GDT: SCF G1: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Colorado Avalanche (8pm ET)

[RECKLESS]

We're about to experience some of the best hockey of our lives. Embrace the moment. There will be ups n downs. Stay focused, don't let outside noise get to you. Find a way.

Our boys about to knock down the giant from the helm. NEVER IN DOUBT!! GO AVS GO!!!

 

[forsbergavs32]

I’m so damn close to dropping money on one of the Cup patch jerseys. Just not sure which player I wanna get on it. Already got Mack and Makar jerseys.

 

[avalanche_country]

I’m so damn close to dropping money on one of the Cup patch jerseys. Just not sure which player I wanna get on it. Already got Mack and Makar jerseys.

I have a Sakic one with the 2001 patch, probably will wait and if they win I’ll probably clear out the Avs store with lots of merch ha.

 

[RampoSanta]

Confirmed no Cogs or Kadri at team skate this morning per Baugh. Did skate on their own.

 

[henchman21]

Stoked for tonight! Got some special reserve beers and a tomahawk steak lined up! Got my tickets for games 2 and 3…the wife stopped me from more. We’ll see if I’m still married at the end of the month.

 

[larueskee]

So it begins. Plenty of motivation for both teams. Tampa has a chance to become a true dynasty team. The Avs have maybe their best shot at breaking through. Does Point come back? Does he make a difference even if he does? He wasn't all that effective in the Toronto series prior to his injury. Will Makar and Mack earn their championship pedigree this year? Game one is can't miss TV.

 

[Nzap]

Finally. Let's go

 

[The Merchant]

Slept maybe 2 hrs last night. Booked a flight to Denver to make it in time to hopefully get a decent spot at the watch party and I ain't leaving until they hoist the damn thing!

 

[Tralfamadore]

A GDT in mid June?

Dang was hoping for at least Cogliano to be in the lineup. He's been so good in his role.

 

[TruePowerSlave]

f***ing do this shit, get it done bitches

 

[Ararana]

Edit: Bednar says he's good to go tonight, move along.

 

[TanguaySauce]

Edit: Bednar says he's good to go tonight, move along.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

With my wife’s due date being tomorrow and the little girl just chillin in her belly - I will be unable to partake in excessive drinking tonight. Quite unfortunate on that side of things. Fortunate we are having our second little girl though.

I was doing everything in my power to talk to her and make her understand how important it was for her to make an appearance somewhere during this layoff. She didn’t listen nor does she seem like she cares much about daddy’s obsession. Now we can only hope she chills for another 18 hours or so.

Go Avs!

Congrats! Hope she is healthy.
With that said....you have your priorities wrong...

 

[Fenway]

HF Sportsbook props for Game 1 - Good Luck

Stanley Cup Playoffs

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[BobRossColton]

Is there some motivation gained by keeping Tampa away from a 3rd cup?

 

[theimmortal1]

Good luck from a Bolts fan

Easily the most nervous I’ve been in the last 3 years of series (Avs, Toronto and CBJ in that order).

If this were neutral ice fully healthy I’d say it’s a total coin flip. Point in, Kadri out, Keumpers eyes tilts it towards the Bolts but home ice is anneutralizer.

Each teams previous opponent is going to screw us all up. Going from the Rangers lack of offense to the Avs; going from Edmontons no D no goalie to the Bolts…. May be a weird first period or two

 

[Polite HKYDiscussion]

Look for an AVS blowout tonight.

Tampa is going to come out playing thinking that they’re playing against Montreal and won’t be able to rise to the challenge.

6-2 AVS

 

[JWK]

Do it for the Laurens

 

[The Shermanator]

Hopefully we give them the Game 1 Vegas treatment.

And then hopefully not the Game 2-6 Vegas treatment.

 

[SaltySkywalker]

I've consumed an amount of caffeine that would kill a twelve-year-old. Sleeping before the game is in question.

I've had two cups of coffee already and a donut. I don't even drink coffee or eat donuts.


LFG AVS!!!!!

 

[Hockeyholic]

Huge Avs supporter here. I've liked them since the 96 run.

How much in the city buzzing about this run?

Are sports radio hosts talking about the Avs?

Avs in 6!!!

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

Edit: Bednar says he's good to go tonight, move along.

Bura knew there wasn't enough time to get a wrist shot off. Practice was only another hour.

 

[SaltySkywalker]

Pumped. Nervous. LETS GO AVS

MAKAR TAKE MY ENERGY

 

[SaltySkywalker]

Stoked for tonight! Got some special reserve beers and a tomahawk steak lined up! Got my tickets for games 2 and 3…the wife stopped me from more. We’ll see if I’m still married at the end of the month.

See you at game 2...

 

[forsbergavs32]

I have a Sakic one with the 2001 patch, probably will wait and if they win I’ll probably clear out the Avs store with lots of merch ha.

I’m afraid I won’t be able to get one if we win lol.