

Me like.

 

[DaBolts]

After careful consideration of the Washington Capitals, I've had enough of them:

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Embrace the moment. Let's go bolts!

 

[gg720fla]

Like everyone has pretty much said already, the top guys have to be the ones bringing it every play even if they don't score. Set the example for the rest of the team and do not, I say it again, DO NOT let the Caps physically manhandle you guys again. And one last important thing, SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT AND AGAIN SHOOT THE FREAKING PUCK!!!!!!

 

[RDTBay4]

ECF Game 7 first round exit tonight.

 

[Lightning1995]

I think we needed some size on all of the lines. I thought the Caps really took it to us physically last game and I think Coop wants to have a guy on every line who can bring that physicality. If we are going to win tonight we have to fight back physically. We were getting tossed around last game.

That doesn’t explain trading Killer for Miller on the top line

 

[DaBolts]

Not a big fan of Killer on first line, that makes us more of a defensive liability as the other dont play D. Oh well hopefully they score 4 goals to make up for it.

I think he does what JT was supposed to do:

Stand in front of Chokeltby and tips da puck in da net.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[Todd1a]

Killorn on line one idk yuck

 

[FinnLightning26]

I think he does what JT was supposed to do:

Stand in front of Chokeltby and tips da puck in da net.

It's your fault when he shuts us out for the second game in a row.

 

[Hoek]

ECF Game 7 first round exit tonight.

I don't get the joke so I'm going to get all offended! Clearly it's not over my head!

 

[These Are The Days]

For those of you who know this scene...

 

[Fabiobest]

Hi everyone!
Tonight is the biggest game of the season till now.
I hope to see a big game played by our stars, Stamkos, Hedman, Kucherov and Point.
Rule number 2: no PP to the Caps.
Let's go Bolts!

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Down by the glass waiting for warmups. Got fan sign up. Got nervous stomach. Got hope.

 

[These Are The Days]

There's nothing like the hours leading to puck drop of Game 7. Embrace the nerves because none of this is gonna matter in about 4 or 5 hours

 

[Stammertime91]

Pulling out all the stops that turned into victories postseason;

Pre Johnson in Detroit miracle(Not verbatim, from recollection):

"I don't think Cooper will ever lead us to a cup as he just doesn't have it. Hedmonster? He's been pretty bad this round and I don't know what everybody sees in him as he makes so many mistakes."

Down 2-0 after game 2 this round:

"I expect nothing from us. Went into last game expecting them to be better but now I expect nothing so I won't be disappointed. Don't disappoint me."


Regular season mojo:
Electricity > Nations Capital

Tonight's mojo:
I just ate a sandwich and I hope Tampa can win?

I hope all of this is strong enough to bundle into a win.

 

[Coburn and Condra]

Gourde's had a quiet series, dude's becoming a playoff hero tonight.

 

[berlin]

So nervous I think I’m gonna puke. If I could somehow go into a coma for the next few hours that would be great.

 

[pursuit81]

Ovie calling this "the biggest game of his life". Arguably the best player in the world, he is extremely motivated and looking to exorcise the demons of past playoff failures (the blame for which has fallen almost entirely, and unfairly, on his shoulders). On the other hand, TB is tired of being viewed as soft and under-achieving with a coach that most of the hockey world views as elite while his teams own fans aren't quite sure what they've got. Tonight will give them all an opportunity to, at least for the moment, dispel those notions and keep the SC dreams alive. This morning the touts had TB as a -160 favorite but trending down, now at -135. I'd call it a pick 'em at best. Go Bolts!

 

[DFC]

Ovie calling this "the biggest game of his life". Arguably the best player in the world, he is extremely motivated and looking to exorcise the demons of past playoff failures (the blame for which has fallen almost entirely, and unfairly, on his shoulders). On the other hand, TB is tired of being viewed as soft and under-achieving with a coach that most of the hockey world views as elite while his teams own fans aren't quite sure what they've got. Tonight will give them all an opportunity to, at least for the moment, dispel those notions and keep the SC dreams alive. This morning the touts had TB as a -160 favorite but trending down, now at -135. I'd call it a pick 'em at best. Go Bolts!

It's trending down because the late money, meaning your better gamblers, is coming in on Washington.

I'm so sure we're going to lose this game that I don't even feel nervous.

 

[pursuit81]

It's trending down because the late money, meaning your better gamblers, is coming in on Washington.

I'm so sure we're going to lose this game that I don't even feel nervous.

I know why it's trending down and I agree with the trend at that number, but I am not quite as pessimistic you are. The Bolts are such a Jekyll and Hyde team you never know who's going to show up. I know this, they better have their chin straps buckled up tight.