Stanley Cup Playoffs Random Thoughts

[EmpireWF]

Two of the goals against MTL came with the Rangers offense completely beating the defense and getting wide open looks on Tokarski. St. Louis missed some great looking shots during regulation, good saves from the kid.

Completely shocked NY was able to pull this one out considering they had an endless amount of penalties. The opening minutes of OT was spent almost exclusively in the Ranger zone, too. Lundqvist put them on his back yet again.

 

[dave]

*waits patiently for Canadiens fans to blame tokarski

Blame Tokarski? Are you kidding me?
I still think we can win this damn series and he's a big reason why.
That ... and I hope all our scorers' slumps end, I don't know, by Tuesday?

I take nothing from the Rangers. They have played great this entire series and really got butchered by the refs tonight. I get that the refs were gonna be a little tighter this game, but the Rangers got hosed and hung on anyway.

My blinders may be on, but I can still see the Habs coming back from 3-1 down.

 

[kmanharris]

The Montreal Embellishers

*Im drunk after sitting through that game but the above post still stands.

 

[leaffan]

Blame Tokarski? Are you kidding me?
I still think we can win this damn series and he's a big reason why.
That ... and I hope all our scorers' slumps end, I don't know, by Tuesday?

I take nothing from the Rangers. They have played great this entire series and really got butchered by the refs tonight. I get that the refs were gonna be a little tighter this game, but the Rangers got hosed and hung on anyway.

My blinders may be on, but I can still see the Habs coming back from 3-1 down.

The game tonight was probably the worst game I've seen the Canadiens play all playoffs. Their dmen including subban are getting butchered almost every shift.

 

[dave]

The game tonight was probably the worst game I've seen the Canadiens play all playoffs. Their dmen including subban are getting butchered almost every shift.

I pretty much disregard anything you write about the Canadiens because you actually believe you're being subjective. Sadly, so do I ... but realize I probably am not. You, on the other hand....

 

[EmpireWF]

Tuesday is the 20-year anniversary of Game 7 Rangers/Devils. :smughard:

 

[leaffan]

I pretty much disregard anything you write about the Canadiens because you actually believe you're being subjective. Sadly, so do I ... but realize I probably am not. You, on the other hand....

How am I not being subjective? Seriously the Canadiens had something like 5 shots in 14.5mins of PP time tonight. That is awful. PK is starting to wear down and Emelins injury you better hope not be serious.

Quick stat line for you. PKs mins tonight were 33.3 and Markov was at 28.3. Markov looks like his tank is already running empty and even PK is starting to show signs of wearing down. They are getting caught flat footed a lot (the short handed goal where the defense were no where to be seen for example) and the rangers are constantly dumping it in now because they know they're going to win the battle.

It's sad Tokarski is just getting ripped today because I think he's playing pretty dam well but all 3 ranger goals were 1 on 1 scenarios and for the most part he's just losing the number games there. But I'm not being subjective lmao.

 

[leaffan]

I pretty much disregard anything you write about the Canadiens because you actually believe you're being subjective. Sadly, so do I ... but realize I probably am not. You, on the other hand....

Some random youtuber seems to notice the same things as me:

Emelin was on for almost 1:30 at that point and god knows how long Markov was on for. Both dead tired at this point and pinned into their own zone. But I'm not being subjective.

 

[ryne candy]

The Hawks 1st period looked like every past games 3rd period. Not looking good when you have to win 3 in a row against Quick.

 

[leaffan]

The Hawks 1st period looked like every past games 3rd period. Not looking good when you have to win 3 in a row against Quick.

The first 3 goals of the game came off of two perfectly set up PPs and then the kings jumping on an odd Seabrooke/Keith turnover. Nothing really could help the hawks after that first period.

 

[leaffan]

What every western conference finals team dreams of having on the glass.

This dude:

 

[EmpireWF]

Derek Stepan is expected to play tonight. Skated around in practice with a facemask to cover his broken jaw.

 

[EmpireWF]

This game is fucking crazy.

 

[kmanharris]

The habs diving is a disgrace to the game. This is brutal to watch them flop around.

 

[leaffan]

This game has been a shit fest. Diving, retarded penalties and goalies playing like shit. Conference finals everyone!

 

[Price]

I'm nervous for the game tomorrow for some reason. Just praying Kane doesn't score.

I also noticed Blackhawks fans hate streamers.

 

[dave]

The habs diving is a disgrace to the game. This is brutal to watch them flop around.

I didn't think it was as bad this game ... and I was glad to see Plekanec get that penalty. Seriously. Frankly, I think if you're got doing it a second time in the game it should be a 5 minute major and a game misconduct.

This was a strange game, but I'll take it. I'm glad to see this series continue. Not predicting a thing. Anything can happen in this series.

 

[EmpireWF]

Dorsett was headbutting a Canadien at the end of the game for no fucking reason.

Suck stupid things to do (the Moore blindside hit another example), it's ridiculous.

I fully expect Lundqvist to bounce back at MSG and have a stellar performance.

Gotta get more shots on Tokarski, especially on powerplays. The 5-on-3 and then the 5-on-4 in the third period was terrible.

 

[dave]

I don't get all the hate for Tokarski Tuesday night. Three of those four goals he deserves no blame. They were just bad luck.
As a Habs' fan, I am worried about Lundqvist having an all-world game Thursday night. He has nothing to apologize for having a tough night Tuesday. My hope is Tokarski plays way over his head and my team forces a Game 7. In all seriousness, I have nothing but respect for the Rangers and how they've played in this series ... and hope like hell my team can force a Game 7.

 

[Price]

Corey Crawford is under investigation for battery.... For squirting someone with his water bottle. :lol:

http://www.tmz.com/2014/05/28/corey-crawford-nhl-goalie-chicago-blackhawks-water-bottle-spray-fan/