Around the League '23-24

[catters078]

It's a true 3 point lead now for the division.

In Dallas hands if they want that 1 seed.

If we beat Colorado next week all but assures the 1 seed

 

[Magic Mittens]

Lots of time left. Just need to keep playing well and stay healthy

 

[Satan]

The Flyers new Big russian goalie rules

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

It's a true 3 point lead now for the division.

In Dallas hands if they want that 1 seed.

If we beat Colorado next week all but assures the 1 seed

Not to be negative, but it's an NHL scheduled loss. Back to back in CO altitude is the worst condition we could play them in, so I expect the game to allow them to close the gap back a bit. We could potentially lose to EDM on Wed as well, even though we will be rested.....but there is the old "first game of a homestand" jinx.

 

[catters078]

Yeh was more playing out the scenario if you give the Stars the win in that game individually, would give Dallas a 5 point lead with 6 other games left for both teams.

Don't mind the Jets winning today. Can't see them catching Dallas, but wouldn't mind them leap frogging the Avs for 2nd somehow

 

[redbeardtx]

Not to be negative, but it's an NHL scheduled loss. Back to back in CO altitude is the worst condition we could play them in, so I expect the game to allow them to close the gap back a bit. We could potentially lose to EDM on Wed as well, even though we will be rested.....but there is the old "first game of a homestand" jinx.

They used to do that shit with Chicago years ago when they were good as well. Seemed like half the games we played against them were on the second half of a back to back

 

[BrettHullsToe]

NY Rangers lost too, President's Trophy is just about within reach...

 

[Sports2]

NY has a cupcake schedule. They’ll need help. But as wide open as things are, I’m going to let whatever happens between here and then slide. I hope they take this time to get healthy and ready for a run.

 

[serp]

So uhm because everybody in the race for #8 in the East keeps losing the Pens are now suddenly back in the race too ? What the f*** is going on over there

 

[catters078]

So uhm because everybody in the race for #8 in the East keeps losing the Pens are now suddenly back in the race too ? What the f*** is going on over there

Because they are all so bad wouldn't hate seeing Pittsburgh finish as the WC2.

Any remaining playoffs that we get to see Crosby/Malkin is a blessing.

 

[serp]

And of course on the Western side Vegas is now firmly entrenched in the third pacific spot while the Kings are starting to be in danger of missing ( they have really easy last 5 games so doubtful they miss imho ). Only 3 points ahead of the Blues ( 1 game more left ) . That last Stars game of the season may actually decide who makes it as second Wild Card.

 

[serp]

Well so much for that. Western playoffs teams now look completely set just not sure who lands in what Wildcard spot and the third pacific spot is also not set .

The East on the other hand is still completely open . 5 teams for 1/2 playoffs spots. Redwings can only get WC2 but the other 4 are all Metro teams and could get Metro #3.

All 5 teams are pretty bad and i don't think any of them will reach 90 points . All 5 teams still in the hunt in the East have less points than the Blues who are out of it now in the West.

 

[catters078]

On the Oilers wagon for a night.

If they can beat the Avs and Dallas beat Chicago the next day it's a handy 5 point lead with 5 each to play.

 

[catters078]

 

[M88K]

That whooping we gave the oilers is being returned to the avs

 

[starsfan86]

If anyone thinks we’re bad on here, you should see the Avs game thread right now

 

[Blindsummit]

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If we play ourselves we have a 100% chance of winning

 

[MBTendy]

Well it looks like we’re getting top seed in the Central.

 

[catters078]

Well it looks like we’re getting top seed in the Central.

Take care of tomorrow's game and it becomes a strong buffer

 

[piqued]

Wouldn't be surprised at this point to see Justus Annunen, he of 17 NHL appearances, as Colorado's playoff starter.

 

[Kcb12345]

Apparently a head injury/possibly a concussion for Rantanen

 

[starsfan86]

Apparently a head injury/possibly a concussion for Rantanen

Yeah, didn’t look good. I’d be shocked if he plays Saturday.

 

[serp]

With the Vegas loss to the Yotes they're now only 1 point aheed with the same games as the Kings. Looks like it'll come down to the wire who ends up in what spot for the last playoffs spots in the West.

In the East all 3 teams in the playoff race that played lost again, The way everyone there is playing the Sabres might get back into the race.

Flyers are now on a 6 game losing streak and have most games played of all of them in the race . Caps now lost 5 in a row. Jeez

 

[ugrakarma]

If anyone thinks we’re bad on here, you should see the Avs game thread right now

I think sports is a good excuse to get the bipolar out.

 

[Kcb12345]

With the Vegas loss to the Yotes they're now only 1 point with the same game as the Kings. Looks like it'll come down to the wire who ends up in what spot for the last playoffs spots in the West.

In the East all 3 teams in the playoff race that played lost again, The way everyone there is playing the Sabres might get back into the race.

Flyers are now on a 6 game losing streak and have most games played of all of them in the race . Caps now lost 5 in a row. Jeez

Wtf Vegas was up 4-1 midway through the 3rd so I turned that game off. Somehow they gave up 6 goals over the next 11 minutes. They blew their 3 goal lead within a 1:10. Crazy