Confirmed with Link: The 2019-2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion: Islanders vs Lightning Round 3
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SI90
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I don’t want this to end!! 4 wins away from
The Stanley Cup finals!! Why not us?!! We can do it! Going to be tough, but we can do it!
The Stanley Cup finals!! Why not us?!! We can do it! Going to be tough, but we can do it!
2ndGenIslander
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Lame Lambert
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Canucks fan checking in.. We're with you guys.. Time to slay Goliath!!
islesfan3913
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I’m shocked that NBC is having game four at 3:00, right in the middle of NFL’s opening day.
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Caps fan here. Just want to say congrats on the series win against the Flyer and Goodluck against Tampa.
I have to say the Isles dominated the Flyers. No way it should have gone 7 games. It should have been over in 5.
This team is very lucky to have Trotz as their hard coach. Alot of Caps fans disliked his style because it wasn't flashy enough. I love his style of coaching. He has the Isles playing a very structured and disciplined game. It's the way r he game is meant to be played. Everyone thinks of the Islanders as a defensive team but they are proving that they can put the puck in the net as well.
They are a great forechecking team and cycle the puck very well. In these playoffs they have spent a lot of time in the opponents zone.
And for the record I miss Trotz as our coach. Can't believe we let him walk and replaced him with Reirden after winning the Stanley Cup. If only we could turn back the clock.
I have to say the Isles dominated the Flyers. No way it should have gone 7 games. It should have been over in 5.
This team is very lucky to have Trotz as their hard coach. Alot of Caps fans disliked his style because it wasn't flashy enough. I love his style of coaching. He has the Isles playing a very structured and disciplined game. It's the way r he game is meant to be played. Everyone thinks of the Islanders as a defensive team but they are proving that they can put the puck in the net as well.
They are a great forechecking team and cycle the puck very well. In these playoffs they have spent a lot of time in the opponents zone.
And for the record I miss Trotz as our coach. Can't believe we let him walk and replaced him with Reirden after winning the Stanley Cup. If only we could turn back the clock.
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This is the series that scares me the most. I was sure we could beat Florida and Washington. I knew the Flyers were going to be tough but beatable. Even though the Bolts fans feel they don't match up well against us their game is currently on another level. They're a machine. If we're able to beat them it's because we continued our style of play. If we start chasing the game the Lightning are able to dictate we're going to be quick work for them. This is going to be the toughest opponent we face.
Since I'm always a believer that good defense stops good offense, Isles in 6.
Since I'm always a believer that good defense stops good offense, Isles in 6.
islesfan3913
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Looks like they might be doing just that actually. I just saw that the game is actually scheduled for 8:00 Sunday night.
edit: I’m not sure now, some places are saying 3:00 and a couple others are saying 8:00
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3:00 on the appLooks like they might be doing just that actually. I just saw that the game is actually scheduled for 8:00 Sunday night.
edit: I’m not sure now, some places are saying 3:00 and a couple others are saying 8:00
NBC has Sunday night football, our game can’t be at 8
CREW99AW
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Too much talent and experience on that TB team to lose confidence because they lost the series opener.
It would be great to win game 1 and send the message it will be dangerous to underestimate this nyi team.
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Their recent playoff showings say otherwise. They’ve been the “most talented team” for 5 years now and have done nothing.
PWJunior
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NFL is King, their preseason games (if there were any this year) would still get precedence over a Cup final game.
blinkman360
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Hedman always gets hurt for like 5 games which kills them randomly in series. The rest of the D is iffy at times and Vas has his moments for sure. The offense isn’t what has held them back, that’s for sure
Will see how nfl ratings does. Nba has not done so well and nhl never really does all that well in the States.
The Wahligator
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Super happy to be through to the ECF and so proud of the team.
FLA, WSH, and PHI are good teams, but they are all flawed in one way or another. Tampa Bay has no weaknesses and will be our toughest test thus far.
With that being said, they are definitely beatable. I know Trotz will have the boys ready to go and bringing their best. LGI!!!
FLA, WSH, and PHI are good teams, but they are all flawed in one way or another. Tampa Bay has no weaknesses and will be our toughest test thus far.
With that being said, they are definitely beatable. I know Trotz will have the boys ready to go and bringing their best. LGI!!!
Strummergas
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Wow, the ECF!! I was in friggin' high school in 1993!
I want to say it's all gravy from here on out, but that would just be nonsense. I want them to win this round and the next and will probably be gutted if they don't. It won't be easy, but it shouldn't be. It's the ECF!!!
I want to say it's all gravy from here on out, but that would just be nonsense. I want them to win this round and the next and will probably be gutted if they don't. It won't be easy, but it shouldn't be. It's the ECF!!!
Tampa has it all, size, speed, offensive firepower with their forwards, a very talented defense that can kill you offensively as well. Great goaltending. Isles in 4.
Just playing. They are a serious challenge for any team. They just crushed the Bruins. I really think they are the toughest team. And they are doing all of this without Stamkos, and their other stars missed games (Kucherov & Hedman). They are just really good.
That being said, the Isles goals scored per game average is the highest of any team in the playoffs. So they are having success offensively. They have a ridiculous record when scoring 3+ goals. If they can play like they did in game 7 against Philly, they are REALLY tough to beat. I think THIS Islander’s team is the most confident team I’ve seen in almost 40 years. And when they face adversity, they have Trotz.
Just playing. They are a serious challenge for any team. They just crushed the Bruins. I really think they are the toughest team. And they are doing all of this without Stamkos, and their other stars missed games (Kucherov & Hedman). They are just really good.
That being said, the Isles goals scored per game average is the highest of any team in the playoffs. So they are having success offensively. They have a ridiculous record when scoring 3+ goals. If they can play like they did in game 7 against Philly, they are REALLY tough to beat. I think THIS Islander’s team is the most confident team I’ve seen in almost 40 years. And when they face adversity, they have Trotz.
JohnTonelliRises
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The scary thing is that they made it. They're in the ECF. Still hard to fathom it after all these years. Again, I have no idea where the Isles go from here as TB is really, really good. Just excited to be here.
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TB had 128 pts last season. I thought they peaked too early Also,Hedman's nagging injury carried over from the regular season.A big blow for them.
There is way too much talent and experience among that group for them to crumble because they lose game 1.
