05-06 NHL Discussion Thread

I'm really impressed that Nashville is doing so well this year. Finally breaking 100 points in a season. It's been quite a shocker.

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Well. Everyone's slated for the playoffs:

Eastern Conference

Ottawa vs. Tampa Bay
Carolina vs. Montreal
New Jersey vs. N.Y. Rangers
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia


Western Conference

Detroit vs. Edmonton
Dallas vs. Colorado
Calgary vs. Anaheim
Nashville vs. San Jose


Picks anyone?

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Preds beat Sharks 4-3 tonight. Pulling for Nashville in 5.

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Official standings as of tonight:

Edmonton at Detroit, 2-3 Final 2OT, Red Wings lead series 1-0

Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 1-4 Final, Senators lead series 1-0

San Jose at Nashville, 3-4 Final, Predators lead series 1-0

Anaheim at Calgary, 1-2 FinalOT, Flames lead series 1-0

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Standings after tonights games:


NY Rangers at New Jersey, 1-6 Final, Devils lead series 1-0

Colorado at Dallas, 5-2 Final, Avalanche lead series 1-0

Philadelphia at Buffalo, 2-3 Final 2OT, Sabres lead series 1-0

Montreal at Carolina, 6-1 Final, Canadiens lead series 1-0

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Man, Preds played horrible today. I couldn't even watch. Sucks that the goalie (Tomas Vokoun) who got the Predators to the playoffs has some rare blood disease and has to be out for the rest of the season.

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Originally Posted by Merv Burger

Someone on 4chan did.

Best hit ever.

That was a great hit. He got knocked senseless. It was no punch to the head though, right Todd Bertuzzi?

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Originally Posted by Brent

Do I hear the call of a pampered Avalanche fan?

On the contrary, I found the whole Steve Moore incident to be very unnecessary, considering still how vindictive Moore still is. I just figured that Mr. Bertuzzi should be given a say in the check. haha

I'm no Avalanche fan.

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Originally Posted by Brent

without Jagr, New York is pretty much done I think.

Well, they say Jagr is still going to play in this series; but at the rate at which things are deteriorating for the Rangers now, he might not even get the chance.

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Avs managed to tie it up and send the game into OT. I can't believe it.

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Well, somehow the Stars manage to lose again. Deja vu 2004 Playoffs.

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Originally Posted by Talbain

I would be surprised if New York won their series. It's not looking good, and their goalie still stinks.

Jagr is expected to miss Game 3 as well.

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The Predators backup goalie is horrible. Stupid mistakes on his part cost them this game.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Even with Jagr, the Rangers played poorly.

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Predators are out in 5. It's too bad Vokoun ended up with that rare blood condition that put him out. They were too busy trying to pin down Thorton that they completely forgot about Patrick Marleau who scored a postseason best seven goals. No excuse.

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Wow. Looks like Teemu Selanne finally realized is was Game 7 in the playoffs. Great offensive and defensive game by the Ducks. Calgary played very flat in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Niekon

Anaheim takes another shutout win over Colorado... ^_^

Anaheim played a great game. I think Colorado came into this series looking to rollover Anaheim. They look quite stunned now.

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Looks like Edmonton ties up the series 2-2 with the Sharks.

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I'm really speculative on whether or not Anaheim getting an extra few days before the next series is really what they need. Of course they get time to heal their wounds and such, but they won't be in a "game situation" for a few more days. The result from Game 1 of their next series will definitely be interesting to watch.

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Oilers shut out the sharks to take the series 4-2. They'll take on the Ducks in Game 1 on Friday. Carolina will face Buffalo in the other series. Any takers?

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Anaheim loses game 1, 3-1. Rest can be a double-edged sword.

I was speaking idiomatically.

You really have to hand it to Roloson for stepping up under also constant pressure from Anaheim. The Ducks outshot the Oilers 34-25.

I wouldn't count the Ducks out just yet. I figured it might take one or two games to get them back in gear from the extra rest they got.

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Originally Posted by Fire On Ice

that's what they were saying about the Sens...

I know, but I'm trying to overlook that slightly (When your a true fan, you believe in your team anyway). Although, if they lose game 3 it will be difficult for me to watch from then on.

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Originally Posted by acid

Jesus that was a nerve racking 3rd period. 4-0 to 5-4. I'll admit, I was a little worried for awhile there. But Pisani, that marvelous bastard, comes through again.

You said it. It was like they were both playing with open nets there. It's a shame that Anaheim has to win four straight now.

If Edmonton wins the next game. I wonder how getting some rest will effect their performance in the Finals. I know rest has hurt Anaheim to some extent, it took away their momentum in my opinion, and I think it will have a similar effect on Edmonton if they win.

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Originally Posted by The Dopefish

Julie "The Cat" FTW. She's from Maine.

Yeah. She was a lot better in D3 than Goldberg

I see the Ducks managed to stay alive to see one more game. That's good, make it intereesting at least.

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