stanley cup finals

[nolemmings]

It was close enough. I can't complain about a game with one goal separation and less than 7 minutes to go. If Hill doesn't make that great save on a shorty breakaway you've got a one goal difference with a couple minutes to play.

Tkachuk and Bennett with dumbass penalties late, which is glorious. TV said Tkachuk had a 4 minute minor plus 10 but CBS Sports had it as he and Bennett each getting a 2 minute roughing plus ten. Couldn't have made me happier. You need two goals late and you put a near impossible comeback completely out of reach by taking yourself off the ice and leaving the home team on the PP. And as if it was going to send Vegas "a message" for Game 2. Brilliant.

This one will be a fun series, but then again, I would watch every minute regardless.

[irv]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

It was close enough. I can't complain about a game with one goal separation and less than 7 minutes to go. If Hill doesn't make that great save on a shorty breakaway you've got a one goal difference with a couple minutes to play.

Tkachuk and Bennett with dumbass penalties late, which is glorious. TV said Tkachuk had a 4 minute minor plus 10 but CBS Sports had it as he and Bennett each getting a 2 minute roughing plus ten. Couldn't have made me happier. You need two goals late and you put a near impossible comeback completely out of reach by taking yourself off the ice and leaving the home team on the PP. And as if it was going to send Vegas "a message" for Game 2. Brilliant.

This one will be a fun series, but then again, I would watch every minute regardless.

Like I alluded to above, it doesn't surprise me in the least.
Couple cement heads.

[Cliff Bowman]

What's it been, thirty years since a Canadian team won the Cup?

[irv]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

What's it been, thirty years since a Canadian team won the Cup?

Easy now!

Between the 2 teams, there are over 30 CDN's playing so at least The Cup does spend more time here than anywhere else.

I think Leafs are going to get it done next year?

[CardPadre]

Originally Posted by irv

Easy now!

Between the 2 teams, there are over 30 CDN's playing so at least The Cup does spend more time here than anywhere else.

That's the thing. Even with the teams possibly being a less appealing matchup to some, winning the Cup means so much to the players...especially the Canadians. Makes it fun to watch.

[irv]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

That's the thing. Even with the teams possibly being a less appealing matchup to some, winning the Cup means so much to the players...especially the Canadians. Makes it fun to watch.

Absolutely.
Many players, including HOF's, despite playing their whole careers or playing for 15-20+yrs, never get the opportunity to raise Sir Stanley. A very tough Cup to win for sure.
Here's a list of the top 15 but there are many many more.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...he-stanley-cup