The road to the playoffs: Who will be our opponent?

[JimmyTwoTimes]

A win in regulation gets him Columbus.

He and the caps dont care. Regular season accomplishments are what matters when comparing whos the best of all time on these boards.

11 shots for AO tonight.

Then he only gets a few on net in a playoff game. Thats why its hard for me to respect that.

 

[WayneSid9987]

A win in regulation gets him Columbus.

That'd be a fun series if CBJ's goaltending holds up but CBJ has some offense to outscore their goaltending now.

 

[KIRK]

He and the caps dont care. Regular season accomplishments are what matters when comparing whos the best of all time on these boards.

Well, if there's a player and a team that think the Cup is won before June, it's Ovi and the Caps . . .

 

[Lustaf]

Ovy is getting 50 tonight.

 

[ColePens]

Philly or Jersey at this point. Wow.

 

[KIRK]

Philly or Jersey at this point. Wow.

You want Balboa or Snooki?

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

That'd be a fun series if CBJ's goaltending holds up but CBJ has some offense to outscore their goaltending now.

Jackets matchup the best against the Caps.

We could actually see Philly in round 1 and then Jackets in round 2, if we get by Philly.

Bob has been good against them.

 

[KIRK]

Jackets matchup the best against the Caps.

We could actually see Philly in round 1 and then Jackets in round 2, if we get by Philly.

Bob has been good against them.

Caps are 3-1 in the season series, but only the Columbus win came after they acquired The Legend of Ian Cole.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Caps are 3-1 in the season series, but only the Columbus win came after they acquired The Legend of Ian Cole.

Ahh. Went off of what their fans said. I guess 1-3 is better than 0-4 against us tho.

 

[ColePens]

You want Balboa or Snooki?

I've said it forever. I do not pick who i want to play. Honestly Pens would be 60/40 favorites, IMO. Just my opinion. That doesn't guarantee shit. You wouldn't want your life on the line for a 60/40. BUT... they control their destiny with that match up.

No matter who we get, i'll do a "How the Pens win" and "How the Devils/Flyers win" part for the thread.

 

[Ryder71]

Lookin more and more like philly.

 

[WayneSid9987]

5-3 WSH

 

[KIRK]

I've said it forever. I do not pick who i want to play. Honestly Pens would be 60/40 favorites, IMO. Just my opinion. That doesn't guarantee ****. You wouldn't want your life on the line for a 60/40. BUT... they control their destiny with that match up.

No matter who we get, i'll do a "How the Pens win" and "How the Devils/Flyers win" part for the thread.

I understand. I'm loathe to pick anyone either. But, on paper, the Flyers are the less unfavorable matchup. That said, a series is played on the ice, not on paper, as I know that you know . . .

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

looks like it'll be the Flyers.. oh joy.. It'll be a fun couple of weeks for me at work living in Philly

 

[KIRK]

5-3 WSH

Balboa it is, I suppose . . .

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Philly it is

 

[Andy99]

Caps are 3-1 in the season series, but only the Columbus win came after they acquired The Legend of Ian Cole.

You mean Ian “Lidstrom” Cole?

 

[KIRK]

looks like it'll be the Flyers.. oh joy.. It'll be a fun couple of weeks for me at work living in Philly

Yes, but as someone who lived and went to school there, I know that living there will make this so much better for you . . .

 

[KIRK]

You mean Ian “Lidstrom” Cole?

No, I mean Ian 'Bobby' Cole.

 

[ColePens]

I understand. I'm loathe to pick anyone either. But, on paper, the Flyers are the less unfavorable matchup. That said, a series is played on the ice, not on paper, as I know that you know . . .

Oh I agree completely. On PAPER - Philly is our best matchup. By far. Not even close. But hockey is the greatest sport of all time. On paper means absolute shit.

 

[Gurglesons]

I think it is more Ian Daneyko Cole.

 

[ColePens]

I can't believe this, but i'm barely watching hockey on my laptop. My roku is rocking NXT and it is insane. I know @Scandale du Jour is with me tonight on this.

 

[KIRK]

Oh I agree completely. On PAPER - Philly is our best matchup. By far. Not even close. But hockey is the greatest sport of all time. On paper means absolute ****.

We've discussed this. They can exploit our transition defense with how quickly they move the puck. But, even the biggest cynic about the Pens defense and goaltending will acknowledge that those questions pale in comparison to the questions about the Flyers defense and goaltending. Plus, our depth up front will be a real problem for them.

 

[ColePens]

Time to watch the Blues game.

 

[ColePens]

We've discussed this. They can exploit our transition defense with how quickly they move the puck. But, even the biggest cynic about the Pens defense and goaltending will acknowledge that those questions pale in comparison to the questions about the Flyers defense and goaltending. Plus, our depth up front will be a real problem for them.

I just cannot believe NJ and CBJ said "No way. f*** Pittsburgh. I'll take my chances elsewhere." I cannot believe that.