Man, Florida does not quit. Imagine being Boston/Swayman right now, so much pressure on your shoulders. Have to figure the Panthers can play a lot looser in OT. Going to be a very interesting OT.
Either way....sets up for the most exciting scenario in all of sports...game 7 overtime. I love the NHL playoffs.
The NHL playoffs are by far the best playoffs, which is why the SC is the most difficult trophy to win. 1-8, 3-6, doesn't matter. Any series can go 7, any team can beat the other team. A lot of coin flips series to series. In the NBA, a record setting team like Boston would win round 1 in 4 games, and would cruise to at least the ECF, if not the finals - not the NHL.
Huge upset - maybe the biggest ever. We called it early, panic move to start Swayman, and I think it backfired. Not saying they win if they start Ullmark, but hated that decision, shows panic. Regular season records mean sh*t, epic fail by Boston, and maybe next year they won't push so hard during the season. It's also amazing how many thought the Bruins would win the cup, I never saw it, Pres trophy winner never does, but I thought they'd lose in round 2 against the Leafs, no way in round 1 against the Panthers. Huge credit to Florida - I think they'll be up against it in the next round as Toronto has something going, but awesome win for them. Now does the defending champ get eliminated also - I think the Avs win tonight, but who knows.
