Are Knights and Islanders done?

[JT Kreider]

NYI has never come back from 2-1 in this year's playoffs.

Stick a fork in 'em.

I feel like the chances of them coming back down 2-1 for a third straight time is statically impossible

 

[NikolaTesla]

Vegas was under two minutes away from taking a 2-1 lead. Fleury gave the game away in one of the most brutal plays this side of Steve Smith. There is still a good chance that Vegas takes this series. Even spotting Montreal a one game lead, this is still anybody's series.

Agreed, especially when considering that VGK plays with 10 man on the ice all the time.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

I feel like the chances of them coming back down 2-1 for a third straight time is statically impossible

Yeah, but you also didn't think the Islanders would make the playoffs in 2020 so your prediction record with regards to NYI is shoddy at best.

 

[Prendan Brust]

I don’t think the Isle are coming back but I have no doubt Vegas can come back. They were behind 0-2 against a top team in Colorado and they won four straight. They drive the play most of the time against the Habs so of course they’re still alive and dangerous!

 

[Laveuglette]

As a betting man…

50/50 Vegas/Mtl
90/10 Bolts

No series is over until handshakes

It's far from done, but 50/50 is delusional. Montréal has the edge.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Is this the same guy that said Colorado had their series in the bag when they won 7-1 in game one?

Both teams win their next game, the series is 2-2. best of 3 after that.

I will say this, Vegas WILL win this series. They have been the better team since the puck dropped game 1. Montreal has been completely outclassed this series.

 

[JT Kreider]

Yeah, but you also didn't think the Islanders would make the playoffs in 2020 so your prediction record with regards to NYI is shoddy at best.

Did you have to cross reference that with your folder titled on your computer: "SUPER SECRET REVENGE AGAINST DUMB RANGERS FANS AND EXPOSING THEIR OLD TAKES"

because I don't even remember what I had for dinner last night

 

[voldar]

Is this the same guy that said Colorado had their series in the bag when they won 7-1 in game one?

Both teams win their next game, the series is 2-2. best of 3 after that.

I will say this, Vegas WILL win this series. They have been the better team since the puck dropped game 1. Montreal has been completely outclassed this series.

There is also a possibility that the Habs win their second home game too and go to Vegas with a 3-1. We all know that Habs play better on the road, so it can be very well possible that the the round ends Tuesday. Just in time to have a great St-Jean on Thursday. But again, that’s daydreaming, but who knows ? Things DO happen.

People should learn that in a competition it’s not the better team on paper who wins, but the one who wants it more. IMHO the Habs want it more.

 

[rocketdan9]

Still too early

But... If MTL beats Vegas somehow... they will probably win it all

 

[montreal]

how silly is it to suggest that Vegas could be done when down by 1 game. Vegas wins tomorrow night I'm betting.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Did you have to cross reference that with your folder titled on your computer: "SUPER SECRET REVENGE AGAINST DUMB RANGERS FANS AND EXPOSING THEIR OLD TAKES"

because I don't even remember what I had for dinner last night

Nope.

You have an easy username and avi combo to remember. Not everyone has a memory equivalent of that of a goldfish.

 

[BergevinBurner]

I will say this, Vegas WILL win this series. They have been the better team since the puck dropped game 1. Montreal has been completely outclassed this series.

"Outclassed", yet they're trailing in the series despite the refs attempting to hand them a sweep on a golden platter.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Is this the same guy that said Colorado had their series in the bag when they won 7-1 in game one?

Both teams win their next game, the series is 2-2. best of 3 after that.

I will say this, Vegas WILL win this series. They have been the better team since the puck dropped game 1. Montreal has been completely outclassed this series.

They've been the better team. Yet are down 2-1. They can't buy a PP goal. Montreal can't buy a PP.

Hmm....

 

[Satire]

A little stat for everyone to enjoy......


"Teams that take a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven series go on to win 78% of the time."

Basically 80% both are done.

That's not how the math checks out actually. 64% chance that both are done. 96% chance that at least one is done. 4% chance that both come back.

Honestly though, I'm still betting on Vegas to win the series. Montreal was getting absolutely destroyed yesterday by Vegas. Price will be the reason they win this series if at all.

 

[The don godfather]

Lightning vs knights. Get ready.

 

[Hockeyholic]

That's not how the math checks out actually. 64% chance that both are done. 96% chance that at least one is done. 4% chance that both come back.

Honestly though, I'm still betting on Vegas to win the series. Montreal was getting absolutely destroyed yesterday by Vegas. Price will be the reason they win this series if at all.

Second bolded is why the first bolded won't happen imo.

When you have the inferior goalie. And have no gamebreakers. Plus are down 2-1 in a series without home ice.

Well....not liking your chances.

 

[hobochangba]

Nonsense....Vegas can still come back quite easily and win this....however I do think the Islanders are done simply because they are facing the best team in hockey in Tampa Bay......

As good as Carey Price has been Vasy is right there with him.

 

[hobochangba]

Knights have the refs on their side, so they're going to have that advantage. This isn't a conspiracy theory or a few calls here or there. This is demonstrably obvious to anyone with eyes

Yep I rarely say anything about the refs but for Vegas my god. It's been like that since they came into the league. Don't get it. Don't like it either but last night those guys should be removed. The refs were that bad. Jeez.

 

[sandviper]

Knights aren't out of this yet. I'm sure Gary has more tricks up his sleeve.

Gary, “C’mon guys! I arranged the covid positive result! I got you Chris Lee for game 3! Throw me a bone here!”

 

[Tommy Shelby]

RefVegas can never be counted out

 

[theimmortal1]

It's far from done, but 50/50 is delusional. Montréal has the edge.

These guys have it 52/48 Vegas and 80/20 Bolts

NHL Playoff Odds -MoneyPuck 2021 Playoff & Cup Odds

Gambling wise: To win the cup it’s TBL +105, Vegas +185, MTL +450 and NYI +1000

If you think MTL is substantially better than 50/50 for the semis then you should be pounding the Habs

I personally think they are giving Vegas too much love but nowhere near as much as many on this board believe

 

[Adele Dazeem]

What a dumb thread, you should be ashamed of yourself.

 

[OldCraig71]

Knights are if nothing changes on their PP. They’re getting gifted opportunities and shooting themselves in the foot.

The Hockey Gods are making things right.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

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[El Travo]

Unless the Knights start throwing pucks over the glass, they're not going to be reliably called for infractions, which means they can do whatever the f*** they want in order to win. So they're not done.