The NHL Thread

[Kilworthfox]

I must have put the kiss of death on them, because as soon as I started paying attention they returned to being pants (think they also had a tougher run of games). I've recently gone back to paying no attention, except for reading the odd email from the leafs offering me tickets to their games and anything else there holding at their arena and it seems there on another 3 game winning streak.

As you say, too little too late, and even if they did sneak 8th, I couldn't see them beating any of the top 5 in a best of 7 series.

Yeah I don't think they have the offense to compete with the likes of the Phlyers or The Caps.

[MC Prussian]

I'm surprised to see the Pens doing so well without Crosby and Malkin, they could even pip Philly off the top in their division.

Just imagine how much better Pittsburgh will be once their two best scorers return to the line-up - I heard Crosby's back in training already.

[Kilworthfox]

I'm surprised to see the Pens doing so well without Crosby and Malkin, they could even pip Philly off the top in their division.

Just imagine how much better Pittsburgh will be once their two best scorers return to the line-up - I heard Crosby's back in training already.

He is, & looks great, however as he has had a concussion, they have not put a timeframe for his return. I think the Pens will have to win a series without 87 before we see him again.

Delighted with my Blackhawks Still gotta see of Dallas but it's 1 win from 2 we could clinch 6th, highly doubtful however.

P.S did u catch Raffi Torres hit on Eberle? Shocker!

[Kilworthfox]

I hope Dallas do not win in 3 periods tonight

[Kilworthfox]

I hope Dallas do not win in 3 periods tonight

I Love Minnesota right now

Blackhawks make the playoffs!!!!!!!!!

[MC Prussian]

And Pittsburgh have scored the second-most points in their franchise history, and that without their two main star players.

Talking about a team effort. Well done!

Tampa Bay won't be so easy in the first playoff round, though.

Best penalty-killing unit (Pens) vs. league-best powerplay (Thunder).

Oops.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Not NHL but the mighty Roos clinched the Division 2 World Champs over the weekend!

[Kilworthfox]

Well the quarterfinals are coming to a close this week.

In the east:

Washington are 3 v 1 up over the NY Rangers

Buffalo is 3 v 2 up over the Phlyers

Montreal & Boston are tied at 2 each

Pittsburgh are 3 v 1 up over Tampa Bay

In the west:

Vancouver are 3 v 2 up over the Blackhawks

San Jose are 3 v 1 up over the L.A Kings

Detroit beat Phoenix in 4 games

Nashville are 3 v 2 up over Anaheim Ducks

My picks are the Caps, Sabres, Habs & Pens then, The Hawks , Sharks, obviously the Wings & Preds

Reason for the upset... 3 nil down then hammering Vancouver in the last 2, its only 2 games, we can do it Keith is a monster at the moment!

[MC Prussian]

Kilworthfox will be happy about Chicago evening the series 3-3.

I'm a bit baffled that Vancouver, the No.1 seed and the team with the best scoring record, are having so much troubles already.

Other than that, C'MON PITTSBURGH!

A win today and they're through to the next round.

[Finnegan]

Bruins knicked it late at the Garden to take a 3 - 2 lead on Saturday night.

[Kilworthfox]

Kilworthfox will be happy about Chicago evening the series 3-3.

I'm a bit baffled that Vancouver, the No.1 seed and the team with the best scoring record, are having so much troubles already.

Other than that, C'MON PITTSBURGH!

A win today and they're through to the next round.

You knows it pal

3v3 amazing It's going to be close, but if Vancouver do win a 4v3 I will be disapointed but I think the 3 in a row is an amazing comeback from the dead! Duncan Keith is playing outta his skin! Having Seebrook back is a lift, I think we need to thank Raffi Torres & the NHL because since the hit on Seebrook, The Blackhawks have gone out & dominated the Canucks

2011?

[Kilworthfox]

You knows it pal

3v3 amazing It's going to be close, but if Vancouver do win a 4v3 I will be disapointed but I think the 3 in a row is an amazing comeback from the dead! Duncan Keith is playing outta his skin! Having Seebrook back is a lift, I think we need to thank Raffi Torres & the NHL because since the hit on Seebrook, The Blackhawks have gone out & dominated the Canucks

2011?

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!

[MC Prussian]

Losing 1-0 in a hockey game is a tough thing to swallow. In particular, when you're losing with that score in a decisive seventh playoff game.

Oh well, there's always next season - with a fully fit Crosby and Malkin back in the line-up.

[James18]

Just getting into HNL and loving it!

Anyone watching the semi between Tampa Bay & Washington? That hit on the TB player was huge! Stayed down for a while.

[MC Prussian]

Comeback of the century!

Make it official, I can't wait.

Now move the Nashville or Phoenix franchise back to Québec and all is forgiven, Gary Bettman.

(Dear Carolina Hurricanes: I wouldn't mind the Whalers back in Hartford, but that remains a distant dream)

Oh and Bah-ston and VanCity in the Stanley Cup Final this year, please.

Edited 24 May 2011 by Prussian

[SOCCERROO FOX]

11 seconds in to overtime WOW!!!!

[Finnegan]

Not looking good.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Not looking good.

It is unless you're going for the Canucks

(not sure why i pulled out the trumpet for that comment but i feel it was needed)

Edited 5 June 2011 by SOCCERROO FOX

[MC Prussian]

GO CANUCKS!

And Winnipeg are now definitely getting their NHL team for the next season - strike!!

[Finnegan]

GO CANUCKS!

[MC Prussian]

I'm biased having lived there for a while.

But to make up for it, you'll love this:

[shen]

GO CANUCKS!

And Winnipeg are now definitely getting their NHL team for the next season - strike!!

It's even getting plenty of media coverage over here what with Jannik Hansen appearing as the first Dane in the Stanley Cup final. From the highlights I've seen, the goaltenders have been magnificent!

[Finnegan]

I'm biased having lived there for a while.

But to make up for it, you'll love this:

Hahaha, that's priceless Alex, great find.

"You know what we have in Boston? BUILDINGS! Fuck that, we want the cup!"

Classic Boston mentality.

[Jordan]

There's no way Alex Burrows should have been playing in Game 2 after that biting bullshit... but damn, did he have a hell of a game last night.

[Finnegan]

That's more ****ing like it.

Beautiful third.

PS: I love Tim Thomas.

Edited 7 June 2011 by Sosban Fach