Author Topic: NHL 2022-23 (Read 8320 times)

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #125 on:** April 29, 2023, 09:55:09 am »

Quote from: 1995hoo on April 29, 2023, 08:16:38 am

Probably since the Caps dominated the regular season (121 points) in 2009–2010 and then lost to 8th-seeded Montreal in the first round after blowing a three games to one lead.

I think Tampa did that a few years ago. Against Columbus.

1995hoo · « **Reply #126 on:** April 29, 2023, 09:57:06 am »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on April 29, 2023, 09:55:09 am

I think Tampa did that a few years ago. Against Columbus.

That was arguably worse than either the Caps or, if the Bruins lose, the Bruins—Tampa got swept. I forgot about that one.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #127 on:** April 29, 2023, 10:03:02 am »

2019. Both one seeds lost.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2019/04/19/nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-no-1-seeds-tampa-bay-lightning-calgary-flames-eliminated-first-round/3527647002/#

I think that was the first series CBJ ever won.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #128 on:** April 29, 2023, 10:09:23 am »

Some other history. Certainly more common than in the NBA.

https://oilersnation.com/news/1-seeds-losing-calgary-flames-tampa-bay-lightning-could-set-record

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #129 on:** April 29, 2023, 11:05:36 am »

The thing the might put the Bruins in a class by themselves is their 65 regular season wins and record points. Arguably one of the most complete teams ever. Ullmark is a likely Vezina winner and he's given up 10 goals in the past 2 games (we won't count the empty netter).

I know Marchand draws grudging complements at most when he's not playing like a rat, but you'd expect Bergeron to pack it in and I don't think Kejci is long for the NHL, either. Last rodeo for those guys together.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #130 on:** April 29, 2023, 09:17:21 pm »

Have to love the Leafs. Up 1-0 and the defense leaves two guys open in front of the net. LOL.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #131 on:** April 29, 2023, 10:04:49 pm »

The long Toronto nightmare is over.

imref · « **Reply #132 on:** April 29, 2023, 11:26:00 pm »

Oilers blow a 3-1 lead. Now 3-3 in the second.

imref · « **Reply #133 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:24:20 am »

Oilers vs Knights. Should be a good series

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #134 on:** April 30, 2023, 09:35:38 am »

Quote from: imref on April 30, 2023, 08:24:20 am

Oilers vs Knights. Should be a good series

Yes. Missed the last period last night because the NHL put three games on Saturday night rather than spreading them out. Well done Bettman.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #135 on:** April 30, 2023, 09:49:26 am »

Guy who has come up big for Edmonton is Kostin. Have never heard of him.

Note to Knights. You may want to avoid penalties.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #136 on:** April 30, 2023, 11:32:32 am »

Calgary didn't even make the playoffs this year.

Quote from: Natsinpwc on April 29, 2023, 10:03:02 am

2019. Both one seeds lost.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2019/04/19/nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-no-1-seeds-tampa-bay-lightning-calgary-flames-eliminated-first-round/3527647002/#

I think that was the first series CBJ ever won.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #137 on:** April 30, 2023, 02:20:07 pm »

May just be some gamesmanship, but Montgomery seems open to starting Swayman rather than Ullmark in game 7. Also, looks like Grzelyck and Frederic may be in and foligno and Clifton out.

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/04/30/bruins-jeremy-swayman-linus-ullmark-goalie-lineup-game-7-panthers/

Montgomery is going to be second guessed for a long time for not starting Swayman in game 4. Ullmark's had horrible games 5 & 6.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #138 on:** April 30, 2023, 06:32:20 pm »

It's Swayman.

imref · « **Reply #139 on:** April 30, 2023, 07:40:28 pm »

It’s happening..

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #140 on:** April 30, 2023, 07:41:48 pm »

Ruh-oh Boston.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #141 on:** April 30, 2023, 07:42:56 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 30, 2023, 06:32:20 pm

It's Swayman.

We can see why he didn’t play earlier in the series. The first goal was bad. Second one not much. Lindholm giveaway and then set the screen.

imref · « **Reply #142 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:00:25 pm »

Boston got a goal but Florida is dominating this game, lots of good scoring chances in the last five minutes.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #143 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:02:00 pm »

Florida really is dominant.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #144 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:03:29 pm »

Was going to say both Bergeron and Krejci looked like they really weren't ready for the series.

imref · « **Reply #145 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:10:38 pm »

Should have had that shorthanded goal.

Still bizarre hearing them say "Orlov"

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #146 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:35:18 pm »

I think Boston takes it. Seems the way the games have been going the team dominating loses.

imref · « **Reply #147 on:** April 30, 2023, 08:55:45 pm »

Boston pulls ahead

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #148 on:** April 30, 2023, 09:17:40 pm »

Montour has been great.

imref · « **Reply #149 on:** April 30, 2023, 09:19:47 pm »