2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

[vintagewhitesox]

I am totally on board with Nashville. They played outstanding defense against the hawks, and shut down St. Louis.

Anaheim has not had stellar success in Game 7s at home.

[samosa4u]

I think Crosby should have sat out this series - why rush back in? His team was furious when he got injured, and this made them play against the Caps with anger (or you can call it having more fuel in their tanks). But with Crosby rushing back in, his team then breathed a sigh of relief and just expected him to continue performing his magic, but here is the thing: although he isn't experiencing any concussion-related symptoms, he still isn't 100% yet.

Also, the team is missing their #1 D-man and #1 goalie. Now although Fleury has been great, the team still needs to understand that he isn't the kind of goalie who can stand on his head for them (like how Murray did last year). If they keep allowing the Caps to pressure him, he is going to break down and let in a few.

Now they will be playing gm 7 tonight - will the Penguins choke?

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

I am totally on board with Nashville. They played outstanding defense against the hawks, and shut down St. Louis.

Anaheim has not had stellar success in Game 7s at home.

I was very impressed by their D-man Yosi. That guy can skate like the wind and is very solid all around.

[irv]

I was pretty disappointed this morning seeing the Oilers got beat out I was really hoping they'd get by the Ducks and move on.

Was glad to see the Pens beat out the Caps, well, most Ovi!

I hope the Preds can get by the Ducks and I hope they can beat the Pens for the Stanley Cup.

Going to be some great hockey coming up!

[mikemb]

Nice win by Ottawa last night. Like to see them win the cup. I don't "hate" any of the teams left so good luck to all and sit back and watch some good hockey.

Mike

[samosa4u]

The Penguins need to mark Bobby Ryan tonight. If he is given even a bit of space to work with, then he can hurt them pretty badly.

[samosa4u]

Can someone please tell me why the Maple Leafs traded away goaltender Jonathan Bernier again? Oh wait, now I remember, because he SUCKS! He let in 4 goals after taking only 16 shots last night and got the Ducks eliminated.

[irv]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

Can someone please tell me why the Maple Leafs traded away goaltender Jonathan Bernier again? Oh wait, now I remember, because he SUCKS! He let in 4 goals after taking only 16 shots last night and got the Ducks eliminated.

Nobody missed him in Leaf land, that is for sure.

Glad to see the Preds going to the Stanley Cup. Should be some great hockey with James Neal playing his old team....and yeah, I think Pens, unfortunately, are going to get by Ottawa.

Sucks Fiala and Johansen are out, but they, surprisingly, have some depth.