OT: NHL Playoffs Open Thread

Submitted by Avant's Hands on
I don't know how much anyone watches hockey outside of Red Wings games, but this Pittsburgh-Columbus series is pretty intense. Columbus is playing aggressive hockey and it's fun to watch. Also, JMFJ has three goals in the series so far including the game tying goal in game two.

B-Nut-GoBlue

April 21st, 2014 at 8:00 PM ^

Yea I've got a bad feeling about this Pens series.  A good notion for most of you but I'm not seeing "it" right now for my team (wasn't able to see the 1st period, so maybe they are doing okay and shots are being denied, but a 2-0 hole isn't good, regardless).

Steves_Wolverines

April 21st, 2014 at 8:45 PM ^

That could be a back breaker for CBJ. Never wanna give up one in the final minute. Oh well, it'll make for a good 3rd period.

And anyone paying attention to that Col/Min game?? Minny is playing some diiiiiirty hockey. Already taken 3 Avs players out of the game. 

And can't wait for this Stl/Chi game to start. Pulling for a Blues sweep. 

Playoff hockey > _________ 

 

Steves_Wolverines

April 21st, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^

Yep. And it's like I can't even put a finger on what caused such a dramatic shift in the flow of the game. Once the Jackets got that 3rd goal, Pitt just turned it ON. I don't even think you can say the Jackets started playing "defensive". It's just something clicked with Pitt, and this is the result....a scary, offensively skilled team. 

MGoGrendel

April 21st, 2014 at 9:19 PM ^

"It's not a series until the visiting team wins".



This before Detroit's game 1 win. He thought Boston could hoist the Cup and thought Detroit could win the series, saying both in the same sentence!



In spite of Saturday, I think Boston has their hands full. Go Wings!

Steves_Wolverines

April 21st, 2014 at 9:38 PM ^

What a heartbreak of a loss for the Jackets. This could end of the series mentally for these young guys on Columbus. A game where they were controlling every aspect slips away from them in a 5 minute span. That's brutal. 

Now let's hope the Wings game win game 3. Gotta make that game 1 win count and hang onto home ice. 

Go Wings!