Double OT win for the Devs, I want to see a good series. The winning goal was so soft by Andersen. The Canes can add all the players they want upfront and on D, but until they address their goalie situation with even a good goalie, they will never win a Cup or make the SCF. Go Kings go!!!
Not a good challenge by the Kings coach. I get the emotions of the Oilers tying the game on a scramble in front of the net, but no way was that goal going to be overturned due to goalie interference. The emotional decision handed the Oilers a PP, and they scored the winning goal 10 seconds later. Have to stay composed. Now we have a series though, nothing wrong with that.
The Met division was really weak this season. I don't trust the Caps at all, I don't trust the Canes at all with their at best very questionable goalie, and the Devs are not that good. Whichever team comes out of the Met, it will be by default, and I don't see them being a tough out for the Leafs/Lightning/Panthers in the ECF. 4 games overall today, with 3 of them great games to watch. Can the Lightning get into the series, or will they get rolled by the Panthers. And can two favorites, Vegas and Colorado, win to get back into their series', if they lose and go down 3-1 it will be very difficult to come back. Love the NHL playoffs.
Wilson made an ass of himself again. He's so mentally weak with that temper of his. You can sucker him every time.
For the record, I still think the Jets are going to beat the Blues, but I do not want to hear one person call Hellebuyck a top goalie, and certainly not the best goalie in the NHL, until he shows up in the playoffs. He can win 42 Vezina trophies and I don't give two shi*s. He is sh*t in the playoffs in his career thus far. He's 20-29 in the playoffs, with like a 3 GAA and only a .900 SV%. Compare that to Igor, who has been to two ECF's, and is 23-20, with a 2.41 GAA, and a .928 SV%, no comparison. I don't want to hear it about this guy anymore. Make at least the WCF and we'll talk, which he has only done once in his career, 7 years ago. He's only been out of the 1st round twice.
Helleschmuck blows. Check Shesterkin’scareer playoff goals against average. That’s all I need to know.
Really good game and atmosphere. Some big hits by both sides. DEI girl is terrible, though. Does not shut up.
Montreal's starter was injured last game, so tonight was their backup in goal. I cannot get on a backup who was thrown into the middle of a playoff series too much, that's a tough spot to be put in, and he actually made some really good saves throughout the game. Overall, Montreal overachieved this year for former Rangers Gorton (GM) and St. Louis (head coach), good for them.
Another terrible late loss by the Kings. They cannot get over the hump against the Oilers, even when they seemingly have everything going their way. Game 5 will be huge in that series. Looking forward to the games tonight. Can TB even up their series, really interesting coin flip game IMO. And a great game 5 in maybe the best series, Colorado/Dallas. Should be a couple of fun games.
Carolina is absolutely dominating the Devils in OT but Markstrom keeps making incredible saves. I love OT playoff hockey.
Crazy the Devs had a 3-0, and the Canes scored 3 goals in less than 4 minutes. You have to wonder when Carolina will realize they need to upgrade in goal to win a Cup. They don't need a star, but you can't have a below average goalie either. They add players on D and upfront, but never improve in goal, despite it being their biggest weakness. Very odd to me. Playoff hockey is awesome; I can watch it whether the Rangers are in it or not. I won't care all that much if they don't, but boy would I love to see the Kings beat the Oilers finally. Oilers dominated the 1st period in that game, and Kuemper kept it scoreless. Hopefully they get their game together in the 2nd. BTW, Kuemper is a perfect playoff goalie. Very good but doesn't break the bank cap wise. That's the type of goalie teams should target.
