Originally posted by erj_pilot: YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's go to the playoffs!!!!
Thank God!! But it gonna be a tough battle.
April 09, 2017, 12:24 AM
mrbill345
Matchups almost completed.
Eastern Conference Canadiens vs NY Rangers Penguins vs Blue Jackets
If Leafs get at least 1 point vs CBJ: Sens vs Leafs, Caps vs Bruins
If Leafs get no points vs CBJ: Caps vs Leafs, Sens vs Bruins
Western Conference Wild vs Blues Hawks vs Preds
If Ducks get any points vs Kings (win, OT win, OT loss) Ducks vs Flames, Oilers vs Sharks
If Oilers win in any form against Canucks AND Ducks lose in regulation to Kings Oilers vs Flames, Ducks vs Sharks
... I think. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ So confusing, my brain hurts.
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April 09, 2017, 09:20 AM
erj_pilot
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Originally posted by Skins2881: We've avoided the dreaded 2 vs 3 playoff spot. President's Trophy winners back to back. Go CAPS!!
I'll keep it reserved and down-play my loathing for Ovechkin in this conversation. But I will admit he's gotten better about not CHARGING and JUMPING into ever f---ing check he makes. He's been a cheap-shot artist in the past, but for the LIMITED time I've seen him this year, he's gotten better, as stated. I say that considering the hit against Brandon Carlo yesterday. Brandon just put himself in a bad position and I have to admit Ovie showed some class after the hit to come over and give him a stick tap apology.
The B's are gonna have a tough go against your Caps, but in all honesty, if the B's don't survive round 1 against them, I'd root for the Caps just for the sake of Coach Trotz...he deserves a ring, as he's been a GREAT coach his entire career.
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Originally posted by PD: Thank God!! But it gonna be a tough battle.
Yes...it will.
"If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24
April 09, 2017, 10:53 AM
mrbill345
Just a quick drift (still hockey, though): Tonight is the last game at "the Joe" (Joe Louis Arena) for the Red Wings.
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April 09, 2017, 11:39 AM
chellim1
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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
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Originally posted by chellim1:
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Wild will lose in first round sweep of the play off's to the Blues and their former coach Mike Yeo. The phrase "four in a row, for Mike Yeo" will take on new meaning here.
Here's hoping you're right! LET'S.GO.BLUES!
... but we really could use Shattenkirk!
This karma tailor made for the Wild. I don't see a way for this not to happen. Sadly enough.
It's all set now with the Blues win last night. It should be a good series. GO.YEO!
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April 09, 2017, 12:00 PM
varoadking
We'll be at the Caps regular season finale tonight, and at Round 1 Game 1 on Thursday night.
Born and raised in Chicago, I'm a lifelong Blackhawks fan, but have been all-in on the Capitals the past two years.
Here's how I see it:
April 09, 2017, 12:21 PM
Skins2881
^^^I like the way you think sir.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
April 09, 2017, 12:51 PM
mrbill345
^^^ Nothing personal, but I hope you get disappointed again.
The Mike Sullivan & the Pens have done an amazing job to reach 2nd overall in the NHL despite all of their injuries.
“Agnostic, gun owning, conservative, college educated hillbilly”
April 09, 2017, 01:02 PM
Skins2881
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Originally posted by mrbill345: ^^^ Nothing personal, but I hope you get disappointed again.
The Mike Sullivan & the Pens have done an amazing job to reach 2nd overall in the NHL despite all of their injuries.
You have no clue about disappointment. I've seen the Caps blow too many 3-0, 3-1 series leads. It's our time.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
April 09, 2017, 01:37 PM
mrbill345
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
You have no clue about disappointment. I've seen the Caps blow too many 3-0, 3-1 series leads. It's our time.
I've been a hockey fan & Pens fan since 1968, 24 years of disappointment before the first Cup and add a few more years afterwards. So, I've got a bit of a clue about disappointments.
ETA: It could be worse, you could be a Flyers fan.
“Agnostic, gun owning, conservative, college educated hillbilly”
April 09, 2017, 07:47 PM
mrbill345
Eastern Conference Matchups: Caps vs Leafs Thur 7 pm Pens vs Blue Jackets Wed 7:30 pm Canadiens vs Rangers Wed 7pm Sens vs Bruins Wed 7 pm
Western Conference Matchups: Blackhawks vs Preds Thur 8 pm est Ducks vs Flames Thur 10:30 pm est Oilers vs Sharks Wed 10pm est Wild vs Blues Wed 9:30 pm est
Waiting for dates & times. Wed schedule is up. I think the rest is under video review for offsides.
ETA Western Conference teams ETA Wed schedule. ETA 1st games.This message has been edited. Last edited by: mrbill345,
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April 10, 2017, 03:55 AM
lastmanstanding
Ugh, the Wild don't start until 8:30 central. Makes for a late night for someone who gets up at 3am!
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April 10, 2017, 05:48 AM
blindref
I don't care who wins, as long as it's not the Pens.
Bye for a while, guard the fort. - My Dad
April 10, 2017, 06:55 AM
Ronin1069
I swear to all that is holy...if the freeking Wild lose this series to the Mike Yeo (2016 Wild Coach) now led Blues, you may hear my head pop clear across the pond.
To add -
Puck drop 8:45pm Central? Come on man.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Ronin1069,
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April 10, 2017, 09:27 AM
erj_pilot
WHOA!!! Toronto went on a Bruins-style skid at the end of the season! Now the B's will face Ottawa instead of the Caps. Sorry Skins...guess we'll have to pound on each other in Round 2 (hopefully ).
"If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24
April 10, 2017, 11:57 AM
varoadking
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Originally posted by mrbill345: I've been a hockey fan & Pens fan since 1968, 24 years of disappointment before the first Cup and add a few more years afterwards. So, I've got a bit of a clue about disappointments.
24 years....psssshhh
April 11, 2017, 07:13 PM
mrbill345
The quest begins in less than 24 hrs.
“Agnostic, gun owning, conservative, college educated hillbilly”
April 11, 2017, 08:22 PM
sigarms229
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I don't care who wins, as long as it's not the Pens.
Ha ha, must be an angry Flyer fan. Love sticking it to all my Flyers fan pals last year and hopefully again this year too!
Sometimes, you gotta roll the hard six
April 11, 2017, 08:34 PM
bozman
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Ha ha, must be an angry Flyer fan. Love sticking it to all my Flyers fan pals last year and hopefully again this year too!
I don't want the Pens to win either...
But I am a happy Blue Jackets Fan
I have my seats for game 3 & 4 & 6 (if needed).
Hopefully, I only have to go to games 3 & 4 to watch the completion of the CBJ sweeping the Pens, but taking it in 7 wouldn't upset me either
Less than 24 hours now and we will be in the 3rd period.
CBJ, CBJ, CBJ...
The "Boz"
April 11, 2017, 08:35 PM
agony
Playoff Eve is worse than Christmas Eve....this is the my favourite time of the year!!!
"You have the right not to be killed..." The Clash, "Know Your Rights"
Toronto went on a Bruins-style skid at the end of the season! Now the B's will face Ottawa instead of the Caps. Sorry Skins...guess we'll have to pound on each other in Round 2 (hopefully 
).